Christa Haslip, BS, MT(ASCP), Clinical Specialist
Christa Haslip is the clinical specialist in biochemical genetics at ARUP Laboratories. She is also the liaison between ARUP’s Supplemental Newborn Screening Laboratory and the Utah Department of Health. She received her BS in medical technology from the University of Utah and is certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Marzia Pasquali, PhD,
Co-Medical Director, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Chair, Children’s Health Improvement Through Laboratory Diagnostics (CHILDx) Project
Medical Director, Newborn Screening Laboratory
Dr. Pasquali is the co-medical director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, the chair of the CHILDx project, and the medical director of the Newborn Screening Laboratory. She is also an associate professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a clinical scientist in the area of newborn screening. Born and educated in Italy, Dr. Pasquali earned her degrees of Doctor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and Pharmacy Doctor at the University of Parma School of Pharmacy. Dr. Pasquali trained in biochemical genetics at Emory University and later served as the codirector of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. Dr. Pasquali is board certified in Clinical Biochemical Genetics.

Nicola Longo, MD, PhD
Co-Medical Director, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
Dr. Longo is the co-medical director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at ARUP and a professor of pediatrics and an associate professor of pathology at the University of Utah. Dr. Longo received his MD and PhD in molecular biology and pathology from the University of Parma Medical School in Italy and trained in medical and biochemical genetics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Longo is board certified in medical genetics and clinical biochemical genetics.

Amanda Openshaw, MS, LGC, Genetic Counselor
Amanda Openshaw is a genetic counselor with ARUP’s Biochemical Genetics Department. She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, licensed by the state of Utah, and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Ms. Openshaw received her MS in genetic counseling from the University of Michigan.