About the Department
The Department of Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions is dedicated to providing students with the education necessary to meet entry-level competencies for medical laboratory science and cytology.
Degree Programs
Medical laboratory scientists are highly educated professionals who are involved in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing. With the use of a microscope, cytologists apply specific criteria to decide whether the cells in a sample are normal, inflamed, pre-cancerous or malignant.
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Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 501-686-5776
Fax: 501-526-6563
Nathan H. Johnson, Ph.D., DLM(ASCP), MASCP, MLS(ASCP), SC, SLS, CC(NRCC)
Department Chair; Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Director
Email: NJohnson2@UAMS.edu
Shayla Stinnett, M.Ed., CT(ASCP)
Bachelor of Science in Cytology Program Director
Email: SDStinnett@UAMS.edu
Gloria Johnson
Executive Assistant I
Email: JohnsonGloriaA@UAMS.edu
Mailing Address
Department of Laboratory Sciences
College of Health Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham St., Slot 597
Little Rock, AR 72205