Podcasts about laboratory director

Join us on the Best Health podcast as host Carrie Lee Astwood interviews Dr. Carika Weldon, founder of CariGenetics. Discover the transformative power of genetic testing and its impact on personalized healthcare. Dr. Weldon shares insights on her DNA kits, the importance of genetic testing, and how understanding our genetics can enhance mental and physicalperformance.   Dr Carika Weldon, PhD, MRSB, FIBMS (Founder, CEO, and Director of Research) is a Bermudian biochemist and the first sole black female founder of a genomics company in the world. She received her Bachelor of Science honours degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester, then went on to complete her Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry at the same university. In 2015, Dr Weldon became the youngest full-time Lecturer in Biomedical and Medical Sciences at De Montfort University in the UK. In 2016, Dr Weldon founded the Bermuda Principles Foundation (BPF), to make a worthwhile contribution to Bermudian society in both the education and science tourism sectors. In November 2018, Dr Weldon returned to full-time research, working as a Research Scientist within the Oxford Genomics Centre at the University of Oxford. In April 2020, called by the Bermuda Government, Dr Weldon returned to Bermuda to expand testing capacity for COVID-19 and was appointed as Science Advisor to the Premier for COVID-19 and Laboratory Director of the government's Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, which she created. Dr Weldon was granted a Queen's Certificate & Badge of Honour in November 2020. Currently, Dr Weldon is an adjunct lecturer at the Bermuda College, teaching Molecular Medicine, along with her current role at CariGenetics. She is focused on ensuring the research culture the pandemic fostered amongst healthcare professionals and the general public is harnessed for a healthier future for Bermuda.    Sponsor: Lindo's

Dr. Jyotsna Shah, PhD, is the President and Laboratory Director of IGeneX, a leading Lyme disease testing laboratory. With over 40 years of research experience in immunology, molecular biology, and microbiology, she holds more than 20 patents. Dr. Shah's journey in Lyme disease research began at Harvard University, and she has since played a pivotal role in advancing diagnostic tools for tick-borne diseases. Under her leadership, IGeneX has developed innovative testing methods, including the first Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) test for Babesia. Key Takeaways: IGeneX is considered the premier Lyme disease testing lab by the patient community due to the positive outcomes patients experience. Dr. Shah's early exposure to Lyme disease research at Harvard University and a personal connection through a colleague led her to focus her career on this field. The development of the Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) technique was a crucial factor in Dr. Shah's decision to pursue Lyme disease research. Navigating the clinical lab management aspect of IGeneX was an unexpected challenge, but Dr. Shah worked closely with state inspectors to ensure the lab's safety and trustworthiness. Obtaining insurance coverage for IGeneX's specialized tests has been an ongoing challenge, but the lab's focus on patient outcomes has earned it the trust of the Lyme disease community. Resources & Links: Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org Learn more about Dr. Jyotsna Shah and IGeneX: IGeneX Leadership Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)

Imagine detecting cancer with just a single drop of blood. In this episode of the Beautifully Broken Podcast, host Freddie Kimmel engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Joshua Routh, MD, a distinguished expert in pathology and molecular oncology. Dr. Routh serves as the Laboratory Director for high-complexity clinical laboratories and holds the position of Associate Professor of Pathology at Midwestern University. He is also the Medical Director for Precision Epigenomics Inc., where he focuses on multi-cancer early detection tests.Together, they examine the science behind EPISEEK, discussing how it analyzes epigenetic markers in the blood to identify potential cancer signals. The conversation covers the importance of methylation in gene expression, the emotional implications of cancer testing, and who should consider getting tested. Dr. Routh emphasizes the need for patient autonomy and informed decision-making in the context of cancer screening. They also explore the advancements in multi-cancer early detection tests, focusing on the technology behind EPISEEK, its cost, and the current lack of insurance coverage. The discussion touches on the implications of abnormal test results, the importance of patient-doctor collaboration, and the need for a holistic approach to health that includes lifestyle factors. Additionally, they discuss the strengths and limitations of current cancer detection technologies and the importance of comprehensive health monitoring.Highlights1:32 Introduction: Personal Reflections on the Importance of Early Cancer Detection3:05 Understanding EpiSeek: A Breakthrough in Liquid Biopsy Technology for Cancer Detection5:40 The Science of EpiSeek: How It Works to Detect Cancer Early8:14 The Role of Methylation in Gene Expression and Its Link to Cancer Growth10:42 Gene Expression and Epigenetics: Why They Matter in Cancer Screening13:20 Interpreting Test Results: What to Do After Receiving an Abnormal Finding16:35 Who Should Get Tested? Assessing Risk Factors, Family History, and Lifestyle19:48 The Emotional Impact of Cancer Screening and the Decision Not to Test22:14 Comparing EpiSeq to Other Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests25:52 Insurance Coverage for Multi-Cancer Tests: Current Challenges and Future Prospects29:30 Next Steps After an Abnormal Test Result: Further Screening and Actions33:40 The War on Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Influence Cancer Risk36:15 - Evaluating the Strengths and Limitations of Current Cancer Detection Technologies40:28 - The Importance of Comprehensive Health Monitoring Beyond Single TestsUPGRADE YOUR WELLNESSEpiSeq Test: https://www.precision-epigenomics.com/episeqExclusive $50 Discount Offer (Valid Until August 1, 2025): https://www.precision-epigenomics.com/offerSilver Biotics Muscle Cream: https://www.silverbiotics.com (Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount)Saga Bands: https://ca.saga.fitness/?ref=titvyccmCode: beautifullybrokenStemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52Code: beautifullybrokenLightPathLED https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794Code: beautifullybroken CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)

