CONTINUING EDUCATION
Fall 2023 - Speakers, Titles, and Objectives
Speakers are listed alphabetically. Topics and objectives will be added as they become available.
Speakers |
Titles, Topics, and ObjectivesAt the completion of this session, the participant will |
Grace Athas, PhD, MLS(ASCP),
Associate Professor |
Seminar Title: An Overview of Alpha Gal Syndrome Description: Alpha-Gal Syndrome is a novel form of a food allergy that came to light in the U.S. approximately 25 years ago The allergy is to a carbohydrate moiety (Alpha-Gal) expressed in non-primate mammals. Most humans become exposed to Alpha-Gal through tick bites and may later become allergic to red meat with symptoms ranging from itching to anaphylaxis. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Basic/Intermediate |
Stephanie Blackburn, EdD, MHS, MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Professor |
Seminar Title: Unusual Infections in Humans Description: It is not uncommon to hear or read about unusual infections contracted by humans. Sometimes we have heard of the causative agent, other times it is so bizarre, we never knew it could affect people. This session will focus on some rare infections that have been identified in humans and discuss any cause for concern. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Intermediate |
Lee Ellen Brunson, MHS,MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Professor |
Seminar Title: Malaria in the U.S.: Not Just for Travelers Anyore? Description: Cases of malaria in the United States have historically been low, but the disease continues to be a burden on global public health. Large numbers of U.S. citizens regularly travel abroad, and successful prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria remain very important in this country. As changes in the epidemiology of malaria arise on a global scale, we should anticipate changes in the United States as well. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Intermediate |
Kristin Butler, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Professor
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Seminar Title: The Secret Lives of Red Blood Cell Antigens Description: Do you ever think RBC antigens are just there to keep us busy in Blood Bank with compatibility issues? This program will discuss a variety of RBC antigens and their true biological and physiological purpose. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Intermediate |
Elise Occhipinti, M.D., FASCP Chair of Clinical Pathology Ochsner Medical Center
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Seminar Title: Laboratory stewardship Description: Explain the concept of "resource stewardship" and how its principles can be applied to laboratory testing. The presentation will highlight the changing landscape of laboratory testing to include molecular diagnostics and direct to consumer testing. We will discuss the impact to global healthcare financials and patient/physician/laboratorian experience. We will discuss the shift from fee for service testing to value based testing. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Basic |
Krystal Pearce, MHS, MLS(ASCP)CM
Assistant Professor |
Seminar Title: Porphyrins and Lead Description: Ever wonder where the concepts of vampires started? Believe it not the whole concept of vampires originated because of people who had various porphorias. In this lecture we will discuss disturbances in heme synthesis. Objectives:
Level of presentation: Basic |