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Laboratory science is critical to the overall health of individuals as well as entire communities. Laboratory staff may help doctors diagnose conditions by analyzing specimens. Other responsibilities include analyzing environmental samples like soil, water and air to determine if they contain chemicals. Laboratory staff may also analyze forensic evidence on a crime scene to help law enforcement officials.

Check out this link- Lead an Empowered Life as a Clinical Laboratorian

Careers in laboratory science are perfect if you:

Enjoy hands-on laboratory work
Enjoy problem solving
Are interested in the healthcare profession
Enjoy biology and chemistry

Topic of the Month

• This month will focus on: Foodborne illness testing and prevention
Students will learn about foodborne illness testing in our laboratory; foodborne illness is sometimes called "foodborne disease," "foodborne infection," or "food poisoning.

• Meet Your Bacteria!

• Fall 2012 Newsletter- High School Version PDF icon

• Food Illness Game Show

• Tour Our Lab: Learn About PulseNet

• PulseNet Preventing Foodborne Outbreaks

• Past content:
In case you missed it, take a look at activities from earlier this year.

• What is the "Flu"? An Overview of Influenza.

• Influenza Worksheet DOC icon

• Influenza Lab Testing- Tour our Flu Testing Lab Unit

More Links

• High School Students Use Biotechnology Explorer? Products to Help Save California Redwoods

• Test Your Knowledge- What is Lab Science?

• What is a Public Health Laboratory?

• Lab Science Info- Association of Public Health Laboratories

• What is Lab Science?

• Lab Safety- What NOT to Do

• Outbreak Shutout! by MSPHL
The scientists of the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory step up to the plate to take on a public health threat with a lineup of key players including epidemiologists and clinical laboratories.

• Lab Science Careers Brochure PDF icon

• Measurements in the Laboratory PDF icon

• iLab
Access you virtually access laboratory instrument and conduct experiments. Investigate the safety of nuclear energy using real radioactivity data.