2016 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Recipient
In Brief: Texas State’s Joanna Ellis honored as Voices Under 40 recipient
By Jack McClellan
Office of Media Relations
September 22, 2016
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science has recognized Texas State University professor Joanna Ellis as one of its Voices Under 40 Spotlight recipients.
Ellis, who is one of only 12 such honorees, has taught Clinical Lab Science at Texas State since 2014.
The ACLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight is a “recognition of our many, talented and committed young professionals under 40 years old. The ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight has been developed to honor ASCLS members who have shown exceptional commitment to ASCLS, the laboratory profession, and their community at large at a young age in their professional careers,” per the organization’s website. Honorees were selected based on applications, nomination letters and personal statements, which were scored and ranked by a group of their peers.
Ellis holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science from Texas State and a master’s in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. She began her teaching career at Austin Community College in 2010, where she taught medical laboratory technology. She returned to her alma mater in 2014 as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Clinical Laboratory Science department.
If you would like to nominate someone for the ASCLS Voices Under 40 award, please visit the ASCLS website here.
In Brief: Texas State’s Joanna Ellis honored as Voices Under 40 recipient
By Jack McClellan
Office of Media Relations
September 22, 2016
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science has recognized Texas State University professor Joanna Ellis as one of its Voices Under 40 Spotlight recipients.
Ellis, who is one of only 12 such honorees, has taught Clinical Lab Science at Texas State since 2014.
The ACLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight is a “recognition of our many, talented and committed young professionals under 40 years old. The ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight has been developed to honor ASCLS members who have shown exceptional commitment to ASCLS, the laboratory profession, and their community at large at a young age in their professional careers,” per the organization’s website. Honorees were selected based on applications, nomination letters and personal statements, which were scored and ranked by a group of their peers.
Ellis holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science from Texas State and a master’s in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. She began her teaching career at Austin Community College in 2010, where she taught medical laboratory technology. She returned to her alma mater in 2014 as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Clinical Laboratory Science department.
If you would like to nominate someone for the ASCLS Voices Under 40 award, please visit the ASCLS website here.
2016 Cardinal Health urEssential Winner
Dr. Peter Hu Associate professor and director for the Molecular Genetic Technology Program and the Graduate Program in Diagnostic Genetics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The recipient of the urEssential Laboratory Professional of the Year Award for 2016 is Dr. Peter Hu, PhD, MLS(ASCP), CGCM, MBCM, FACSc, associate professor and director for the Molecular Genetic Technology Program and the Graduate Program in Diagnostic Genetics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1990 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. He later received his Master’s degree from Lamar University majoring in Microbiology and subsequently a Doctor of Philosophy from Trident University in Healthcare Administration and Molecular Genetics. Dr. Hu also holds three specialty clinical certifications in Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics, and Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Dr. Hu has taught more than 35 courses within the School of Health Professions and has served or is currently serving as chair or as member on 45 institutional committees. He has published more than 165 abstracts, 33 papers, four book chapters and edited a textbook. He also serves on the editorial board for three journals. Professionally, he has served as the President for Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science, Education Director and Chair of the Genetics Educators Committee for the Association for Genetic Technologist, Chair of the Molecular Scientific Assembly, Member of the Continuing Education Approval Committee, and Awards Subcommittee Chair for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, a member of the Review Committee for Accredited Programs and Board of Directors for the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and has served as a clinical laboratory science programs site visitor for 15 years. He is currently the Past-President for The Association of Clinical Scientists. Dr. Hu regularly presents at state, national, and international levels on topics including genetics research, clinical laboratory sciences, and education.
One of Dr. Hu’s nominators, Ms. Marcia Armstrong, stated, “Peter believes that the public deserves well prepared practitioners of diagnostic molecular science and clinical cytogenetics, so he takes time out of his very busy schedule, teaching, publishing and speaking to visit schools of molecular genetics, cytogenetics and other medical laboratory science programs for accreditation to assure that they meet the standards to serve the community. He has done this throughout the U.S. and as far away as Qatar.”
Shirlyn McKenzie, another of Dr. Hu’s nominators told us “Peter has made outstanding contributions to the profession, especially in developing model educational programs and mentoring future and current students. Peter has an unusual background in that he is educated and certified in three different clinical laboratory areas and MD Anderson has programs in each of these. The creation of a combined junior year among the three programs was largely the result of Peter’s insight and experience in these various related disciplines. This interprofessional education is a logical move that undoubtedly makes good use of limited resources and fosters understanding among disciplines.”