In this episode I meet Dr Mia Burleigh at the University of the West of Scotland in Blantyre, Glasgow, to undertake some physiology testing. I had Lactate Threshold and VO2max testing done and we discuss the results. Dr Burleigh is a Senior Lecturer and Laboratory Director at the university's Sport and Physical Activity Research Institute, which is the only BASES accredited lab in Scotland (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences). First I undertook Lactate Threshold testing, which involved running for 4 minute blocks at increasing speed increments, with a fingerprick lactate blood test every 4 minutes. This allowed calculation of Lactate Threshold and Lactate Turnpoint. Next I donned a breathing mask and ran to failure at a set speed with gradient increasing by 1% every minute, to test maximum oxygen delivery, and calculate VO2max. This was a much tougher test!Lab details: https://shop.uws.ac.uk/product-catalogue/schools/school-of-health-and-life-science-hls/maximal-exercise-testIf you want to buy me a cuppa to help support the podcast, thank you and please do at: https://ko-fi.com/finlaywild

In this episode of GWBC’s Open for Business, Lee Kanter interviews Moneisha White, the Laboratory Director, Founder, and Operations Manager of White Labs Concierge Lab Services. Moneisha shares her journey from a lab phlebotomist to an entrepreneur, driven by the need for accessible lab services for homebound patients. She discusses the rapid growth of her […]

In this episode of GWBC’s Open for Business, Lee Kantor interviews Moneisha White, the Laboratory Director, Founder, and Operations Manager of White Labs Concierge Lab Services. Moneisha shares her journey from a lab phlebotomist to an entrepreneur, driven by the need for accessible lab services for homebound patients. She discusses the rapid growth of her […] The post From Homebound to Health: Moneisha White’s Bold Vision for Mobile Lab Services appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Be sure to tune in to this episode of the Precision Health and PGX Podcast as Dr. Becky Winslow, Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, and Dr. Jeremy Stuart, Chief Scientific Officer and laboratory director for Precision Genetics, discuss pharmacists value as employees in clinical pharmacogenomics testing laboratories. Having employed pharmacists in his laboratories, Dr. Stuart will provide his first-hand examples to illustrate how pharmacists have benefited his laboratories. Dr. Winslow and Dr. Sarrami will also share their real-world experiences working for clinical pharmacogenomics laboratories to help the laboratory achieve its goals. This episode is a must listen for laboratories who are vested in their pharmacogenomics testing's financial success.  After listening to this episode, the learner will be able to describe responsibilities and roles in pharmacogenomics pharmacists fulfill in clinical labs, name specific real-world examples that illustrate pharmacists' contributions to pharmacogenomics in the clinical laboratory, and name education, training, and work experiences that prepare pharmacists to assume advanced practice roles in clinical laboratories.   Dr. Jeremy Stuart has extensive experience in the life science industry. He specializes in commercial operations, technology development and transfer, manufacturing design, and validation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). He currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for Precision Genetics and serves as their Laboratory Director.  Dr. Stuart was part of the senior management team that completed a management buyout of Lab21 Inc. to form Selah Genomics and the subsequent sale of Selah to EKF. Dr. Stuart led the development and validation of all of Selah's molecular assays and oversaw their clinical studies. Dr. Stuart was also a member of the Agencourt Personal Genomics team, where he co-developed the SOLiD next-generation sequencing technology that was subsequently acquired by Applied Biosystems.   Before entering industry, Dr. Stuart completed his postdoctoral work at the the Harvard School of Public Health, earned his master's degree in Toxicology from the University of Minnesota, and his doctorate in Genetics & Complex Diseases from Harvard University.  As the CEO of inGENEious RX Incorporated and pharmacogenomics subject matter expert, Dr. Becky Winslow has dedicated over a decade to providing innovative solutions for pharmacogenomics stakeholders. Her extensive experience also includes directing pharmacy operations and medication safety programs across diverse clinical settings, spanning retail, hospital, long-term care, and public health. Dr. Winslow is a passionate educator, training Doctors of Clinical Pharmacy to work with molecular testing stakeholders and serving as an advanced pharmacy practice preceptor for Manchester University's Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Program. She hosts an evidence-based educational podcast, The Precision Health and PGx Podcast, which Welp Magazine recognized as the ninth most listened to genetics podcast globally. Her involvement with prominent organizations like the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium and the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) PGx Task Force speaks to her expertise and commitment. Dr. Winslow frequently presents at national conferences such as The Association for Molecular Pathology and holds degrees from Campbell University.  Behnaz Sarrami, PharmD, MS, is a leading expert in pharmacogenomics and a dedicated Medical Science Liaison (MSL). She is named American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) "50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy" and Medika's "Top 30 Women Transforming Healthcare". Behnaz is passionate about advancing personalized medicine to optimize treatments and improve patient outcomes, especially in underserved populations. She supports healthcare professionals through scientific training and presentations. As the host of the "Precision Health and PGx" podcast, she mentors pharmacists transitioning into MSL roles and those launching pharmacogenomics consulting careers. She earned her Master's in Biochemistry from Georgetown University and her Doctorate in Pharmacy from Creighton University. With significant contributions to research and education, she continues to drive innovation in pharmacogenomics through her work with healthcare professionals and community outreach programs.

