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Dr. Dong Chen and Dr. Sounak Gupta joined the “Becker’s Healthcare Podcast” to discuss the molecular testing space and its important role in personalized cancer treatment. Dr. Chen and Dr. Gupta highlighted the importance of selecting the right molecular tests for patients, the impact of genetic testing on cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how Mayo Clinic Laboratories is helping physicians make informed decisions for the best patient outcomes.

Dr. Leslie Donato recently joined “Laborastories: The Podcast,” hosted by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) president Dr. Anthony Killeen, to discuss the publication of the new ADLM lipid and lipoprotein testing document. The document highlights best practices and new guidance regarding lipid and lipoprotein testing to ensure the best care for patients with heart disease, while educating clinical laboratorians on the most recent evidence-based improvements in the testing space.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, authored a Becker’s Healthcare article on how hospital laboratories can navigate times of change and uncertainty with the steadfast support of a business partner like Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

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 Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic.

In a landmark discovery published in Clinical Chemistry, authenticated locks of hair from the composer Ludwig van Beethoven have revealed high lead concentrations after being analyzed at Mayo Clinic. Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Metals Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, along with his laboratory staff, completed testing on two independent and authenticated locks of Beethoven’s hair which confirmed the presence of high lead concentrations and could explain the cause for many of Beethoven’s ailments.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories has marked a significant advancement in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with the introduction of an innovative diagnostic test. This noninvasive blood test accurately detects the p-Tau217 biomarker, indicative of amyloid beta accumulation in the brain. This test is set to transform the approach to Alzheimer's disease management, offering a convenient and less invasive alternative to traditional diagnostic methods.

As we prepare to celebrate this year's Lab Week, the Mayo Collaborative Services Education team not only wants to highlight your important work as medical laboratory professionals and pathologists, but also help you feel more confident in your role by sharing the following educational resources that may give you additional knowledge and opportunities to advance in your career. 

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, provides us with the opportunity to increase our understanding of and appreciation for clinical laboratory personnel. We celebrate their efforts to provide critical answers for patients every day and drive innovation in the field of medicine.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is a contributing author on Nasdaq.com. In his latest article, he describes the untapped potential of hospital laboratories and how health systems can maximize the value of their labs.

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is a contributing author on Nasdaq.com. In his first article, Dr. Morice reflects on the diagnostic landscape and predicts trends that could influence the market in 2024.

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, speaks with outreach solutions strategists Ellen Dijkman Dulkes and Brianne Newton. They discuss how an outreach program can work with its customers on process improvements by using periodic visits and data-driven discussions.

Globally, five million deaths are associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance each year, but the complexity of the issue is there is no single solution because we need to use antibiotics. It’s about finding a different way to live with it.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the one-year delay to clinical laboratory payment cuts recently passed by Congress and the importance of responding to the FDA’s proposed rule on laboratory developed tests.