Neurology

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 explore recent examples of diagnostic innovations that are improving patient care. Dr. Pritt also welcomes Matthew Schultz, Ph.D., a clinical biomedical geneticist at Mayo Clinic, to discuss how a novel test is delivering answers for patients with a recently identified peripheral neuropathy.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • March 5, 2026

Learn more about how Precision Epilepsy testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories enables a holistic diagnostic care experience that supports better outcomes for patients with epilepsy.

By Robin Huiras • March 3, 2026

This presentation offers a clear introduction to emerging blood based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease.

By MCL Education • February 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories invites you to explore our latest microlearning on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). In this concise educational module, Sean Pittock, M.D., explains the critical role of AQP4-IgG testing in the early diagnosis and treatment of NMOSD.

By MCL Education • January 13, 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

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.

By MCL Education • December 3, 2025

September 29, 2025 - This session provides an in depth overview of evolving diagnostic approaches in neuroimmunology.

By MCL Education • December 2, 2025

SAAmplify™-αSYN testing offers unprecedented accuracy in diagnosing Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.

By Jack Gilligan • November 25, 2025

After months of misdiagnoses, Tom Heisler found answers at Mayo Clinic, where advanced renal pathology revealed IgG4-related disease and led to his recovery.

By Chris Bahnsen • November 17, 2025

Join us for a webinar exploring the revolutionary way SAAmplify™–αSYN testing, which is offered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories in collaboration with Amprion, is improving diagnostic accuracy for patients with neurodegenerative disorders.

By MCL Education • September 8, 2025

Diagnostic advances allow earlier & more accurate detection of Alzheimer's using cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers.

By MCL Education • September 3, 2025

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss recent news about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare.

By Jessie Fenske • August 14, 2025

After mysterious neurological symptoms began in 2010, Brad Karon, M.D., Ph.D., was diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome, a rare condition that led to groundbreaking research and test development at Mayo Clinic. Years later, pulmonary fibrosis and a double lung transplant would test him once again — and redefine his resilience.

By Chris Bahnsen • July 21, 2025