Stacy H. Vance, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM
Professor
Department:
SHR-Medical Laboratory Science
Email:
svance@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6378
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Clinical Health Science, Doctoral of Philosophy | 2008 |
| Jackson State University, Biology, Master of Science | 2006 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
| Jackson State University, Biology, Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) | |
| Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 07/2016 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science | 08/2007 - 06/2016 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science | 2007 - 08/2007 |
| Instructor, Antonelli College | 2005 - 08/2007 |
| Clinical Research Protocol Coordinator/Grant Administrator, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions | 04/2003 - 08/2007 |
| Medical Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 04/2001 - 08/2003 |
| Instructor, Health Care Institute of Jackson | 2001 - 2002 |
| Medical Technologist, Renal Lab | 05/2000 - 04/2001 |
| Medical Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 08/1999 - 05/2000 |
| Research Assistant, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/1997 - 05/1999 |
| School of , Department of Clinical Lab Sciences |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, DFAC Recipient: The Effects of Nettle Seed and Nettle Leaf on Proliferation and Viability of Rhesus Monkey Kidney Cells in Vitro. | 01/2010 - Present |
| Extramural, PD2i Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Completive Athletes. | 01/2010 - 01/2012 |
| Extramural, Indentification of a Normal Range for the PD2i Test System (11% effort). | 01/2010 - 01/2012 |
Publications
Abstracts | |
| Bowens I, Berry A, Powell R, Arnold A, Vance S. An Overview of New Born Screening for Aminoacidopathies. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 61, April 2016. | 2016 |
| Robertson J, Vance S. Is the Cup Half Empty of Half Full: False Negative Immunoassay Screening for Methamphetamine. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 60, February 2015. | 2015 |
| Barfield S, Torrain D, Vance S. Designer Drug Bath Salts: For More Than Just Hot Water. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 59, January 2014. | 2014 |
| Bridgewater D, Williams E, Vance S. Usefulness of Health Fair Urine Screening. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 59, January 2014. | 2014 |
| Ross T, Lester G, Vance S. The Effects of Demineralized Bone Matrix Protein and Estrogen on Serum Markers of Bone Formation in Osteoporotic Female Rats. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 59, January 2014. | 2014 |
| Leonard H, Miranda I, Vance S. Comparison of the Hemocytometer and the Countess Automated Cell Counter. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 59, January 2014. | 2014 |
| Hatcher C, Levi C, Vance S. Blame it on the Alcohol. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 58, 2013. | 2013 |
| Burford P, Perry R, Vance S. The Case of the Direct and Indirect Disagreement. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 58, 2013. | 2013 |
| Walton T, Brown A, Vance S. Determining the Inhibition and Resistance of Staphylococcus Aureus using EGCG Extract. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 58, 2013. | 2013 |
| Harper J, Landrum J, Vance S. A Sticky Case of Maple Syrups Disease. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 58, 2013. | 2013 |
| Holden L, Bennett B, Vance S. The Antimicrobial Effects of Green Tea (EGCG) on Escherichia Coli. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 58, 2013. | 2013 |
| January A, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Effects of Genistein on Prostate Carcinoma Cells. Journal of Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| Johnson A, Barnes T, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. "A Stinging Healing to Prostate Cancer". Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| Rush T, Kennedy F, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The antimicrobial effects Of Nigella Sativa. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| McKinney D, Williams A, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Effects of Green Tea on blood coagulation. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| Rush T, Kennedy F, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Kidney Disease and Herbal Medicine Putting Destruction In the Past. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| Tucker A, Irizarry Capetillo C, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effects of Astragalus root in Rhesus Monkey Kidney Cells acting as cancer-preventing agent. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012. | 2012 |
| Harris L, Lee T, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Inhibition of Staphylococcus Aureus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Using Epigallocatechin Gallate. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 57, 2012 | 2012 |
| Berry L, Beck K, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effects of Estrogen on Clotting time. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 56, 2011. | 2011 |
| Dorris J, Small N, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The effects of Thymoquinone on Thrombin Medicated Platelet Activation. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 56, 2011. | 2011 |
