Wayne Anthony Aguiar, M.S. MT (ASCP), SM, CLS (NCA)
Program Director
Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health
Clinical Laboratory Education and Phlebotomy Programs

 

Wayne has been involved in Clinical Laboratory Science education for more than 25 years, serving as a microbiology instructor, education coordinator and most recently program director.

 

He has adjunct faculty appointments at UCONN , Quinnipiac University and the University of Hartford. He is responsible for teaching immunology, phlebotomy and the education and management components of the program.

 

His research interests include using technology in education, innovative teaching strategies and adult learning style theory. He also serves the hospital as a customer service facilitator and Healthstream author and publisher. He has served on many committees and has spoken at numerous national and regional meetings and workshops for the American Society for clinical Laboratory Science. He is a national accrediting agency volunteer paper reviewer and team leader and an honorary member of Lambda Tau a National Medical Technology Honor society.

 

He is married with two children and his personal interests include being a Boy Scout Leader, photography, archery instructor and chess. He is currently the director and founder of the Wallingford Scholastic Chess Club and past President of the Wallingford Camera club and has served on the Wallingford Board of Education Parent teacher advisory committee.

Bruce E. Blanchard, Ph.D., M.S., MT (ASCP)
Hematology Instructor

Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health

 

In 1990, Bruce graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology.  While an undergraduate, he was on the Dean’s lists for all eight semesters and was inducted into Alpha Eta, a national honor society for academic achievement.  In 1994, Bruce completed a Master of Science Degree in Allied Health Administration from the University of Connecticut.  In 2006, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut.

From 1989 through 2007, Bruce was employed by the Hartford Hospital/Clinical Laboratory Partners in the Hematology Laboratory and was the supervisor of the evening shift from 1991 through 2007. 
Prior to becoming the Hematology instructor in November of 2007, Bruce had been involved in Clinical Laboratory Science education for more than 15 years, serving as a clinical Hematology instructor and contact person/coordinator for many MT senior projects.

In the past, Bruce has had adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford. Currently, he is responsible for teaching hematology/hemostasis/body fluid analysis.  However, his teaching interests also include: anatomy, physiology, metabolism, and immunology.

His areas of research interests include: hypertension, exercise/exercise science, blood pressure and post-exercise hypotension, genetics, gene/environment interactions, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular risk factors, inflammation, hemostasis, dyslipidemia, hematology, immunology, laboratory science, physical activity, health promotion, chronic disease, metabolic syndrome, resistance training, muscular response/adaptations, anatomy, physiology, and metabolism.

Since 2003, Bruce has authored or co-authored six complete manuscripts as well as numerous abstracts.  He has spoken and/or presented research data at numerous national and regional meetings and workshops for the American College of Sports Medicine. He has served as a manuscript peer reviewer for many well-known journals that specialize in exercise physiology and/or hypertension.

Bruce is married with four children and his personal interests include spending time with his family, fishing and gardening.

Rosanne Lipcius, M.S., MT (ASCP)
Director, Medical Technology Program
School of Allied Health, University of Connecticut

 

Education:
M.S., Clinical Microbiology, Thomas Jefferson University, 1984.
B.S., Medical Technology, University of Connecticut, 1978.

 

Rosanne started her career working as a Microbiology bench technologist. "It was always fun and exciting trying to solve 'medical mysteries'. The more I learned on the job, the more I realized that I wanted to learn even more and so decided to pursue my studies in Microbiology," says Rosanne.

 

After completing her Master's degree, she was a supervisor in a few clinical laboratories in Connecticut.

 

She has been teaching since 1995, first as the Microbiology and Urinalysis instructor at Hartford Hospital and now as the Program Director at the University of Connecticut. She is involved in the recruitment of students into the program and her teaching assignments include courses in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Techniques.

 

"I enjoy working with the students - hopefully they will find a career in Clinical Laboratory Science as enjoyable and rewarding as I have. The field offers a tremendous amount of opportunities and allows everyone to find their own little niche. Whether it is working as a generalist (rotating in all areas of the clinical lab) or choosing a specialty area (such as Microbiology or Chemistry), or in a hospital, a reference laboratory, or in industry, there is always something new to learn. That is one of the reasons why Medical Technology has been such a good choice for me. I like to be constantly challenged and know that what I am doing will somehow make a difference in someone's life," says Rosanne.

Jerry Paquette BA, MLT (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Education Programs
Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health

Graduate of Anna Maria College in 1976
Paxton , Massachussetts
BA in Biology and Minor in Chemistry
MLT (ASCP) 1976

 

Jerry has been with Clinical Laboratory Partners since 1991 when it was Hartford Medical Laboratory.  He has worked as a generalist on all shifts and also as the Chemistry Supervisor.

Jerry enjoys being able to teach students who eventually will work in this highly technologically advanced field.  He has many years of experience in the clinical laboratory and was always the go-to person to teach students and new employees.

Jerry has many outside interest including landscaping, hiking, skiing, boating and auto racing.

Phyllis Roy, BS, MT (ASCP)

Laboratory Instructor
Clinical Laboratory Education Program
Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health
 

Favorite Quote:
"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle and the other is as though everything is a miracle". - Einstein

 

Phyllis is the student laboratory education instructor and she says it is a great job. "It allows me to combine laboratory experience with teaching. Actually I don't lecture! I get to work closely with students, helping them to develop and master the skills necessary to work in a medical laboratory," says Phyllis.

Maria Wistrom, BS, MT (ASCP)
Microbiology and Urinalysis Instructor
Clinical Laboratory Partners
Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health

Maria earned her BS degree in Medical Technology from the University of Connecticut. She worked at various hospital laboratories in the greater Hartford area before joining Clinical Laboratory Partners (previously Hartford Medical Laboratories) in 1997. She worked in both Microbiology and Hematology departments before becoming the microbiology instructor in 2006.

 

Maria really enjoys helping the UCONN students gain an understanding of the microbiology processes.  The students are a vastly diverse group who are committed to their studies and profession. She would like to emphasize that even after the students graduate, there is always more to learn in the wide-ranging and dynamic field of medical technology.

 

On a personal note, Maria is married to her college sweetheart and has two adult daughters. She enjoys crossword puzzles, foreign films, reading fiction, and watching Jeopardy.