Cytogenetic Technologists
Tasks Include:
- Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
- Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
- Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
- Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
- Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
- Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
- Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
- Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
- Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
- Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
- Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
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Bachelor's Degree
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Description
Career Cluster: | Health Science |
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Education
Required Level of Education
- Bachelor's Degree = 76.19%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 23.81%
Related Work Experience
- None = 33.33%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.33%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 23.81%
- Up to and including 1 month = 4.76%
- Over 10 years = 4.76%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 28.57%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 23.81%
- None = 19.05%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.29%
- Up to and including 1 month = 9.52%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.76%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 47.62%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 28.57%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 14.29%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 9.52%
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
- Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
- Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
- Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
- Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
- Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
- Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
- Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
- Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
- Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
- Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
- Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
- Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
- Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
- Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
- Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
- Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
- Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
- Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
- Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
- Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
- Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
- Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
- Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
- Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.
- Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Dropping pipettes (1 ml pipettes)
- Dropping pipettes (10 ml pipettes)
- Laboratory vials (2 ml cryovials)
- Dropping pipettes (25 ml pipettes)
- Petri plates or dishes (35m petri dishes)
- Laboratory vials (4 ml cryovials)
- Fluorescent microscopes (Automated imaging systems)
- Histological staining apparatus (Automatic slide loading systems)
- Steam autoclaves or sterilizers (Bench-top autoclaves)
- Slide dryers (Benchtop drying chambers)
- Binocular light compound microscopes (Binocular compound microscopes)
- Fume hoods or cupboards (Biological containment hoods)
- Sterilization cabinets (Biological safety cabinets)
- Culture tubes (Cell culture tubes)
- Ultrasonic disintegrators (Cell harvesters)
- Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzers (Computerized karotype equipment)
- Counters (Counting chambers)
- Hybridization ovens or incubators (Denaturation/hybridization systems)
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Digital image printers
- Multiwell plates (Flat bottom microtiter plates)
- Slide dryers (Floor model drying chambers)
- Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzers (Fluorescent in situ hybridization FISH automation instruments)
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Laboratory flasks (Glass flasks)
- Distillation pipings or columns or fittings (Glass water distillers)
- Magnetic stirrers (Heated magnetic stirrers)
- Dry heat or hot air sterilizers (Hot air sterilizers)
- Hybridization ovens or incubators (Hybridization ovens)
- Dry wall single chamber carbon dioxide incubators (Incubators)
- Interferometers
- Inverted microscopes (Inverted compound microscopes)
- Ultra cold or ultralow upright cabinets or freezers (Laboratory freezers)
- Laboratory microwave ovens
- General purpose refrigerators or refrigerator freezers (Laboratory refrigerators)
- Cryogenic or liquid nitrogen freezers (Liquid nitrogen containers)
- Refrigerated benchtop centrifuges (Low speed refrigerated centrifuges)
- Medical staff isolation or surgical masks (Masks)
- Laboratory filtration hardware or accessories (Media filtration systems)
- Mercury vapor lamps
- Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzers (Metaphase finding system software)
- Scanners (Microarray scanners)
- Photo attachments for microscopes (Microscope camera adapters)
- Microscope condensers (Microscope filters)
- Microscope slides
- pH meters
- Darkfield microscopes (Phase contrast microscopes)
- Photo attachments for microscopes (Photomicroscopes)
- Pipette bulbs (Pipette aids)
- Laboratory incubator thermometers (Reference thermometers)
- Ultrasonic disintegrators (Robotic harvesters)
- Protective gloves (Safety gloves)
- Microscope slide racks (Slide cassettes)
- Microscope slide racks (Slide sorters)
- Steam autoclaves or sterilizers (Steam autoclaves)
- Stereo or dissecting light microscopes (Stereo microscopes)
- Tachometers
- Test tube racks
- Ultrasonic cleaning equipment (Ultrasonic sterilization units)
- Digital cameras (Uncooled charge-coupled device cameras)
- Vortex mixers
- Water baths
- Ion exchange apparatus (Water deionizers)
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture
- Digital karyotyping software
- Genetix CytoVision
- Geniel Genetics iGene
- Image analysis software
- Image capture software
- KARIO
- Lucia CGH
- Lucia Comet Assay
- Lucia FISH
- Lucia Karyo
- Lucia Metaphase Finder
- Lucia MFISH
- MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping
- Data base user interface and query software
- Genial Genetics Shire
- Project management software
- Genial Genetics iPassport QMS
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Special Requirements
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Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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79.75 | Biology | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
64.25 | Chemistry | Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
55.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
53.50 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
51.25 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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72.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
72.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
68.75 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
65.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
65.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
62.50 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
59.50 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
56.25 | Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
56.25 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
50.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
75.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
75.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
72.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
68.75 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
68.75 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
65.50 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
62.50 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
56.25 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
53.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
53.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
50.00 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
50.00 | Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
50.00 | Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
50.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
50.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Cytogenetic Technologists
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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88.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
85.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
84.50 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
82.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
79.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
79.75 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
78.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
73.75 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
70.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
70.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
69.00 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
67.50 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
66.75 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
65.50 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
62.50 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
56.00 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
54.75 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
52.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
52.50 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
51.25 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
50.00 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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98.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
93.75 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
88.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
78.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
77.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
72.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
70.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
69.00 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
69.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
67.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
65.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
65.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
57.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
50.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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77.83 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
72.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
61.17 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
58.33 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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100.00 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
98.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
97.20 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
96.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
95.20 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
94.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
94.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
94.00 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
90.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
86.60 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
84.80 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
82.80 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
82.80 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
81.00 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
79.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
77.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
77.20 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
73.40 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
70.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
70.00 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
69.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
68.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
62.80 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
57.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
56.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
55.20 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
54.20 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
53.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG))
- Cytogenetic Technician
- Cytogenetic Technologist
- Cytologist
- Genetic Technologist
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Related Schools
- Averett University
- Eastern Mennonite University
- George Mason University
- Mary Baldwin University
- Norfolk State University
- Old Dominion University
- Radford University
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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