Zachary Lunak

Zachary Lunak is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Laboratory Programs Director in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), College of Health Sciences. He plays a central role in curriculum development, program assessment, and maintaining accreditation for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Education:

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Marquette University, 2015
• MS in Medical Laboratory Science, University of North Dakota, 2011
• BS in Medical Laboratory Science, University of North Dakota, 2008

Zachary Lunak's research and professional interests center on medical laboratory science education, curriculum design, and accreditation standards. He is committed to active learning strategies in the classroom, aiming to transform students into competent healthcare professionals. His expertise lies in aligning academic programs with national clinical standards and workforce needs in laboratory medicine.

His professional recognition reflects sustained contributions to the field of clinical laboratory science education, particularly at the state and national levels.

Scientific Awards:

• 40 under 40 Award (2020), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Omicron Sigma Award (2020), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Member of the Year Award (2020), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – ND
• Omicron Sigma Award (2019), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Omicron Sigma Award (2018), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Key to the Future Award (2017), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - ND

Zachary Lunak leads the undergraduate laboratory programs and serves as program director for the MLS track. He teaches several professional laboratory science courses and is deeply involved in educational assessment and accreditation processes. While specific grant history is not mentioned, his leadership role implies involvement in programmatic funding and educational initiatives. He is an active member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), contributing to national discourse on clinical education standards.

He oversees structured training programs that prepare students for certification and careers in clinical laboratories. His work supports multiple degree tracks including Biomedical Science BS, Health Sciences BS, Medical Laboratory Science BS, Public Health Microbiology BS, and specialized certificates in Blood Banking and Molecular Diagnostics.