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JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S.

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Professor of Pathology (clinical)

Scholarly Emphasis: Medical Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology
Contact Info

Email Address: JFenn [at] path.utah.edu

Office Phone Number: 801-581-3971

Location: 5R475 School of Medicine

Division: Medical Laboratory Sciences

Supporting Staff:   Catherine Pezely  

 

Titles:

  • Associate Division Head, Medical Laboratory Sciences Division
  • Co-Director, M.S. Program in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science

About JoAnn P. Fenn, M.S.

As Associate Division Head,  Medical Laboratory Sciences, JoAnn is responsible for the on going administration and policy development in the division.  She has focused on program development processes and collaborative projects with professional groups, clinical training sites, and department faculty - to include research and publication in areas of microbiology and education.  She is co-director of the M.S. program in Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Science, where she teaches 3 graduate courses, advises graduate students, and has served on graduate student committees.  JoAnn instructs in microbiology courses for medical students, medical technology, nursing and pharmacy students.  She co-directs an on-line microbiology course.

Selected Publications

  • Fenn, JP. Update of Medically Important Yeasts and a Practical Approach to Their Identification. Laboratory Medicine. 38:178-183, 2007
  • Stuart JM, Fenn JP. Job Selection Criteria and the Influence of Clinical Rotation Sites for Senior Medical Laboratory Science Students. Laboratory Medicine. 1:4-6, 2004
  • Stuart JM, Fenn JP. Assessment of Medical Technology Student's Preceptions of Clinical Site Rotations and Job Choice Creterial. Clinical Leadership and Management Review. March/April, 2004
  • Fenn JP, Billetdeaux E, Segal H, et al. Comparison of Four Methodologies for Rapid and Cost Effective Identification of Candida glabrata. J. Clin. Microbiol. 37:3387-3389, 1999
  • Brown KA, Fenn JP, Scheoff LE, Croft GF. A cooperative MLT Program Between a Community College and a University. Clinical Laboratory Science. 11:262-265, 1998
  • Tolly ND, Fenn JP. A Review and Update of Naegleria fowleri, and Acanthamoeba species. Clinical Laboratory Science. 10:202-209, 1997
  • Fenn JP, Segal H, Blevins L, et al. Comparison of the Murex Candida albicans CA50 Test with Germ Tube Production for Identification of Candida albicans. Diagn. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 24:31-35, 1996
  • Blevins LB, Fenn JP, Segal H, et al. False-Positive Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination Caused By Disinfectants and Soaps. J. Clin. Microbiol. 33:1674-1675, 1995
  • Fenn JP, Knight JA. The Value of Graduate Education in Clinical Laboratory Science. Laboratory Medicine. 26:330-334, 1995
  • Powell GL, Fenn JP, Runnell RR. Hydocolloid Conditioning Units: A Potential Source of Bacterial Cross Contamination. J. Presthetic Dentistry, 58: 280-283, 1987
  • Jenkins RD, Fenn JP, Matsen JM. Review of Urine Microscopy for Bacteriuria. JAMA 255:3397-3403, 1986
  • Fenn JP, Matsen JM. Book chapter – Packaged Commercial Bacterial Identification Systems. Clinics in Laboratory Medicine. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia. March pp 19-58, 1985
  • Gardner BB, Del Junco DJ, Fenn JP, Hengesbaugh JH. Comparison of Direct Wet Mount and Trichrome Staining Techniques for Detecting Entamoeba Species Trophozoites in Stools, J. Clin Microbiol. P 656-658, Nov. 1980
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Honors and Awards

  • 2007 Inducted into membership in Alpha Mu Tau (A national fraternity for the Advancement of professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • 2005 Omicron Sigma Award, Region VIII, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science President’s Honor Roll
  • 2005 Member of the Year, Utah Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • 2004 Regional Associate Member Award for Southwest Region - American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • 2003 Board of Registry Chairman’s Award, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • 2000 Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • 1995 Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • 1994 Omicron Sigma Award, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • 1993 “Key To The Future” Award, Utah Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Professional Education

  • 8/79 Master of Science, University of Utah
  • 6/71 Bachelor of Science, University of Utah, Department of Medical Technology
  • Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Medical Technology; State of California, Department of Health, Clinical Laboratory Technologist
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