Lyndsey Gisclair

Lyndsey Gisclair, Ph.D., MLS (ASCP), serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) School of Allied Health Professions. Her clinical expertise lies in diagnostic Microbiology and Immunology, and she holds active licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP Certification #255910, 05/2016-05/2025) and Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (Louisiana License #303347, 05/2016-12/31/2025).

Education

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans (2025)
• B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans (2016)
• B.S. in Microbiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (2014)

Research and Teaching Interests

Dr. Gisclair specializes in educational innovation for Medical Laboratory Science, focusing on curriculum development to enhance student retention and conceptual understanding. She has pioneered interactive online bacteriology case simulations to create clinical scenario-based learning experiences. Her teaching encompasses Microbiology and Immunology within diagnostic laboratory contexts and human disease mechanisms, delivered through courses including Serology, Microbiology labs, and Clinical Microbiology Practicum.

Professional Service

• Departmental Committees: MLS Admissions (2024–present), Advisory Board (2025–present), Awards (2024–present), Clinical Affiliate (2025–present), Curriculum (2024–present), Recruitment (2024–present)
• School Committees: Research and Grants Committee, School of Allied Health (2024–present)
• Professional Memberships: American Society for Microbiology (2012–present), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (2016–present), American Society for Clinical Pathology (2016–present), North American Vascular Biology Organization (2023–present)