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K From the Director elcome to the 2016 edition public health and environmental laboratories that Wof Tech’s Talk. serve as our clinical experience sites as well as representatives from graduate and professional The one thing that stays the same programs that are popular with our students. around here is constant change. But we’re medical laboratory We also want to thank all of our alumni for their scientists so we’re used to continuing financial support through donations innovations in our field. So many for student scholarships. Every donation wonderful new things are happening in and around makes a difference for our students. This year our program while at the same time we continue to we received a new endowed scholarship in hold our traditions close. memory of Ruth (nee Okney) Stavitsky from the class of 1942. The program gave her an In December 2015 we graduated our first class excellent education enabling her to be a valuable under the new Medical Laboratory Sciences research partner to her husband Abram (PhD curriculum model at the newly remodeled class of 1943); best known for his discovery of Northrup Auditorium (page 13). Now that our the isotope shift in immune memory response. new curriculum is in place, we’re working on a Ruth’s lifelong interest in equal opportunity is cohesive recruitment plan with several colleges reflected in this scholarship’s preference for within the University. Our biggest project is with underrepresented students in our program. the College of Biological Sciences (CBS). Our plan includes allowing CBS students to take some I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our lecture courses to satisfy their degree of the articles inside this edition of Tech’s Talk. electives as well as a combined degree plan for a BS in Biology and a professional masters in • Reports on local, regional and national MLS. In addition to CBS, we’re also working on professional conferences similar plans with the College of Liberal Arts and • Another faculty retirement– we’re going to the College of Continuing Education. Through really miss you Pat B these new associations we’re developing better • New faculty members – Hannah Gartzke visibility for the MLS Program while building and Tami Alpaugh strong connections to recruit high quality students into our program and into the field of laboratory • Former faculty losses – Carol Wells and medicine. These internal affiliations join our Lorraine Gonyea-Stewart existing academic affiliations with Minnesota • 2015 Alumni Banquet honoring the classes State University, Mankato (MSU), St. Cloud of 1940, 1965, and 1990. State University (SCSU), and University of • Upcoming Alumni Banquet in 2016 honoring Wisconsin, River Falls (UWRF) (page 4). We’re the graduates of 1941, 1966, and 1991. also developing new recruiting activities for the Minnesota Science Teachers Association, Health −− If you are interested in reserving a table Science advisors and high school students. We for you and your classmates contact Rhonda Layer at [email protected] or also participated in the U of M booth at the State 612-625-8936. Fair (page 5). As you can see we’ve had yet another very busy This year also marks the beginning of our but also very productive and rewarding year accreditation renewal process. We submitted in our program. I hope you enjoy this issue of our Self-Study this past October (no citations!!) Tech’s Talk and hope to see you at the Alumni and our Site Visit is scheduled for March 28th Dinner in April. & 29th. We’re looking forward to a full 10 year accreditation award. Although we work with Warm Regards, our clinical advisors on a regular basis, we restarted our Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee includes members from hospitals, clinics, healthcare systems, research, reference, Janice Conway-Klaassen PhD, MT(ASCP)SM 2 ASCLS Annual Meeting CLEC 2015 & 2016

he 83rd annual ASCLS he 2015 Clinical Laboratory Educators’ TNational meeting TConference (CLEC) was held in Cincinnati, was held in Atlanta, GA, Ohio and although a snowstorm July 28th – August 1st sent many people headed home in conjunction with the early, there were still plenty of great Advanced Management sessions before the snow arrived. Institute. The AMI began Dr. Conway-Klaassen presented on Sunday, July 26th. For a roundtable, Challenges for MLS two days attendees were able to attend sessions University Programs. Other topics involving management topics that affect all areas presented included using Pinterest of the laboratory. to teach parasitology, teaching professionalism, legal issues Tuesday was a full day of governance starting associated with healthcare and with the annual board meeting and continuing education, laboratory simulations, with national committee meetings throughout the talks for new faculty and for faculty day. The meeting officially began on Wednesday looking to retire soon. Incorporating with the Industry Award Ceremony, where technology into the classroom, Roche Diagnostics Corporation was awarded Interprofessional education, the President’s Award. There was a tie for the adding molecular diagnostics into Crystal Award between Beckman Coulter, Inc. the curriculum, writing in medical and Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. The laboratory courses, and teaching Honorable Mention Award was presented to patient safety were some of the Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. The keynote was an topics that generated a great deal interesting presentation on the lessons learned of interest. There will be more on from the Ebola response from the perspective of these topics when CLEC comes to laboratory safety. The rest of the week included Minneapolis in February, 2016. many interesting and informative presentations from all of the laboratory disciplines. Drs. Janice Conway-Klaassen and Donna Spannaus-Martin, who are serving Karen Larson, of the University of Minnesota as Co-Chairs for CLEC 2016, extended an Medical Center, is the new Vice-Chair of the invitation to those in attendance to come to New Professional and New Member Forum. Minneapolis, where the first CLEC was held in 1985. Although they couldn’t promise there Minnesota came home with several of the awards wouldn’t be a snowstorm during the Minnesota that were given out at the National Meeting. CLEC, attendees could at least be reassured • Student Forum Leadership Award – that with Minneapolis skyways, visitors wouldn’t Bridget Parsons need to venture outside very much. • Bio-Rad Scientific Assembly Professional Achievement Award – Deb Rodahl, Administration/QA/QC/Regulatory/ Industry/Consulting • Keys to the Future Awards – Jenna Pruitt, Kelley Weber and Kristy Connors

The highlight of the national meeting for many was reconnecting with friends and colleagues from all over the country. The networking and exchange of ideas is an invaluable resource for Medical Laboratory Scientists at any stage of their career.

