Amanda Van Spronsen

Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Laboratory Medicine & Pathology Dept

Contact

Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Laboratory Medicine & Pathology Dept
Email
anischuk@ualberta.ca
Phone
(780) 492-0989
Address
5-399 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton AB
T6G 1C9

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

Courses

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.


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.


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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Featured Publications

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

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


Engaging laboratory staff in stewardship: barriers experienced by medical laboratory technologists in Canada

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

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


A new list for Choosing Wisely Canada from the “hidden profession” of medical laboratory science.

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

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


Becoming stewards of our laboratory resources

VanSpronsen A

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