Be sure to tune in to this episode of the Precision Health and PGX Podcast as Dr. Becky Winslow, Dr. Behnaz Sarrami, and Dr. Jeremy Stuart, Chief Scientific Officer and laboratory director for Precision Genetics, discuss pharmacists value as employees in clinical pharmacogenomics testing laboratories. Having employed pharmacists in his laboratories, Dr. Stuart will provide his first-hand examples to illustrate how pharmacists have benefited his laboratories. Dr. Winslow and Dr. Sarrami will also share their real-world experiences working for clinical pharmacogenomics laboratories to help the laboratory achieve its goals. This episode is a must listen for laboratories who are vested in their pharmacogenomics testing's financial success.  After listening to this episode, the learner will be able to describe responsibilities and roles in pharmacogenomics pharmacists fulfill in clinical labs, name specific real-world examples that illustrate pharmacists' contributions to pharmacogenomics in the clinical laboratory, and name education, training, and work experiences that prepare pharmacists to assume advanced practice roles in clinical laboratories.   Dr. Jeremy Stuart has extensive experience in the life science industry. He specializes in commercial operations, technology development and transfer, manufacturing design, and validation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). He currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer for Precision Genetics and serves as their Laboratory Director.  Dr. Stuart was part of the senior management team that completed a management buyout of Lab21 Inc. to form Selah Genomics and the subsequent sale of Selah to EKF. Dr. Stuart led the development and validation of all of Selah's molecular assays and oversaw their clinical studies. Dr. Stuart was also a member of the Agencourt Personal Genomics team, where he co-developed the SOLiD next-generation sequencing technology that was subsequently acquired by Applied Biosystems.   Before entering industry, Dr. Stuart completed his postdoctoral work at the the Harvard School of Public Health, earned his master's degree in Toxicology from the University of Minnesota, and his doctorate in Genetics & Complex Diseases from Harvard University.  As the CEO of inGENEious RX Incorporated and pharmacogenomics subject matter expert, Dr. Becky Winslow has dedicated over a decade to providing innovative solutions for pharmacogenomics stakeholders. Her extensive experience also includes directing pharmacy operations and medication safety programs across diverse clinical settings, spanning retail, hospital, long-term care, and public health. Dr. Winslow is a passionate educator, training Doctors of Clinical Pharmacy to work with molecular testing stakeholders and serving as an advanced pharmacy practice preceptor for Manchester University's Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Program. She hosts an evidence-based educational podcast, The Precision Health and PGx Podcast, which Welp Magazine recognized as the ninth most listened to genetics podcast globally. Her involvement with prominent organizations like the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium and the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) PGx Task Force speaks to her expertise and commitment. Dr. Winslow frequently presents at national conferences such as The Association for Molecular Pathology and holds degrees from Campbell University.  Behnaz Sarrami, PharmD, MS, is a leading expert in pharmacogenomics and a dedicated Medical Science Liaison (MSL). She is named American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) "50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy" and Medika's "Top 30 Women Transforming Healthcare". Behnaz is passionate about advancing personalized medicine to optimize treatments and improve patient outcomes, especially in underserved populations. She supports healthcare professionals through scientific training and presentations. As the host of the "Precision Health and PGx" podcast, she mentors pharmacists transitioning into MSL roles and those launching pharmacogenomics consulting careers. She earned her Master's in Biochemistry from Georgetown University and her Doctorate in Pharmacy from Creighton University. With significant contributions to research and education, she continues to drive innovation in pharmacogenomics through her work with healthcare professionals and community outreach programs.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important links!To order Your own testing, including testing for Lyme and more:https://dnaconnexions.com/Listen to my episode on whole-body thermography, where my discoveries about this old root canal first began:https://sandykruse.ca/episodes/episode-225-thermography-testing-insights-from-sharon-edwards-of-thermography-medical-clinicJoin my Substack, where you'll get a glimpse of my upcoming book:https://sandykruse.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=substackGrab my Essential Thyroid Guide (this is a simplified guide and not a clinical book):US:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW4X3WJDCanada:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW4X3WJDOral health can be a silent overseer of your overall well-being, and we're here to shed light on a connection that often goes unnoticed. Join me and Dr. Leslie Douglas, the Laboratory Director at DNA Connextions, as we unravel the potential health implications of root canals and other dental procedures. Dr. Douglas's expertise in molecular biology equips us with an in-depth understanding of PCR-based tests that identify and quantify a wide array of microorganisms in the oral cavity. This episode promises to open your eyes to the unseen world of oral pathogens and their possible link to systemic health issues.My personal journey with dental health, including the aftermath of a root canal and mercury filling removal, is a testament to the profound impact dental procedures can have on one's vitality. Together with Dr. Douglas, we explore how PCR technology, often used for Lyme disease panels, can be a game-changer in assessing oral health. We address the controversial topic of dead tooth material potentially affecting the immune system, touching upon sobering concerns such as thyroid cancer. Through a comprehensive oral panel, we gain insights into the balance of microorganisms and draw parallels between oral and systemic health.Dental materials are more than just tools of the trade; they can be harbingers of health issues if not chosen wisely. We discuss the importance of personalized testing to understand individual reactivity to metals and non-metals found in common dental products. By sharing real-life cases, like the decision to choose ceramic over titaniuSupport the showSubscribe wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend, and follow me below. This truly gives back & helps me keep bringing amazing guests & topics every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack: https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website: https://sandykruse.ca