3 ASCLS Region V Fall Symposium

he ASCLS Region V 2015 Fall Symposium Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Twas held on October 1st and 2nd at the Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, Minnesota. of Medicine and Public Health was the Friday The Symposium is a collaborative effort between morning keynote speaker. Sharon presented the ASCLS Societies of Minnesota, North The Individualized Quality Control Plan (IQCP): Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Where are we now? What needs to be done?

The program offers multiple opportunities for Next year’s Region V Fall Symposium will be continuing education, exploring over 30 exhibitor held in Fargo, North Dakota on October 6th and displays, and networking. Dr. Sharon Ehrmeyer, 7th. We hope to see you there!

2015 Minnesota Laboratory Academic Affiliations Add Quality Professionals Workforce Summit Graduates to the Workforce

he Minnesota Laboratory Workforce Summit s part of our mission to Tbrings educators and employers together Aeducate professional every few years to look at the need for laboratory laboratory scientists for Minnesota professionals. The goal is to encourage medical and the surrounding area, the laboratory sites to take on more students and for MLS Program has long-term education programs to increase their enrollment. formal academic agreements with Minnesota State University, Mankato and St. Cloud State On September 25th, HealthForce University. This year Minnesota brought together laboratory we added University of professionals at the CentraCare Health Plaza Wisconsin, River Falls Education Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota to to our list of formal discuss the critical needs of the laboratory. agreements with two Approximately 90 professionals from clinical prospective university relationships we hope will settings, laboratory education, as well as be active by Fall 2017. This Fall we admitted one individuals from hospital administration and human student from St. Cloud, six students resources gathered for this meeting. There were from Mankato and three students several wonderful presentations and discussions. from River Falls. Students at these Topics included current laboratory workforce colleges complete their prerequisite needs, the use of simulation in laboratory training, courses at their home university and and the challenges for clinical sites taking medical then apply for admission to year 4 at the U of M laboratory students for clinical education. It was MLS Program. The external academic affiliate clear from the discussions that the need for students transfer the MLS Program courses medical laboratory scientists will continue to back to their home institution for completion of increase for the next 7-10 years. their degree. They also receive a certificate of completion from the MLS Every month in Minnesota, (between 2013 and Program which appears 2015), there were 25 to 30 new MLS job postings on their U of M transcript. and approximately 20 new MLT jobs posted, Like all of our graduates they are then eligible according to data from CareerBuilder Supply & for the ASCP Board of Certification exam. We Demand. Despite this high demand from 2013 to are also developing formal advising plans for the present, Minnesota MLS programs have only students in the College of Biological Sciences, graduated 110 students and MLT programs have College of Liberal Arts and the College of graduated 90 students. Additionally, the Bureau of Continuing Education here at the U of M. By Labor Statistics estimates this demand to increase developing formal agreements and advising plans by 22% by the year 2022. we hope to increase our visibility and draw the best and the brightest to our program. 4 Minnesota Clinical Laboratory Collaborative Meeting – April 2015 Unique Collaboration of Organizations Provides Quality Opportunities

and competed for bragging rights and gift cards. The competition was fierce!

The exhibit socials featured great food and lots of networking both with vendors and colleagues. The always popular Silent Auction raised funds for student scholarships. The coveted item this year he annual Clinical Laboratory Collaborative was the martini basket. It was another successful meeting was in Rochester this year, April 29th – T meeting and we should be proud to have such a May 1st at the Mayo Civic Auditorium. The meeting great meeting in our state. is a collaboration of the laboratory professional groups in Minnesota including ASCLS, AACC, AMT, AGT, ACSP, MIMA, and CLMA. Save the Date!!! CLC 2016 is When we speak to other colleagues around April 25 – 27, at the Earle Brown the country, it’s apparent that we have a unique situation in Minnesota with the collaboration of Center in Brooklyn Center, MN. all of our laboratory professional organizations. Pooling our resources gives us the opportunity to bring in national speakers and a large number Medical Laboratory Sciences at the of vendors, enabling us to offer high caliber CE opportunities to the technologists in our state. Great Minnesota Get Together!

The meeting included three days of education he Center for Allied Health Programs was presentations, a vendor exhibit hall and several invited to have an exhibit at the state fair social activities for networking and fun. There T this year and both the Medical Laboratory were three outstanding keynote speakers and 44 Sciences and Occupational Therapy programs breakout sessions for attendees to choose from. participated. Faculty from the MLS Program wanted to educate fairgoers about the profession There were tours of the Mayo laboratories for and the importance of medical laboratory both students and interested technologists. scientists in the healthcare field. There was an The weather was perfect for walking around interactive display Rochester and seeing the changes connected for fairgoers to see with the Destination Medical Center being if they could match developed with the Mayo Clinic. chromosomes into a complete karyotype. The Thursday evening social event was an Numerous fairgoers, interactive pub-style trivia game put on by MLS practitioners, Sporcle Live! Attendees broke up into groups and interested students stopped to talk with the MLS faculty to learn about our profession. It was a busy day at the fair for the MLS instructors but it was fun and we hope to return next year!

