Allied Health Blog
Sanderson receives Abstract Fellowship Award
Scott Sanderson, program director and associate professor for clinical perfusion, was invited to speak at the 2025 American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) International Meeting in San Diego and was awarded the 2025 Abstract Fellowship Award. This award is presented annually to the individual who presents the most outstanding abstract over the course of the […]
Apr 8, 2025
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025
By Anna Boatman and Kimberly Madsen – Genetic Counseling Students What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on March 21st, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome. It is observed on the 21st day of the third month each year because individuals with Down syndrome […]
Mar 20, 2025
Rare Disease Day 2025: How you can support 1 in 10 Americans
by Samantha Antekeier and Autumn Sparks – genetic counseling students What is Rare Disease Day? Medical students are taught to first think about the most common causes of illness, rather than spending time on the rare ones. Dr. Theodore Woodward created a saying in the 1940s to remind students of this idea: “When you hear […]
Feb 27, 2025
