Tara C. Moon, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM
Division Director
Program Director
Professor
Areas of Interest
Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine (ABO blood groups and lifespan, Massive Transfusion Protocols); CLS Workforce and Education Issues; Diagnostic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis
About
Dr. Moon is a faculty member and Director of the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science, where she has taught and mentored students since 2002. She teaches and directs courses in Immunohematology and Research Methods and oversees the Immunohematology rotation, Education Practicum, and Capstone I and II. Her research interests include diagnostic testing for cystic fibrosis, immunohematology and transfusion medicine with a focus on ABO blood groups, lifespan studies, and massive transfusion protocols, as well as issues related to the CLS workforce and education. Dr. Moon actively contributes to faculty governance at the University and serves on several committees that support academic and institutional initiatives. In addition, she is an Associate Editor for the Clinical Laboratory Science journal, Secretary for the North Carolina Association of Blood Bankers, and Faculty Advisor and Intellectual Development Chair for the Epsilon Chi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at UNC Chapel Hill.
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B.S. In Clinical Laboratory Science and Biology
UNC Chapel Hill
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M.S. In Health Services Research
Wake Forest University
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PhD in Health Related Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
