Amanda M. Reed

Amanda M. Reed serves as the Program Director of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) and an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Sciences at the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University. Her work focuses on advancing medical laboratory science education through technology and innovative storytelling.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Education, Truman State University
• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Saint Louis University
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Truman State University

Research Interests:

Dr. Reed explores the integration of digital tools, virtual simulations, and immersive learning platforms to enhance medical laboratory science education. She pioneers the use of graphic narratives (comics) to teach microbiology concepts, focusing on pathogenic bacteria and fungi. These comics aim to simplify complex topics like taxonomy, epidemiology, and pathogenesis while engaging future healthcare professionals and the public.

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