Christina Bishop
About Christina Bishop
Christina Bishop serves as the HLA Laboratory Director at Midwest Transplant Network, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in laboratory management and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative and Experimental Medicine from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Current Role at Midwest Transplant Network
Christina Bishop currently serves as the HLA Laboratory Director at Midwest Transplant Network. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's mission in Mission, Kansas. In addition to her role as HLA Laboratory Director, she also holds the title of Chief of Laboratory Services, overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Medical Laboratories
Prior to her current role, Christina Bishop worked at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. as the Laboratory Director from 2014 to 2019. She also served as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Supervisor at the same organization from 2002 to 2014, accumulating a total of 12 years of experience there. Earlier in her career, she spent one year as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Education and Expertise in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
Christina Bishop earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Comparative and Experimental Medicine from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Her studies spanned from 2008 to 2011, providing her with a strong foundation in medical research and laboratory practices that inform her current work in the field of transplantation.
Career Progression at Midwest Transplant Network
Christina Bishop's career at Midwest Transplant Network began as the Associate HLA Laboratory Director from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she developed her expertise in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing and laboratory management before advancing to her current role as HLA Laboratory Director.