Differential Discussions

Malissa & Dave talk about training the trainer - making sure that the laboratory scientists in your clinical laboratory are well prepared and trained to train students, new employees, medical students, etc.

We begin reviewing hematological theory beginning with hemostasis. This episode is a review of overall primary hemostasis.

Dr. Leclair joins us to discuss how laboratory professionals can get involved in patient advocacy. Susan Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA) is a retired chancellor professor from the department of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a senior associate at the UMass Center for Molecular Diagnostics.

Stephanie joins us today to share with us what it's like being an educator. Not only will Stephanie share her experience, but Dave and Malissa will as well. Stephanie Cochrane, MS, MLS(ASCP) CM is a lecturer in the undergraduate medical laboratory science program at Rutgers University School of Health Professions where she primarily teaches Hematology I and II. Her research interests include active learning and implementing evidence-informed teaching strategies into practice. At the time of this recording, Stephanie was pursuing a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree from Liberty University and she has since earned her doctoral degree. A long-term professional goal of hers is to become an instructional coach to assist novice and veteran educators in implementing evidence-based teaching strategies into practice. Her favorite quote by Brad Henry is “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love for learning”. It is through her teaching methods and strategies that her love for learning is reflected and she hopes to instill this same passion for learning in her students. Contact info: Email: sbn26@shp.rutgers.edu Twitter: @EducatorSteph

Kim Murray graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Medical Laboratory Science program in 2013. Kim was offered and accepted a position as a Generalist during her Clinical Internship at the VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. From graduation to May 2015 Kim worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, on second and first shift. In May 2015 Kim started her new career in IT at MEDITECH as a Laboratory Application Specialist, later moving to a Senior role. As of October 2022, Kim began her transition to her Executive Account Management role. The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions.

Sarah Botelho graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2020. She started her career as a medical laboratory scientist in the blood bank for about one year before she started looking for other laboratory opportunities. Through her research, she discovered embryology and after touring an embryology laboratory, she realized this was how she wanted to further her career. She has been an embryologist for two years now and will graduate with her masters in Reproductive Clinical Science from Eastern Virginia Medical School in the spring of 2023. Overall, she continues to believe that her medical laboratory science degree has helped her in the embryology field and encourage any medical laboratory scientist who is interested in changing laboratories to check out embryology! The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions.

Ali Lacy is a Clinical Trial Management Consultant with over 5 years of experience. She is a subject matter expert in clinical trial development, execution, and management of operations for biotech clients, including phases I-VI. Areas of expertise include microbiology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and genetically modified cellular therapies. The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions.

We highly recommend checking this episode out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RRdBo-VUGeUKellie is joining us once more this time for a super cool talk about megakaryocytes. Kellie Machlus PhD is a principal investigator researching megakaryocytes and an assistant professor. You can follow her on Twitter @theclotthickens The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions. #medlab #hematology #cells #laboratory

Our guest today joins us to talk about being a researcher. Kellie Machlus PhD is a principal investigator researching megakaryocytes and an assistant professor. You can follow her on Twitter @theclotthickens The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions.

We begin reviewing hematological theory beginning with hemostasis. This episode will review normal primary hemostasis including von Willebrand Factor, platelet receptors, and platelet activation.

We begin reviewing hematological theory beginning with hemostasis. This episode will review normal primary hemostasis including the vasculature, megakaryopoeisis, and normal resting platelet features.

Ayla Canaran joins us to discuss good study habits, how to recover when having a hard time, and college life. The views expressed by our guests are their views and not necessarily shared by Differential Discussions.

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