Neurology – Featured

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 biochemical 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

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

By MCL Education • February 9, 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

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

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

For many, the path to a correct diagnosis can be long and filled with uncertainty. This story highlights the resilience and determination of one patient who navigated a complex medical journey to find answers and hope at Mayo Clinic. The patient asked to remain anonymous for personal privacy reasons.

By Jack Gilligan • May 5, 2025

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Russ Lebovitz, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Amprion. They discuss their strategic collaboration and the innovative SAAmplify™–αSYN (CSF) test.

By Jessie Fenske • April 24, 2025

By using a test that measures neurofilament light chain (Nfl) proteins in blood, clinicians can better diagnose devastating diseases like ALS and MS, help predict disease progression, and better assess efficacy of existing drugs and trial therapies.

By Chris Bahnsen • April 14, 2025

Mayo Clinic Laboratories is thrilled to participate in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, which will be held in San Diego on April 5–9, 2025. Our lab and clinical experts are leading an evolution in neurology diagnostics and are committed to staying at the forefront of discovery.

By Kevin Ritchart • March 25, 2025

The fifth episode of “Life of a Specimen” video series highlights Joy Carol’s treatment journey after Mayo Clinic Laboratories antibody testing identified a paraneoplastic autoimmune disorder as the cause of her life-threatening symptoms.

By Robin Huiras • March 12, 2025