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 | Susan J. Beck, Ph.D., CLS(NCA) Professor and Director Education BS in Biology and Medical Technology from Moorhead State University; Master’s Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Minnesota; Ph.D. in Education from the University of North Carolina. Teaches/Directs Immunohematology, Immunohematology Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Clinical Laboratory Education, and clinical courses in Transfusion Medicine Services and Transplantation Medicine. Research/Scholarly Interests Educational issues in clinical laboratory science including entry-level competencies for laboratory practitioners. Laboratory practice issues such as retention of clinical laboratory personnel. Experience Faculty member since 1980. Other Has served as the Examination Council Chair and President of NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel), and as the President of NCSCLS (North Carolina Society for Clinical Laboratory Science). Email sbeck@med.unc.edu |
Shauna Hay, M.P.H., MT(ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Education BS in Clinical Laboratory Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Master’s of Public Health Degree in Public Health Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Teaches/Directs Immunology Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Analysis Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. Research/Scholarly Interests Bacterial contamination and screening in blood products; Epidemiological studies of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura; Transfusion Medicine and Hemostatis Clinical Trials. Experience Adjunct instructor since 2002. Other Since 2001, Ms. Hay has been the Research Associate for Dr. Mark Brecher, Director of McClendon Clinical Laboratories and the Transfusion Medicine Service at UNC Hospitals. Prior to this position, she worked in the Transfusion Medicine Service as a bench technologist and for a biomedical company as a Technical Service Associate. Ms. Hay has published journal articles and books on a variety of transfusion medicine topics. Email hays@med.unc.edu | |
 | Anthony E. Hilger, Ph.D., MT(ASCP) Associate Professor Education BA in Biology from Bellarmine College; MS in Biology from University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of South Carolina; Medical Technology Certificate, Duke University Medical Center. Teaches/Directs Clinical Microbiology I, Clinical Microbiology II, Practicum in Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Immunology Practicum. Research/Scholarly Interests Authoring Educational Software in Clinical Microbiology, research in Medical Laboratory Testing Outcomes. Experience Faculty member since 1980. Other Faculty Coordinator of the Health Professions Advising Office, Recruitment Chair. Email Tony_Hilger@med.unc.edu |
 | Kay Johnson, BS., MT(ASCP) General College Advisor Education BS in Medical Technology from the University of North Carolina; Certification in Food Science from North Carolina State University. Responsibilities General College Advisor, Allied Health Faculty Advisor. Experience Faculty member 1998-2002, CLS Teaching Contract 1992-1998, Research Consultant and QC Manager for Research projects directed by UNC School of Nursing and HPDP 1988-1995, UNC Student Health Service Laboratory Supervisor 1968-79. Email Kay_Johnson@med.unc.edu |
Rebecca J. Laudicina, Ph.D., CLS(NCA) Professor Education BS in Medical Technology from Purdue University; M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Temple University. Teaches/Directs Hematology I and II, Hematology Laboratory I and II, Clinical Hematology Practicum, Clinical Hemostasis Practicum, Current Topics in Clinical Laboratory Medicine. Research/Scholarly Interests Hemochromatosis screening, academic integrity, intergenerational differences affecting laboratory management and education, and CLS/CLT student persistence. Experience Faculty member since 1991. More than 20 years experience in higher education teaching and administration at both the CLS and CLT levels. Seven years experience in all areas of clinical laboratory practice. | |
 | Vicky A. LeGrys, D.A., CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP) Professor Education BS in Medical Technology from Wake Forest University; MS and Doctorate in Clinical Chemistry from Catholic University of America. Teaches/Directs Biochemistry, Laboratory Mathematics, Clinical Laboratory Analysis Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Education, Quality Assurance, Molecular Techniques Practicum, Clinical Chemistry Practicum, Current Topics in Clinical Medicine. CLS Safety Advisor. Research/Scholarly Interests Laboratory Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis. Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the risk of MI and Stroke in Post-Menopausal Women. Experience Faculty member since 1983. Other Dr. LeGrys' research and professional service is focused on standardizing sweat testing for the diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis. She has published numerous journal articles on the topic and consults with laboratories worldwide. She serves as the chairperson of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) sweat testing document and she developed sweat analysis proficiency testing and accreditation guidelines with the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Dr. LeGrys is a member of an expert consensus panel of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation responsible for developing diagnostic criteria for CF in the era of newborn screening and serves as a consultant to the North Carolina Newborn Screening advisory panel. Email vlegrys@med.unc.edu |
 | Tara C. Moon, M.S., CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) Assistant Professor Education BS in Biology and Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MS in Health Services Research from Wake Forest University; Currently seeking doctoral degree in Health Related Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Teaches/Directs Immunology Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Analysis Laboratory, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, Immunohematology Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Management, Community Laboratory Experience Practicum, and Research for Clinical Laboratory Science Students. Research Design and Method Evaluation for Molecular Diagnostic Science Students. Research/Scholarly Interests Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine. Currently performing a retrospective study using a survival model to investigate the relationship between ABO blood groups and longevity in a United States population. Experience Faculty member since 2002. Seven years experience working in Transfusion Medicine at Rowan Regional Medical Center and UNC Hospitals. Former Medical Laboratory Specialist at UNC Hospitals. Email tmoon@med.unc.edu |
 | Susan M. Orton, Ph.D., MS, MT(ASCP) Assistant Professor Education BS in Medical Technology and MS in Cellular Biology from East Carolina University; Ph.D. in Immunology from North Carolina State University. Teaches/Directs Molecular Techniques Practicum (for CLS students), Immunology, Clinical Laboratory Methods, Principles of Molecular Diagnostics, Applications of Molecular Diagnostics, Molecular Applications Techniques Laboratory, Research Design and Method Evaluation, Molecular Methods Clinical Practicum (for MDS students). Research/Scholarly Interests Course development for the Masters of Molecular Diagnostic Science within the CLS department, the majority of which will be taught on-line. This program has been developed to prepare professionals to become competent in performance, interpretation, evaluation, and validation of various molecular-based assays in the clinical laboratory. Evaluation of cell surface markers, using flow cytometry, associated with acute and chronic symptoms in asthmatic children, and development of predictive markers for exacerbation of symptoms in children with asthma. Other research interests include evaluation of various cell surface markers currently used for diagnosis of hematological malignancies in humans, for use in veterinary medicine to diagnose similar malignancies. Experience Faculty member since 2004. More than 20 years experience in both research and clinical laboratory settings, including three years of post-doctorate training in clinical immunology. CAP inspector in Flow Cytometry and Immunology (serology and molecular techniques). Email sorton@med.unc.edu |
Alice Pope Administrative Assistant Responsibilities Assists CLS faculty and students in the major activities of the Division. Coordinates the admissions process, provides administrative services for enrolled students, schedules rooms for classes and meetings, maintains CLS financial records, and assists faculty in preparation of publications and grants. Experience Administrative Assistant since 1988 | |
 | Laine Stewart, B.S., CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP) Instructor, Clinical Education Coordinator Education BS in Clinical Laboratory Science from UNC-CH. Teaches/Directs Immunology Laboratory, Hematology II Laboratory, Microbiology I and II Laboratories, Phlebotomy. Research/Scholarly Interests Academic Integrity in CLS and CLT programs. Experience Faculty member since 2000. Six years as a CLS generalist with Kaiser Permanente and Carolina Premier Medical Group. Other Clinical Education Coordinator for the CLS program. Schedules CLS senior year courses in the laboratories of clinical affiliates, maintains contracts, and manages information and documentation. Works in conjunction with AHEC to arrange housing for students in off-campus laboratory experiences. Email lstewart@med.unc.edu |