Laura is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She has a variety of nursing experience which includes Surgical Intensive Care, Emergency Treatment Center, Critical Care Supervisory experience, and performing blood donor and therapeutic apheresis procedures. Laura is currently the Assistant Laboratory Manager in the DeGowin Blood Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She oversees the daily activities for the Blood Donor Center and Therapeutic Apheresis area. Laura is a member of AABB and the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA).