It’s never too early to learn about medical laboratory sciences. That was the case last week when more than 60 students from Somonauk Middle School arrived on campus as part of a science-focused field trip supported by the School of Health Studies
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It’s a golden year for Jeanne Isabel
Jeanne Isabel arrived in DeKalb in 1969 with a dream of working in health care. Fifty years later, the proud NIU alum and chair of the School of Health Studies is excited to reunite with classmates at NIU’s 116th Homecoming Golden Huskie reunion.
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Students compete in National Cell Bowl
A team of NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students showed their hematology acumen during the 2022 National Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Under the guidance of Professor Rouzbeh Chegeni, MLS students Theresa Andrews, Alexander Barrett, Salma
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School of Health Studies student wins award
Dioco Reyes, a senior in NIU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program, was one of two students in the state who received the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Illinois (ASCLS-IL) Future Leaders Scholarship Award. “This award will fund my trip to the ASCLS
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NIU students excel in cell competition
It wasn’t just fun and games when a team of NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students battled others from around the country in the first-ever National Cell Bowl sponsored by The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). MLS students Samantha Ortiz, Elaina
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Medical Laboratory Sciences earns reaccreditation
NIU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program was recently granted continued accreditation for the next 10 years from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). “NAACLS is the premier accrediting agency both domestically and internationally for Medical Laboratory Sciences and other
Read moreMedical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) alums earn accolades
NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) alumni Michelle Campbell-Firak, ’14, and Cory Nash, ’09, were named to The Pathologist’s 2021 Power List, the annual celebration of the great minds that underpin the medical laboratory. Campbell-Firak and Nash join 10 others who were touted
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Masih Shokrani receives prestigious award
Dr. Masih Shokrani, professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) in NIU’s School of Health Studies, is the recipient of 2020-2021 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Scientific Assembly Professional Achievement Award. “It is so rewarding to be recognized by the ASCLS
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NIU Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) students elected for leadership positions
Two students from NIU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program were elected as the new officers for the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Sciences – Illinois Developing Professionals Forum (ASCLS-IL DPF). Dioco Reyes, was elected as the chair of ASCCLS-IL DPF and Cleophas
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Hard work rewarded: Well-timed scholarship pushes aspiring scientist closer to the finish line
Virtual event, Thousands Strong, to feature students like Jamie Forbeck Jamie Forbeck always had a passion for science. But it took a near-tragedy her first semester of college to make her realize her career path. Jamie Forbeck is one of many students
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Huskie Spotlight shines on MLS student Ariel Levitt
Meet Medical Laboratory Sciences student from Crystal Lake, Illinois, Ariel Levitt. She’s one of the students featured on NIU.edu’s homepage Huskie Spotlight.
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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: Alumni spotlight on Michelle Campbell ’14
In honor of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 19-25, we caught up with Michelle Campbell, who earned her B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences from NIU in 2014. “Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! I’m currently working as a Development Technologist at Mayo Clinic
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