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Key Researcher

Fred Apple, PhD

Fred Apple, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of clinical chemistry and toxicology. He has lectured and published extensively in the field of cardiac biomarkers.

Suggested Links*

University of Minnesota Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

American Association for Clinical Chemistry

International Federation of Clinical Chemistry

Academy of Clinical Laboratory and Physicians and Scientists

The Society of Forensic Toxicology

American Heart Association

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Cardiac Biomarkers Laboratory Staff

Jason Kaczmarek MT(ASCP)
Senior Medical Technologist
jkaczmarek@mmrf.org
Office 612 337 7342

Over 8 years of experience in the clinical laboratory; currently pursuing a career in the field of research.

 

Betty Kilburn
Research Assistant

Over six years experience in main clinical lab and triage of Hennepin County Medical Center as a phlebotomist and laboratory assistant. Currently working as a research assistant focusing on studies of new Point-of-Care (POC) analyzers.

 

Ranka Ler, CLS (C )
Senior Chemist
rler@mmrf.org
Office 612 337 7342

Over 20 years of experience in a variety of manual and automated analytical techniques used in clinical chemistry and related research in laboratories both in the USA and abroad.

 

Kristin Luckenbill, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Chemistry
Office 612 337 7342

Kristin joined the research lab in July 2006 and is working on a BNP cross-reactivity study.

 

MaryAnn M Murakami, BA
Research Laboratory Manager/Senior Scientist
mmmurakami@mmrf.org
Office 612 337 8993

20 plus years of experience in clinical and animal research; expert in statistical analysis, study design, instrumentation, outcomes analysis, cost analysis, and reference laboratory.