Copan announces leadership transition in medical and scientific affairs
September 2025—Copan Diagnostics has appointed Hema Kapoor, MD, D(ABMM), as director of medical and scientific affairs for the Americas, succeeding Susan Sharp, PhD, D(ABMM), who will retire this month following more than three decades of distinguished service to clinical microbiology. Dr. Sharp joined Copan in 2018, after a career spanning more than 30 years as a clinical microbiologist, educator, and industry leader. She previously served as chief of microbiology at Kaiser Permanente and held leadership roles at the American Society for Microbiology, including chair of the committee on laboratory practices and past president. A diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology and fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, Dr. Sharp has been recognized with ASM’s highest clinical honor, the BioMérieux Sonnenwirth Award, and the ABMM Professional Recognition Award. At Copan, her leadership has been defined by keen insight and a steadfast advocacy for advancing microbiology.