Louisiana Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Our Mission
The mission of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is to promote the profession of medical laboratory science and provide beneficial services to those who practice it.
The Louisiana Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (LSCLS) is a constituent society of ASCLS. To become a member, visit the ASCLS website.
To enable its members to provide quality services for all consumers, the society is committed to the continuous quest for excellence in all its activities.
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LSCLS
Award Winners
2022 Member of the Year
Karrie Hovis
2021 Member of the Year
COVID
2022 Student of the Year
Noor Farhat
2022 Keys to the Future Award
Shamonica King
Alexa Garlington
2022 Presidential Service Award
Jennifer Bushnell
2022 Industry Award
Omega Diagnostics
50 Years Special Member Award for 2021
George Roberts
30 Years Special Member Award for 2021
Melanie Chapman
20 Years Special Member Award for 2021
Amy Rogers
Adrienne Stringer
10 Years Special Member Award for 2021
Andrea Fontenot
40 Years Special Member Award for 2022
Denise Irving
Jessie Allen
30 Years Special Member Award for 2022
Deborah Fox
20 Years Special Member Award for 2022
Jessica Lasiter
10 Years Special Member Award for 2022
Emilea Haddox
Lee Ellen Brunson
2022 Omicron Sigma Awards
State – Mikayla Puckett, Jennifer Bushnell, Gaye Brunson, Michele Werner, Shamonica King, Patsy Jarreau, Angela Foley, Karrie Hovis, Jessica Lasiter, Joette Taylor and James Gardner
Regional - Stephanie Blackburn, Luke Caruso, Cheryl Caskey, Melonie Falcon, James Gardner, Karrie Hovis, Cheyenne Reyes, Elaine Stewart, Michele Werner, Karen Williams
2021 Omicron Sigma Awards
National - Cheryl Caskey, Cheyenne Reyes, Karrie Hovis
Regional - Cheryl Caskey, Cheyenne Reyes, James Gardner, Karen Williams, Karrie Hovis, Luke Caruso, Stephanie Blackburn
2022 Student Paper Awards
Hematology – A Diagnostic Journey for an Immunocompromised Patient by Cassandra Sterling from LSU Health Shreveport
Immunology – The Role of Laboratory Diagnostics in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis by Janiya Nelson from LSU Health Shreveport
Chemistry and Clinical Microscopy – Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis in a 25-year-old Patient by Courtney Mendenhall from LSU Health Shreveport
Molecular – Application of Whole Genome Sequencing to Assess Phenotypic Variation and Clinical Outcomes in Siblings with Cystic Fibrosis by Clay Bradley from LSU Health Shreveport
2021 Student Paper Awards
Blood Bank – A Case of anti-PP1PK Rare Antibody and Pregnancy Outcome by Dru Lars from LSU Health Shreveport
Hematology – Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA) Causing Failure to Thrive by Allanah Zeidan from LSU Health Shreveport
Chemistry – An Unusual Case of Decompensated Heart Failure in a Young Man by Maya Conway from LSU Health Shreveport
Microbiology – A Noninvasive Rhizopus Infection with a Bladder Fungal Ball in a Patient with Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus by Serina Ruiz from LSU Health Shreveport
2023 Award Nominations
Nominations will open for the 2023 LSCLS Awards late Fall 2022 / early spring 2023. Stay tuned for more information.
For any awards questions, please contact:
Jessica Lasiter
700 University Avenue
Sugar Hall 253
Monroe, LA 71209
Our Society Leadership
Melonie Falcon
President
2021 - 2023
2023 - 2025
Board Meeting Minutes
Scholarship
Continuing Education Scholarship Opportunity
for all LSCLS Members:
ANNA HARNING FUND
FOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Deadline to Apply: March 15th
Scholarship Opportunities for Students:
JOY HOLM & BETTY LYNNE THERIOT
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Deadline: March 15th
For any award and / or scholarshiop question, please contact us at lsclsorg@gmail.com.
Students (Developing)
and New (Ascending) Professionals
Alexa Garlington
Student Forum Chair
(Developing Professionals)
Cheyenne Reyes
New Professional Chair
(Ascending Professionals)
Norma Bivona
Student Forum/New Professional
Advisor
Celebrating the Voodoo We Do!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2022 Bistate Meeting a success. A special shout out to all members of the planning committee who did an outstanding job in creating a memorable experience for all attendees. Stay tuned for more information about the 2023 LSCLS / ASCLS - MS Bistate Meeting which will be held in Louisiana.
Crawfish Boil & Fais-dodo
Thank you to Louisiana Seafood and the Louisiana Office of Tourism for their support of our event.
LSCLS & ASCLS-MS GIVE BACK:
With your help, we were able to raise over $1200 for GNO STEM! Thank you to all who participate in our fundraising efforts.
