Conference Oral Presentations 2022-2024
Cytogenetic Technology
Faculty: Jun Gu
Gu, J. (2023, June 26-30). How to start your own genetic training program. [Conference presentation]. 2023 Joint Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.
Faculty: Jun Gu
Staff: Steven Sfamenos
Gu, J. & Sfamenos, S. (2022, Sept. 15). FISH Troubleshooting Workshop. [Virtual conference presentation]. Association of the Genetic Technologists, Virtual-CEU Event.
Cytotechnology
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Bammert, C. (2025, March 1). Grand Rounds in Cytopathology: An interactive, virtual tour of challenging cases. [Conference presentation]. Wisconsin Society of Cytology Spring Meeting, Madison, WI.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert, Katie Jervis
Bammert, C. & Jervis, K. (2025, Feb. 18). Grand Rounds in Cytopathology: Horses and zebras. [Conference presentation]. American Society for Cytology Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Bammert, C., LaBlanc, J., Smith, M., & Spiczka, A. (2025, Jan. 18). Navigating a change in minimum award: From education and standards to CLIA recognition. [Conference presentation]. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Bammert, C. & Yu, W. (2024, Nov. 6). Mastering recruitment and retention. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Mousavi, S., Bammert, C., Brandler, T., Gibson, P., Rodriguez, E., & Liu, X. (2024, March 24). Unlocking the potential: The impact of case studies in cytopathology education and training.. [Conference presentation]. United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD..
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Gan, Q. & Bammert, C. (2023, Oct. 19). Transforming allied health and clinical education through the power of digital pathology. [Conference presentation]. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Mousavi, S., Bammert, C., Brandler, T., Gibson, P., Rodriguez, E., & Liu, X. (2023, Nov. 16). Meeting the educational needs of the cytopathology community. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Bammert, C., Brainard, J., Donnelly, A., Faulkes, J. D., Holladay, B., LeBlanc, J., Mukherjee, M., Rockson, L., Smith, M. A., Spiezka, A., Springer, B., Sturgis, C., & Hitchens, S. (2023, Nov. 15). Mastering the cytology master's degree: Cytologists for today and tomorrow. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Cytopathology Annual Scientific Meeting, Austin, TX.
Faculty: Catherine Bammert
Bammert, C. (2023, May 4). Casting your line into Urobysion FISH. [Conference presentation]. American Sciety for Cytology Annual Scientific Meeting, Cleveland, OH.
Diagnostic Genetics & Genomics
Faculty: Awdhesh Kalia, Manjunath Nimmakayalu, Xiaojun Liu
Liu, X., Nimmakayalu, M., & Kalia, K. (2025, Aug. 3-6). Discovery and validation of genomic alterations by optical genome mapping and nanopore long-read sequencing. [Conference presentation]. Cancer Genomics Consortium Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
Faculty: Manjunath Nimmakayalu, Xiaojun Liu
Student: Paige Van Haute, Kim H. L. Nguyen
Van Haute, P., Nguyen, K. H. L., Kettlun Leyton, C. S., Vega, Francisco, Liu, X., & Nimmakayalu, M. (2025, Aug. 3-6). Cytogenomic characterization of ALK-negative ALCL cell lines DL-40 and Fe-PD. [Conference presentation]. Cancer Genomics Consortium Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Hu, P. C. (2024, September 14). New technology horizons. [Conference presentation]. International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science Symposium, Richmond, BC, Canada.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Hu, P. C., Hassan, A., & Yasmin, S. (2023, February 22-24). Expanding the role of advisory boards. [Conference presentation]. Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Hu, P. C. (2023, February 15). Global oncology journey through parts of Africa and the Middle East. [Conference presentation]. Association for Molecular Pathology Virtual Webinar.
Faculty: Ming Zhao, Manju Nimmakayalu
Student: Neelam Vanjari
Vanjari, N., Zhao, M., Nimmakayalu, M., Tang, Z., & Ding, Q. (2023, June 26-30). Investigation of TRPS1 copy number variations: Rearrangements in breast cancer using homebrewed FISH probe set. [Conference presentation]. Joint Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Hu, P. C. (2023, October 27-28). Molecular diagnostics past, present, and future. [Conference presentation]. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Indiana, West Lafayette, IN.
