Melody B. Nelson, DCLS, (CC)NRCC

Professional Background

Dr. Melody Boudreaux Nelson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She serves as the Assistant Director of the Core Laboratory with a focus on the Clinical Chemistry and Point of Care services at the University of Kansas Health System.

• BS, Chemistry: Medical Technology, Missouri Western State University
• MS, Clinical Laboratory Management, Rush University
• Other, Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Kansas Medical Center
• Residency, Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science, University of Kansas Medical Center

• Clinical Chemist, National Registry of Certified Chemists

• American Society for Clinical Pathology, Council of Laboratory Professionals, Chair Elect, 2024 - Present
• Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine , Member, 2024 - Present
• American Society of Clinical Pathology, National Quality and Patient Safety Steering Committee, Member, 2023 - Present
• Society of Black Pathology, Member, 2023 - Present

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Research

Overview

Dr. Nelson is interested in clinical research involving clinical chemistry, laboratory optimization, quality improvement, and informatics. Her focus is on the creation of innovative value-based systems to improve patient outcomes and care quality with emphasis on stronger laboratory inclusivity in interdisciplinary efforts.