Therapeutics

Register now –Nov. 11, 2026 Review the evidence supporting modern urine drug monitoring, compare immunoassay, definitive, and hybrid testing strategies, and provide practical guidance for selecting testing based on clinical scenarios

By MCL Education • November 11, 2026

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 discuss recent industry news and how clinical diagnostics are powering more personalized care.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 25, 2026

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 discuss updates on the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) and other policy changes affecting clinical diagnostics. Later, Dr. Pritt welcomes Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., a molecular genetic pathologist at Mayo Clinic and chair of the hereditary genetics practice, to explore how precision therapeutics are improving cancer treatments.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • June 11, 2026

Diagnostics power personalized care by guiding therapy selection, informing adjustments, and fueling the advancement of precision medicine.

By William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D. • March 25, 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

PACE/FL - Explore how mass spectrometry serves as a powerful investigative tool

By MCL Education • May 12, 2026

We regret to inform you that the 11th Annual Forensic Science Symposium has been canceled due to low registration. This was an extremely difficult decision, and we understand this news may be disappointing.

By MCL Education • February 11, 2026

We’ve created two new oral fluid specimen collection videos for controlled substance monitoring. The first video is designed to support healthcare professionals by outlining how to safely and effectively oversee a patient’s specimen collection. The second is from the patient’s perspective, giving them a step-by-step guide for what to expect during the collection process.

By MCL Education • February 4, 2026

Viral and pharmacogenomic testing help clinicians detect infection early, tailor immunosuppression, and improve long-term outcomes for organ transplant recipients.

By Chris Bahnsen • January 30, 2026

PACE/FL - Review the latest evidence, guidelines, strategies, and testing solutions for differentiating metabolic from alcohol-related liver injury.

By MCL Education • February 18, 2026

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., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent news about drug-resistant infections. Later, Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Lab, Clinical Mass Spectrometry Lab, and Metals Lab, joins Dr. Pritt for the deep dive segment. Together, they explore how diagnostics are shaping the future of therapeutics.

By Mayo Clinic Laboratories • October 23, 2025

The rapidly evolving field of pharmacogenomics, the DPYD gene and its significance in oncology.

By MCL Education • December 10, 2025

As drug trends and diagnostic technologies evolve, toxicology must adapt to meet the demands of healthcare, workplace safety, and public health—focusing on opioid detection, CBD use, patient-centered testing, and new methods like saliva analysis, each bringing distinct challenges and opportunities. The following podcast episodes feature chemistry-related interviews that discuss these topics.

By MCL Education • August 1, 2025