LSU Health Shreveport Medical Laboratory Sciences

06/03/2026

Celebrating MLS student, Matt Sayre! Congratulations on being selected Student of the Month at LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions and Science!

Please join us in congratulating our SHPS June 2026 Student of the Month, Matthew Sayre, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) student! 🎉

Matthew was selected based on multiple nominations recognizing his outstanding service, leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the SHPS community.

Throughout the semester, Matthew has volunteered his time and energy to support numerous SHPS events, including graduation, the pre-graduation awards ceremony, and New Student Orientation. Nominators shared that he consistently goes above and beyond by arriving early, staying late, and willingly stepping in wherever help is needed to ensure events run smoothly.

Matthew’s positive attitude, servant leadership spirit, and commitment to supporting his fellow classmates have made a meaningful impact on the SHPS community. As an Army Veteran, he brings dedication, discipline, leadership, and a strong work ethic to everything he does, while also continuing to give back through volunteer efforts supporting the veteran community.

Thank you, Matthew, for your service and commitment to excellence. We are proud to celebrate you!

05/31/2026

05/15/2026

Congratulations, Alexandra Finney!

Congratulations to Alexandra Finney, Medical Laboratory Science student, on receiving the Chancellor’s Award for excellence in research!

Your dedication to discovery and advancing the field is truly inspiring. 🧪 🔬 🧬

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the MLS students honored today at the LSUHS School of Health Professions and Sciences Award Ceremony.
🎓Julia Morgan will across the stage tomorrow
🏅Alexandra Finney was selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 SHPS Chancellor’s Award
🌟Anna Marsalis, Kristina Garner, and Alexandra Finney were inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society for their academia and leadership within the MLS program
🎉These ladies are going to be amazing Medical Laboratory Professionals!

04/20/2026

It’s Lab Week! Time to celebrate the healthcare professionals that are often behind the scenes!
🔬We provide the necessary laboratory data to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of patients!

03/31/2026

From the precision of modern lab to the haunting history of 1873 🔬📜

Our Medical Laboratory Science students took a step back in time to honor the lives lost in Shreveport to one of the deadliest yellow fever epidemics in U.S. history. We visited the Yellow Fever Sesquicentennial Memorial at Oakland Cemetery, which was dedicated in October 2023.

The memorial honors nearly 800 victims buried in this mass grave. Seeing the bronze plaques inscribed with their names and the eternal flame to signify remembrance was a truly humbling experience. It was a sobering reminder of the vital role diagnostic science and public health play in protecting our communities.

We followed the trail of history to the Spring Street Museum, where we explored a treasure trove of 19th-century Shreveport history. From intricate maps and early currency to the foundations of our first churches and schools, the exhibits painted a vivid picture of life in the 1800s. We also spent time viewing a dedicated Yellow Fever display, which provided even more context to the medical challenges of the past and the advancements we often take for granted today.

A special thank you to Dr. Cheryl White, Professor of History at LSUS, and Mr. Dominick Mercer, Coordinator of Museum Services at LSUS. Their incredible knowledge of the Yellow Fever epidemic and Shreveport’s local history made this experience unforgettable. Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping us connect our future careers as medical laboratory professionsals to lessons of the past!

03/19/2026

LSU Health Shreveport was excited to welcome students from Walnut Hill Middle School for the Junior Achievement College and Career Fair 🎓✨

Our MLS faculty had a blast introducing students to the world behind the scenes of health care 🧑‍🔬 From microscopes to medical mysteries, students got a glimpse into how laboratory professionals make an impact on patient care 🔬

03/06/2026

Congratulations to MLS student, Alex Finney, on being selected for the March Student of the Month!

Congratulations to our SHPS March 2026 Student of the Month:

Alexandra “Alex” Finney!

A Medical Laboratory Science student, Alex is recognized by faculty and staff as an outstanding MLS student who consistently excels in both the classroom and the laboratory. She is actively involved across our school community, representing the MLS program on the Student Government Association and giving her time to support both campus and community initiatives. Alex has helped organize the MLS Toy Drive benefiting the Gingerbread House, regularly donates blood, and volunteers her time with service projects.
She also volunteered with the AHEAD Program (Summer 2025), engaging with participants and representing the MLS program, assisted with MLS student interviews in the fall, and supported research activities in the Orr Lab under the leadership of Dr. Wayne Orr. Alex is known for her strong work ethic, leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond to support her peers and community. We are proud to celebrate her dedication and impact!

02/26/2026

Two months down. Two to go 💪🧪
Our Medical Laboratory Science students have conquered mycology and phlebotomy. Now they’re deep into hematology, virology, and mastering the art of precision pipetting.

Behind every test result is skill, science, and dedication ~ And these future laboratory professionals are putting in the work every single day!

01/09/2026

🧬Love science? Want a career where you can make a difference?
🔬Become the backbone of healthcare as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
🥼Our MLS program prepares you for a high-impact, in-demand career behind the scenes of patient care.
👉APPLY NOW! Application deadline for Summer 2026 is January 15!