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A web of innovation within Mayo Clinic Laboratories links research and test development with clinical practice, enabling for some of the world’s most pioneering methodologies. Underpinning this innovation network are unique supports that provide inventive and essential solutions to broaden testing capabilities.

This weeks research roundup features Consensus-Based Recommendations on the prevention of squamous cell carcinoma in solid organ transplant recipients: A delphi consensus statement.

Topic's Include: 3 things you can do to stop the spread of COVID-19 regardless of whether you’re vaccinated, and monoclonal antibody treatment combo reduces hospitalization among high-risk patients with COVID-19.

As a technical publications specialist, Pat Staley ensures that health care providers and laboratorians have the clear, concise, accurate information about Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ tests that they need to guide patient care.

This weeks research roundup features Diagnosis and classification of ileal pouch disorders: consensus guidelines from the international Ileal pouch consortium.

Topic's Include: FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, responding to increased demand for COVID-19 testing, vaccines and implementing visitor restrictions, and Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester through Sept. 17.

This week's research roundup features Measurable residual disease does not preclude prolonged progression-free survival in CLL treated with Ibrutinib.

Topic's Include: Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester until August 28th, Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Breaking down the booster terminology for COVID-19 vaccines, and Mayo Clinic minute: Tips for a healthy school year.

Dustin Strasburg’s role as a technical specialist in the Human Cell Therapy Lab gives him the opportunity to delve into a wide range of tasks — from research to experiment design to validation runs — all while staying laser-focused on meeting the needs of patients.

This week's research roundup features therapeutic anticoagulation with heparin in noncritically ill patients with COVID-19.

Topics include: Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: How Mayo hopes to slam the door when COVID-19 comes knocking, what you need to know about COVID-19 tests, and Mayo Clinic preparing for COVID-19 vaccine boosters when approved.

In 1971, the Regional Laboratory, later to become Mayo Clinic Laboratories, was founded. For the first time in Mayo Clinic’s history, the institution would support the community practice of pathology for outside patients in the region and beyond.

It’s been understood for some time that an infection of B. mayonii, a rare species of bacterium, results in high levels of spirochetes in the peripheral blood. But actually being able to visualize them on a routine peripheral blood smear may allow for improved recognition of this uncommon cause of Lyme disease.