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Distinguished lineup of speakers slated for 2026 Classical Hematology Conference

Kevin Ritchart — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Join us at the 2026 Mayo Clinic Classical Hematology Conference: Nonmalignant Hematology and Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders, where innovation, collaboration, and expertise come together to advance the field of hematology.

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Tick, Tock, Boom! The Changing Landscape of Tick-Borne Diseases in the US

MCL Education — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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Muscle biopsy testing

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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Living with ultra-rare epilepsy and chasing her dream: Giana Urse

Robin Huiras-Carlson — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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Autoimmune Encephalitis Misdiagnosis

MCL Education — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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.

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A Glimpse Into the Rare Disease Landscape of Barbados: Through Intentional Collaboration

MCL Education — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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

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Personalized Therapy Growth Driven by Clinical Diagnostics

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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The top four reasons to join us at Leveraging the Laboratory 2026

Kevin Ritchart — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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How Pharmacogenomics Deliver More Precise Cancer Therapy

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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Reserve your spot today for the 2026 Classical Hematology Conference

Kevin Ritchart — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

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