Best Mayo Clinic Laboratories Podcasts (2024)

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Trends in the Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing Market: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 14:28

1h ago14:28

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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. They cover current trends, pain points, and opportunities for growth in the lab and diagnostics market. Their discussion include…

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Expanding Reach Through Home Phlebotomy 19:27

14h ago19:27

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In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, speaks with Camille Jewell, outpatient laboratory service technician at Mayo Clinic. They discuss how laboratory outreach programs can incorporate outcall or home phlebotomy to help prevent hospital re…

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Why Mpox is a Public Health Emergency: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. 15:38

1d ago15:38

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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 Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and clinical virologist at Mayo Clinic. They discuss the upsurge of mpox cases, particularly in Africa, and why the World Health Organ…

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Streamlining Lab Processes: The Power of Kaizen 17:42

2h ago17:42

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In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jessica Stellmaker on creating a culture of continuous improvement using Kaizen events. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 00:40 What is a kaizen event? 04:01 Kaizen week 06:28 Create a culture of continuous improvement 09:54 Resources 11:31 Fail point 13:15 Impacts on laborator…

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Tracking the Latest Pathogens: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 8:26

5h ago8:26

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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. They discuss what’s new and ongoing with pathogens and infections. Their discussion includes: Summer cases of COVID-19. H5N1 (av…

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Panel Boosts Therapeutic Monitoring of IBD Drug: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D. 9:46

7d ago9:46

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Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique risankizumab panel measures levels of both that drug and its antibodies in patients' blood. The results can better guide the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Speaker 4: (00:32) Please give the audience a little information abo…

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Reflections on Residency 18:09

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In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Isabella Holmes, D.O., a PGY-3 resident and assistant co-chief pathology resident at the University of Michigan, to discuss her reflections on residency. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:20 Reflections on past year 02:45 Being comfortable as a resident 05:00 Taking on leade…

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Global Industry Activities: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 10:07

1M ago10:07

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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. They discuss insights from Dr. Morice’s recent travels abroad, including biomanufacturing, diagnostics, cybersecurity, and suppl…

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An Inside Perspective of Outreach 21:37

15d ago21:37

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In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by Mark Kjer, supervisor of technologist support at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the different perspectives of the outreach program from the laboratory’s operational and technical l…

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Alarming Increase in Dengue Cases: Elitza Theel, Ph.D. 16:13

1M ago16:13

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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 Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the increase of dengue cases in the United States and around the world. Specific topics of discussion i…

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Advice to Trainees 24:51

1M ago24:51

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In this month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Nidhi Kataria, M.B.B.S., and Thane Kubik, M.D., M.S., for a deep dive into optimizing the residency experience.By Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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Scaling Knowledge With AI: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 13:48

27d ago13:48

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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. They discuss how healthcare is a logical space to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology and trends in how AI is being ut…

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An Impactful Supreme Court Decision: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 10:43

2M ago10:43

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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. They discuss a case that was recently overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States that may have ramifications for the h…

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The Metals Laboratory Tests Beethoven’s Hair: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. 10:09

2M ago10:09

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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 Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., director of the Metals Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, and Sarah Erdahl, technical specialist coordinator in the Metals Laboratory. They discuss their unique opportunity to complete testing …

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COVID-19 and Avian Flu: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 8:51

2M ago8:51

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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. They discuss the summertime activity of COVID-19 and the latest updates with avian influenza (H5N1). Their discussion includes: …

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Engaging the Next Generation of Lab Professionals 18:21

2M ago18:21

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At 16 years old, Isak Schmidley is the youngest person to have passed the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist certification exam. In addition to attending high school, Isak is enrolled in college graduate classes and works as a medical laboratory scientist at a hospital in Louisiana. In this episode of Mayo…

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Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of Apheresis 21:05

2M ago21:05

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This month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jeffrey Winters, M.D., the medical director of the Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit at Mayo Clinic for Myasthenia Gravis awareness month.By Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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The Platform Transformation of Healthcare: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 13:46

3M ago13:46

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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. They discuss the platform business model and how it’s being used in the healthcare industry to drive innovation and reimagine ho…

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Updates Streamline Autoimmune Neurology Testing: Anastasia Zekeridou, M.D., Ph.D. 16:55

3M ago16:55

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Anastasia Zekeridou, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' updated panels and methodology boost the accuracy and efficiency of testing for three autoimmune neurology biomarkers. Early diagnosis is key to managing debilitating conditions associated with these antibodies. (00:32) Could you please give our listeners an overview of your r…