Alan Lowe, director of the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) introduces a live audience to the first-ever AMSEcast Conversation. Held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the event featured a panel of experts discussing the historical significance of the Military Industrial Educational Complex and the book Critical Connections. The panel, which included Lee Riedinger, Ray Smith, and William Bugg, explored the development of Oak Ridge and the University of Tennessee (UT) during the 1940s.     Guest Bios Lee Riedinger has held numerous leadership positions during his distinguished career at the University of Tennessee (UT). He has served as the Director of the UT-ORNL Science Alliance, Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Vice Chancellor for Research. Additionally, Lee has held key roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), including Deputy Director for Science and Technology, and Associate Laboratory Director for University Partnerships. His contributions have strengthened the collaboration between UT and ORNL, fostering groundbreaking research and educational initiatives.     Al Ekkebus has a long history with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he previously served as Head of the Research Library and Assistant to the Laboratory Director. He is currently the outreach leader for Neutron Science at ORNL, where his work supports the lab's scientific community. Al was a crucial research assistant for the book Critical Connections, adding his extensive knowledge to the project.     Ray Smith, the City of Oak Ridge's official historian, has dedicated years to documenting the rich history of the city. For over a decade, he has written a weekly newspaper column on Oak Ridge's history and contributed significantly to preserving its legacy. Before retiring in 2017, Ray worked at the Y-12 National Security Complex, where he was a key figure in chronicling its historical significance.     William “Bill” Bugg is a retired high-energy physicist and former Head of the Physics Department at UT, where he served from 1959 until 2006. An Oak Ridge High School graduate from the class of 1948, Bill's personal and professional journey has been deeply intertwined with Oak Ridge's scientific community, making him a living testament to the city's storied past.     Show Notes (04:19) Guest introductions (06:13) UT and Oak Ridge as they were in 1940 (10:03) The role UT played in the construction of Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project (19:48) How Oak Ridge was able to continue existing after WWII (21:00) The role Dr. Hertel played in continuing the connection between UT and ORNL (23:48) Who Bill Pollard was and his central role in the relationship between UT and ORNL (32:35) Alvin Weinberg's role in making connections between ORNL and UT (35:32) The role politicians and other political servants played in connecting ORNL and UT (41:18) How their partnership has benefited the lab and the university (45:23) What's in the immediate future for UT and ORNL (48:38) The connection between UT and Y-12 (50:54) Q & A (59:58) What the panelists think is missing from the partnership between UT and ORNL

