Background
Westfall, Helen Naomi was born on June 23, 1933 in Grafton, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Banks and Thelma Gertrude (Conwell) Roach.
Westfall, Helen Naomi was born on June 23, 1933 in Grafton, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Banks and Thelma Gertrude (Conwell) Roach.
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University, 1971. Master of Science, Old Dominion University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, West Virginia University, 1980.
From laboratory teachers assistant to graduate teacher assistant Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, 1969-1974. Teacher Portsmouth (Virginia) Catholic High School, 1974-1975. Instructor biology Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia, 1975-1977.
From postdoctoral research associate to research microbiologist Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, 1980-1985. From assistant professor to associate professor South Dakota State University, Brookings, since 1985.
Board directors South Dakota Infection Control Council. Member American Society Microbiology (north central branch), American Leptospirosis Research Conference, Association Women in Science, Old Dominion University Alumni Association, West Virginia University School Medicine Alumni Association, Sigma Xi (president chapter 1989-1990).
Married Andrew Robert Westfall, May 13, 1952. Children: Steven Neal, Aleta June, Bryce Ruell.