Biography:
Leah Narans is Program Director of the NAACLS-accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program at SSM Health and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. With more than 35 years of laboratory experience spanning education, research, and clinical practice, she has served in leadership roles at the state and national levels of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Her background includes infectious disease research, laboratory workforce development, emergency medical services, and healthcare education. Leah is passionate about strengthening collaboration between nursing and laboratory professionals to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Title : Bridging the gap: Nursing laboratory collaboration for safer, smarter care