In this episode, we explore the collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory—one of the 17 national labs under the U.S. Department of Energy—and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Listen to Don Hillebrand (native Michigander), Division Director at Argonne National Laboratory, as he walks us through mobility, drones, advanced energy, batteries and much more. Argonne's largest research division - focused on Energy, Transportation, Fuels, and Manufacturing Process Technology. These labs are at the forefront of scientific innovation in the United States, addressing some of the world's most challenging scientific problems. Also references to the Oppenheimer Movie and his love for Oakland University!

Andrei Martyanov discusses his new book titled "America's Final War". The intellectual class in the West is rapidly degenerating, the economy is collapsing, and Europe is finished as it has gone full 1984. He explains the military edge that Russia has over the United States and NATO and believes Russia won the technological arms race. He touches on Prigozhin, Ukraine's F-16s, Westerners fighting for Kiev, Kursk, the future international architecture, where the war is headed, and why this is America's final war. He does not believe Skynet will become self-aware! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Andrei Martyanov: Collapse of the West & America's Final War #463 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use promo code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Expat Money Summit 2024 (use promo code EMPIRE for $100 off the VIP ticket!) https://2024.expatmoneysummit.com/?ac=8cDxEbJw LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Clarity Press https://www.claritypress.com/book-author/andrei-martyanov Reminiscence of the Future... BLOG http://smoothiex12.blogspot.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smoothieX12 About Andrei Martyanov ANDREI MARTYANOV is an expert on Russian military and naval issues. He was born in Baku, USSR in 1963. He graduated from the Kirov Naval Red Banner Academy and served as an officer on the ships and staff position of Soviet Coast Guard through 1990. In mid-1990s he moved to the United States where he worked as Laboratory Director in a commercial aerospace group. He blogs at Reminiscence of the Future and is author of Losing Military Supremacy, The (Real) Revolution in Military Affairs and Disintegration: Indicators of the Coming American Collapse. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Andrei Martyanov discusses his new book titled "America's Final War". The intellectual class in the West is rapidly degenerating, the economy is collapsing, and Europe is finished as it has gone full 1984. He explains the military edge that Russia has over the United States and NATO and believes Russia won the technological arms race. He touches on Prigozhin, Ukraine's F-16s, Westerners fighting for Kiev, Kursk, the future international architecture, where the war is headed, and why this is America's final war. He does not believe Skynet will become self-aware! Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Andrei Martyanov: Collapse of the West & America's Final War #463 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use promo code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Expat Money Summit 2024 (use promo code EMPIRE for $100 off the VIP ticket!) https://2024.expatmoneysummit.com/?ac=8cDxEbJw LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Clarity Press https://www.claritypress.com/book-author/andrei-martyanov Reminiscence of the Future... BLOG http://smoothiex12.blogspot.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smoothieX12 About Andrei Martyanov ANDREI MARTYANOV is an expert on Russian military and naval issues. He was born in Baku, USSR in 1963. He graduated from the Kirov Naval Red Banner Academy and served as an officer on the ships and staff position of Soviet Coast Guard through 1990. In mid-1990s he moved to the United States where he worked as Laboratory Director in a commercial aerospace group. He blogs at Reminiscence of the Future and is author of Losing Military Supremacy, The (Real) Revolution in Military Affairs and Disintegration: Indicators of the Coming American Collapse. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Yerrrrrrrrrrr! On this episode Rob is joined by fellow Claflinite and Laboratory Director of a cannabis testing lab Mr. Francis Jordan. Tune in as they discuss how cannabis is regulated, common myths associated with cannabis, and a wild edible experiment gone wrong.   Francis'Links Instagram: @blustradamus07   Connect with us Here: www.fmepodcast.com   Follow us on Instagram: The show: fme_podcast Rob: komplete_vision   Pass The Peaz App: passthepeazapp Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FMEPODCAST   Do you need or want some advice? Did you recently celebrate something important? Did you have a spicy interaction with someone? If so, we want to share your story.   Submit your story for our new segment " Sharing Experiences" here: rob@fmepodcast.com or admin@fmepodcast.com    Affiliate Links: Are you seeking job seeker? Are you ready to land your next position Fast? If so, then check out resume ATM and turn your resume into ATM.   https://resumeatm.com/aff/fmepodcast/ Support The Show By Shopping With Our Affiliates Check Out Garner's Garden Affiliate code:      Fmepodcast   Music by: Romo: Support Romo' Music   Jenova 7: Support Jenova 7's Music   Baskaat: Support Baaskat's Music   J Create: Support J Create's Music

