Stacy H. Vance

Stacy H. Vance

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 Philosophy2008
Jackson State University, Biology, Master of Science2006
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Science1999
Jackson State University, Biology, Bachelor of Science1996

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 Professions07/2016 - 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 Science08/2007 - 06/2016
Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Medical Laboratory Science2007 - 08/2007
Instructor, Antonelli College2005 - 08/2007
Clinical Research Protocol Coordinator/Grant Administrator, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions04/2003 - 08/2007
Medical Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center04/2001 - 08/2003
Instructor, Health Care Institute of Jackson2001 - 2002
Medical Technologist, Renal Lab05/2000 - 04/2001
Medical Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center08/1999 - 05/2000
Research Assistant, University of Mississippi Medical Center06/1997 - 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

Journal Article

Vance SH, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Primary rabbit epithelial cells exposed to adrenal, gonadal, and pituitary hormones in culture. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2003;39:517-22
Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Pathophysiological response of rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells exposed to epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2005;41:223-8
Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Pathophysiological response of rhesus monkey kidney epithelial cells exposed to cyclosporine A. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2006;42:84-9
Vance SH, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, The effects of sustained delivery of cortisol on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2007;43:260-5
Wilson-Simpson F, Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Physiological responses of ES-2 ovarian cell line following administration of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), thymoquinone (TQ), and selenium (SE). Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2007;43:378-83
Vance SH, Benghuzzi H, Wilson-Simpson F, Tucci M, Thymoquinone supplementation and its effect on kidney tubule epithelial cells in vitro. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2008;44:477-82
Hull Vance S, Ross Richards L, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, The evaluation of conventionally delivered tq in csa challenged rmkec - biomed 2009. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2009;45:48-53
Hull Vance S, Tucci M, Benghuzzi H, Evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of green tea extract (egcg) against streptococcus pyogenes in vitro - biomed 2011. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2011;47:177-82
Hull S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Hughes J, Comparison between adrenal, gonadal, and pituitary hormones on the behavior of rhesus monkey kidney cells in culture. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 1999;35:73-8
Hull Vance S, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Inhibition of bacterial attachment to kidney epithelial cells using thymoquinone - biomed 2010. Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2010;46:69-74

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, 20122012
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, 20112011
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, 20092009
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, 20092009
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, 20092009
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, 20092009
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, 20092009
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, 20082008
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, 20082008
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, 20082008
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, 20082008
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, 20072007
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, 20062006
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, 20042004
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, 20042004
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, 20042004
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, 19991999
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) 19991999

Presentations

Platform Presentations, Medical Laboratory Errors: How many have you missed?, Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science2005
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 Science2015
2nd Place Graduate Award, Health Science2008
Inductee, Alpha Eta Honor Society2007
2nd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day2006
3rd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day2004
3rd Place Student Award (EGCG), J of the Mississippi Academy of Science Symposium2004
3rd Place Student Award (Homocysteine), J of the Mississippi Academy of Science Symposium2004
3rd Place Student Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center Annual SHRP Research Day2002
2nd Place Student Award, Rocky Mountain Bioengineer Symposium1999

Professional Membership and Service

Member, Registered Medical Assistant Instructor2005 - Present
Register Phlebotomy Instructor, Register Phlebotomy Instructor2005 - Present
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Member1999 - Present
National Credential Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Member1999 - Present
American Society for Clinical Pathology, Member1999 - Present
Mississippi Academy of Science, Member1999 - Present

Committee Service

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Committee Member2015 - 2016
Recruitment Committee (MLS), Chair2015 - Present
Alpha Eta Honor Society, Secretary/Treasurer2015 - Present
MEDICAL CENTER-ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY, Member2015 - Present
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member2015 - Present
Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Co-Chair2014 - 2015
Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Co-Vice Chair2013 - 2014
MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY, Member2013 - 2014
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), P & E Affairs Chair2012 - Present
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Chair2012 - 2013
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Nominations Committee Member2010 - 2013
Alpha Eta Honor Society Nominations Committee, Member2010 - 2011
Mississippi Area AHEC Tougaloo College, Advisory Board Member2009 - 2012
Clinical Health Science Curriculum Committee, Member2009 - Present
Clinical Health Science Admission Committee, Member2009 - Present
Clinical Health Science SAC Committee, Member2009 - Present
SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Chair2009 - 2011
Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Science Division, Co-Chair2008 - 2009
Promotions Committee (MLS), Member2007 - Present
Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Abstract reviewer2007 - 2008
Mississippi Academy of Sciences in Health Sciences Division, Vice Chair2007 - 2008
Recruitment Committee (MLS), Member2007 - Present
Curriculums Committee (MLS), Member2007 - Present
Admissions Committee (MLS), Member2007 - Present