Much of Dr. Hu’s time is spent in the classroom, teaching or facilitating approximately 40 semester credit hours per year. Still, he has an open door policy and carves out time to mentor students, assisting them with their research projects and in getting published. Elijah J. Lohman, a graduate of Dr. Hu’s Molecular Genetic Technology Program, said “He inspires the best in everyone that’s around him, not because he expects it of them, but by just simply being around him, you expect it of yourself.”
For past winners please visit the ur Essential website at https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/cmp/ext/med/uressential/2016-results/2016-winner.html
Dr. Peter Hu Associate professor and director for the Molecular Genetic Technology Program and the Graduate Program in Diagnostic Genetics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The recipient of the urEssential Laboratory Professional of the Year Award for 2016 is Dr. Peter Hu, PhD, MLS(ASCP), CGCM, MBCM, FACSc, associate professor and director for the Molecular Genetic Technology Program and the Graduate Program in Diagnostic Genetics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1990 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. He later received his Master’s degree from Lamar University majoring in Microbiology and subsequently a Doctor of Philosophy from Trident University in Healthcare Administration and Molecular Genetics. Dr. Hu also holds three specialty clinical certifications in Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics, and Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Dr. Hu has taught more than 35 courses within the School of Health Professions and has served or is currently serving as chair or as member on 45 institutional committees. He has published more than 165 abstracts, 33 papers, four book chapters and edited a textbook. He also serves on the editorial board for three journals. Professionally, he has served as the President for Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science, Education Director and Chair of the Genetics Educators Committee for the Association for Genetic Technologist, Chair of the Molecular Scientific Assembly, Member of the Continuing Education Approval Committee, and Awards Subcommittee Chair for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, a member of the Review Committee for Accredited Programs and Board of Directors for the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and has served as a clinical laboratory science programs site visitor for 15 years. He is currently the Past-President for The Association of Clinical Scientists. Dr. Hu regularly presents at state, national, and international levels on topics including genetics research, clinical laboratory sciences, and education.
One of Dr. Hu’s nominators, Ms. Marcia Armstrong, stated, “Peter believes that the public deserves well prepared practitioners of diagnostic molecular science and clinical cytogenetics, so he takes time out of his very busy schedule, teaching, publishing and speaking to visit schools of molecular genetics, cytogenetics and other medical laboratory science programs for accreditation to assure that they meet the standards to serve the community. He has done this throughout the U.S. and as far away as Qatar.”
Shirlyn McKenzie, another of Dr. Hu’s nominators told us “Peter has made outstanding contributions to the profession, especially in developing model educational programs and mentoring future and current students. Peter has an unusual background in that he is educated and certified in three different clinical laboratory areas and MD Anderson has programs in each of these. The creation of a combined junior year among the three programs was largely the result of Peter’s insight and experience in these various related disciplines. This interprofessional education is a logical move that undoubtedly makes good use of limited resources and fosters understanding among disciplines.”
Much of Dr. Hu’s time is spent in the classroom, teaching or facilitating approximately 40 semester credit hours per year. Still, he has an open door policy and carves out time to mentor students, assisting them with their research projects and in getting published. Elijah J. Lohman, a graduate of Dr. Hu’s Molecular Genetic Technology Program, said “He inspires the best in everyone that’s around him, not because he expects it of them, but by just simply being around him, you expect it of yourself.”
For past winners please visit the ur Essential website at https://www.cardinalhealth.com/en/cmp/ext/med/uressential/2016-results/2016-winner.html
TACLS Member of the Year!
Brandy Greenhill, DrPH, MS, MLS(ASCP)
Associate Professor, Department of School of Health Professions, Division of Academic Affairs, Sr VP Office, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Bio: Dr. Brandy Greenhill is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions (SHP) and is Director for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in 1992 with a major in Biology and minors in Psychology and Chemistry. She later received her Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with an emphasis in Toxicology from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and subsequently a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Greenhill is a certified medical laboratory scientist. She joined MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) in1994 as a student and has worked in both clinical and academic environments.
Dr. Greenhill played an important role in the School of Health Professions accreditation in 2005 and its reaffirmation in 2010 from the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) and for the program’s professional re-accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) in 2006.
