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Karen Brown, M.S., M.T., (ASCP) (NCA)
Professor (Clinical) of Pathology
Scholarly Emphasis:
Past collaborative projects focused on using immunohistochemical staining techniques to differentriate malignancy in various types of tissues.
Titles:
- Professor
- MLT Program Director
About Karen Brown, M.S., M.T., (ASCP) (NCA)
Professor Brown has focused her efforts for the Department in the areas of education, administration, and service. In addition to teaching in the Medical Laboratory Science Programs, she frequently presents local, regional, and national workshops in the areas of Hematology and Phlebotomy. She directs a Medical Laboratory Technician Program that is cooperative between the Department and Salt Lake Community College. Mrs. Brown also has extensive experience in leadership positions for professional organizations and continues to be actively engaged as a member of numerous committees and work groups.
Selected Publications
- Ramachandran, P. and Brown, KA. 2005. Distinguishing Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia from Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. ASCP Hematology Tech Sample H-1.
- Brown, KA. 2001. APL: Diagnostic, Hemorrhagic and Molecular Issues. ASCP Hematology Tech Sample H-2.
- Christensen, C and Brown, KA. 1999. Fulminant EBV Infection versus Malignant Neoplasm.
- ASCP Hematology Tech Sample No. H-6.
- Contributor of Educational Commentary, ASCP/American Proficiency Insitute (API) Initiative. Author for peer-reviewed commentaries in Hematology for the API proficiency testing organization, providing information regarding specific test events that focus on various case situations. Three commentaries are written each year. 2001- Present.
Courses Taught:
Honors and Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation. American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Directors. October 2006.
- Certificate of Recognition. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Board of Directors. July 2000.
- Omicron Sigma Presidential Honor Roll. ASCLS. 1994, 1999, 2000.
- Regional Associate Member Award, Southwest Region. April 1999. ASCP-Associate Member Section (AMS).
- Nominee, University of Utah Presidential Teaching Scholar Award. March 1997.
- Stowell-Orbison Award. March 1995. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. (Joint award with Henderson, GS, Abbott, T, Perkins, SL, and Clayton, F.)
- Key to the Future Award. 1993. Utah Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (USC
Professional Education
- 1976, B.S. Brescia University, Owensboro, Kentucky
- 1983, MCLT University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio