Tim R. Randolph, Ph.D., M.L.S. (ASCP)
Professor
Clinical Health Sciences
Education
- Ph.D. in Hematology, Warnborough University
- Master of Science in Medical Technology, Hematology and Immunology, Medical College of Virginia
- Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology, Sangamon State University
- Associate of Science, Olney Central College
Research Interests
- Diagnostic lab testing methods for underdeveloped countries that are simple, inexpensive, fast, and require limited resources.
- Total hemoglobin assay that does not require batteries or electricity (Falling Drop Method)
- Screening and diagnostic test for sickle cell anemia (Sickle Confirm)
- Method to confirm Sickle Confirm results (Zygotest)
- Test to measure HbF to detect sickle cell responders to hydroxyurea (HbF Assay)
- Test to detect HbC and determine zygosity (HbC Assay)
- Relationship between sickle cell trait and adverse events under extreme physical stress
- Prevalence rates of various conditions in Haiti (I.E. anemia, sickle cell, infections, etc.)
- Methods to measure anti-sickling properties of compounds
- Identifying biomarkers to risk stratify people with sickle cell trait
- Developing clinically useful algorithms for CBC assessment
- Relationship between MCHC and spherocytes
- Relationship between MCV and reticulocytes
- Quantifying interfering substances in hemoglobin measurements and the impact on MCH and MCHC calculations
- Characterization of the clinical laboratory workforce in Missouri
Professional Organizations and Associations
- American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science