Community Service

Hear my Cry in Collaboration with Friends of Fallen Riders present Ride for Suicide Awareness., Volunteer08/2015 - 08/2015
Operation Save Our Kids at Flag Chapel Area Jackson MS, Volunteer10/2013 - 10/2013
Operation Save Our Kids at Virden Additions in Jackson MS, Volunteer09/2013 - 09/2013
1st Annual Stiletto Walk for Advocated for Freedom, Mistress of Ceremony and Coordinator09/2013 - 09/2013
Candle Light Vigil and Domestic Violence Rally In memory of Nakisa Benson, Volunteer08/2013 - 08/2013
Operation Save Our Kids in Forest MS, Volunteer07/2013 - 07/2013
Operation Save Our Kids in Scott County, Volunteer07/2013 - 07/2013
Operation Save Our Kids was established, Volunteer07/2013 - Present
Health Fair for Antioch Baptist Church with the senior MLS Students, Organized and Participated04/2013 - 04/2013
Human Trafficking Seminar at Antioch Baptist Church in Collaboration with Advocated for Freedom and the Hinds County Sheriffs' Department, Coordinator02/2013 - 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 Volunteer12/2012 - 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 Fundraiser03/2012 - 03/2012
Operation Cover Up Annual Coat, Toiletry and Blanket Drive for the homeless in collaboration with Richard Schwartz and Associates, Volunteer2011 - 2015
National Foundation's Renal Screening at the Jackson Mall, Collaborator2011 - Present
Grace House for Jackson Walk/Ride for HIV Awareness, Sponsor and Organizer2010 - 2010
Jackson State University Sickle Cell Walk/Ride, Sponsor and Organizer2010 - 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), Founder2010 - 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 Coordinator12/2009 - 12/2009
Baby D benefit fundraiser for infant diagnosed with a rare form of cancer to help defray the medical cost for family, Event Coordinator11/2009 - 11/2009
Stewpot of Jackson, Active Involvement2009 - Present
Friends of Fallen Riders Jackson MS, Event Coordinator and Public Relations Officers2008 - 2012

Other Service

Morrison Alternative School Adopt a School Program, Adoptee Coordinator for FOFR2015 - Present
McWillie Elementary School Science Fair, Judge2015 - 2015
McWillie Elementary School Book Fair, Judge2015 - 2015
School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge04/2014 - 04/2014
Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge02/2014 - 02/2014
McWillie Elementary School Adopt a School Program, Adoptee Coordinator for DL 9692014 - 2015
School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge04/2013 - 04/2013
Mississippi Academy Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge02/2013 - 02/2013
School of Health Related Professions Research Day, Judge04/2012 - 04/2012
National Kidney Foundation, Renal Screenings2012 - Present
Ream and Field's Molecular Biology Techniques lab manual, Reviewer04/2011 - 04/2011
Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge02/2010 - 02/2010
Jackson State University Science Fair, Judge04/2008 - 04/2009
Mississippi Academy of Science in Health Sciences Division, Judge2008 - 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 ChemistryFall 2013
CT 418, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Diagnostic Applications in CytopathologyFall 2007 - 2011
CT 330, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Independent StudySpring 2007 - 2011
HI 319A, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Medical ConceptsSpring 2007 - 2011
MLS 431, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Research In CLSSummer 2007 - 2012
MLS 431, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Advanced Research In MLSSummer 2007 - 2012
MLS 430, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Research In CLSSummer 2007 - 2012
MLS 434, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Advanced Standing Clinical ChemistryFall 2007 - 2009
MLS 310, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Urinalysis and Body FluidsSpring 2007
MLS 310, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Body Fluid Advanced StandingSpring 2007
MLS 314, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Clinical Chemistry IFall 2007
MLS 324, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, Clinical Chemistry IISpring 2007
MLS 430, SHRP, Course, Guest Presenter, Advanced Research In MLSSummer 2007
MLS 315, SHRP, Course, Course Presenter, PhlebotomyFall 2007