LSU Health Shreveport Medical Laboratory Sciences

03/19/2026

LSU Health Shreveport was excited to welcome students from Walnut Hill Middle School for the Junior Achievement College and Career Fair 🎓✨

Our MLS faculty had a blast introducing students to the world behind the scenes of health care 🧑‍🔬 From microscopes to medical mysteries, students got a glimpse into how laboratory professionals make an impact on patient care 🔬

03/06/2026

Congratulations to MLS student, Alex Finney, on being selected for the March Student of the Month!

Congratulations to our SHPS March 2026 Student of the Month:

Alexandra “Alex” Finney!

A Medical Laboratory Science student, Alex is recognized by faculty and staff as an outstanding MLS student who consistently excels in both the classroom and the laboratory. She is actively involved across our school community, representing the MLS program on the Student Government Association and giving her time to support both campus and community initiatives. Alex has helped organize the MLS Toy Drive benefiting the Gingerbread House, regularly donates blood, and volunteers her time with service projects.
She also volunteered with the AHEAD Program (Summer 2025), engaging with participants and representing the MLS program, assisted with MLS student interviews in the fall, and supported research activities in the Orr Lab under the leadership of Dr. Wayne Orr. Alex is known for her strong work ethic, leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond to support her peers and community. We are proud to celebrate her dedication and impact!

02/26/2026

Two months down. Two to go 💪🧪
Our Medical Laboratory Science students have conquered mycology and phlebotomy. Now they’re deep into hematology, virology, and mastering the art of precision pipetting.

Behind every test result is skill, science, and dedication ~ And these future laboratory professionals are putting in the work every single day!

01/09/2026

🧬Love science? Want a career where you can make a difference?
🔬Become the backbone of healthcare as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
🥼Our MLS program prepares you for a high-impact, in-demand career behind the scenes of patient care.
👉APPLY NOW! Application deadline for Summer 2026 is January 15!

01/06/2026

Sending out a huge welcome to our new MLS students. Looking forward to a great Spring semester!

🎉 Welcome to LSU Health Shreveport! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome our new Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students to orientation today at the School of Health Professions and Sciences. We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to watch you grow, learn, and succeed on your journey to becoming future healthcare professionals. Welcome to the SHPS family! 🧪💙

12/12/2025

We have the best MLS students ~ Finished the fall semester with their generous donation to Gingerbread House 🎄

🎁 Another amazing group spreading holiday joy!

Thank you to the LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions and Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program students for gathering fun and engaging toys for the children and teens served by the Gingerbread House through Operation Holly Jolly.

Your dedication to caring for others doesn’t stop at your careers - you’ve gone above and beyond this season to bring smiles and joy to so many. We are so grateful!

11/14/2025

Congratulations to these outstanding MLS students that received the 2025 LSUHS School of Health Professions and Sciences Institutional Scholarship. The hard work and devotion to the MLS profession doesn’t go unnoticed!

10/06/2025

Ready to start a rewarding career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? 👩‍🔬 Application deadline for Spring 2026 is fast approaching!
Www.lsuhs.edu/mls

09/13/2025

Fun in Micro for our MLS students! 🔬

08/22/2025

🔬Week 1 Success🔬
New students ✅
First lab ✅
Sunny lunch break ✅

08/09/2025

Congratulations to our newest MLS graduates! These two are going to do BIG things!

07/29/2025

We have a few students missing, but here’s to finishing summer semester strong 💪 This is such a great group of students‼️ Had a little fun playing Parasitology Bingo to get ready for the last final of the semester! 🪱