| Vickery P, McIntyre C, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Correlating Blood Type with Infection. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 56, 2011. | 2011 |
| Ricardo C, Berry S, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Effects of Genistein on Prostate Cancer Cells. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 56, 2011 | 2011 |
| Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Green Tea Extract (EGCG) Against Streptococcus Pyogenes In Vitro. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 56, 2011. | 2011 |
| Davis K, Hoard G, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. A Comparison of Urine and Serum fPSA levels in various Age Groups. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Lockhart K, Shelby H, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Inhibitory Effects of Buchu Leaf and Green Tea on Enterococcus and VRE. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Clark K, Walker J, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Inhibitory Effects of Dandelion Leaf and Green Tea on Enterococcus and VRE. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Nix N, Archie O, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Evaluation of Conventionally Delivered Dandelion In RMKEC. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Moore M, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Effects of trauma on Kidney Function and Structure. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Pettigrew B, Truong V, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Evaluation of Conventionally Delivered Buchu Tea in RMKEC in Vitro. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| Vance S, Tucci M, Fuller W, Xiang L, Russell G, Benghuzzi H. The Effects of Trauma on the Adrenal Gland in Obese and Lean Zuker Rats. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 55, 2010. | 2010 |
| McDonald K, Harris T, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Response of Alveolar Type II Cells to Lipopolysaccharide. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009 | 2009 |
| Hammon H, Perry H, Hull-Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Urine Samples Screening as a New Tool for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009 | 2009 |
| Daigle C, Quinn T, Hull-Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The Use of Goldenseal Extracts as an Antimicrobial Agent Against S. Aureus and MRSA. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Cole S, Rand c, Hull-Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Effect of Ginger on Shigella Flexneri and E. Coli When Compared to MIC or Rocephin. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Zhou J, Krantz C, Hull-Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Does Goldenseal Ingestion Have an Effect on THC Drug Testing Outcomes? Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009 | 2009 |
| Dietz H, Sullivan B, Hull-Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The Inhibitory Effects of EGCG to inactivate HSV-2 in Clinical Isolates. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Usry S, Hall W, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of Leptin and IGF-1 on Inflammation Mediators in Raw Macrophage Cells. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Theard K, Abdelrahma S, Franklin L, Tucci M, Vance S, Benghuzzi H. The Effects of Continuous Administration of DBM on MG63 Cells. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Hull-Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The Evaluation of conventionally delivered TQ in CSA Challenged RMKEC. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009. | 2009 |
| Nash C, Johnson L, Hull-Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Does the Level of Hormone Change Faster in Synovial Fluid VS Serum Levels Over Time? Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009 | 2009 |
| Byrd K, Gordon S, Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Characterization of the Response of Macrophage Cells to a Challenge with Gram Positive Bacteria of LPS. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 54, 2009 | 2009 |
| Vance S, Taylor T, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The role of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and cyclosporine administration. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 12, 2008. | 2008 |
| Nash C, Johnson L, Vance S. Kidney stones and laboratory evaluation. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 12, 2008 | 2008 |
| Smith S, Walton L, Vance S, Benghuzzi H. The effect of EGCG on RAW264.7 cells challenged with bacteria and LPS. Journal of Mississippi Academy of Science 53, 2008 | 2008 |
| Vance S, Taylor T, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. The role of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in attenuating the toxic side effect seen following cyclosporine administration. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 53, 2008. | 2008 |
| Tillis V, Brown M, Vance S, Benghuzzi H. The effect of cortisol and thymoquinone on pancreatic cell viability and function. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 53, 2008 | 2008 |
| Hankins P, Woodall J, Tucci M, Vance S, Benghuzzi H. Evaluation of ATP and Serotonin release by activated human platelets. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 53, 2008 | 2008 |
| Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Comparative effects of cortisol on kidney tubule epithelial cells using cell culture and animal studies. Journal of Mississippi Academy of Science 52, 2007 | 2007 |
| Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H. Differential effects of cyclosporine an on rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells in culture. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 51, 2006 | 2006 |
| Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effects of (-) EPIGALLOCATECHIN-3-GALLATE on Rhesus Monkey kidney Epithelial Cells. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 7, 2004 | 2004 |
| Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. The effectsd of (-) EPIGALLOCATECHIN-3-GALLATE on Rhesus Monkey kidney Epithelial Cells. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 49, 2004 | 2004 |
| Henry O, Vance S, Benghuzzi H. Homocysteine levels as an indicator for CVD: age and gender dependency among Mississippi population. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science 49, 2004 | 2004 |
| Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M. Primary Rabbit Kidney cells exposed to Adrenal, Gonadal, and Pituitary Hormones in culture. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 7, 2003. | 2003 |
| Vance, S. Computer applications in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 5, 2002. | 2002 |
| Hull S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. The behavior of Rhesus Monkey Cells treated with various hormones. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day. Volume 5, 2002. | 2002 |
| Hull S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. The behavior of Rhesus Monkey Cells treated with various hormones. University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day, Volume 2, 1999 | 1999 |
| Hull S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J. The behavior of Rhesus Monkey cels treated with various hormones. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science, 44 (1) 1999 | 1999 |
Presentations
| Platform Presentations, Medical Laboratory Errors: How many have you missed?, Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science | 2005 |
| Platform Presentations, Medical Technology: what is it? (2006), University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS | |
| Platform Presentations, Are you for your Boards? A Review of Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis. (2012), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Tunica, MS | |
| Platform Presentations, Urinalysis a fountain of Information. (2011), American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Tunica, MS |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding Division of the Year, Mississippi Academy of Science | 2015 |
| 2nd Place Graduate Award, Health Science | 2008 |
| Inductee, Alpha Eta Honor Society | 2007 |
| 2nd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day | 2006 |
| 3rd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day | 2004 |
| 3rd Place Student Award (EGCG), J of the Mississippi Academy of Science Symposium | 2004 |
| 3rd Place Student Award (Homocysteine), J of the Mississippi Academy of Science Symposium | 2004 |
| 3rd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day | 2002 |
| 2nd Place Student Award, Rocky Mountain Bioengineer Symposium | 1999 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Member, Registered Medical Assistant Instructor | 2005 - Present |
| Register Phlebotomy Instructor, Register Phlebotomy Instructor | 2005 - Present |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Member | 1999 - Present |
| National Credential Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Society for Clinical Pathology, Member | 1999 - Present |
| Mississippi Academy of Science, Member | 1999 - Present |
Committee Service
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Committee Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Recruitment Committee (MLS), Chair | 2015 - Present |
| Alpha Eta Honor Society, Secretary/Treasurer | 2015 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY, Member | 2015 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Co-Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Co-Vice Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY, Member | 2013 - 2014 |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), P & E Affairs Chair | 2012 - Present |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
| American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Committee Member | 2010 - 2013 |
| Alpha Eta Honor Society Nominations Committee, Member | 2010 - 2011 |
| Mississippi Area AHEC Tougaloo College, Advisory Board Member | 2009 - 2012 |
| Clinical Health Science Curriculum Committee, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Clinical Health Science Admission Committee, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Clinical Health Science SAC Committee, Member | 2009 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Chair | 2009 - 2011 |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Science Division, Co-Chair | 2008 - 2009 |
| Promotions Committee (MLS), Member | 2007 - Present |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Abstract reviewer | 2007 - 2008 |
| Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Vice Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
| Recruitment Committee (MLS), Member | 2007 - Present |
| Curriculums Committee (MLS), Member | 2007 - Present |
| Admissions Committee (MLS), Member | 2007 - Present |
Community Service