5 Minnesota Science Educator Outreach o promote the University of school educators. This session provided hands- TMinnesota MLS Program on guidance for performing laboratory testing and to educate others about the related to the MLS curriculum using easy to profession, five MLS faculty attended find, non-infectious materials and recipes to the Minnesota Science Teachers simulate laboratory testing such as a urinalysis, Association Conference on Science blood typing, and infectious disease testing. Education on February 21, 2015. Nicole Zahnle, Christine Maleck, and Lorna The purpose of the conference Ruskin assisted in the hands-on demonstration was to provide high school science and a booth exhibit which provided information educators a chance to network regarding the profession and the MLS program. and share new ideas to use in their Many educators requested more information classroom. Charlotte Romain and about the program and the profession. The Steve Wiesner presented an interactive session experience generated new ideas for recruitment called Bringing Medical Laboratory Sciences and outreach opportunities. into Your Classroom to approximately 30 high What’s New at the U! Follow the Crowd hen Warren Bischoff faced a bone marrow powerful results. The U by Amy Sitze Wtransplant to treat his non-Hodgkin of M’s new crowdfunding lymphoma in 2008, he was realistic about his website, launched in November 2014, allows chances of survival. “There was a very good anyone to create a page, set a goal, and begin chance I was going to die,” he says. raising funds for meaningful causes at the U. Unlike commercial tools, the site doesn’t charge The senior managing director an administrative fee, which means 100 percent at RBC Wealth Management in of each donation goes to the designated cause. Washington, D.C., decided to do his part to help researchers work There are two main ways to raise funds: a team toward a cure for his disease. Along page or an individual page. On an individual with his family and friends, he raised $83,000 page, multiple donors use one page to give for lymphoma research through a fundraising to a cause. On team pages like Bischoff’s, bike ride. “Taking action helped me deal with multiple users create pages that raise money my cancer,” says Bischoff, who is cancer-free for the same cause and goal. For example, today, “and it helped other people take action on many participants in the popular Goldy’s my behalf.” So when his friend and fellow RBC Run, which raises money for U of M Masonic executive Kevin (whose last name is omitted Children’s Hospital, choose to create team to protect his privacy) began treatment at the pages in which groups of people band together University of Minnesota for pancreatic cancer to encourage friends and families to donate— this year, Bischoff once again took action. He often in honor or memory of a loved one. This used the U of M’s new crowdfunding tool to past year, individuals and teams participating launch a fundraising campaign called Breaking in Goldy’s Run brought in $21,536 through the Bald, in which 12 RBC colleagues across the crowdfunding tool. nation shaved their heads in Kevin’s honor. For Bischoff, crowdfunding has been more The campaign exceeded its ambitious $50,000 than just a fundraiser—it’s an opportunity to goal, with funds earmarked for the U’s do something positive in the face of a horrible Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. disease. “We often feel helpless when it comes Whether it’s a bike ride like Bischoff’s or to helping our friends who are facing cancer,” he a campaign to fund a student-run literary says. “This gives us a chance to fight back, show magazine, group fundraising efforts can have we care, and have an impact.”

6 (Photos: J. Dunn For the Zachs and the Karens By Nicole Endres Photography and courtesy he families of Zach Sobiech and Karen “SEMA4D seems to cause many human Wyckoff family) TWyckoff are supporting promising new osteosarcomas to grow out of control,” says osteosarcoma research at the Masonic Cancer Largaespada. Inhibiting the expression of that Center, University of Minnesota. gene could help stop the growth of osteosarcoma.

For Masonic Cancer Center scientists Branden The U of M team’s progress brings hope to Moriarity and David Largaespada, it’s about the many who have seen this “horrible, ugly disease” Wyckoffs, the Sobiechs, and thousands of other firsthand, says Laura Sobiech, whose son Zach families who are all too familiar with osteosarcoma died of osteosarcoma in 2013. and its devastating effects. These families fuel the researchers’ passion to cure this often deadly form “They are the superstars of bone cancer. And they recently got a little closer that nobody knows,” she to that goal. says of the researchers. “They are in this for A new mouse model developed at the Masonic reasons that go so far Cancer Center has revealed the genes and pathways beyond just recognition. that, when altered, can cause osteosarcoma. The They truly care about information could be used to improve treatments for these kids. I have hope future patients. Their discoveries were published in now, and it’s because of that team.” the respected journal Nature Genetics in May. Pete Wyckoff, whose daughter, Karen, died of “Human osteosarcoma tumors are so genetically sarcoma in 2001, agrees that it’s easy to support disordered that it’s nearly impossible to utilize the this team of “bright, committed researchers” who usual methods to identify the genes associated have their hearts in the right place. with them,” says Moriarity, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota Medical School’s “We’re very proud that we were in on the ground Department of Pediatrics. “This model offers the floor to help make this idea happen,” he says. first opportunity to identify and understand the genetic drivers of osteosarcoma on a broad scale.”

