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<a target="_blank" data-router-slot="disabled" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/aprilschrankhacker/__;!!G8Er-fQLpA!ND9tpAqKwzfzxCf7n9pPcfR9a6jOoveANYZuMdWXF7XJHkHWgbYnebf_xrr9WNyEar2q-wRprfJa4yfpQVOQv8SusSHDljR4oGWM$" type="external">April Schrank-Hacker Ed.D., MSOD, CG(ASCP)CM</a> is a Workflow Solutions Consultant at Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, where she partners with pathology laboratories to evaluate and optimize workflow performance, driving greater operational efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and patient care outcomes. She is passionate about serving as a trusted advisor to laboratories as they navigate opportunities to improve processes and navigate change. Since joining Leica Biosystems in 2018, April has brought more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical laboratory operations, laboratory leadership, research pathology, and cancer diagnostics.&nbsp;A recognized thought leader in the field, April has contributed to more than 35 peer-reviewed publications and scientific posters. She holds ASCP certification in Cytogenetics and has completed Six Sigma Yellow Belt training, reflecting a strong commitment to quality improvement and process excellence. April earned a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics (MSOD) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership from Stockton University.&nbsp;

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