| Hear my Cry in Collaboration with Friends of Fallen Riders present Ride for Suicide Awareness., Volunteer | 08/2015 - 08/2015 |
| Operation Save Our Kids at Flag Chapel Area Jackson MS, Volunteer | 10/2013 - 10/2013 |
| Operation Save Our Kids at Virden Additions in Jackson MS, Volunteer | 09/2013 - 09/2013 |
| 1st Annual Stiletto Walk for Advocated for Freedom, Mistress of Ceremony and Coordinator | 09/2013 - 09/2013 |
| Candle Light Vigil and Domestic Violence Rally In memory of Nakisa Benson, Volunteer | 08/2013 - 08/2013 |
| Operation Save Our Kids in Forest MS, Volunteer | 07/2013 - 07/2013 |
| Operation Save Our Kids in Scott County, Volunteer | 07/2013 - 07/2013 |
| Operation Save Our Kids was established, Volunteer | 07/2013 - Present |
| Health Fair for Antioch Baptist Church with the senior MLS Students, Organized and Participated | 04/2013 - 04/2013 |
| Human Trafficking Seminar at Antioch Baptist Church in Collaboration with Advocated for Freedom and the Hinds County Sheriffs' Department, Coordinator | 02/2013 - 02/2013 |
| Christmas at Webb Park. A Elderly Community Living Center of 30 residents. All residents were adopted by the motorcycle community to make their Christmas wishes come true. Health and wellness is an educational center piece for this program., Sponsor and Volunteer | 12/2012 - 12/2015 |
| Fundraiser for Ray Echols a 16 year old child killed while riding his bike with friends. Within the same month this family of 6 lost everything in a house fire, Volunteer and Fundraiser | 03/2012 - 03/2012 |
| Operation Cover Up Annual Coat, Toiletry and Blanket Drive for the homeless in collaboration with Richard Schwartz and Associates, Volunteer | 2011 - 2015 |
| National Foundation's Renal Screening at the Jackson Mall, Collaborator | 2011 - Present |
| Grace House for Jackson Walk/Ride for HIV Awareness, Sponsor and Organizer | 2010 - 2010 |
| Jackson State University Sickle Cell Walk/Ride, Sponsor and Organizer | 2010 - 2012 |
| Established a No Phone Zone Campaign against texting and driving in honor of William Bill Lofton (killed in a motorcycle accident due to texting and driving), Founder | 2010 - Present |
| Cancer Fundraiser for a 3 month old infant diagnosed with a very aggressive form of liver cancer treated at University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL, Event Coordinator | 12/2009 - 12/2009 |
| Baby D benefit fundraiser for infant diagnosed with a rare form of cancer to help defray the medical cost for family, Event Coordinator | 11/2009 - 11/2009 |
| Stewpot of Jackson, Active Involvement | 2009 - Present |
| Friends of Fallen Riders Jackson MS, Event Coordinator and Public Relations Officers | 2008 - 2012 |
Other Service
| Morrison Alternative School Adopt a School Program, Adoptee Coordinator for FOFR | 2015 - Present |
| McWillie Elementary School Science Fair, Judge | 2015 - 2015 |
| McWillie Elementary School Book Fair, Judge | 2015 - 2015 |
| School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge | 04/2014 - 04/2014 |
| Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge | 02/2014 - 02/2014 |
| McWillie Elementary School Adopt a School Program, Adoptee Coordinator for DL 969 | 2014 - 2015 |
| School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge | 04/2013 - 04/2013 |
| Mississippi Academy Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge | 02/2013 - 02/2013 |
| School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge | 04/2012 - 04/2012 |
| National Kidney Foundation, Renal Screenings | 2012 - Present |
| Ream and Field's Molecular Biology Techniques lab manual, Reviewer | 04/2011 - 04/2011 |
| Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge | 02/2010 - 02/2010 |
| Jackson State University Science Fair, Judge | 04/2008 - 04/2009 |
| Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge | 2008 - 2008 |
| SOPHE's 2009 Midyear Scientific Conference, Abstract Reviewer "All the Jazz Harmonizing Education Practice and Research to Advance Healthy Quality" | 2008 - 2008 |
Teaching Experience
| MLS 434, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Advanced Standing Clinical Chemistry | Fall 2013 |
| CT 418, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Diagnostic Applications in Cytopathology | Fall 2007 - 2011 |
| CT 330, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Independent Study | Spring 2007 - 2011 |
| HI 319A, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Medical Concepts | Spring 2007 - 2011 |
| MLS 431, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Research In CLS | Summer 2007 - 2012 |
| MLS 431, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Advanced Research In MLS | Summer 2007 - 2012 |
| MLS 430, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Research In CLS | Summer 2007 - 2012 |
| MLS 434, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Advanced Standing Clinical Chemistry | Fall 2007 - 2009 |
| MLS 310, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Urinalysis and Body Fluids | Spring 2007 |
| MLS 310, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Body Fluid Advanced Standing | Spring 2007 |
| MLS 314, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Clinical Chemistry I | Fall 2007 |
| MLS 324, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Clinical Chemistry II | Spring 2007 |
| MLS 430, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Advanced Research In MLS | Summer 2007 |
| MLS 315, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Phlebotomy | Fall 2007 |