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The Science Behind Scleroderma 19:05

3M ago19:05

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In this episode of #LabMedicineRounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., for National Scleroderma Awareness Month, including a discussion about lab medicine's important role in diagnosis. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be aware of scleroderma? 2:34 What are some important thing…

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Infectious Diseases on the Move: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 15:11

3M ago15:11

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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. They discuss why measles remains a virus of concern, how avian flu continues to spread, and new developments in the federal regu…

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Tests Aid Diagnosis of Cancer-Associated Neurological Disorders: Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S. 14:27

3M ago14:27

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Divyanshu Dubey, M.B.B.S., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique PDE10A and TRIM46 assays facilitate care for central nervous system disorders triggered by cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for managing disabling neurological symptoms and malignancy. (00:32) Could you tell us a bit about your background and your role at Ma…

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Get to Know DLMP’s Vice Chair of Research: Peter Lucas, M.D., Ph.D. 24:52

3M ago24:52

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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 Peter Lucas, M.D., Ph.D., vice chair of Research for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) at Mayo Clinic. Their discussion includes: Dr. Lucas’ extensive pathology and research backgrou…

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Managing Outpatient Interactions Beyond the Phlebotomy Setting 23:27

3M ago23:27

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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 to proactively manage the variety of patient requests and interactions that occur in an outreach lab…

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Avian Flu Outbreaks and New COVID-19 Variants: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. 10:43

3M ago10:43

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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 Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and clinical virologist at Mayo Clinic. They discuss the widespread outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu and the new “FLiRT” variants of COVID-1…

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Enhanced Solid Tumor NGS Panel Broadens Genetic-Variants Detection: Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., Stephanie Smoley, CG(ASCP), and Beth Pitel, M.S. 14:19

3M ago14:19

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Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., Stephanie Smoley, CG(ASCP), and Beth Pitel, M.S., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' augmented MayoComplete Solid Tumor Panel better profiles tumor genetics. Defining tumor pathogenesis can guide targeted cancer therapy. (00:31) Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background — Beth? (01:24) Stephanie, wh…

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Breathing Easier: Immunotherapies for Asthma and Allergy 18:56

3M ago18:56

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In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Douglas McMahon, M.D., from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota, to discuss how the lab supports asthma and allergy medical practice.By Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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New Panels Help Find Cause of Rapidly Progressive Dementia: Gregory (Gregg) Day, M.D. 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Rapidly progressive dementia covers many conditions, including Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD). Gregory (Gregg) Day, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new evaluations help identify the cause of rapidly progressive dementia, to guide prognosis and treatment decisions. Show notes Speaker 3: (00:32) Can you provide a little background about…

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Get to Know the DLMP Chair: Eric Hsi, M.D. 12:13

4M ago12:13

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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. Their discussion includes: Dr. Hsi’s experience in the field of pathology and what he is looking forward to workin…

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Oral fluid offers an alternative specimen for controlled substance monitoring: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D. 7:39

4M ago7:39

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Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains the advantages that Mayo Clinic Laboratories' oral fluid drug screening offers over typical urine tests. Oral samples are easier to collect and harder to adulterate. (00:32) Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? (01:46) Can you please provide an overview of laboratory testing for substance u…

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Lab Excellence: Spotlight on Laboratory Professionals 14:41

4M ago14:41

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In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, about the lab’s important role in healthcare. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Importance of labs in current medical practice 02:41 Understanding & apprecia…

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FDA Issues Final Rule to Regulate LDTs: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 18:11

4M ago18:11

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In this special 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. They discuss the final rule issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 29, 2024, to make explicit it…

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The Growing Crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance: Robin Patel, M.D. 8:18

4M ago8:18

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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 Robin Patel, M.D.,director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory and co-director of the Bacteriology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. They discuss antimicrobial resistance and why it’s a major global heal…

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Assay provides quick diagnosis of VEXAS syndrome: David S. Viswanatha, M.D. 14:52

4M ago14:52

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David S. Viswanatha, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides rapid, definitive diagnosis of VEXAS, a recently identified syndrome affecting older men. Early diagnosis is key to managing the condition, which severely impacts multiple organs and blood. (00:31) Could you please provide a little bit about yourself and your backg…

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Advocating for the Laboratory Profession 23:28

4M ago23:28

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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. Their discussion focuses on advocating for the laboratory, lab careers, and the value of lab testing. Their discussio…

