Antonio Guna Insigne
Antonio Guna Insigne is currently a Clinical Immunohematology Faculty Lecturer and Lab Instructor at San Francisco State University, part of the California State University system.[1] He is a Specialist in Blood Banking and holds a Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine (MSTM) from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston [2] where he received the Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Endowed Scholarship and was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).[3] He also holds a California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.[4]
Career Highlights San Francisco State University: Currently teaches Clinical Laboratory Science courses, including CLS 702[5] and CLS 709,[6] and is profiled as a faculty member.[7]
UCSF Health Transfusion Service: Former Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist.[8]
American Red Cross: Previous Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Technologist, engaged in advanced immunohematology and resolving complex serological cases.[9]
Major Achievements Winner of the ASCP “My B.O.C. Credential Story” contest.[10][11] Recipient of the UCSF Health Clinical Lab Champions “Bright Idea” Award.[12] Featured in AABB News in 2019 as part of the Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Volunteer Spotlight. Professional Involvement AABB: Serves as lead/sole assessor for AABB assessments and AABB-CAP coordinated inspections, and is an active committee member in various programs.[13] His professional engagement with AABB is also reflected in his conference profiles and presentations.[14][15]
CBBS CLS Committee: Former Co-chair and current appointed member.[16] His involvement was highlighted at the CBBS 2023 Annual Business Meeting.[17]
Invited Speaker: Antonio has been an invited speaker, faculty, moderator, or panelist for various prestigious organizations, including the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP),[18] California Blood Bank Society (CBBS), California Association for Medical Laboratory Technology (CAMLT),[19] PAMET-USA,[20] and Kaiser Permanente Continuing Education for Laboratory Professionals.[21] He has also spoken at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital MTSI, Centro Escolar University, St. Dominic College, and PAMET-Philippines.[22]
PBCC (Philippine Blood Coordinating Council): Invited speaker at multiple PBCC conventions.[23][24]
PAMET-USA Mentorship: Actively involved in mentorship and professional development.[25]
Memberships AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies)[26] ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)[27] CBBS (California Blood Bank Society)[28] PAMET-USA (Philippine Association of Medical Technologists – USA)[29] California Faculty Association[30]
- ^ SFSU Faculty Page
- ^ UTMB Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program
- ^ National Society of Leadership and Success
- ^ California CLS License Verification
- ^ Coursicle Course Listing - CLS 702
- ^ Coursicle Course Listing - CLS 709
- ^ Coursicle Professor Profile
- ^ UCSF Payroll Information
- ^ American Red Cross Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
- ^ ASCP BOC Newsletter, February 2019
- ^ ASCP BOC Newsletter, March 2019
- ^ UCSF Health Improvement Symposium Abstract Booklet
- ^ AABB Committee Overview
- ^ AABB 2018 Conference Profile - ID 10209
- ^ AABB 2018 Conference Paper
- ^ CBBS CLS Committee Overview
- ^ CBBS 2023 Annual Business Meeting Presentation
- ^ ASCP Event
- ^ CAMLT 2022 Pasadena Annual Convention
- ^ PAMET-USA Event Flyer
- ^ Kaiser Permanente Clinical Laboratory Scientist Position
- ^ PAMET Philippines CPD Event
- ^ PBCC 40th Convention
- ^ PBCC 39th Convention
- ^ LabTalk Online Profile
- ^ AABB Membership
- ^ ASCP Membership Resources
- ^ CBBS CLS Committee Overview
- ^ PAMET-USA Engagement Towards Excellence
- ^ California Faculty Association