JOANA BARRETO MARTINS LUAN

Clinical laboratory scientist with training across microbiology, immunology, serology, hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microscopy, and blood banking. Competent in diagnostic laboratory procedures, specimen processing, quality control, biosafety compliance, and documentation. Master of Hospital Administration in progress with academic experience in healthcare operations, laboratory quality management, workflow assessment, and strategic planning. Applies analytical problem-solving and team communication to improve laboratory and healthcare performance.

• Ella B., Fillipe, RMT, Felipeellabeltran@gmail.com, Dionisio Cornel Medical Center, Antipolo, Philippines
• Eugene, Dayag, RMT, MSPH, eugenedayag4@gmail.com, World Citi Colleges, Quezon City, Philippines
• Andre, Lotte, General Coordinator, +670 7734 7464, MOTIVA – Movimento Timor Avante, Dili, Timor-Leste

• Graduate Capstone Project – Master in Hospital Administration, Strategic Evaluation for Enhancing Laboratory Workflow Efficiency and Equipment Reliability, Dionisio Cornel Medical Center, Antipolo, Philippines | 2026
• Conducted a strategic evaluation of clinical laboratory workflow and equipment-related operational concerns.
• Examined preventive maintenance practices, equipment reliability, workflow interruptions, SOP compliance, and specimen-handling processes.
• Applied structured observation, interviews, process analysis, and quality-improvement tools.
• Developed a proposed strategic framework addressing laboratory workflow efficiency and diagnostic equipment reliability.
• Undergraduate Research, Effectiveness of Bixa orellana (Atsueete) as an Alternative to Lugol’s Iodine for Direct Fecal Smear in Detecting Ascaris lumbricoides Eggs
• Conducted comparative laboratory analysis of staining techniques.
• Evaluated diagnostic clarity and visualization of parasitic structures.
• Explored a potentially cost-effective alternative laboratory method.