Analytical and Diagnostic Sciences
Hoxworth Blood Center
TRANSFUSION and
TRANSPLANTATION SCIENCES
Master of Science Program
ABOUT the Program
The graduate program in Transfusion and Transplantation
Sciences contains 2 tracks: Blood Transfusion Medicine and
Cellular Therapies. Hoxworth Blood Center, through the College of Allied
Health Sciences, University of Cincinnati, offers the two year graduate program
leading to a Master of Science degree.
Blood Transfusion Medicine: This
track includes all aspects of blood transfusion medicine including immunology
and genetics of blood group systems, the functions and utilization of blood and
its components, therapeutic procedures related to disease treatment, blood
collection and component production, automated blood collection, cellular
therapies, transplantation immunology, pre-transfusion testing and regulations,
and quality assurance. Student seminars, literature critiques and journal club
are an integral part of the student experience. During the second year of the
program, a supervised but independent research project is required, culminating
in the preparation and successful defense of a master’s thesis.
ADMISSION Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited college/university with a major in biological or physical sciences.
MT (ASCP) or BB (ASCP) certification is preferred. Experience in blood banking
post graduation is highly desirable for admission.
CAREER Opportunities: Graduates of this track assume responsible
positions in blood centers and transfusion services across the country. These
positions include technical directors, laboratory supervisors and managers, and
positions in education, quality assurance and research.
OF SPECIAL Interest: Students enrolled in this track simultaneously
fulfill the requirements for the Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBB)
certification as accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the American Association of Blood Banks
(AABB).
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Cellular Therapies:
This track emphasizes a well–rounded understanding of the principles of cell
therapy, cell physiology, immunology and molecular biology. Training includes
significant hands-on laboratory experience in selection and genetic manipulation
of stem cells and in the development of novel cell therapy treatment protocols.
Student seminars, literature critiques and journal club are an integral part of
the student experience. During the second year of the program, a supervised but
independent research project is required, culminating in the preparation and
successful defense of a master’s thesis.
ADMISSION Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited college/university with a major in biological or physical sciences.
Previous clinical or research laboratory experience is beneficial for admission.
CAREER Oportunities: Graduates of this track should assume responsible
leadership positions in cell therapy laboratories that provide laboratory
support for hematopoietic stem cell transplant programs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Hoxworth Blood Center is ideally suited for teaching
purposes. Students in the program have access to the libraries, computer
resources and other facilities within the College of Medicine, College of Allied
Health Sciences and on the main campus. The Blood Center provides
approximately 270,000 units of blood and blood components annually to 24
tri-state area hospitals and provides the transfusion services for Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Hoxworth has active apheresis,
transplantation immunology, cellular therapy, reference and research
departments.
For information
about the Masters of Science in
Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences available through the
Hoxworth Blood Center please click here:
Programs @ Hoxworth or
contact Pamela F. Inglish, MT (ASCP) SBB at
pamela.inglish@uc.edu
Financial Aid:
The program is usually able to provide each student with financial
assistance in the form of a monthly stipend. Students enrolled in the program
are eligible for University Graduate Scholarships.
Faculty:
Thomas Leemhuis, PhD
Division Director, Cellular Therapies
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Ronald A. Sacher, MD, FRCPC
Director, Hoxworth Blood Center
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pathology
Brian Susskind, PhD
Division Director, Transplantation Immunology
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
Susan L. Wilkinson, EdD, MT(ASCP)SBB
Associate Director, Hoxworth Blood Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Transfusion Medicine
FOR MORE Information:
Please contact:
Pamela F. Inglish, MT (ASCP) SBB
Hoxworth Blood Center
3130 Highland Ave.
P.O. Box 670055
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0055
email:
pamela.inglish@uc.edu
office phone: (513) 558-1275