Laborastories | presented by ADLM

Imagine a future where you go in for your annual check-up and get a blood test to screen for cancer, in the same way you currently get screened for high cholesterol or diabetes. Some hope that liquid biopsy technology could eventually make this possible — but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Christina Lockwood for a realistic outlook on this exciting technology and an overview of the challenges that must be overcome before it's put into routine use. With special guest: Dr. Christina Lockwood Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

If you're interested in working in laboratory medicine, getting a position in a clinical laboratory isn't the only path available. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Corinne Fantz to discuss how she ended up in the in vitro diagnostics industry, how it compares to working in a traditional lab setting, and how people can prepare for pursuing a similar career. With special guest: Dr. Corinne Fantz Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

As the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (ADLM's, formerly AACC's) Clinical Chemistry journal celebrates its 70th anniversary, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Jason Park. Together, they look back on the journal's history — and look forward to where Clinical Chemistry and research in the field of laboratory medicine are heading next. With special guest: Dr. Jason Park  Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

Academic publishing in the field of laboratory medicine is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Rob Christenson to explore where scientific publishing is going and what the biggest challenges are that it's facing — particularly now that artificial intelligence is playing a larger role in the clinical lab and in publishing itself. With special guest: Dr. Rob Christenson Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

Laboratory medicine experts are in a unique position to advance equitable access to healthcare for all people. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen talks with Dr. Zahra Shajani-Yi about the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) latest efforts to give lab professionals the tools they need to do this and become champions of health equity. With special guest: Dr. Zahra Shajani-Yi Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

In January 2025, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) will be reorganizing its Divisions. In anticipation of this change, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer to discuss how ADLM's Divisions advance clinical laboratory testing and patient care, how members can join them, and how the new Division structure will better align with both the current and future practice of laboratory medicine. With special guest: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

Noncommunicable diseases increase in prevalence as the population ages. They are the leading cause of mortality and healthcare expenditure globally. Diabetes, a major type of noncommunicable disease, currently affects 10.5% of adults globally, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. In this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Dr. Ian Lentnek from Siemens Healthineers, Dr. Zehra Yonel, an academic clinical lecturer at University of Birmingham in the U.K., will share her insights and latest research on how allied healthcare professionals like dentists can help address this public health concern through early screening. This is a paid advertisement for Laborastories' listeners brought to you by Siemens Healthineers. The views expressed do not necessarily represent ADLM's views, and their inclusion in this podcast is not an endorsement by Laborastories or ADLM. For more information, please visit: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/diabetes Disclaimer: Product availability may vary from country to country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements. With special guest: Zehra Yonel (she/her), BDS, MFDS (RCS Edin.) (RCS Eng.), PGCert, FHEA, MPH (Hons.), PhD Hosted by: Ian Lentnek, MD Medical director, point-of-care, Medical Affairs, Siemens Healthineers

The Food and Drug Administration's final laboratory developed tests rule will have dire consequences for vulnerable patient populations such as newborns. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen to discuss the nitty gritty details of why the rule will impede patient care — and what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to get it repealed. With special guest: Dr. Dennis Dietzen Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

Lipid testing is integral to diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease, but approaches to lipid testing vary widely around the globe, which can lead to patients not getting the care they need. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen talks with Dr. Leslie Donato about the Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's new guidance on the subject, and the best practices it lays out for these essential tests. With special guest: Dr. Leslie Donato Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen

In this episode, Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Anthony Killeen, the incoming 2024-2025 president of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC). They reflect on Dr. Peck Palmer's achievements during her presidential year and explore Dr. Killeen's goals as he prepares to lead the organization under its new strategic plan. With special guest: Dr. Anthony Killeen Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

In 2023, we said goodbye to the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting, and this year, we say hello to the first ADLM Annual Meeting. With ADLM 2024 right around the corner, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Mark Marzinke, chair of this year's Annual Meeting Organizing Committee, to chat about the meeting's most exciting highlights, and how they reflect the full tapestry of laboratory medicine and all its subdisciplines. With special guest: Dr. Mark Marzinke Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Now that the Food and Drug Administration has dropped its final rule on laboratory developed tests, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen for an in-depth discussion on it. How could the rule harm vulnerable patients like infants? Why are the rule's exemptions not all they're cracked up to be? And what can labs do to mitigate the rule's negative impact? Tune in to find out. With special guest: Dr. Dennis Dietzen Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

The importance of sustainability has never been greater than it is today. Tune in to this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers, for a thought-provoking discussion with experts Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss. Listen as they delve into innovative strategies, evolving challenges, and imperatives for improved sustainability in the lab. This is a paid advertisement for Laboratories' listeners brought to you by Siemens Healthineers. The views expressed do not necessarily represent ADLM's views, and their inclusion in this podcast is not an endorsement by Laborastories or ADLM. With special guests: Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss Hosted by: Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers

