MaryAnne Stewart

MaryAnne Stewart serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Wayne State University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She teaches core courses including Hematology I & II, Hemostasis, and Urine and Body Fluid Analysis across multiple academic terms while directing the Medical Laboratory Science Simulation Laboratory.

Her educational background features:

• Doctor of Education, Walden University (2019)
• MBA in Healthcare Administration, University of Phoenix (2006)
• Bachelor of Science, University of Windsor, Canada (2002)
• Medical Laboratory Science, St. Clair College (2001)

Professional credentials include Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologist License #10961 and CSMLS National Board Certification #1006379.

Research initiatives focus on three interconnected domains:

• Hematology/Hemostasis Clinical Testing: Collaborative work with Children's Hospital of Michigan developing best practices for pediatric Lupus Erythematosus and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia testing, with national presentations and publications
• Educational Technology: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning examining Kahoot, simulations, and virtual tools for student success, supported by College of Pharmacy FRAP grant funding
• Faculty Development: Investigating support systems for clinicians transitioning to academic roles, extending doctoral dissertation research through multi-disciplinary collaborations

Professional recognition includes:

• Academy of Teachers Member, Wayne State University (2024-25)

She maintains active memberships in the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, Canadian Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, and American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Current grant funding supports technology-enhanced pedagogy research while hospital collaborations sustain clinical-academic integration. Dr. Stewart oversees simulation laboratories and mentors students across medical laboratory science programs, with future work targeting national expansion of faculty development frameworks and cross-disciplinary implementation of innovative teaching methodologies.