Amanda Van Spronsen

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About

Ms. Amanda Van Spronsen is currently appointed as Associate professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

MLSCI 250 - Human Histology and Histotechnology

This course is primarily designed to provide an understanding of human histology and of the techniques used in its study. The goal of the course is for students to understand the structure and functions of the cell, and the components and functions of organ systems. The course will also teach students to recognize human tissues at the light microscope level. Lectures will be used to illustrate basic principles, and the ability to recognize tissues and organ systems will be acquired in the laboratory. Students will be expected to acquire a foundational knowledge of the subject both from a theoretical and practical level. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students or consent of department.

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MLSCI 320A - Analysis and Communication of Biomedical Information

Seminars, online learning, and assignments address understanding the research process and preparing a literature review to support a research proposal. Topics include types of literature, experimental design, data management, library searches, critical analysis, extracting information, writing and editing. Prerequisite: consent of department.

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MLSCI 320B - Analysis and Communication of Biomedical Information

Seminars, online learning, and assignments address understanding the research process and preparing a literature review to support a research proposal. Topics include types of literature, experimental design, data management, library searches, critical analysis, extracting information, writing and editing. Prerequisite: consent of department.

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MLSCI 420 - Emerging Trends in Medical Laboratory Science

This course will examine the evolution of the Medical Laboratory Science from its inception to its current position within a complex healthcare system. After exploring the origins of the profession and the social and political forces that have shaped it, the focus will shift to the present day and possible future directions, drawing on examples and learnings from current literature. Prerequisites: consent of Division.

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VanSpronsen AD, Zychla L, Villatoro V, Turley E, Ohinmaa A, Yuan Y.

Lab Med . 2023 February; 54 (1):e18-e23 10.1093/labmed/lmac076

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VanSpronsen AD, Zychla L, Villatoro V, Yuan Y, Turley E, Ohinmaa A

J Appl Lab Med. 2022 March; 7 (2):480-94

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VanSpronsen AD, Villatoro V, Zychla L, Wang Y, Turley E, Ohinmaa A, Yuan, Y

Am J Clin Pathol. 2022 January; 157 (1):40–6

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VanSpronsen A

Can J Med Lab Sci. 2019 October; 81 (4):16-7