The research was funded by the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation and the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund of the Children’s Cancer Introducing Gold Mind Research Fund, as well as the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society. here are a million websites where Tyou can get information on everyday “Philanthropy played a major role in helping us problems and insight into today’s pressing to establish the mouse model we used,” says issues. The University of Minnesota Alumni Largaespada, a professor in the departments Association has made Gold Mind available of Pediatrics and Genetics, Cell Biology, and to you as a source you can trust! Gold Mind Development. “Moreover, we used philanthropy to is a collection of online videos on topics study specific osteosarcoma genes further. Without these funds, we could not have gone as fast or as presented by University experts on health, far in this work, perhaps delaying delivery of new career, arts and culture, publishing cures to patients.” and traveling. UMAA also presents an Alumni Webinar Series where The scientists’ genomic analysis uncovered several you can ask the speakers osteosarcoma genes that make proteins that questions to get exactly the could be targets for therapies in the future. They advice you need. Here’s where found that the genes SEMA4D and SEMA6D were you can find Gold Mind: expressed at high levels in more than half of all http://z.umn.edu/goldmindot. human osteosarcomas. 7 The Power of Giving

lumni play a huge role in supporting our students through Agenerous donations to our program. Each year donations to our scholarships make it possible for students to afford textbooks needed for classroom success, meet the increasing cost of tuition, or to find temporary housing during clinical rotations in rural Minnesota. Many students would find it difficult to begin their new careers as medical laboratory scientists without such support. We want to thank everyone who generously donated in 2015 and continue to ask for your help in 2016 – no matter what the size of the donation. Below is a listing of the students you have helped through your scholarship donations in 2015.

Alumni Fund Scholarships Audrey Dorsen Abner M. Neeley • Clustelle Charles Lapeyrouse Scholarship Scholarship (cont.) • Courtney Truax • Elizabeth Wehlander • Erin Fredell • Haley Vaith • Monica Halbur • Molly Weavers William A. O’Brien • Elizabeth Hilfers • Molly West Scholarship Fund • Lindsey Hoffman • David Wildeman • Yuqing Chen • Kenneth Jombwe • Brook Wilson • Turri Geleto • Ashley Kirberger • Davika Richter • Rachel Lee Yvonne Chenoweth Cooke • Hannah Schultz • Joseph Leprince Scholarship Fund • Jonathon Throndson • Aliaksandra Liapich • Monica Halbur • Huy Tran • Lan Liu • Elizabeth Wehlander • Helen Maddix Clarice J. Olson • Caitlin Mein Gonyea-Stewart Scholarship Fund • Danelle Murray Scholarship Fund • Madeleine Otis • Molly Weavers • Ngan Ngo • Brooke Wilson Abner M. Neeley • Miranda Nibbe Scholarship • Samantha Quandahl Karen R. Karni • Abdikani Ali • Jacqueline Salden Scholarship Fund • Malake Araya • Adam Snow • Fahima Abdi • Siyad Ayub • Joshua Stoner • Clustelle Charles • Daniel Christensen • Harumi Tanikawa • Sarah Haerle • Bereket Demissei • Ka Thao • Christopher Junko • Eric Freeman • Haley Vaith

ASCLS-MN Scholarship Winner very year ASCLS-MN awards four Wisconsin-River Falls which is an Escholarships to students enrolled in a affiliate of the University’s MLS Minnesota based Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Besides beginning program. This year Christopher Junko, a an exciting career in healthcare University of Minnesota Rochester student, upon graduation, Chris intends to received a $1500 scholarship funded by United volunteer at elementary schools Hospital Foundation - Claussen Fund. Chris to promote the importance is a nontraditional student who decided to go of math and science careers. back to school in 2012. With the support of his Congratulations, Chris, on your wife, he graduated from Inver Hills Community scholarship award! College (IHCC) and transferred to University of

