Kaitlin Cruz, a senior in the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, has received a scholarship from the Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity. The fraternity supports undergraduates and laboratory science professionals through the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Cruz said she decided to major in clinical laboratory science because she liked the program’s focus on hands-on … Read more

Morgan Fisher, a rising junior in the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, has received the Eleanor Parchman Memorial Scholarship from The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.   Fisher, a first-generation college student, credits volunteer and work experiences, including in an emergency department and memory care unit as a certified nursing assistant, with cultivating an interest in laboratory science. “I love … Read more

Newsletter: Summer 2018

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) recognized a host of faculty members and a program alumna during its 86th annual meeting in Chicago this summer. During the annual awards ceremony, ASCLS recognized Division Director Susan Beck and Associate Professor Tara Moon, both of whom are PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM with a CLS Distinguished Author Award … Read more

Greetings from the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science!  In September 2017, an external review team visited the Division of CLS to review the CLS and MDS programs. The review team noted many strengths of the programs including: Highest NAACLS accreditation ratings for both programs Excellent outcomes on certification examinations and job placements Qualifications, productivity, and … Read more

Hello! My name is Erin Kinney and I, first and foremost, want to thank you for welcoming me into your world. I have been here about a month now and I already consider myself a Tar Heel. I have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful faculty members, students, alumni, our corporate partners, my … Read more

Congratulations to Neil Patel, class of 2018, whom the Divison of Clinical Laboratory Science recognized as its outstanding senior at its graduation ceremony. Read more about Neil’s experience in our program and what he plans for the future. Where are you from? I have called the Charlotte area home for almost my whole life. Why … Read more

Mackenzie Collins, MLS(ASCP)CM, a 2017 graduate of the UNC Clinical Laboratory Science program, presented a poster abstract titled Comparison of a Multiplex PCR Lower Respiratory Tract Assay with Bacterial Culture at the 2018 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium on May 8 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mackenzie has worked as a medical technologist in the McLendon … Read more

Rising junior Kripa Ahuja is a student in the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science within the UNC School of Medicine. She is also a research assistant at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on cloning the AAV-CXCL 12 gene — an important cancer biomarker. When you were a child, what was your … Read more

The Division of Clinical Laboratory Science celebrated its graduates on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the Louis Round Wilson Library immediately following University commencement exercises. Drs. Susan Beck and Stephen R. Hooper addressed graduates, encouraging them to be proud of their accomplishments and what they will contribute to health care. The program featured recognition of … Read more