Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Durnan, MBA, has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager and director roles, including overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is now a program director at the University of Chicago.

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Project Managers Bring Vital Value to Clinical Projects

Tracy Durnan, MBA

When it comes to implementing large projects, project managers are key to successfully navigating challenges and maximizing benefits

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8 Ways to Improve Your Clinical Lab's Emergency Disaster Preparedness Plans

Tracy Durnan, MBA

The pandemic has highlighted significant gaps in laboratory emergency preparedness plans

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Update: Establishing a COVID-19 Diagnostic Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Recent updates issued by the CDC affect COVID-19 diagnostics labs

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How to Reduce Waste and Save Money in Your Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Learn different ways to reduce lab waste without adding extra work to daily routines

Following safety precautions for each mode of transmission protects clinical lab workers handling potentially infectious samples

Reducing the Risk of Laboratory-Acquired Infections

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Following safety precautions for each mode of transmission protects staff handling potentially infectious samples

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Preventing Chemical Accidents in the Clinical Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

How to limit and contain lab accidents involving hazardous chemicals

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Improving Safety Compliance through Lab Design

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Making it easy for staff to comply with lab safety regulations can help improve compliance

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Danger in the Clinical Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

What to do when an emergency strikes in your clinical lab

Dealing with Logistical Challenges in the Lab During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dealing with Logistical Challenges in the Lab During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Strategies that can help clinical lab managers gain control in uncertain times

Common Accidents in a Histopathology Lab

Common Accidents in a Histopathology Lab

Tracy Durnan, MBA

How to avoid potential hazards

Remote Employees: Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Remote Employees: Lessons Learned from COVID-19

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Access to equipment, lab deliveries, and staff morale must be considered

How to Reopen Your Lab Following a COVID-19 Shut Down

How to Reopen Your Lab Following a COVID-19 Shut Down

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Planning now will make for a smoother transition when it comes time to reopen the lab

How to Handle a Laboratory Emergency

How to Handle a Laboratory Emergency

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Prevention is critical, but clinical laboratory staff must also be prepared

Lab Safety and Preparedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lab Safety and Preparedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tracy Durnan, MBA

Clinical labs should put these basic measures in place to reduce infection rates and prepare for continuity