Daniel González

Daniel González is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions. He holds certifications from the American Society for Clinical Pathology in Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), and Specialist in Chemistry (SC).

• Education: Associate of Applied Science in Chemistry Analysis (CEALA Technical College, Chile); Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science (Southern Adventist University); Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (Andrews University); Post-graduate certificates in Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics and Immunodiagnostics & Clinical Flow Cytometry (Michigan State University)
• Clinical experience: 10 years in clinical laboratory practice across Chile, Central America (laboratory director for outreach clinics), and the United States (free mega clinics)

His research focuses on interprofessional education in health professions, biomarker discovery for preeclampsia, and global health diagnostics in low-resource settings. He specializes in molecular diagnostics, immunology, and portable laboratory technologies.

Scientific certifications include:

• ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• ASCP Specialist in Chemistry (SC)