Paige Haberkon

Paige Haberkon is an Instructor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), specifically within the College of Allied Health Professions. She balances her teaching role with clinical work at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Born in Colorado, she has strong ties to Nebraska, having begun her undergraduate studies at Chadron State College in 2012. Her passion for Medical Laboratory Science emerged during a pathogenic microbiology course, leading her to complete her BS in Biology at Metropolitan State University of Denver and graduate from UNMC's 2020 Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Metropolitan State University of Denver
• Graduate of the UNMC Medical Laboratory Science Program (2020)

Research Interests: Haberkon focuses on advancing Medical Laboratory Science education and clinical diagnostics, particularly in pathogenic microbiology. Her hands-on experience in hospital laboratories informs both her teaching and practical contributions to the field.

Awards: No specific awards or honors are noted in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees or grants are listed, her teaching role at UNMC and clinical work reflect her commitment to mentoring future Medical Laboratory Scientists. She remains actively involved in laboratory practice at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in laboratory work at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital, though no specific lab group names are provided.