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Yan Zheng, Ph.D., M.S., MLS(ASCP)cm

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Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Professional Background

Yan Zheng, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)cm, joined the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at KU Medical Center in August 2019 as a clinical assistant professor. She teaches immunohematology courses in both the undergraduate and doctoral degree programs in clinical laboratory science. In addition to her teaching role, she also serves as a mentor for students and as a member of the graduate advising committee for doctoral students.

Zheng’s research focuses on improving patient safety throughout the diagnostic testing process, with particular emphasis on enhancing safety in blood collection and transfusion practices for both donors and recipients. Her work reflects a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing health care quality through clinical laboratory science.

Academic Background
In 1993, Zheng received her bachelor's degree in medicine with a focus on preventive medicine from Beijing Medical University (now Peking University Health Science Center). She later received her master’s and doctorate degrees in toxicology from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in 2000 and 2004, respectively.

Professional Background
Zheng served as laboratory instructor for the medical laboratory sciences program at Idaho State University's Kasiska School of Health Professions from 2016 to 2019. During this time, she also worked in the Department of Laboratory and Pathology at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

Earlier in her career, Zheng held research positions at Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy and at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.

Education and Training
  • PhD, Toxicology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
  • MS, Toxicology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
  • BM, Preventive Medicine, Beijing Medical University, Beijing, Beijing
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship, Pharmacology , Pennsylvania State University, Heshey, Pennsylvania
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist, America Society of Clinical Pathology
Professional Affiliations
  • The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), Member, 2022 - Present
  • The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Member, 2012 - Present