Stories – MCL at Work

As safety coordinator for Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Pat Hlavka's days have always been unpredictable and fast-paced. When COVID-19 hit, things only accelerated. But Pat enjoys a challenge, and she's happy to be in a role that allows her to solve problems and find creative solutions.

By Tracy Will • March 17, 2021

As she heads toward retirement at the end of March, Rita Baird looks back on her career at Mayo Clinic Laboratories and discusses her role working with MCL clients as a regional service representative.

By Tracy Will • March 3, 2021

A supervisor in the lab that's at the heart of Mayo Clinic Laboratories' COVID-19 testing, Dave Majewski's job has changed dramatically in the last year, as he went from overseeing about 40 staff members to more than 240 in a lab that now runs 24/7.

By Tracy Will • February 17, 2021

A genetic counselor with Mayo Clinic Laboratories for the last 15 years, Cassie Runke relishes her role serving as a resource for health care providers who are looking to help their patients find answers through genetic testing.

By Tracy Will • February 3, 2021