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Dr. Bill Morice explores trends transforming diagnostics

Jessie Fenske — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In a Becker’s Healthcare podcast, Dr. Bill Morice discusses precision medicine, AI, patient expectations, and challenges facing laboratories.

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When the science moves, the lab moves: A Q&A with Chris Garcia, M.D.

jgilligan1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Christopher Garcia, M.D., on why a new generation of therapies puts laboratory medicine at the center of care, and how data and AI can help make sure patients never wait on the diagnostic.

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Going beyond standard testing to diagnose rare autoimmune skin diseases

Chris Bahnsen — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Specialized immunofluorescence testing helps uncover rare autoimmune blistering diseases, identify underlying cancers, and guide precise treatment, improving diagnostic accuracy and outcomes for patients with challenging skin disorders.

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Mary Jo Williamson discusses strategies for leading teams through change

Jessie Fenske — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Discover in a Becker’s Healthcare podcast how leaders can help teams navigate rapid change while staying grounded in mission, strategy, and values.

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Key Components of Innovation Success

Mayo Clinic Laboratories — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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 Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) reform and recent reports about the New World screwworm. Dr. Morice also shares insights on building an innovation strategy that delivers meaningful organizational value.

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Genome-wide methylation profiling brings new clarity to brain tumor diagnosis

jgilligan1 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Genome-wide methylation profiling is transforming the way clinicians approach brain tumor diagnosis. By analyzing epigenetic patterns across the genome, this advanced testing method provides a new level of precision, helping resolve ambiguous cases, reduce diagnostic variability, and support more confident clinical decision-making in complex CNS tumors.

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Expanding access through strategic collaboration: A Q&A with Mary Jo Williamson

jgilligan1 — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As innovation in clinical diagnostics accelerates, collaboration is becoming increasingly essential to ensure new tools reach the clinicians and patients who need them most. Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discusses how a strategic approach to collaboration is helping build a more connected diagnostic ecosystem and enabling more comprehensive care.

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What it takes to deliver answers for rare conditions

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D. — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

How Mayo Clinic Laboratories uses collaboration, data, and global reach to deliver patient-first diagnostic solutions for rare diseases.

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Phenotype-specific approach transcends traditional testing for autoimmune neurological conditions

Chris Bahnsen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Autoimmune neurology testing has evolved beyond limited paraneoplastic evaluations to phenotype-specific panels that identify clinically relevant antibodies. This phenotype-specific approach significantly improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces false positives, and helps guide faster, more personalized treatment for complex neurological diseases.

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New assay can detect fusions in 1,445 genes across wide range of tumors

Chris Bahnsen — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

New wtRNA-seq test detects fusions in 1,445 genes with high accuracy, improving cancer diagnosis, treatment decisions, and clinical trial eligibility.

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