The Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences within UNC’s School of Medicine, recently celebrated Amber Vaughn, the first graduate of the online Master’s in Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Laboratory Science (MCLS) program. This program, launched in 2020, was developed for certified laboratory professionals who wish to advance … Continued
Earlier this academic year, Clinical Laboratory Science assistant professor Shawn Luby was awarded a UNC/Adobe Course Development Grant. The program provides incentives ($1,250 awards) and a support program for faculty members interested in creating course assignments that help develop students’ digital media-authoring skills. The program is part of a larger University initiative to promote digital … Continued
Many children hope to follow in their parents’ footsteps when they grow up and begin working. For Alexis Otway, that wasn’t necessarily the case. However, as she wraps up her first semester in the Clinical Laboratory Science program – the same one her mother, Erin Crittenton, graduated from in 2008 – she reflects on the … Continued
The June 25, 2021 episode of the ASCLS “Off the Bench” podcast featured three UNC Division of Clinical Laboratory Science alumni. Host Sophia Chandrasekar (CLS ’16) interviewed Lisa Cremeans (MDS ’12 and former CLS faculty) and Gabbi Frimpong (CLS ’21) about the impact of COVID on teaching and learning in the CLS program. We are … Continued
Michelle Campbell, a 2018 graduate of the Master’s of Clinical Laboratory Science – Molecular Diagnostic Science program, was recently recognized on The Pathologist website’s “Power List for 2021”. This list honors the most inspirational laboratory professionals for the year. Michelle is currently a Development Technologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and is also … Continued
Clinical Laboratory Science students joined other members of the Class of 2021 from the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work, Public Health, Dentistry, and Nursing at the year’s first commencement ceremony in Kenan Stadium on May 14, 2021. Graduates enjoyed an in-person celebration with Carolina Blue skies and speeches from Drs. Anthony Fauci and Kizzmekia … Continued
In this episode of Laboratory Equipment’s LabChat podcast, Michelle Taylor speaks with Melissa Miller, PhD, the director of the Clinical Molecular Microbiology Laboratory and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the UNC Medical Center, about how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a critical need for medical laboratory professionals in the workforce.
As part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2021, we spoke with Curtis Benson, a Medical Lab Technologist at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill about what makes him proud to be part of the UNC Medical Center team.
Lisa Cremeans, Assistant Professor in the UNC Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, is featured in this article about the Laboratory Workforce Shortage. Cremeans has been a member of the UNC CLS faculty since 2013 and currently serves on a clinical laboratory workforce task force for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. https://www.medicaltechnologyschools.com/medical-lab-scientist/interview-clinical-worker-shortage
Kaitlin Walsh ‘19, an alumna of the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, found a passion for cancer research as she pursued her undergraduate degree in clinical laboratory science. Walsh knew she wanted to launch a career in medicine but sought a non-patient-facing role. When she discovered the field of laboratory science, she was drawn to … Continued