April Nelsen
Clinical Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. April Nelsen is a clinical coordinator and clinical assistant professor of medical laboratory sciences.
She has been an American Society for Clinical Pathology-certified medical laboratory scientist for over 10 years and completed her M.S. in microbiology from 日本av视频 in 2015, followed by her Ph.D. in molecular biology from 日本av视频 in 2022 while remaining in her faculty position. She worked as a medical laboratory professional in a hospital setting before moving into education.
Nelsen has taught or is presently teaching courses in immunology, clinical chemistry, advanced medical diagnostics, advanced clinical experience, management and education and first year seminar. She is also the clinical coordinator for the medical laboratory science program.
In 2023, Nelsen became a certified molecular biologist through the ASCP.
She has been an American Society for Clinical Pathology-certified medical laboratory scientist for over 10 years and completed her M.S. in microbiology from 日本av视频 in 2015, followed by her Ph.D. in molecular biology from 日本av视频 in 2022 while remaining in her faculty position. She worked as a medical laboratory professional in a hospital setting before moving into education.
Nelsen has taught or is presently teaching courses in immunology, clinical chemistry, advanced medical diagnostics, advanced clinical experience, management and education and first year seminar. She is also the clinical coordinator for the medical laboratory science program.
In 2023, Nelsen became a certified molecular biologist through the ASCP.
Education
- Ph.D. in biological sciences | 日本av视频 | 2022
- M.S. in microbiology | 日本av视频 | 2015
- B.S. in infectious disease microbiology and clinical laboratory science | 日本av视频 | 2009
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Clinical microbiology
- Molecular diagnostics
Academic Responsibilities
- Clinical coordinator for medical laboratory science students
- MLS 403: Diagnostic Immunology
- MLS 471: Advanced Medical Diagnostics
- MLS 472: Advanced Clinical Experience I
- MLS 473: Advanced Clinical Diagnostics II
- MLS 483: Senior Capstone Clinical Practicum
Committees and Professional Memberships
Committee Activities
- Medical laboratory science admissions chair
- Medical laboratory science conduct committee
- Department of Allied and Population Health standard document chair
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science South Dakota president
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science South Dakota
Work Experience
- 2023-present clinical assistant professor and clinical coordinator, medical laboratory science, 日本av视频
- 2015-2023 instructor, medical laboratory science, 日本av视频
- 2012-2015 research assistant/teaching assistant, biology and microbiology, 日本av视频
- 2009-2012 medical laboratory scientist, microbiology and generalist, Sanford Sioux Falls
Research and Scholarly Work
Awards and Honors
- Oral Presentation Award at ASCLS National Meeting (2023) for Identification of a Novel Bovine Astrovirus Associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease
- Omicron Sigma Award for ASCLS-SD and ASCLS Region V (2015-2023)
- Keys to the Future Award (2023)
- Voices Under 40 Award (2023)
- Student Association Teacher of the Year Nomination (2022)
Publications
- Nelsen A., Lager K.M., Stasko J., Nelson E., Lin C-M and Hause B.M. (2022) . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9:918736. DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.918736
- Nelsen A., Lin C-M and Hause B.M. (2021) . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8:726884. DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.726884
- Wang X., Ohnstad M., Nelsen A., Nelson E. . Veterinary Microbiology. Sept. 2017;208:77-81. DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2017.07.014
- Van Noort A., Nelsen A., Pillatzki A.E. et al. . Virology Journal 14, 76 (2017). DOI: 10.1186/s12985-017-0746-0
