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Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy has led an impressive career as a researcher and administrator in her 30 years working in the field of biomedical research. Tracy served as the senior manager of Facilities Operations and Laboratory Support at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for 15 years. In 2017, she received the Sylvester Stars Award from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which recognizes excellence in research administrative staff. Tracy had the unique distinction of receiving nominations for the Sylvester Stars award from more faculty members than any previous recipient. In her role, Tracy lead the onboarding of new research labs and significant process improvement efforts in both the research and hospital operations at Sylvester. Tracy has led over a dozen major renovation projects, improving the working environment for hundreds of employees. Tracy is also an expert in disaster preparedness; she published an article in Lab Manager Magazine on the topic of disaster preparedness in September 2018 and has presented talks on the topic at National conventions. She recently received certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Finally, she is now a research operations manager supporting the researchers at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks,

Before joining the Sylvester Research Administration team, Tracy was the Research Laboratory Coordinator of one of the largest labs at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX for four years.

Tracy has also worked in laboratory leadership roles at institutions such as NASA and the University of Colorado Medical Center.

Tracy holds a Bachelor degree in biology from Colorado State University and an MBA in health sector policy and administration from the University of Miami.

Articles by Tracy Durnan, MBA

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Laboratory Crisis Planning and Response 

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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Essential steps and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare labs and protect their assets before an emergency strikes
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Improving Safety Compliance through Lab Design

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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Making it easy for staff to comply with lab safety regulations can help improve compliance
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Critical Disaster Planning Lessons for Laboratories

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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The COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for lab leaders to reevaluate their preparation strategies
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How to Create a Laboratory Disaster Plan

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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Having a plan in place in advance lessens the burden post-disaster
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Pandemic Burnout: How to Cope

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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Ten self-care strategies to stay sane in unprecedented times
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Laboratory Disaster Planning: Lessons Learned from Tropical Storm Allison

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Tracy Durnan, MBA
Tracy Durnan, MBA

Tracy Wieder has worked in the field of biomedical research for 30 years, starting as a lab technician, then moving into lab manager roles, lab director roles, and finally into her current role overseeing all research laboratories at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and is a recognized expert on disaster preparedness and safety.

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What research laboratories can do before an emergency strikes to better prepare themselves and protect their samples and their data
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