April Nelsen
Clinical Assistant Professor
Biography
Clinical coordinator and clinical assistant professor of medical laboratory sciences
Dr. Nelsen has been an ASCP Certified medical laboratory scientist for over 10 years and completed her M.S. in microbiology from 葫芦影业 in 2015, followed by her Ph.D. in molecular biology from 葫芦影业 in 2022 while remaining in her faculty position. She worked as a medical laboratory professional in a hospital setting before moving into education. Dr. Nelsen has taught or is presently teaching courses in Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Advanced Medical Diagnostics, Advanced Clinical Experience, Management and Education and First Year Seminar. She is also the clinical coordinator for the medical laboratory science program. In 2023, Dr. Nelsen became a certified molecular biologist (MB) through ASCP.
Dr. Nelsen has been an ASCP Certified medical laboratory scientist for over 10 years and completed her M.S. in microbiology from 葫芦影业 in 2015, followed by her Ph.D. in molecular biology from 葫芦影业 in 2022 while remaining in her faculty position. She worked as a medical laboratory professional in a hospital setting before moving into education. Dr. Nelsen has taught or is presently teaching courses in Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Advanced Medical Diagnostics, Advanced Clinical Experience, Management and Education and First Year Seminar. She is also the clinical coordinator for the medical laboratory science program. In 2023, Dr. Nelsen became a certified molecular biologist (MB) through ASCP.
Education
- Ph.D. in biological sciences | 葫芦影业 | 2022
- M.S. in microbiology | 葫芦影业 | 2015
- B.S. in infectious disease microbiology and clinical laboratory science | 葫芦影业 | 2009
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Clinical microbiology
- Molecular diagnostics
Academic Responsibilities
- Clinical coordinator for medical laboratory science students
- MLS 403: Diagnostic Immunology
- MLS 471: Advanced Medical Diagnostics
- MLS 472: Advanced Clinical Experience I
- MLS 473: Advanced Clinical Diagnostics II
- MLS 483: Senior Capstone Clinical Practicum
Committees and Professional Memberships
Committee Activities
- MLS Admissions chair
- MLS Conduct Committee
- Department of APH Standard Document chair
- ASCLS-SD president
Professional Memberships
- ASCLS-SD
Work Experience
- 2023-present clinical assistant professor and clinical coordinator, Medical Laboratory Science, 葫芦影业
- 2015-2023 instructor, Medical Laboratory Science, 葫芦影业
- 2012-2015 research assistant/ teaching assistant, Biology and Microbiology, 葫芦影业
- 2009-2012 medical laboratory scientist, Microbiology and Generalist, Sanford Sioux Falls
Research and Scholar Work
Awards and Honors
- Oral Presentation Award at ASCLS National Meeting (2023) for Identification of a Novel Bovine Astrovirus Associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease
- Omicron Sigma Award for ASCLS-SD and ASCLS Region V (2015-2023)
- Keys to the Future Award (2023)
- Voices Under 40 Award (2023)
- Student Association Teacher of the Year Nomination (2022)
Publications
- Nelsen A., Lager K.M., Stasko J., Nelson E., Lin C-M and Hause B.M. (2022) . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9:918736. DOI:10.3389/fvets.2022.918736
- Nelsen A., Lin C-M and Hause B.M. (2021) . Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8:726884. DOI:10.3389/fvets.2021.726884
- Wang X., Ohnstad M., Nelsen A., Nelson E. . Veterinary Microbiology. 2017 Sept.;208:77-81. DOI:10.1016/j.vetmic.2017.07.014..
- Van Noort, A., Nelsen, A., Pillatzki, A.E. et al. . Virology Journal 14, 76 (2017). DOI:10.1186/s12985-017-0746-0
