MS, Biotechnology, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Cytotechnology Certificate Program, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
BA, Biology/Cytotechnology, The College of Saint Rose
Courses Taught at ACPHS
CYT510 Cytopathology of the Female Genital Tract
CYT520 Exfoliative Non-Gynecologic Cytology I
CYT530 Exfoliative Non-Gynecologic Cytology II
CYT540 Cytopreparatory Techniques I
CYT550 Cytopreparatory Techniques II
CYT560 Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology I
CYT570 Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology II
CYT590 Clinical Practicum I
CYT600 Clinical Practicum II
BHS600 Capstone Project
BHS690 Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
BHS830 Grand Rounds in Pathology
Certifications and Licensure
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Cytotechnologist Certification
New York State Department of Health Cytotechnologist Licensure
ThinPrep® Certification
SurePath® Certification
Professional Experience
Cytotechnologist, University of Rochester Medical Center
Learn More About Dr. LeBlanc
American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT). Member, 2014-present.
Chair of Education Committee (2014-present)
American Society of Cytopathology (ASC). Member, 2009-present.
Scientific Program Committee (2013-present)
Editorial Board, The ASC Bulletin (2009-13)
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Member, 2008-present.
Immediate Past President for the American Society for Cytotechnology (ASCT)
Executive Board Member for ASCT Services
ASCT representative for the Cytotechnology Education and Technology Consortium (CETC)
American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Research and Current Concepts Committee Member
2009 American Society of Cytopathology Foundation Cytotechnologist Scholarship
Hug KA, Anthony L, Eldeiry D, Benson J, Wheeler E, Mousa S and Shi B. Expression and Tissue Distribution of MicroRNA-21 in Malignant and Benign Breast Tissues. Anticancer Research. 35: 3175-3184, 2015.
Benson J, Russell DK, Bonfiglio T and Varghese S. Effect of TIS on Laboratory Rate of ASC-H and HGSIL Interpretations. CANCER (Cancer Cytopathology), 118(5): 331-332, 2010.
Wagner DG, Russell DK, Benson JM, Schneider AE, Hoda RS, Bonfiglio TA. Cellient™ automated cell block versus traditional cell block preparation: A comparison of morphologic features and immunohistochemical staining. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 39(10): 730-736, 2011.
63rd American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 11/2015
Participated in the Diagnostic Seminar with three other panelists (pathologists)
Presented two unknown cases and provided final diagnoses for audience
National Society for Histotechnology Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. 09/2010
Co-Director: Workshop on “Histochemical and Immunocytochemical Methods: Their Use for Cytology Specimens”
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