8 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions to the Medical Laboratory Science Program in 2015 $1001 to $2000 • George Kuprian • Pamela R. Elliott • Vickie L. Larson • Arthur T. & Kay E. Emmons • Stella S. & Marvin D. Cook • Linda A. Lewis • Leanna L. Erickson • Karin J. Libby/Living Trust • Jean J. Linne • Carol I. Evans $500 to $1000 • Connie J. Luebke • David J. & Julie M. Fanger • Marilyn J. Lueck • Richard J. & Susan K. Feist • Joanne S. & Lee W. Arvid • Betty L. McMartin • Harriet D. Fritts • Kathleen A. & David R. Carlsen • Arlene M. Meadows • Barbara A. Getchell • Clareyse Nelson Fund-Mpls Fdn • Lois G. Meiners • Barbara J. Gilbert • David E. Ellis • Barbara G. Melamed • Sandra L. Gould • Stephen J. & Susan K. Fautsch • Brian J. Meline • Carol K. Johnson • Marcine J. Forrette • Diane M. Michalik • Mary E. & George A. Kuhlmann • General Mills Fdn • Donald M. & Kathleen W. Nadreau • Brian L. Lauber • Todd C. & Mary E. Jacobson • Beverly R. Ness • Janice C. Lohman • Billie Anne Juni • DeVonne J. & Dennis E. Nilsson • Patricia H. Long • Barbara J. Moser • Patricia L. Norgren • Melissa L. Love • Clareyse E. Nelson • Joseph D. & Joan L. Novak • Leslie A. MacKichan • Marilyn D. Olson • Jeanne C. Olsen • Marvin L. & Cynthia A. Menken • Sandra R. Rutzick • James R. & Sheryl F. Olson • Mary Lou G. Mohn • Verne E. & Phyllis J. Weiss • David J. & Mary Jo Pennington • Judith A. Nelson • Andrew R. Yue • John J. & Donna J. Plunkett • Lucille K. Norman $100 to $499 • James H. & Elberta L. Prestegard • Anita A. Oakman • Kristin L. Odom • Anonymous Donor • Thelma J. Purcelli • Wendy L. Oien • Marilyn T. Budge • Kathryn L. Rantala • Ferdinanda L. Otness • Kimberly A. & David W. Butler • Kathleen K. Reimers • Sandra V. Pearson • Annie O. Chow • Karen L. Ringsrud • Jean E. Peterson* • Robert A. Dahl • John L. Roesler • Alice E. Pierce • Sharon M. Deml • Betty D. Roskos • Mary Lou Pogue • Robin L. Donner • Dale W. & Cheryl M. Rozeboom • Barbara J. Reinhardt • Mary J. Eaves-Raich & • Laura G. Rude • Marilyn J. & Gregory P. Rynders John J. Raich • James G. Ruggles* • Sandra L. Sauer • Grace M. Ederer • Norynne M. Schiminsky • Clarice M. Seim • Claudine E. Fasching • Michael R. & Kathleen P. Tekautz • Kathleen Skradski • Catherine L. & John W. Foster • Katherine A. & Wayne J. Vagts • Kathryn L. Smith • Linda L. Fredrickson • Aija K. Vikmanis • Lois J. & Peter M. Smith • Reggie L. Gausman • Kent D. & Marcia K. Wall • Pamela D. Swanson • Mardie G. Geiser • Nettie M. Warwood • Mary A. Thornquist • Kathryn H. Glen • Donna J. Wieb • Joy A. Tkachuck • Carol M. Gonzales • Xcel Energy Fdn • Constance C. Verre • Marilyn J. Halonen • Michael E. & Carolyn A. Young • Judith A. Winter • Carol L. Harris Up to $100 • Becky L. Wong • Ruth M. Hartman • Susan A. Adlis • Sharon E. Wurst • Jacquelin A. Heggernes • Umalkair Y. Amare • Karen K. Huff • Howard Collins Pierce in memoriam • Eleanore A. Bredvold • Phyllis M. Jacobs and Mrs. Howard Pierce • Mary E. Clay • Rita M. Jacobson • Joanne G. Deden • A $100 anonymous donation was • Stephen J. & Lisa J. Jarvis • Barbara M. Deisting made in memory of Carol Van Halle, • Shirley E. & Robert S. Kenning • Donna E. Dzubay Class of 1965 • Sridhar & Usha R. Kota • Lorilee B. Echternach • Patricia J. Kriesel • Alexander S. Edorh * Deceased If you wish to make a contribution, please visit: cahp.umn.edu/give-to-cahp-programs or call: U of M Foundation at 800-775-2187 9 Student Spotlight

HARUMI TANAKAWA – Year 4 TURRI GELETO – Year 4 SAMANTHA SCHUTZ – Year 3 Harumi came to the Turri Geleto was born Samantha considers United States in in Ethiopia and moved herself a bit of a nomad 2010 from Ishkari, to the United States who has lived in five Japan, leaving her in 2005 at the age of states and another entire family, to 14. He has completed country. She has a pursue her education. She attended the credits for a physiology large family spread out community college in California degree here at the University across the country, but Rochester is majoring in pre-nursing. After and will be graduating with a BA home for now so she can be nearer to taking a microbiology course and in physiology along with a BS in her grandparents. Samantha decided to volunteering in a hospital patient Medical Laboratory Sciences. The pursue an MLS degree when she heard care unit, she decided MLS was MLS Program was recommended about it from an organic chemistry for her. That decision led her to to Turri by other students when classmate. Upon finding out more Mankato, Minnesota to complete he was a sophomore. He chose about a career in MLS, she decided her prerequisites for MLS, and she this program because he enjoys that the opportunities were just the is now earning her first degree at working in a laboratory setting, ticket for her. She’s especially excited U of M Rochester. After graduation, utilizing technologically advanced about the challenges, the variety of she would like to gain experience instruments, and performing tests. specialties, and flexibility of MLS. Her in both urban and rural hospitals. He also sees this career as an plans after graduation include putting Her interests also include opportunity to contribute to quality her knowledge to work and eventually working in healthcare facilities in care for patients. Turri hopes to going to graduate school. However, developing countries. She likes work in the chemistry department she’s looking forward to having an MLS helping people, hanging out with in a hospital laboratory here in degree that she can use throughout her her friends, reading and watching Minnesota. Turri is an avid sports lifetime. Samantha’s hobbies include television shows from different fan. He loves playing soccer in her love of animals, especially horses. countries. Harumi also enjoys his spare time and also enjoys She also likes to bead and enjoys cooking with friends and eating too cheering on his favorite teams: outdoor activities. Samantha previously much of their tasty creations. the Minnesota Vikings and the worked as a certified nursing assistant Minnesota Timberwolves. and is also a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii!

