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Bitten, But Not Lyme: A Diagnostic Dive

MCL Education — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Register now – Aug. 11, 2026 Four case studies to explore key diagnostic considerations when Lyme testing is negative, highlight the role of geographic exposure history, and demonstrate the utility of multiplex testing panels

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Laboratory testing utilization: Coccidioides immitis/posadasii serologic testing

MCL Education — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Discover how efficient, evidence-based serologic testing algorithms can accelerate Coccidioides infection diagnosis, simplify laboratory workflow, and provide practical benefits for laboratorians and healthcare professionals.

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Hands-on learning at the Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop

MCL Education — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop offers an immersive learning experience focused on practical skills for parasite identification. This two-day program combines expert-led presentations with hands-on laboratory sessions to help participants apply diagnostic techniques with confidence. Reserve your spot today.

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Cultivating a comprehensive test menu for organ transplant patients

Chris Bahnsen — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Viral and pharmacogenomic testing help clinicians detect infection early, tailor immunosuppression, and improve long-term outcomes for organ transplant recipients.

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Registration now open for the Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop

MCL Education — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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.

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New Year, New You: A Parasite-Inspired Journey

MCL Education — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Explore the intersection of medical science and personal well-being. In this informative and engaging presentation, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., draws on her expertise in clinical microbiology and parasitology to illuminate how the study of parasites offers valuable lessons for health, resilience, and lifelong growth.

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Breakthroughs and Trends That Defined Lab Medicine in 2025

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, 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.

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Accelerating Research and Development With BioPharma Diagnostics

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +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 Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reform and the first reported death from alpha-gal syndrome. Later, Dr. Pritt welcomes Chris Garcia, M.D., Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ chief digital innovation officer and medical director of BioPharma Diagnostics, to explore how biopharma diagnostics advance research and development.

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Autoimmune Neurology: Phenotype-Based Testing

MCL Education — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

November 3, 2025 - In this video, Dr. Andrew McKeon describes how the field of autoimmune neurology testing has changed with the explosion of antibody discovery and discusses the importance of a patient-first, phenotype-based approach.

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Unlocking the Unknown With Metagenomics

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +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 and Trish Simner, Ph.D., a clinical microbiologist at Mayo Clinic to discuss recent news about Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reform followed by an in-depth conversation about metagenomics.

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