Practically speaking about lupus anticoagulants and women's health: Part 1 of a series to learn about a paradoxical problem

Daniel A Kaczor graduated in June of 1980 from Utica College of Syracuse University where he earned his Bachelor's in Science in Medical Technology. He became board certified by the College of American Pathologists in August of 1980. Dan's entire professional career has been dedicated to the field of Hemostasis and Thrombosis. His tenure with Stago encompasses the last 28 years. He is currently the Director, Scientific Affairs, Market Access Group for Stago. Prior to this, he was the Director, Advanced Support Group, a department that encompassed hotline, customer/employee technical training, second level support and clinical and scientific research. Upon joining Stago, he held the position of Director, Technical Service Department. Before joining Stago, Dan spent 14 years in clinical laboratory medicine either as a Coagulation Specialist or as Supervisor of the Coagulation Department. He is the developer of the Platelet Neutralization Procedure and the 4 to 1 APTT Mixing Study, two tests that are performed globally for the detection of Lupus Anticoagulants. His 40-year career has been highlighted by numerous National as well as International publications and speaking engagements related to Hemostasis and Thrombosis.

Katy Whelchel has worked at Diagnostica Stago since 2001. Her roles at Stago have included Technical Support Specialist, Advanced Support Group, Clinical Research Associate and Technical Sales Representative. Previously she was Laboratory Supervisor at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. She was Hematology Clinical Instructor for University of Arkansas Medical Sciences' Medical Technology Program, as well as a member of the Mercy System Hematology/Coagulation Standardization Committee. Katy is co-author of five coagulation publications, a member of 3 CLSI Committees, and gives many presentations on Coagulation topics each year throughout the United States. In her spare time, she and her husband ride their motorcycle throughout the continental US. Katy is also an avid reader, and English Handbell aficionado.