JAQUELINE SALDEN OTTO – Year 4 JACOB TIEGS – Year 3 Jacqueline Salden Otto was born and Jacob Tiegs comes from the small town of raised in Waconia, Minnesota. She has Henderson, Minnesota. He spent most of been married to her wonderful husband his childhood on his grandparents’ farm. Ben for three years and together they Jacob learned about the MLS program in have two “kids,” a pair of Boston Terriers microbiology class. His instructor made it named Zoe and Ruby. Throughout sound like the coolest career ever. Jacob her biochemistry course work she found that her most found an article that compared an MLS career to being memorable classes were spent in the laboratory setting the detectives of the medical field. Jacob also appreciates and she made plans to continue her education in a medical that the field will continue to evolve with advancements in program. These plans were delayed due to family financial technology and the biological sciences. An avid climber, he challenges. In order to help her family Jackie put her career spends his free time at the climbing gym and, whenever goals on hold. Jackie has now shifted gears to pursue possible, at the local crags. When he is not climbing, he her dream of working in the healthcare field after being enjoys watercolor and drawing. After graduation Jacob accepted into the University of Minnesota MLS Program. would like to move out west for the opportunities in big wall After graduation Jackie hopes to work in microbiology in a climbing, and eventually to further his education in the field hospital laboratory setting. During free time Jackie enjoys of molecular biology. baking and softball, and has recently taken up the game of golf with her husband. 10 Students in Action MLS Student Bake Sale ASCLS Student Forum Chair he MLS Class of 2015 held their first bake my Blumke is this year’s ASCLS-MN Tsale in the Phillips Wangensteen Building AStudent Forum Chair. One of her first on April 10, 2015. What a success! The actions as the Student Forum Chair was to students, under the guidance of MLS Program attend the Annual Meeting in Laboratory Manager Christine Maleck, raised Atlanta. Amy reported that it $200 which was used to supplement the showed the importance of her students’ role as a representative of the attendance next generation of medical at the 2015 laboratory professionals. Alumni She was involved in planning Banquet. the Annual Student Night Students on November 4th at which a and faculty career panel spoke to students contributed about the various career paths the baked goods. Not only did the students one can take with an MLS or earn money for the Alumni dinner but MLT degree. There were also they were also great ambassadors for the presentations about interviewing techniques, program as they wore their new MLS t-shirts scholarship opportunities, and the BOC exam. and enlightened customers about the role Amy is also currently in the process of forming laboratory professionals play in patient care. a committee of students who will help raise “People were very generous! It was great to awareness of ASCLS and in planning future see the support for the program and the MLS fundraisers and other events. community.” Hannah Schultz, Class of 2015 Student Scrubs Lab Week Celebration! he class of 2016 Tis the first cohort April 19 – 25, 2015 required to wear scrubs for lab days edical Laboratory and clinical rotations. MProfessionals Week The logo was designed and the first sets of (MLPW) is a time to promote scrubs were ordered and celebrate the laboratory last spring by students profession. Students, faculty, in the class of 2015. The and staff celebrated with a scrubs look professional pizza potluck and bowling and quickly identify our on Monday. We also had a students as University recruitment table in Phillips of Minnesota MLS Wangensteen Building on Program students. The response from students Tuesday and a baby picture and the clinical sites has contest on Thursday. It was a been positive. great week to share our pride in the Medical Laboratory Profession and to wear our new MLS t-shirts! Thanks to all who participated in making this year’s MLPW celebration a success!

11 Goodbye to Former Faculty & Friends Focus on Faculty LORRAINE GONYEA STEWART, age 92 of St. Paul, died on October 17, 2015. She attended New Faculty! St. Scholastica College for two years, and graduated with a BS HANNAH GARTZKE, Teaching in Medical Technology Specialist, joined the MLS Program in the from the University of summer of 2015 where she is assisting Minnesota in 1944. She course directors during student labs. obtained a masters Hannah graduated from the University of degree in anatomy and Wisconsin-La Crosse with Bachelor of pathology and taught a Science degrees in Clinical Laboratory generation of medical Science and Biology. Hannah came to us technologists and medical students at the from Fairview’s MLS Program where she University. She was a Fulbright Scholar to was an education coordinator and program Norway in 1955 where she conducted research supervisor. Hannah is taking graduate CLS on blood coagulation leading to the discovery classes at Rutgers University. When she’s not and production of ferritin. She contributed most at work, Hannah is busy chasing her 1 year of the proceeds to the MLS Program scholarship old daughter chase their dog around. fund in her name. She was Senior Editor of the Clinical Chemistry Section of the American TAMI ALPAUGH, Director of Clinical Journal of Medical Technology. After retirement in 1984, she was a volunteer at the Minnesota Education, joined the Medical Laboratory History Center, a benefactor of the Minnesota Sciences Program in August of 2015 Historical Society, and remained active in the where she coordinates the clinical Minnesota Symphony, Walker Art Center and experience for year 4 students. She Guthrie Theater. earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from North With sadness, we report that Dakota State University in 2009 and her CAROL L. WELLS passed- Masters of Science in Management from away following a long battle Walden University in 2015. Tami previously with breast cancer. Over the worked at the University of Minnesota Medical course of her career, Carol Center in several different roles including selflessly shared her expertise technical lead and supervisor. Tami loves with Medical Laboratory spending time with her family and travelling. Sciences students, teaching pathogenic microbiology for over 25 years. Her dedication to the Program Charlotte Romain Named was unparalleled and she cherished the ASCLS-MN Member of the Year relationships she forged with others within the program after she stopped teaching. She CHARLOTTE ROMAIN was named the ASCLS- twice served as the Program Director and MN 2015 Member of the Year which recognizes successfully led the program during a difficult a member who has contributed significantly to transition to incorporate online, digital education the field of clinical laboratory science in the models. In all of her endeavors at the University, past 5-10 years and who has, by outstanding she constantly defended the rights of faculty example, inspired others as an active to academic freedom and fair and equal member in the organization. Charlotte treatment. She mentored undergraduate and has been a member of ASCLS for over graduate students alike and changed the lives 20 years. In 2009, she participated in the of countless students for the better. Carol was ASCLS National Leadership Academy and an enthusiastic scientist, consistently funded by has been a strong leader in the profession the NIH as well as the author of innumerable ever since! This year, she has also been publications (well over 100). In spite of her instrumental in getting the word out about the scientific accomplishments, she was forever University of Minnesota Medical Laboratory proud of her undergraduate degree in medical Sciences Program by having a booth at the technology and of the profession. Carol’s wit and wisdom will surely be missed by all who annual Minnesota Science Teachers’ Convention knew her. and recruiting at local high schools.