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Testing Innovations: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 11:14

4M ago11:14

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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. They discuss testing innovations for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairments, and how laboratorians can responsibly help s…

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Assay identifies patients eligible for new ovarian cancer drug: Maryam Shahi, M.D 5:51

4M ago5:51

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Maryam Shahi, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique biomarker test (TEST ID: AFOLR) determines which patients would likely benefit from a new treatment for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. Disease recurrence is common, and about one-third of patients respond to the new medication. (00:32) Could you provide us with a little bit of …

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Exploring the Lab's Vital Role in Healthcare 18:07

4M ago18:07

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In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Chancey Christenson, M.D., about the lab's important role in healthcare. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:00 Why is it important to highlight the extensive presence of the laboratory in current medical practice? 05:20 What’s the story of how you first came to appreciate the e…

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Lab Week and Noteworthy News: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 11:08

5M ago11:08

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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. They discuss current events including Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, recent healthcare conferences, advocacy efforts, me…

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Assay monitors response to monoclonal antibody therapy: Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D. 9:04

4M ago9:04

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Maria Alice Willrich, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay provides therapeutic drug monitoring of risankizumab, or RISA. Test results help guide care for patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn's disease. (00:32) Do you mind giving the audience more information about yourself and your background? (01:53) C…

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Tick Season Outlook: Elitza Theel, Ph.D. 17:56

5M ago17:56

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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 Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, to discuss tick-borne diseases and the latest testing options. Specific topics of discussion include: The types of…

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Noninvasive plasma biomarker testing provides faster answers: Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D. 17:57

4M ago17:57

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Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new noninvasive blood test for Alzheimer’s disease identifies the p-tau217 biomarker, which is associated with the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain. Positive test results can facilitate access to disease-modifying therapies. (00:32): Dr. Algeciras, could you just pr…

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Drawing the Line: The Rationale Behind Blood Tube Collection Order 20:13

4M ago20:13

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In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., to discuss the blood tube collection order. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Rational of blood tube order 3:15 Direct and indirect contamination 4:58 Draw order 8:11 Serum vs. Plasma 10:23 Testing for specific analytes 12:39 Interferences 14:38 Teachi…

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Dengue Outbreaks and Advancements in Colon Cancer Screening: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 11:07

5M ago11:07

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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. They discuss current events including dengue outbreaks, new colon cancer screening technology, and insurance coverage of innovat…

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Assay identifies rare tick-borne bacteria: Bobbi Pritt, M.D. 8:26

5M ago8:26

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Bobbi Pritt, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new assay identifies less-common tick-borne bacteria in whole blood. The assay is recommended when tick-borne bacterial infection is suspected but standard testing is unrevealing. (00:33) Do you mind giving us a brief introduction of yourself and what you do at Mayo? (01:45) Can you tell us …

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Why Measles Is on the Rise: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D. 15:52

5M ago15:52

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a recent health advisory in response to the increasing number of measles outbreaks in the United States. 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 Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., professor of lab…

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Targeted panel boosts accuracy of hereditary pancreatitis testing: Experts: Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., and Huong T. Cabral, M.S., C.G.C. 10:24

5M ago10:24

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Linda Hasadsri, M.D., Ph.D., and Huong T. Cabral, M.S., C.G.C., explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' targeted test panel facilitates accurate diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis, which heightens the risk for pancreatic cancer. Test results can guide cancer monitoring for patients and their families. (00:33) Dr. Hasadsri, can you tell the audience…

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Technology Needs and Challenges in the Outreach Lab 22:49

5M ago22:49

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In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, speaks with Dan Nelson, a Mayo Clinic contract employee and laboratory connectivity expert. They discuss the unique needs and challenges that outreach labs face with information technology (IT) systems…

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Industry Updates From the Nation’s Capital: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. 13:03

5M ago13:03

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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. They discuss important industry updates and legislative insights gathered from Dr. Morice’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. Thei…

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Test identifies Lynch syndrome for targeted cancer monitoring: Wei Shen, Ph.D., and Rhianna Urban, M.S., CGC 18:35

6M ago18:35

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Wei Shen, Ph.D., and Rhianna Urban, M.S., CGC, explain how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' gene panel establishes a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome, which heightens the risk for several cancers. Test results can guide cancer surveillance for patients and their families. (00:32) Would each of you share a little bit about yourselves and your background? Dr. Sh…

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