Kristen Pesavento

Kristen Pesavento is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director in Medical Laboratory Science at Loyola University Chicago’s Health Sciences Campus. She holds a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science and Biological Sciences from Illinois State University, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University, and is completing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis. Her work bridges laboratory science expertise and education, emphasizing the critical role of medical laboratory professionals in healthcare diagnostics.

• Education:
• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science and Biological Sciences, Illinois State University
• MA in Curriculum and Instruction, Saint Xavier University
• EdD in Educational Leadership (in progress), University of St. Francis

Her research focuses on promoting awareness and recognition of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) profession. She has experience as a laboratory generalist and specialist in Molecular Diagnostics, including assay development for Pharmacogenomics. She actively engages in educational outreach, hosting talks for diverse audiences to highlight the MLS field’s impact on patient care. Pesavento advocates for the profession’s role in 70% of medical decisions, emphasizing lab results’ centrality in clinical diagnostics.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Her current role emphasizes leadership in program development and student mentorship within the MLS program.