Donald R Halinka has over 30 years of experience in cytogenetics laboratories. He is currently the Chief Cytogenetic Technologist at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, where he has worked since 1987 and has been responsible for supervision, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, test development, quality improvement, budget planning, and continuing education. He holds an M.A. in Business Administration from Waynesburg University and a B.A. in Biology from California University of Pennsylvania.