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Optimizing Cancer Care: ASCO Guidelines for Germline Genetic Testing

MCL Education — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Register now – Dec. 12, 2024 PACE / State of FL
This webinar will delve into the latest ASCO guidelines for selection of germline genetic testing panels for cancer patients. Key topics include the importance of taking and recording a detailed family and personal history, selecting the appropriate genes for testing, and determining when and to whom germline testing should be offered. The session will also address the practical implications of the ASCO guidelines, such as balancing the potential benefits of broader gene panel testing with the risks associated with uncertain results. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the specific technical challenges associated with germline genetic testing in cancer care and risk management.

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Doing More with Less: The Advantages of Optimizing Blood Collection Volumes for Laboratory Testing

MCL Education — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

P.A.C.E./Florida
Implementation of new analyzers and replacement of automation equipment in the Central Clinical Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, prompted the laboratory to reassess blood collection volumes for commonly ordered tests.

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Problem-Solving Thinking: An Overview of DMAIC, A3, and PDSA

MCL Education — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

PACE/State of FL - This presentation will give learners an understanding of what problem-solving thinking is, as well as an overview of what DMAIC, A3, and PDSA problem-solving approaches are to support your quality and continuous improvement journey.

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Manage to Reimbursement

MCL Education — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

PACE/State of FL
This webinar will provide a methodology for laboratory leadership to review their test menu for assays that most impact the financial health of their laboratory.

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Early-Onset IBD: Genetic Testing and Clinical Applications

MCL Education — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:55:00 +0000

Identification of early-onset IBD patients may enable tailored treatment and surveillance plans. With over 50 genes implicated in early-onset IBD, genetic testing should be included in the workup of children under the age of six with IBD. Join Mayo Clinic, in this “Specialty Testing” webinar, for a discussion of this testing and its clinical application.

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An Artificial Intelligence-powered Approach Reveals Novel Features of Tumor Cell Metastasis

MCL Education — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

PACE / State of FL
This month’s “Virtual Lecture” recognizes the importance of tracking tumor cell development and the heterogeneity in cancer cell growth dynamics at the clonal resolution and reveals features of tumor cell metastasis.

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Autoimmune Movement Disorders

MCL Education — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

This Specialty Testing webinar will discuss the spectrum of autoimmune movement disorders and explore diagnosis and treatment.

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Keys to Leading in Extraordinarily Difficult Times: Part 1

MCL Education — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

PACE / State of FL
In this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Mark Hyde shares what he has learned during his 28 years of workplace consulting experience and counseling with thousands of employees concerning work topics such as stress, fatigue, burnout, retention, and joy. Both personal and workplace resilience concepts and strategies will be highlighted to maintain a healthy sense of well-being and joy.

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Applications of Molecular Pathology and the Diagnosis of Soft Tissue Neoplasms

MCL Education — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

PACE / State of FL
In this month’s “Virtual Lecture” Andrew Folpe, M.D., discusses applications of molecular pathology and the diagnosis of soft tissue neoplasms. This presentation is applicable for pathologists because so much of what is done in pathology and in sarcoma care is multidisciplinary making it important to understand what others are doing.

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The Evolution of Phlebotomy

MCL Education — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

PACE / State of FL
Have you ever wondered how we came from bloodletting and leeches to present day phlebotomy? This presentation is going to walk you through the history and what has led us to some of the advancements in the field of phlebotomy including safety and regulations.

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