Jennifer D. Perry

Dr. Jennifer D. Perry serves as Professor, Chairperson, and Program Director for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department at Marshall University, where she has been faculty since August 2005. Her leadership encompasses curriculum development, faculty coordination, and clinical education partnerships across medical laboratory science programs.

Education:

• Associate Degree in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology), Marshall University
• Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology), Marshall University
• Master of Science (Health Care Administration), Marshall University
• Doctorate in Education Leadership (Online Education Research), Marshall University

Dr. Perry's expertise bridges clinical laboratory practice and academic instruction, with research interests focused on online education methodologies for medical laboratory science. Her 12-year pre-academic career as a hospital laboratory supervisor—specializing in Chemistry and Hematology sections—informs her practical approach to teaching Clinical Biochemistry, Laboratory Instrumentation, and Management. She actively develops educational frameworks that integrate digital learning with hands-on clinical training.

As department chair, Dr. Perry oversees all operational and educational aspects of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program. Her administrative responsibilities include coordinating clinical placements for students at partner hospitals and directing the capstone research curriculum that prepares students for ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS).

Dr. Perry's professional impact centers on training the next generation of laboratory professionals through structured clinical experiences and innovative educational approaches, maintaining strong connections between academic curriculum and real-world laboratory practice.