Display Accessibility Tools

Accessibility Tools

Grayscale

Highlight Links

Change Contrast

Increase Text Size

Increase Letter Spacing

Readability Bar

Dyslexia Friendly Font

Increase Cursor Size

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program

News

Search and Filter
Drawing of a microscope
December 9, 2020
The Art of Laboratory Science
Medical laboratory scientist honored at international art competition.Picture a hospital or clinical laboratory. What do you see? Perhaps lab coats and gloves, test tubes and beakers, petri dishes and instruments. A clean, white, sterile world of medical equipment occupied by busy, dedicated professionals. But if you look closer you will find a world filled with vibrant colors and artistic ambitions.
Read article
Photo of North Kedzie Hall
July 15, 2020
BLD SMiLeS program supports disadvantaged students majoring in medical laboratory sciences
The Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics (BLD) program at Michigan State University was recently awarded a Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for BLD’s project, SMiLeS: Support in Medical Laboratory Science to increase the number of students entering the clinical laboratory sciences workforce and specifically place many of these supported students into clinical training sites in medically underserved communities. 
Read article
Screenshot of newsletter cover.
March 11, 2020
BLD Alumni 2020 Newsletter
"The BLD Program is doing well. Great students, great faculty, great subject matter and a great profession- a combination that can only lead to great outcomes." Dr. John Gerlach. Read more from the director as well as an update from the student association, new staff, networking opportunities, and the feature story highlight two amazing BLD Spartans and their undergraduate research.
Read article

Latest News

Photo of Dr. Kathy HoagMay 29, 2026Dr. Kathy Hoag retires after 25 years at the BLD Program
MSU Alum Meredith HermanApril 30, 2026Commencement speaker reflects on mentorship and making a difference
Katie McGraw sitiing next to microscopeApril 20, 2026BLD Fulbright Follow-Up: Katie McGraw’s Journey in Malawi
Headshot photo of Jasmine StrayerMarch 9, 2026Student Spotlight: Jasmine Strayer