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Tara C. Moon, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM 

Professor; Director, Division of Clinical Laboratory Science

Email tmoon@med.unc.edu

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; PhD in Health Related Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University

Teaches/Directs

  • Immunohematology
  • Research Methods
  • Directs Immunohematology rotation, Education Practicum, and Capstone I and II

Research/Scholarly Interests

  • Diagnostic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis
  • Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine (ABO blood groups and lifespan, Massive Transfusion Protocols)
  • CLS workforce and education issues

Service 

  • Research and Reports Editor for Clinical Laboratory Science Journal
  • Secretary for North Carolina Association of Blood Bankers
  • Faculty Advisor & Intellectual Development Chair for Alpha Chi Omega, Epsilon Chi Chapter, UNC Chapel Hill

Experience

Faculty member since 2002

Tara Moon, CLS Faculty Member