12 Commencement for the Class of 2015 he Center for Allied Health Programs held its annual adapt quickly in stressful situations, and most importantly, Tgraduation ceremony for the Medical Laboratory you must be a team player.” She encouraged students to Sciences and Occupational Therapy students on December be an advocate for the profession by being a voice on the 18, 2015, at Northrup Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Stephen medical team and in the community. Wiesner led the procession, carrying the ceremonial mace of the University of Minnesota, followed by faculty, Each student was presented their distinguished guests, and graduates. diploma as they walked across the stage and received congratulatory Dr. Charles Christiansen, the former Director of the Center handshakes from the Honorable of Allied Health Programs, delivered the commencement Laura Brod, University of Minnesota address. Dr. Christiansen urged students to seize the day Regent; Dr. Allen Levine, Vice and to follow the 4 “L’s” of life: live, love, learn and leave a Provost, Faculty and Academic legacy as healthcare professionals. Affairs; Dr. Barbara F. Brandt, Associate Vice President for Education in the Academic The student Health Center, and Dr. Janice Conway-Klaassen, Program address was given Director of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program. by Hannah Schultz. Hannah stressed A reception followed the ceremony that, “a successful for the graduates, guests, faculty medical laboratory and staff of the Center of Allied scientist must have Health Programs. a love for science, compassion for Congratulations graduates! others, an ability to

Fahima M. Abdi Gutama Azhar Hamza Emily J. Meyer Huy Huu Tran Melake W. Araya Mustafa R. Hassan Danelle H. Murray Courtney L. Truax Siyad A. Ayub Elizabeth C. Hilfers Nicole M. Nelsestuen* Elizabeth J. Wehlander Caitlyn L. Beck Breanna R. Jaycox Ngan Vo Ngo Molly E. West Clustelle Nielle Charles Ashley S. Kirberger Vitaliy V. Perepelitsa David B. Wildeman, Daniel J. Christensen Aliaksandra A. Liapich Melinda Thanh Tuyen Pham Chee M. Xiong Erin E. Fredell Ayub H. Limat Samantha R. Quandahl Maxamed Mahdi Yussuf Allison E. Germ Lan Hy Liu Davika S. Richter Zahra Zhian Bereket A. Getachew Kajsa L. Mader Hannah B. Schultz Dylan T. Gilbertson Caitlin M. Mein Hiruy Tessema Laurie M. Haas Jessica M. Melnichuk Jonathon L. Throndson

Thank you to the 2015 Clinical Affiliates!