For nearly a decade, Dr. Dina Greene has striven to advance health equity in areas ranging from women's and transgender health to sickle cell disease. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Greene about the unexpected insights she's gained from this work. With special guest: Dr. Dina Greene Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Clinical laboratory scientists play an essential role in getting patients accurate diagnoses and effective care. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Kacy Peterson, chair of ADLM's Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to help clinical laboratory scientists flourish in their careers and to recruit more people to this important profession. With special guest: Kacy Peterson, Chair of ADLM's Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Healthcare professionals currently don't have the ability to monitor whether medical artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fair or not — a serious gap that could lead to AI exacerbating existing disparities and harming the most vulnerable patient populations. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Mark Zaydman about this issue and about an Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) competition that aims to encourage clinical labs to develop tools to meet this need. With special guest: Dr. Mark Zaydman Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Why are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives critical to laboratory medicine and the achievement of health equity? Tune into this episode of Laborastories to find out, as host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Christina Pierre about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to align the association with DEI principles and to empower our members to put these principles into practice. With special guest: Dr. Christina Pierre Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

The clinical lab's insights are crucial to improving patient outcomes. However, demonstrating this to providers, payers, other healthcare stakeholders, and the general public has proven to be a challenge. Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. David Grenache about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to make headway on this important issue—and how labs can get out there and show their value. With special guest: Dr. David Grenache Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Data analytics and artificial intelligence have the potential to transform, not just laboratory medicine, but healthcare around the globe. So what do lab medicine professionals need to know to start using these powerful tools? Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. Dustin Bunch about key ethical, educational, and institutional considerations. With special guest: Dr. Dustin Bunch Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Access to laboratory developed tests can literally mean the difference between life and death for patients, but a new proposed FDA rule could prevent labs from performing these essential tests. To get our listeners up to speed on this development, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Dennis Dietzen about why this proposed rule could be so damaging, and what lab medicine professionals can do to stop it. With special guest: Dr. Dennis Dietzen Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

How can laboratory experts play a role in reducing health disparities? Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb about efforts to eliminate care gaps for medically underserved communities, and how the clinical lab can serve as a key partner in these initiatives. With special guest: Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Have you ever wondered what the Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine does? In this episode, Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer speaks with Dr. Allison Chambliss, the President of the Academy, to hear how the Academy's work influences health policy and drives clinical guidelines and test strategy around the globe. With special guest: Dr. Allison Chambliss Hosted by: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Haymond interviews Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer, the incoming president of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM). They discuss the association's name change, Dr. Peck Palmer's vision for her presidency, and Dr. Haymond's advice on how to be an effective leader during a time of rapid change. So, what wisdom will be shared during this conversation? Tune in to find out! With special guest: Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond

What were the innovations in laboratory medicine that made the biggest difference in patient care? Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Dr. Robert Rej, a longtime member of AACC's History Division, to hear about this and much more as listeners get an in-depth look at the ways that laboratory medicine has shaped our world. With special guest: Dr. Robert Rej Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond

What new and exciting developments will come out of the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting? Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with 2023 Organizing Committee Chair Dr. Amy Saenger to learn how the organizing committee crafted the plenary sessions, selected cutting-edge topics for the meeting's education sessions, and addressed the key issue of population health and equity. With special guest: Dr. Amy Saenger Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond

In April, AACC's membership voted to change AACC's name to the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, or ADLM. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Melanie Yarbrough to get a microbiologist's perspective on what this name change could mean for those in her specialty and others. She also provides insight into how lab professionals can work together as a field to achieve better health through laboratory medicine. With special guest: Dr. Melanie Yarbrough Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond 

The motion to change AACC's name to the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has passed, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the association. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Drs. Octavia Peck-Palmer and Paul Jannetto about what comes next, including how AACC members can get involved in the brand transition and what new opportunities it will present. With special guests: Dr. Octavia Peck-Palmer and Dr. Paul Jannetto Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond 

Over the last couple decades, cervical cancer testing has evolved rapidly, leading to multiple new strategies for detecting this cancer. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Yusheng Zhu about AACC's new guidance on this field, and how it can serve as a roadmap for healthcare professionals as they navigate the complexities of cervical cancer testing options. With special guest: Dr. Yusheng Zhu, Chair of the AACC Academy Council Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond  

AI chatbots such as Chat GPT, Bard, and Dall-E have been the source of much discussion in these last several months, and their potential impact on healthcare is causing some controversy. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Dr. Christopher McCudden about ideas on how these AI chatbots could be used in laboratory medicine to improve patient care. With special guest: Dr. Christopher McCudden Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond 

Workforce issues have been a pressing concern in the laboratory field for decades, and things are only becoming more difficult. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Erika Deaton-Mohney, Chair of AACC's Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, about ideas for bringing new laboratorians to the field, along with other critical issues for clinical laboratory scientists. With special guest: Erika Deaton-Mohney, Chair of AACC's Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Haymond, AACC President

As medicine continues to grow and evolve, so too does the field of laboratory medicine. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she speaks with Dr. Jason Park about his new role as the Editor of AACC's Clinical Chemistry Journal. He discusses the evolution of the journal, what he sees for the future, and how it can help support both experienced and new members of the profession. 

As medicine continues to grow and evolve, so too does the field of laboratory medicine. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she speaks with Dr. Stephen R. Master about the ways the lab is evolving – in practice, in diagnostic innovations, and in research – and how AACC is working to meet these changes and set lab experts up for a successful, patient-centered future.

Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Patricia M. Jones about the ins and outs of the VALID Act—a complex bill proposing dramatic modifications to current oversight mechanisms of both in vitro diagnostic tests and laboratory developed tests. This bill has the potential to significantly impact …

The inaugural Laborastories podcast kicks off with host Dr. Shannon Haymond in conversation with Dr. Octavia Peck-Palmer about how she got into lab medicine and all the ways that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are essential to...