Ronald Oseas is once again providing hands-on medical education to students in Las Vegas. His wife, Sharon, made sure of that this summer, nearly two years after he died unexpectedly. Honoring his zest for learning, she donated three pieces of medical instruments from his Las Vegas pediatric hematology and oncology practice to the College of Sciences.

This fall, students will use the machines to determine white and red blood cell counts and to test hemoglobin, glucose, and cholesterol levels. Oseas also donated the supplies that go with the instruments, and made a teaching microscope available to the biology and chemistry departments.

Jan Klaassen, director of the clinical laboratory sciences program, says the equipment allows students and faculty to perform lab work on campus, saving the university money in lab fees. UNLV offers a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory sciences (also known as medical technology). Its graduates often go on to professional medical or dental schools, or begin work immediately in public health, forensic sciences, or molecular biology.

The donated equipment will give students an edge in their careers by providing opportunities for advanced, hands-on experience, Klaassen says.

Oseas says her husband always enjoyed working with residents and interns, and as a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, was passionate about helping children become healthy, successful adults. "He loved practicing medicine. He loved teaching medicine. He felt it was his obligation to educate future generations," Oseas says.