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Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
About Medical Laboratory Sciences
Division Head: Joe Knight, M.D.
Associate Division Head: JoAnn Fenn, M.S.
Medical Technology Program (MT) Director: Larry Schoeff, M.S.
Cytotechnology Program (CT) Director: Michael C. Berry, SCT (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Science is the field where the challenges of medicine meet the complexities of science. Medical laboratory professionals can be found working in a number of different settings from doctor’s offices to hospitals, research labs to public health centers. It is a growing field at the University of Utah and offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the areas of: clinical analysis, public health, industry, higher education, health care administration, and research. Medical Laboratory Scientists play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases as they work in the laboratory side of the fast paced medical world doing testing of tissue, blood, urine and other bodily fluid samples.
The program came to the University of Utah in the mid-1960s, and was finally established in the Pathology Department in the 1980s. Since then, it has been headed up by Dr. Joseph A. Knight and supported by a team of talented faculty and staff.
Medical Laboratory Science offers MS degrees in one of two subdivisions: Medical Technology and Cytotechnology. The Medical Technology program admits approximately 25 students per year and the Cytotechnology Program admits 4, but those numbers are increasing with demand. The MS program currently accepts 8-10 students/year.
Degrees Offered:
- BS- Medical Technology (2+2 Track)
- BS- Cytotechnology (3+1 Track)
- Non-degree program for graduates with a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry or microbiology. (4+1 Track)
- MS Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science:
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Biomedical Research
Karen Brown, M.S., M.T., (ASCP) CLS (NCA)
Professor Brown is the primary faculty member responsible for teaching Hematology, Hemostasis, Phlebotomy and Education to Medical Laboratory Science students.
JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S.
Professor Fenn has significant administrative and teaching responsibilities in the department. Her research interests are in medical mycology, diagnostic techniques, and education in laboratory science.
Joe Knight, M.D.
Dr. Knight is currently part-time (about 30%). Administration, Medical Lab Science; M.S. and medical student teaching; book writing (Title "The Aging Phenomenon"), Editor, AACC History Division Newsletter; Lectures to ARUP customers.
Larry Schoeff, M.S.
Professor Schoeff has focused his scholarly efforts in publising clinical chemistry and instrumentation textbooks and web-enhanced instruction.
J. Michele Stuart, Ph.D.
Dr. Stuart’s current research interests include organizational and professional socialization and job choice theory focusing on medical laboratory science students. Dr. Stuart continues her interest in disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Michael C. Berry, SCT (ASCP)
Instructor Berry has focused his efforts in the Department as director, education coordinator, and primary instructor for the cytotechnologist program.