Dr. Greenhill teaches clinical chemistry, immunohematology, and healthcare quality to CLS and SHP students. She has served as the President and Chair of Governance for the Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science and is currently the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ASCLS) PACE provider for institutional continuing education. She also served on the institutional SACS committee and as an alternate member of the Transfusion Safety Committee. Dr. Greenhill has served as a clinical laboratory science program site visitor and self-study paper reviewer for NAACLS.
Brandy Greenhill, DrPH, MS, MLS(ASCP)
Associate Professor, Department of School of Health Professions, Division of Academic Affairs, Sr VP Office, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Bio: Dr. Brandy Greenhill is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions (SHP) and is Director for the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University in 1992 with a major in Biology and minors in Psychology and Chemistry. She later received her Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with an emphasis in Toxicology from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and subsequently a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Greenhill is a certified medical laboratory scientist. She joined MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) in1994 as a student and has worked in both clinical and academic environments.
Dr. Greenhill played an important role in the School of Health Professions accreditation in 2005 and its reaffirmation in 2010 from the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) and for the program’s professional re-accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) in 2006.
Dr. Greenhill teaches clinical chemistry, immunohematology, and healthcare quality to CLS and SHP students. She has served as the President and Chair of Governance for the Texas Association for Clinical Laboratory Science and is currently the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ASCLS) PACE provider for institutional continuing education. She also served on the institutional SACS committee and as an alternate member of the Transfusion Safety Committee. Dr. Greenhill has served as a clinical laboratory science program site visitor and self-study paper reviewer for NAACLS.
2015 Cardinal Health urEssential Winner
Dr. Rodney E. Rohde
Essential to community? In a sentence, that is Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. As Professor at his beloved alma mater, Texas State University, and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program, as well as the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health Professions, Dr. Rohde is a champion and role model for his students, fellow faculty, professional colleagues and alumni. The urEssential Award recognizes and celebrates the essential contributions medical laboratory professionals make to patient care - and in sharing his time and talents for the betterment of the community and profession, Dr. Rohde espouses the heart of this award.
To read the entire article please click here.
Cardinal Health is a Fortune 22 company that improves the cost-effectiveness of healthcare. As the business behind healthcare, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health employs more than 34,000 people worldwide.
To learn more about Cardinal Health, please visit https://www.cardinalhealth.com/
Dr. Rodney E. Rohde
Essential to community? In a sentence, that is Dr. Rodney E. Rohde. As Professor at his beloved alma mater, Texas State University, and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program, as well as the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health Professions, Dr. Rohde is a champion and role model for his students, fellow faculty, professional colleagues and alumni. The urEssential Award recognizes and celebrates the essential contributions medical laboratory professionals make to patient care - and in sharing his time and talents for the betterment of the community and profession, Dr. Rohde espouses the heart of this award.
To read the entire article please click here.
Cardinal Health is a Fortune 22 company that improves the cost-effectiveness of healthcare. As the business behind healthcare, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health employs more than 34,000 people worldwide.
To learn more about Cardinal Health, please visit https://www.cardinalhealth.com/
Paris Junior College Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame
Camellia St. John
1989 - 1992 Director Region VII, American Society for Medical Technology
1985 - 1988 President-Elect, President, Past President, Texas Society for Medical Technology
1981-1985 Secretary, Texas Society for Medical Technology
Camellia St. John is being inducted into the Paris Junior College Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame. She is a past president and secretary for TACLS (formerly known as Texas Society for Medical Technology.) She was and still is very involved on the national level and is currently a member of the By Laws Committee for Alpha Mu Tau.
Camellia is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Following graduation from PJC, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree as a medical technologist from Texas Women's University and her Masters of Education from Prairie View A&M University in education and guidance counseling.
For the entire program, please click the following link.
Camellia St. John
1989 - 1992 Director Region VII, American Society for Medical Technology
1985 - 1988 President-Elect, President, Past President, Texas Society for Medical Technology
1981-1985 Secretary, Texas Society for Medical Technology
Camellia St. John is being inducted into the Paris Junior College Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame. She is a past president and secretary for TACLS (formerly known as Texas Society for Medical Technology.) She was and still is very involved on the national level and is currently a member of the By Laws Committee for Alpha Mu Tau.
Camellia is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Following graduation from PJC, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree as a medical technologist from Texas Women's University and her Masters of Education from Prairie View A&M University in education and guidance counseling.
For the entire program, please click the following link.
