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Dr. Beverly Barham

Professor-Medical Laboratory Science
Health Sciences
Office
Felmley Hall Annex FSA 328
  • About
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Biography

Medical Laboratory Scientist since 1974, with doctorate in molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology from SIU in 2001.

Current Courses

319.001Clinical Immunohematology II

315.001Clinical Parasitology And Mycology

316.001Medical Laboratory Science: Research Design

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Biochemistry

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Hematology

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Immunohematology

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Microbiology

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Serology

398.001Professional Practice: Medical Laboratory Science: Urinalysis & Body Fluids

315.001Clinical Parasitology And Mycology

287.001Independent Study

105.001Medical Terminology

105.002Medical Terminology

315.001Clinical Parasitology And Mycology

260.001Introduction To Clinical Immunohematology

260.002Introduction To Clinical Immunohematology

260.003Introduction To Clinical Immunohematology

488.091Research Methods in Public Health

Teaching Interests & Areas

Clinical microbiology,parasitology & mycology, immunology, immunohematology, research design and education & management, clinical chemistry.

Research Interests & Areas

Scholarship of teaching and learning and applied microbiology.

CAST Travel Grant

College of Applied Sciences and Technology
2021

CAST Travel Award

College of Applied Science and Technology
2010

Cross Chair Travel Grant

2010

CAST Travel Award

College of Applied Science and Technology
2009

Center for the Advancement of Teaching Supplemental Travel Grant

2009

CAST Travel Award

College of Applied Science and Technology
2008

Center for the Advancement of Teaching Supplemental Travel Grant

2008

CAST Publication incentive award (PIP)

College of Applied Science and Technology
2007

Center for the Advancement of Teaching Supplemental Travel Grant

2007

CAST Travel Award

College of Applied Science and Technology
2006

Abstract

Veracini, J., Walker, P., Atkinson, R., Carmack, J., Barham, B., & Forster, L. A comparison of fecal nitrogen, phosphorous and E. coli concentrations from steers fed 0, 25, 40 or 70% modified wet distillers grains. Journal of Animal Science 89.2 (2011): 322.
Veracini, J., Walker, P., Atkinson, R., Carmack, J., Barham, B., & Forster, L. A comparison of fecal nitrogen, phosphorous and E. coli concentrations from steers fed 0, 25, 40 or 70% modified wet distillers grains. Journal of Animal Science Midwestern Section Proceedings (2011)

Conference Proceeding

Veracini, J., Barham, B., & Walker, P. A comparison of fecal nitrogen, phosphorus and E coli concentrations from steers fed 0, 25, 40 or 70% modified wet distillers grains. Illinois State University Graduate Research Symposium (2011)

Journal Article

Byrns, G., Barham, B., Yang, L., Webster, K., Rutherford, G., Steiner, G., Petras, D., & Scannell, M. The uses and limitations of a hand-held germicidal ultraviolet wand for surface disinfection. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE 14.10 (2017): 749-757.
Woeste, L., & Barham, B. Wake Up! Your PDQ is Due!. Clinical Laboratory Science 2.1 (2008): 12-14.
Woeste, L., & Barham, B. Disaster Awareness and Clinical Laboratory Students: A Place to Start. Laboratory Medicine 38.7 (2007): 399-400.
Woeste, L., & Barham, B. Undergraduate Student Researchers, Preferred Learning Styles, and Basic Science Research: A Winning Combination. The Clearing House 81.2 (2007)
Barham, B., & Woeste, L. Transition to Distance Education: Lessons Learned. Laboratory Medicine 37.1 (2006): 14-15.

Magazine/Trade Publication

Woeste, L., & Barham, B. Days Gone By. Advance News Magazine for Medical Laboratory Professionals 19.7 (2007): 13.

Written Case with Instructional Material

Johnson, D., Barham, B., & VanDraska, M. Case Study: Another Bad Bug. Journal of Continuing Education Topics & Issues 21.3 (2019): 64-70.
Webster, K., VanDraska, M., & Barham, B. Now There Are Five. Clinical Investigations - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (2018): 20.
VanDraska, M., Barham, B., & Webster, K. Hard To Swallow. Clinical Lab Investigations (2017): 15.
Webster, K., Van Draska, M., & Barham, B. Reality Bites and So Do Dogs. Clinical Investigations/American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (2015)
Webster, K., VanDraska, M., Barham, B. (2015). Reality bites – and so do dogs. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Investigations: Case Studies for Laboratory Professionals.

Presentations

Time for a Tune-Up?. Clinical Laboratory Educators' Conference. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. (2024)
Characteristics of Professionalism in Healthcare. AMT Annual Meeting. American Medical Technologists. (2019)
Practical Solutions for Clinical Professional Practice. AMT Annual Meeting. American Medical Technologists. (2019)
Student Perceptions of Barriers to Certification with Student Exam Simulator Data. ASCLS CLEC Webinar Series. American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science. (2017)
IL. Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology Annual Teacing Symposium. Center for Teaching, Learning, & Technology. (2012)
Disaster Response for Vulnerable Populations: College-Based Training and Response Program. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. American Public Health Association. (2011)
My Return on Investment: Instructor Perspective. CTLT: State Your Passion for Teaching and Learning. Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. (2011)
Multi tasking 101: Helping university based students better prepare for professional practice. Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference. (2010)
Effects of feeding varying percentages of wet distillers' grains on the prevalence of E.coli and Salmonella species in cattle manure. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. (2009)
The PPB Approach to Building a Team Dynamic. Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference. (2009)

Grants & Contracts

A Bioterrrorism Response Infusion Model: Implementation into Healthcare Program Curricula in Illinois Community Colleges. Department of Health and Human Services. State.
Bacterial Adherence and the Effects of Sonication. University Research Grant Proposal. Illinois State University.
Bioterrorism: Pilot Program. Department of Public Health. State.
Meet the KeyPURs. CTLT Teaching Innovation Grant. Illinois State University.
Signature Pedagogies in Clinical Laboratory Science Education: The Professional Practice Experience. Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Other.