MCL Featured Stories

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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 direct-to-consumer testing. Then, Dr. Pritt welcomes Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., a microbiologist and virologist and chief scientific officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, for a conversation about accelerating innovation without compromising quality or safety.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • January 8, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop. This interactive two-day program is designed to enhance your diagnostic skills through expert-led lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions.

By MCL Education • January 7, 2026

In this video, Dr. Vijay Ramanan shares perspectives on rational approaches to testing in the cognitive neurology, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia settings.

By MCL Education • December 31, 2025

In this episode of the “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, welcomes Chelsea Conn, Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ director of regulatory affairs. Together, they break down the latest regulatory changes and share actionable strategies to help outreach programs stay informed and prepared.

By Jessie Fenske • December 29, 2025

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is transforming diagnostics with innovations in 2025 that turned research into real-world solutions for better patient care.

By William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D. • December 23, 2025

Discover an overview of common acronyms that laboratory outreach leaders may encounter in their daily work and links to help you learn more.

By Jane Hermansen • December 22, 2025

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to explore recent news updates and key advancements shaping the industry in 2025.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 18, 2025

Register now – Feb. 18, 2026 - PACE/FL - Review the latest evidence, guidelines, strategies, and testing solutions for differentiating metabolic from alcohol-related liver injury.

By MCL Education • February 18, 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 202611 a.m.–Noon CT Cost Free for all participants. Overview This webinar introduces real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) assays that are now available at[...]

By MCL Education • March 10, 2026

We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to continuing our collaboration in 2026.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 10, 2025

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

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • December 8, 2025

Discuss ways to become an effective coach and guide your colleagues and teams toward improvements and successes.

By MCL Education • December 8, 2025

April 28, 2025 - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is classified as either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, based on clinical presentation, endoscopic findings, histopathology, and disease distribution.

By MCL Education • December 4, 2025