Texas State University Medical Laboratory Science Program

Our #TXST25 #MedicalLaboratory senior majors had an amazing time this week visiting Dr. Kelly Woytek with the Texas State University Department of Biology. Our students are enrolled this spring in our Diagnostic Microbiology II [advanced] course where they are learning about clinical #virology, #mycology, #tuberculois [and other Mycobacteria] and special groups of microbes [such as #Mycoplasma, #Ureaplasma, etc.]. Professor Nathalie Austin, MBA,MLS(ASCP) took our seniors over to visit the Virology laboratory where they performed Hemagglutination Assays [HA] using eggs and #influenza virus. Our Thanks to Dr. Woytek! CC: Merritt Smith Skyler Jade Ramdeen Audrey Hairrell Autumn Vela Olanrewaju Adeyemi MLS(ASCPi), Ph.D American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Society for Microbiology APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Luis Gilberto Villarreal Claude Rector Grace Kubin Christine Bean Dana Powell Baker, Ed.D., MBA, MS, CPH, MLS(ASCP)cm

Our thanks for the invitation to come speak with the Texas State University College of Science and Engineering, Texas State University - Department of Biology - #Microbiology Student Club on Thursday, March 20, 2025! Professor Autumn Vela joined our junior #MedicalLaboratory Science major Skyler Jade Ramdeen to discuss our Medical Laboratory Science [MLS] major with students in the microbiology club. Specifically, Professor Vela shared her expertise in #hematology. Hematology is the study of?blood and blood disorders. Hematologists and hematopathologists are highly trained healthcare providers. They specialize in diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help diagnose anemia, infection, and hemophilia. A MLS professional major will learn and become competent in four core areas of the medical laboratory - hematology, blood bank [immunohematology], diagnostic / medical microbiology, and clinical chemistry. Students completes their 2y of coursework in the junior/senior year, while also spending 6 months of the senior year in various hospital medical labs, reference labs, and other clinical labs in central Texas. Upon graduation, they sit for the professional credential - MLS (ASCP) - which allows them to be employed in a medical laboratory. CC: Texas State University - College of Health Professions American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science American Medical Technologists APHL - Association of Public Health Laboratories GREAT job Professor Vela! Learn more about our lifesaving major! https://lnkd.in/g-eSErx5

Our Chair, Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, had the HONOR and pleasure of joining our junior major, Skyler Jade Ramdeen, at the Texas State University International Women's Day - Spring 2025 Event on Friday, March 7, in the Texas State University - LBJ Student Center. Skyler is from Trinidad and was nominated for this year’s International Women's Day 2025. The ISSS notified us that they were are honored to invite both you and your nominator to a special celebration where we will recognize your outstanding contributions and announce the winner! Our thanks to the Texas State University-international Office International Student and Scholar Services for hosting the event! Skyler, Congratulations on your nomination and outstanding effort as our first MLS International student! Skyler has become our "go-to" student mentor for all things surrounding the needs of international students. CC: Texas State University - College of Health Professions American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Congratulations to Audrey Hairrell, a senior in our #MedicalLaboratory Science Program at Texas State University in the Texas State University - College of Health Professions! #WeSaveLivesEveryday #Lab4Life #Labucate #Labvocate

The Texas State University #txst Texas State University - College of Health Professions MLS Program is excited to announce our CONGRATULATIONS to our junior MLS major, Patricia Garza Patricia was notified recently that she was selected for the prestigious honor of the Houston Methodist 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship! CC: Houston Methodist Summer Operations Internship Program Due to her academic excellence, research interest, and commitment to a health care career, the selection committee shared that she makes a wonderful candidate for this program, and they are grateful that Patricia chose Houston Methodist to be a part of her professional and educational journey. The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is the premier summer program at the Houston Methodist Academic Institute. This 10-week internship offers undergraduate students a rich array of opportunities to enhance their professional development and gain exposure to careers in translational research. Interns are paired with distinguished faculty mentors from Houston Methodist, who provide guidance in mastering essential laboratory techniques and research processes. Each intern is assigned their own area of study or focus within an ongoing project, allowing for in-depth exploration of their research interests. Throughout the summer, interns participate in a variety of activities, including a welcome reception, sporting events, didactic and professional development sessions, all of which contribute to their professional growth and expand their network. The program concludes with a research symposium where interns present poster presentations of their work. Some interns, in collaboration with their mentors, may even have the opportunity to publish their work, and many are discovering potential career pathways at Houston Methodist. Stipends are provided for undergraduate interns. ??Patricia, to my knowledge, is the FIRST Texas State University student to be chosen for this extremely competitive honor and award. Please join us in congratulating her and sharing in her fantastic work and effort to achieve this goal. The university will feature Patricia in a News Story announcement after she completes the internship. Congratulations again Patricia! We are SO PROUD of you! It’s ALWAYS a Great Time to Be A #TXST Bobcat! ???? More information about the program: https://lnkd.in/gm5GQakt

And….. we are off and running for #TXST @txst @txsthealth Texas State University Texas State University - College of Health Professions #BobcatDay! CC: Skyler Jade Ramdeen Patricia Garza

REMINDER NOTICE for #txst Texas State University #bobcatday tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 21 ?? While here on the #TXST #SanMarvelous campus, drop by our Texas State University-Medical Laboratory Science Program with the TXST College of Health Professions Texas State University - College of Health Professions #medicallaboratory science table to meet our Chair, Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, & our awesome student majors - Skyler Jade Ramdeen Patricia Garza @Mikey Kieu WE have a 100% graduation rate, 100% MLS (ASCP) certification exam pass rate, & 100% employment! More here: https://lnkd.in/gna_GWrp

One of our Amazing Texas State University, Texas State University - College of Health Professions & Texas State University Medical Laboratory Science Program alumni #txst13 Congratulations Priya Dhagat 2013 Texas State University Alumni Enhancing Healthcare Preparedness: Lessons from a Tabletop Exercise on Highly Pathogenic Avian #influenza (HPAI) https://lnkd.in/gM5G-J6x

We are excited to inform you that the latest edition of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Critical Values has been released. This issue includes an article called 'Key Findings from the Career Pathways Study: What's Needed Now and Next Steps' featuring highlights from a recent collaborative study by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at University of Washington (UW CHWS) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), which has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology. To read the full article and explore these findings, see article. Key Findings from the Career Pathways Study: What’s Needed Now and Next Steps. Our very own Texas State University Texas State University - College of Health Professions and #medicallaboratory Chair and Regents' Professor, Dr. Rodney E Rohde, SV, SM, MB (ASCP), FACSc, has been a part of multiple national professional organizations to work towards having positive impacts on our medical laboratory and #PublicHealth laboratory professionals. https://lnkd.in/gtzT8PX7

We wish the @TXSTATEFOOTBALL team, coaches, managers, staff, and the entire #TXST #BobcatNation CONGRATULATIONS on being 2X @FRBowl Champs! #EatEmUpCats #TakeBackTexas #TXSTNext CC: Texas State University Texas State University Alumni Texas State University - College of Health Professions Respiratory Care (MSRC) - Texas State