Faculty: Peter Hu, William Undie, Kimberly Hoggatt Krumwiede
Hu, P. C., Undie, W., & Hoggatt Krumwiede, K. (2023, October 17-19). Building a sustainable workforce: Âé¶¹Ó³» MD Anderson Cancer Center Partnership Experience. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Healthcare Analytics & Advocacy
Faculty: Susan Lee, Kevin Clark
Lee, S. K. & Clark, K. R. (2025, Sept. 17-19). AI tools for academic research. [Conference presentation]. National League for Nursing Education Summit, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Susan Lee, Shaun Caldwell
Lee, S. K. & Caldwell, S. T. (2025, July 17-20). Measuring success of students at risk: Mentoring students in becoming self-directed learners. [Conference presentation]. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Seattle, WA.
Faculty: Susan Lee, Shaun Caldwell
Lee, S. K. & Caldwell, S. T. (2024, July 25-28). What do IPE students know about disparities, diversity, and advocacy? [Conference presentation]. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Conference, Singapore, SEA.
Faculty: Susan Lee, Shaun Caldwell
Lee, S. K. & Caldwell, S. T. (2023, July 20-23). Vet the validity: Identifying credible information and success. [Conference presentation]. International Nursing Research Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Faculty: Susan Lee
Lee, S. K. & Willson, P. (2022, Aug. 3-4). The health status of homeless Vietnam Veterans. [Virtual conference presentation]. International Nursing Research Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Faculty: Susan Lee
Tietze, M. & Lee, S. K. (2023, July 1-5). Deploying the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1 "No poverty" for veterans who are homeless: Nursing practice and academic approaches. [Conference presentation]. International Council of Nurses Congress, Montreal, QC.
Faculty: Susan Lee, Kevin Clark
Willson, P., Lee, S. K., & Clark, K. R. (2022, Aug. 3-4). Human trafficking for interdisciplinary teams: Answering the hard questions of implementation. [Virtual conference presentation]. International Nursing Research Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Faculty: Kevin Clark, Susan Lee
Clark, K. R. & Lee, S. K. (2022, June 24-26). Identifying false information: A guide for health care providers. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Susan Lee
Lee, S. K. (2022, May 19). Pecha Kucha: Leadership journey. [Virtual conference presentation]. Nurse Leaders Virtual Summit, Washington, D.C.
Histotechnology
Faculty: Toysha Mayer
Mayer, T. (2025, Sept. 26-30). Suggestions for new employment interviews. [Conference presentation]. National Society for Histotechnology Convention, Long Beach, CA.
Faculty: Toysha Mayer
Mayer, T. (2025, Sept. 26-30). Why should your team show diverse skills. [Conference presentation]. National Society for Histotechnology Convention, Long Beach, CA.
Faculty: Toysha Mayer, Mark Bailey
Mayer, T. & Bailey, M.A. (2024, Sept. 20-24). Comparison of Liver and Cervix Controls for Periodic Acid Schiff Digestion. [Conference presentation]. National Society for Histotechnology Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Faculty: Mark Bailey
Bailey, M. (2023, Sept. 8-12). The Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus): An alternative control source for the Grocott Methenamine Silver Technique. [Conference presentation]. National Society for Histotechnology Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Faculty: Toysha Mayer
Mayer, T. (2022, Sept. 14-19). Overcoming a not so stellar evaluation. [Conference presentation]. National Society for Histotechnology Convention, Reno, NV.
Medical Dosimetry
Faculty: Jamie Baker
Baker, J. (2025, June 15-18). The future of medical dosimetry - The next 50 years. [Conference presentation]. American Association of Medical Dosimetrists Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Faculty: Mahsa Dehghanpour, Jamie Baker
Dehghanpour, M. & Baker, J. (2025, May 9). Lights, camera, action: Creating a patient encounter video library for radiation oncology student education. [Conference presentation]. Texas Educator¡¯s Academies Collaborative for Health Professions - Southeast Annual Educational Symposium, Houston, TX.
