Janet Whitney

Janet Whitney is an Assistant Professor in the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa. She has been with the institution since 2009 and teaches a wide range of didactic and clinical courses in hematology, immunology, immunohematology, and clinical chemistry.

Education:

• MEd in Higher Education Leadership, Upper Iowa University (2016)
• BA in Biology, Wartburg College (1987)
• Certificate of Medical Technology, St. Luke’s Hospital (1988)
• Specialist in Blood Banking, Memorial Blood Center (1993)

Her professional expertise lies in medical laboratory science, with a strong focus on clinical immunology, blood banking, and hematology. She integrates her extensive clinical experience into her teaching, emphasizing active learning and student engagement. Her certifications include Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) and Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB). She is a member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists – Iowa Branch and contributes to her community through church-based volunteering.

There are no recent publications listed, so no article trends can be identified.

Professional Memberships:

• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists – Iowa Branch (ASCLS – IA)

She has advised students through course instruction and clinical rotations, though no formal advisees are listed. No grants or funded research projects are mentioned in the available information.

There is no information available about labs, research teams, or collaborative research groups associated with her.