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Rodney E. Rohde’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Dr. Rohde is a Regents’ Professor for the Texas State University System. He is a University Distinguished Professor and Chair for the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program and serves as Associate Director for Translational Health Research Center for Texas State University. He is a Global Fellow, Fellow of the Association of Clinical Scientists, Honorary Professor of International studies, and an ASCP board certified Specialist in Virology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. He served as a p…
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Awards
See all 8 awards →Waksman Foundation Lecturer - American Society for Microbiology – Distinguished Lecturer– 2025-2027
2026 - American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer (ASMDL)
The American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer (ASMDL) program consists of a scientifically-diverse roster of 16-20 lecturers, who are available to present at ASM Branch meetings throughout the U.S. Included on the roster are 2 Waksman Foundation Lecturers, supported by funding from the Waksman Foundation for Microbiology, and selected for their expertise in antibiotics, translational research and/or environmental microbiology. See: https://asm.org/programs/asm-distinguished-waksman-foundation-lecturer-rost
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Mentor Award
2025 - Mentorship
The award, presented during the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting held Nov. 17-20 in Atlanta, recognizes ASCP members who have demonstrated excellence in mentoring by providing support, encouragement and promoting the field of pathology to students and residents. See: https://news.txst.edu/accolades-and-achievements/2025/rodney-rohde-honored-with-ascp-mentorship-award.html
Awarded Faculty Fellow, Faculty Seminar in St. Etienne, France
2025 - Faculty Fellow
Digital Health Summer School Program, Development of Curriculum for two-week intensive experience at Ecole Mines St. Etienne (EMSE) in Saint-Etienne, France, designed to address global health workforce challenges and the growing demand for digital healthcare skills. The program focuses on digital health and data analytics, integrating project management methodologies to prepare students for real-world healthcare solutions. Highlights include a hackathon where students tackle challenges from medical device professionals, emphasizing interoperability, data capture, and utilization.
Alfred Nolle Chapter of Alpha Chi “Favorite Professor"
2025 - Teaching / Education
Texas State University, Alfred Nolle Chapter of Alpha Chi “Favorite Professor” for outstanding dedication to teaching, pedagogical skills, and influence on students
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), ASCP Member Excellence in Education Award
2023 - Education
Whether by developing effective teaching methods and instructional materials or through superior teaching performance in the classroom or clinic, the ASCP Member Excellence in Education Award celebrates the contributions of outstanding instructors. See: https://www.instagram.com/txsthealth/p/Cy6nuK4JehE/?__d=1
The Pathologist’s Power List 2023
2023 - Medical Laboratory Professional
International Honor from The Pathologist magazine The 2023 iteration of our annual Power List is a veritable pathology anthology – a collection of topical, anatomical, and sometimes comical stories from the lab. After hundreds of submissions, our expert judging panel believed these final 25 tales to be symbolic of the amazing work that goes on day in, day out across the field – spanning multiple topics, subspecialties, and continents.
ASCLS Robin H. Mendelson Memorial Award
2021
In recognition of medical laboratory global subject matter expert advocacy during SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 pandemic
ASCP Career Ambassador Hall of Fame
2021 - Medical Laboratory Professional
Career Ambassadors and Pathology Ambassadors are a volunteer network of laboratory professional, pathologist and resident members that promote careers in the medical laboratory in their communities. Through hands-on activities and engaging presentations, ambassadors help young people and others understand and appreciate the medical laboratory’s role in patient care and inspire them to pursue a career in the medical laboratory and pathology while cultivating relationships in their community. See: https://news.txst.edu/featured-faculty/2021/rohde-ascp-career-ambassador.html