uring the summer and fall ACMC-Willmar HealthPartners: Dsemesters in 2015, 40 clinical Allina Health System Hudson Physicians S.C. affiliates took 43 senior students for Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr. Mayo Clinic Health System: their 12 week clinical experience CentraCare Health: Minneapolis VA Health Care System in the areas of chemistry/UA, Essentia Health: Minnesota Department of Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center Northfield Hospital hematology/coag, transfusion St. Mary’s Medical Center North Memorial Medical Center medicine, or microbiology. We are Fairview Health System: Rice Memorial Hospital thankful for their ongoing support of FirstLight Health System Ridgeview Medical Center: our MLS students and program. HealthEast Care System: St. Luke’s Hospital 13 followed with MLS Program updates. We had 2015 Alumni Banquet eleven alumni from the 50th Anniversary Class lumni, students, and friends gathered at the (1965) including: Marilyn (Scovil) Cavanaugh, AUniversity of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Helen Hallgren, Mary Koenke, Linda Lewis, Jane Center on Saturday April 25, 2015. The (Fisher) Mayer, Patricia (Mortenson) Norgren, banquet began with an early social hour Marilyn (Lauring) Olson, Sandra Rutzik, Carol allowing guests to mingle with classmates, VanHale, and James and Marlene Voita. Alumni students, and faculty. Dr. Barbara Brandt shared stories of their days as students and presented welcoming remarks from James and Marlene Voita also shared a video of the Academic Health Center. Program their class from 1965 filmed here at the University Director Janice Conway-Klaassen of Minnesota. Alumni of the Year award recipient Karin Libby arin Libby was presented the Alumni of the part of a very large health system. At this point KYear Award at the 2015 MLS Alumni Banquet. she was managing Microbiology, Virology, She decided at an early age that she wanted to Histocompatibility, Apheresis Blood Donor be a scientist and graduated from the University Center, and the Cell Therapy Lab. In the early of Minnesota Medical Technology Program in 2000’s Karin earned her masters certificate in the spring of 1969. Karin began work in the Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine microbiology lab at the University of Minnesota University; and in 2010 she accepted the position Hospital and then moved into administration of Laboratory Director for the University of and became the laboratory manager. In 1997 Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Over the Fairview Health System purchased the U of M years Karin has been active in MIMA (Minnesota Hospital and Clinics and they quickly became Interlaboratory Microbiology Association), CLMA (Clinical Laboratory Manager Association), and the U of M Medical Technology Alumni Board. She was active in education, giving lectures for many Retirement: Time to Enjoy! years to the Fairview and U of M MLS programs on the use of cost accounting, ordering of supplies fter years of excellent service as and equipment, and financial management. Amanager of the student teaching laboratories and Clinical Coordinator for the Karin retired in January of 2013 to spend more MLS (CLS) programs, Patricia Brennecke time with her children and grandchildren. When has decided to retire and enjoy life poolside! she is not with them she has a large, extended family in Minnesota with whom she spends Patricia was a student in one of the last time. Karin is an avid reader, likes to walk, does Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) classes intricate beadwork projects, and has lunch with at the University of Minnesota and after many friends. She is busy, happy, and very much completing the program, she worked fulltime at Mounds Park enjoying retirement! Hospital in St. Paul. She found she enjoyed her work as an MLA and decided to continue her education at the University of Minnesota, enrolling in the Medical Technology Program in 1973. She interrupted her career for a few years to raise her family Note to the Class of 1966! before returning to work as a Search Coordinator for NMDP. She Your classmates are organizing a short also worked at MN Oncology for a number of years. In 2008, Pat walking tour of campus on the morning of April accepted the position as the Clinical Coordinator of the Medical 23rd, followed by lunch at Stub and Herbs; to Laboratory Sciences Program at the University of Minnesota. reconvene for happy hour at the annual MLS Alumni Banquet at McNamara Alumni center Now that she is retired, Pat finally has time to devote to one of at 5:00 p.m.. Please watch your email for more her interests, photography. She also continues to be an avid information and pass this along to anyone you reader, belongs to a book club, researching genealogy, traveling think may have lost contact with classmates. and gardening. For more information contact Rhonda Layer, We wish her all the best! Enjoy, Pat! CAHP Projects Coordinator, at 612-625-8936 or [email protected] 14 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2016 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES ALUMNI BANQUET! he annual Alumni Banquet will be held at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota East Bank Campus, TSaturday, April 23rd. Cocktail hour (cash bar) will begin at 5:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:00 p.m., and a brief program to follow. There will be a special recognition of the Classes of 1941, 1966 and 1991. We encourage all alumni to attend!

75th Anniversary Class of 1941

Dorothy C Anderson* Mary R Gilman* Annabelle Lee Mary C Randall* Merle T Stoa Marjorie A Brownfield Dorothy Haselby June Lewis* Helen M Ratermann* Vivian Turnbolt L. Jane Carr Lucy B Irvin* Marcella S Lilygren* Franziska Sandler* Janet Walliser* Marilyn J Coulter* Ann Isle* Dorothy W Lytle Dorothy M Sanford* Louise White Lorayne A Cummings* Imogene Jenson Nancy E Malmquist* Elizabeth M Shimp* Marion Wiedl Mary A Daleiden* Catherine Johnson Doris McNairy Mary Shoemaker* Jerry Young Phyllis M Davis* Millicent A Johnson Evelyn Miller* Mary Slattery* Ruth Zaun* Mrs Jeanne E Dinesen* Phyllis V Jones* Janet Moe E M Smith* Mildred O Zumwalt* Joyce Ervin* Evelyn J Karsh* Mary Murphy Dorothy Smith* Dorothy Fleming Bette L Keyes* John F Neander* Beverly Snyder* *Deceased Elizabeth J Fruechte* Margie Kring* Sylvia Punkari Carole Stinger

50th Anniversary Class of 1966

Marilyn D Anderson Dianne M Fallstrom Lynette S Lorenzen Janet D Peller Susan W Smith Jo Anne Biros Susan A Forsberg Karin B McCall Elizabeth H Perry Susan C Smith Kathleen Bohrer Mary C Fowler Patricia A Montain Karyl L Petersen Kathleen B Standing Laura L Budde Judith A Grout David E Nevalainen* Ruth S Peterson Kay S Townsend Margaret A Burscu Eric A Hesse* Judith A Nyagiro Elberta L Prestegard Patricia A Wells Joan Davis Patricia E Johnson Raija Oscarson Lynn R Quam Mary E Drawbert Carol Kernes Mrs Mary Anne J Palcich Betty D Roskos *Deceased Georgette K Ehnstrom Alice J Larson* Mr James D Parkin Patricia C Schmid Carol I Evans Howard S Lee Jr Joan Patten Mary S Sielaff

25th Anniversary Class of 1991 Kathleen H Coffin Daniel J Kim Ghaleb M Mohammed- Cynthia A Saint Catherine A Williamson Jay B Connors Christine A Kulas* Ibrahim Laura J Schluter Tamara J Winden Sharon M Deml Denise N Leja Joan D Olson Ann L Shimek Amira M Youssef Debra L Dietrich Lynn M Lidstone Jennifer M Peters Joel S Sturm Andrew R Yue Dale S Grunnes Toni J Lyrenmann James L Petersen Monica L Wallace Maryjane M Hommes *Deceased

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