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

Answers from the Lab - March 21, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes
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 ...

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

Answers from the Lab - March 19, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes
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 yo...

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The Bullet Catch and Other Deadly Illusions!

Lab Medicine Rounds - March 15, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, to discuss a popular topic at this year’s 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium, the bullet catch and other deadly illusions.  ...

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Syphilis Testing Updates: Elitza Theel, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - March 14, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes
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 follow up on the syphilis epidemic and discuss u...

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Testing aids nicotine-use cessation: Paul Jannetto, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - March 12, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes
Paul Jannetto, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' nicotine testing benefits patients in substance-use cessation programs and other settings. The serum and urine tests quantify nicotine and various metabolites. (00:32)  Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your bac...

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Final Rule on LDTs May Be Coming Soon: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - March 07, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes
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 Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) progress on...

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Maximizing Impact Through Admin-Lab Collaboration

Lab Medicine Rounds - March 01, 2024 06:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with operations administrator Mark Brown to discuss the significance of collaborating with administrators. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Importance of working with lab administrators 3:00 Role of administrators ...

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Black History Month: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 29, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes
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 honor Black History Month. They reflect on important advanceme...

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Adrenal Gland Tumors: Stefan Grebe, M.D., Ph.D., and Irina Bancos, M.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 22, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes
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 Stefan Grebe, M.D., Ph.D., co-director of the Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Test Development Laboratory in the Department of Laboratory Medicin...

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Test panel guides diagnosis of early onset IBD: Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 20, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes
Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' test panel provides comprehensive evaluation of patients with suspected monogenic early onset inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Accurate diagnosis is key to guiding therapy for patients, who might be as young as age 2. (0...

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Charting the Course: The Journey to Becoming a Physician-Scientist

Lab Medicine Rounds - February 16, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge...

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Emerging and Reemerging Diseases: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 15, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes
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 current activity of infectious diseases. Their discus...

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Tests aid diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis: Anne Tebo, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 13, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes
Anne Tebo, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new serum tests help overcome the challenges of diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis, or PBC. Test results can guide clinical care for patients with this life-threatening autoimmune liver disease. (00:32) Could you please provi...

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Assay enhances and simplifies M-proteins screening: David Murray, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 06, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes
David Murray, M.D., Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' MASS-FIX Quantitation assay provides next-generation screening for M-proteins, which are associated with multiple myeloma and other diseases. The assay better quantitates the blood proteins, for improved patient care and ...

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Recruiting for Careers in Laboratory Medicine

Lab Medicine Rounds - February 02, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with placement coordinator Jamie Herget to discuss recruitment initiatives within the laboratory profession. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Importance of recruitment 2:57 What roles are being recruited? 5:...

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The Pulse on Global Diagnostics: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - February 01, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes
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 what companies in the healthcare and diagnostics indus...

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Assay stratifies pregnant women's preeclampsia risk: Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - January 30, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes
Joshua Bornhorst, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique blood test identifies pregnant women at risk of developing preeclampsia with severe features. Test results can guide clinical management, to safeguard maternal and neonatal health. Speaker 3: (00:32) Can you share a...

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Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Lab Medicine Rounds - January 19, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Why did you decide...

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Evolution of Syphilis: Elitza Theel, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - January 18, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes
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 talk about the sexually-transmitted disease syph...

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A New Year with Familiar Viruses: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - January 11, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes
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 welcome the new year and discuss the increase of respiratory v...

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Perspectives of a Teaching Assistant

Lab Medicine Rounds - January 05, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., engages in a compelling conversation with Lindsey Randall, a third-year medical student, as they discuss her experiences and insights in the role of a teaching assistant.  00:00 Introduction 01:05 Why did you decide t...

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Lipid assay improves cardiovascular risk prediction: Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - January 04, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' new MI-Heart Ceramides assay helps guide the management of patients with mildly to moderately high cholesterol. The test measures levels of lipids beyond cholesterol that boost cardiovascular risk. Show notes (00:31) Could you...

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Test helps identify elusive central nervous system pathogens: Robin Patel, M.D.

Answers from the Lab - January 02, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes
Robin Patel, M.D., explains how a new Mayo Clinic Laboratories' assay can identify central nervous system pathogens that standard tests fail to detect. Rapid, precise diagnosis is essential to preventing long-term effects from these infections. Show notes Speaker 3: (00:32)  Please gi...

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Unique testing helps identify cause of sudden cardiac death: Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Kate Kotzer, M.S., CGC

Answers from the Lab - December 28, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes
Linnea Baudhuin, Ph.D., and Kate Kotzer, M.S., CGC, describe how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' postmortem genetic tests can provide answers after a sudden unexplained cardiac death. Test results are important for managing family members' risk for cardiovascular disease. Show notes (00:32) ...

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Assay finds genetic cause of low bile flow: Devin Oglesbee, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - December 26, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes
Devin Oglesbee, Ph.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' cholestasis gene panel identifies mutations that cause low flow of bile from the liver. Test results help guide treatment decisions that can prevent liver damage. Show notes (00:32)  Could you please provide us a little info...

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The Past, Present, and Future of Diagnostics: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - December 21, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to reflect on key moments from 2023 and to discuss ...

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Assay identifies biomarker of autoimmune encephalitis subtype: Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D.

Answers from the Lab - December 19, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes
Antibody against the GABA-A receptor is a biomarker of autoimmune encephalopathy that occurs across the lifespan, and disproportionately affects children. In this test-specific episode of the "Answers From the Lab" podcast, Andrew McKeon, M.B., B.Ch., M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Labo...

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Celebrating 100 Episodes

Lab Medicine Rounds - December 15, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., along with the Lab Medicine Rounds podcast team share their experience on starting an educational podcast and reflecting on past episodes. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Rick: How did the podcast start up? What ...

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Milestone Treatments for Sickle Cell Disease: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - December 14, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ...

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Panel offers proactive drug monitoring for IBD: Maria Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab - December 12, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes
Maria Willrich, Ph.D., and Melissa Snyder, Ph.D., describe Mayo Clinic Laboratories' panel for proactive therapeutic drug monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The panel expands options for clinicians assessing patients' response to the drugs infliximab and adalimumab....