Faculty: Mahsa Dehghanpour, Jamie Baker
Baker, J. & Dehghanpour, M. (2025, Mar 3-5). Lights, camera, action: Creating a patient encounter video library for radiation oncology student education. [Conference presentation]. International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, ESP.
Faculty: Mahsa Dehghanpour, Jamie Baker
Dehghanpour, M. & Baker, J. (2023, October 17-19). Medical dosimetry virtual clinical education: Mentors' perspectives. [Conference presentation]. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Faculty: Jamie Baker
Baker, J. (2023, July 13-14). Medical dosimetry virtual clinical education: Mentors' perspectives. [Conference presentation]. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Meeting, Madison, WI.
Faculty: Jamie Baker
Baker, J. (2022, September 22-23). Medical Dosimetry virtual clinical education: Mentors' perspective. [Conference presentation]. Texas Society for Advancement of Health Professions Annual Conference, Round Rock, TX.
Molecular Genetic Technology
Faculty: Vibhuti Srivastava
Srivastava, V. (2025, June 8-12). Exploring the integration of molecular diagnostics and proteomics: Potential advances in personalized medicine through disease-specific protein profiling. [Conference presentation]. Joint Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
Faculty: Vibhuti Srivastava, Mary Coolbaugh-Murphy, Peter Hu
Staff: Annie Koenig, Fangling Xu, Michelle Ellis
Srivastava, V., Coolbaugh-Murphy, M., Koenig, A., Xu, F., Ellis, M., Hu, P. C. (2023, June 26-30). ASCP molecular biology exam review. [Conference presentation]. Joint Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Sizemore, M., Beard, R., & Hu, P. C. (2022, Dec. 3-6). Maintaining a positive MINDset: Revising the QEP & getting it right. [Conference presentation]. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: Peter Hu
Hu, P. C. (2022, Oct. 5-9). Clinical laboratory science program accreditation: The NAACLS way. [Conference presentation]. International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science World Congress, Suwon, Korea.
Faculty: Vibhuti Srivastava, Mary Coolbaugh-Murphy, Peter Hu, Irene Newsham
Srivastava, V., Coolbaugh-Murphy, M., Hu, P., & Newsham, I. (2022, Sept. 22-23). A proof-of-principle didactic online adaptation framework for delivering an at-home "lab in a box" molecular experience during pandemic-induced restrictions. [Conference presentation]. Texas Society for Advancement of Health Professions Annual Conference, Round Rock, TX.
Faculty Vibhuti Srivastava, Peter Hu, Irene Newsham
Srivastava, V., Hu, P. C., & Newsham, I. (2022, June 26-30). Delivering a NexGen sequencing educational experience to clinical lab science programs. [Conference presentation]. Joint Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI.
Radiation Therapy
Staff: Delores Whiteing
Whiteing, D. (2024, Nov. 11-12). Building resilience in the School of Health Professions students with Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. [Conference presentation]. JRCERT Excellence in Education Conference, Rosemont, IL.
