MCL Featured Stories

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Tick-borne diseases are increasing across the United States as tick populations and their geographic range continue to expand. This presentation reviews current trends in tick-borne diseases, highlights major tick vectors and associated pathogens, discusses prevention strategies, and explores the laboratory's role in supporting accurate diagnosis and patient care.

By MCL Education • July 22, 2026

Discover how Mayo Clinic’s nationally recognized Muscle Pathology Laboratory provides unparalleled diagnostic accuracy for rare muscle diseases through decades of experience, specialized testing, and integrated clinical-pathological evaluation.

By Robin Huiras • July 21, 2026

Supported by Mayo Clinic’s holistic, precision medicine approach, which included advanced genetic insights, access to an emerging therapy, and tailored treatment monitoring, Giana Urse gained the confidence and clarity she needed to pursue her dream of becoming a dog trainer.

By Robin Huiras • July 20, 2026

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a rare but serious condition, and accurate diagnosis is critical. Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments, delayed care, and preventable complications.

By MCL Education • July 8, 2026

This presentation explores the current rare disease and genomic healthcare landscape in Barbados

By MCL Education • July 6, 2026

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent industry news and how clinical diagnostics are powering more personalized care.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 25, 2026

Our annual outreach conference will take place Sept. 23–24, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota. This year’s event, Leveraging the Laboratory: Bold Thinking. Big Impact., focuses on how innovative approaches and strategic decision-making can drive meaningful results for health system laboratory outreach programs.

By Kevin Ritchart • June 16, 2026

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss updates on the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) and other policy changes affecting clinical diagnostics. Later, Dr. Pritt welcomes Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., a molecular genetic pathologist at Mayo Clinic and chair of the hereditary genetics practice, to explore how precision therapeutics are improving cancer treatments.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 11, 2026

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Mayo Clinic Classical Hematology Conference: Nonmalignant Hematology and Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders.

By Kevin Ritchart • June 10, 2026

Autoimmune neurology testing has evolved beyond limited paraneoplastic evaluations to phenotype-specific panels that identify clinically relevant antibodies. This phenotype-specific approach significantly improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces false positives, and helps guide faster, more personalized treatment for complex neurological diseases.

By Chris Bahnsen • June 8, 2026

Learn more about Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new genome-wide methylation array from the Mayo Clinic neuro-oncology testing experts who worked alongside the National Institutes of Health to develop the innovative, first-in-class assay.

By Robin Huiras • June 2, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories' specimen pickup and delivery schedules will be altered due to the upcoming July 4th holiday. To ensure specimen stability and prevent delays, follow the guidelines outlined below for domestic clients and international clients.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 2, 2026

Review recruitment approaches, ways to expand awareness within the field, and highlight the importance of laboratory professions.

By MCL Education • June 1, 2026