Staff: Delores Whiteing
Whiteing, D. (2023, Oct. 17-19). Building resilience in the School of Health Professions students with Sudarshan Kriya Yoga. [Conference presentation]. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Annual Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Faculty: Shaun Caldwell
Caldwell, S. T. (2023, July 20-23). Vet the validity: Identifying credible information & sources at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. [Conference presentation]. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing International Nursing Research Congress, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Faculty: Shaun Caldwell
Caldwell, S. T. (2022, Oct. 23-25). Defining advanced practice radiation therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiation Therapy Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Radiologic Sciences
Faculty: William Undie
Undie, W. & Benamar, A. (2025, Aug. 1-2). Bridging academia and clinical practice: A model for allied health workforce development at MD Anderson Cancer Center. [Conference presentation]. Vixient Diagnostic Imaging Leaders Symposium.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, July 16-19). Beyond compliance: Rethinking assessment for meaningful improvement. [Conference presentation]. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Faculty: William Undie
Undie, W. & Benamar, A. (2025, July 16-19). Enhancing workforce stability in medical imaging services: The impact of the STARS program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. [Conference presentation]. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Meeting, Allen, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, July 10-12). Beyond compliance: Rethinking assessment for meaningful improvement. [Conference presentation]. Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, July 10-12). Patient care: From competence to compassion. [Conference presentation]. Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Lafayette, LA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, June 19-22). AI tools for academic research. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium, Reno, NV.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, April 11-12). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R. T.s. [Conference presentation]. Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Spring Conference, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2025, April 10-12). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R. T.s. [Conference presentation]. Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting & Educational Symposium, Fort Worth, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Wagner J. W. & Clark, K. R. (2025, Feb. 5-7). Caring for cowboys: The role of medical imaging in rodeo. [Conference presentation]. Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, July 17-20). The AI-infused higher education classroom: Part 2. [Conference presentation]. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, July 17-20). The AI-infused higher education classroom: Part 1. [Conference presentation]. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, July 12-13). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Shreveport, LA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, July 12-13). Your AI study sidekicks. [Conference presentation]. Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Shreveport, LA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, June 27-30). Using ChatGPT in radiologic science education. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Education Summit, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, April 6). Human trafficking: prevention education for R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. North Texas Society of Radiation Therapists Spring Symposium, Ft. Worth, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, April 4). The AI-infused higher education classroom. [Conference presentation]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Continuous Improvement Summit, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, April 4). Trauma-informed educational practices. [Conference presentation]. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Continuous Improvement Summit, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, March 1). ChatGPT: Educational friend or foe? [Conference presentation]. Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists Student/Radiographer Seminar & Educator Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, March 1). Shift work and mental health among R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists Student/Radiographer Seminar & Educator Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: William Undie, Peter Hu
Undie, W. & Hu, P. C. (2024, Feb. 14). The hidden gem: Oncologic careers in imaging and laboratory medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. [Conference presentation]. Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Annual Meeting, Frisco, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2024, Jan. 31-Feb. 2). ChatGPT: Educational friend or foe? [Conference presentation]. Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Dec. 7-10). Becoming a trauma-informed educator. [Conference presentation]. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Nov. 26-30). Strategies to reduce retraumatization in medical imaging and radiation therapy. [Conference presentation]. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Nov. 26-30). Shift work and mental health among R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Nov. 26-30). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Oct. 5-6). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Oct. 1-3). Uncover your implicit bias. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiation Therapy Conference, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Sept.). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Alamo Area Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, Sept.). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, July 21). Technician or technologist? Advocacy matters. [Conference presentation]. Houston Area Radiography Consortium, Houston, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, April 25). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. California Society of Radiologic Technologists Virtual Radiation Therapy Conference, Virtual.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, April 20-22). Sensitive practice for survivors of sexual violence. [Conference presentation]. Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Wichita Falls, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Wagner, J. B. & Clark, K. R. (2023, April 20-22). Caring for cowboys: The role of medical imaging in rodeo. [Conference presentation]. Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Wichita Falls, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, April 9-10). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. North Texas Radiologic Technologist Society Conference, Dallas, TX.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2023, March 29-30 ). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. New Jersey Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Veale, B. L. & Clark, K. R. (2023, Feb. 8-10). Is this a trick question? A guide for writing effective test questions. [Conference presentation]. Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2022, Nov.). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists Student Radiographer's Seminar & Educator's Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2022, Nov.). Professionalism in everyday practice. [Conference presentation]. Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists Student Radiographer's Seminar & Educator's Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2022, Nov.). Strategies to increase scholarly productivity. [Conference presentation]. Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists Student Radiographer's Seminar & Educator's Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. (2022, June 24-26). Human trafficking: Prevention education for R.T.s. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium, Orlando, FL.
Faculty: Kevin Clark
Clark, K. R. & Lee, S.K. (2022, June 24-36). Identifying false information: A guide for health care providers. [Conference presentation]. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium, Orlando, FL.
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