Over their operating lives, motors and other equipment encounter various power quality events, including voltage unbalance, single-phasing, and momentary interruptions. Having familiarity with power quality events and how they impact facility operations is important. Adding equipment monitors and relays may provide long-term solutions to power quality issues.This webinar will analyze various power quality events to consider including specific examples that may aide in troubleshooting power quality electrical problems. Learning objectives:Understand electric utility basicsIdentify the most common types of power quality eventsExamine various power quality solutionsAchieve long-term reliable performance from motor driven equipmentSpeaker:Michael Lyda, Electrical Engineer, Advanced EnergyMichael began working at the Advanced Energy motors and drives laboratory in 2010 as a Co-Op student and continued as a full-time engineer after that. With extensive testing experience in the lab, Michael moved into a Laboratory Director role in 2019. He is involved in motor system testing development, research and training on a wide range of applications to meet the needs of Advanced Energy's customers. Michael is also a member of the Advanced Energy Commercial and Industrial team, participating in energy assessments and recommending energy conservation measures at facilities across the Southeast. Michael received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University.► Register for an upcoming webinar here: https://flukereliability.info/bpw-frr

This episode is coming to you from the 2024 APHL Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! We had the opportunity to chat with APHL's current President, President-elect and CEO about their experiences and observations from their roles. They are three extremely dedicated public health leaders who have come together at the Annual Conference for learning and collaborating, but also to see their colleagues who they consider friends and family. Don't miss this episode! Tim Southern, PhD, D(ABMM) APHL President, 2023-2024 Laboratory Director, South Dakota Public Health Laboratory Megan Crumpler, PhD, HCLD(ABB) APHL President-Elect 2023-2024 Director, Orange County Public Health Laboratory Scott J. Becker, MS APHL Chief Executive Officer

As the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center, Eric Forman, MD, HCLD, oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. He also actively sees patients with infertility and those seeking to preserve their fertility. Dr. Forman has extensive clinical and laboratory research experience. He has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of topics in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and serves as an Associate Editor at Fertility and Sterility.Dr. Forman specializes in providing individualized patient care to solve each unique couple's challenge. He is active on social media where he frequently writes blogs and commentaries on important topics in reproductive medicine and the patient/physician experience. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and four cats; running (including completing the 2016 NYC Marathon with Team Every Mother Counts); and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Mets, Jets, Knicks, Rangers and Duke Blue Devils. Dr. Forman came in 3rd place in the ARI Fountainhead Essay contest around 1994.http://columbiafertility.org/team-mem...https://doctors.columbia.edu/us/ny/ne... / ericformanmd / ericformanmd / ericformanmd Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereandExpress VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/membershipOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #fertility #ivftreatmentforpregnancy #abortion #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics

The Hoover Institution held a conversation on What is the Role of Future International Collaboration: Risks and Opportunities on January 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT. Dr. Thomas Mason addressed aspects of research openness and the daily need to protect the information that is critically important to universities, National Labs, the federal government, and the private sector. The conversation was followed by a 30 minute Q&A.  As a national security science laboratory Los Alamos National Lab has worked to strike the right balance between openness of research and protection of information for over eighty years. The talk addressed the historic importance of open international collaboration in fostering rapid innovation with economic and national security benefits while still recognizing the need to manage the risks that come with international engagement. SPEAKER Thomas Mason is the President and CEO of Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) and serves as the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Most recently he was the Senior Vice President for Global Laboratory Operations at Battelle where he had responsibility for governance and strategy across the six National Laboratories that Battelle manages or co-manages. Prior to joining Battelle, Thom worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for 19 years, including 10 years as the Laboratory Director. Under his leadership, ORNL saw significant growth in programs, new facilities, and hiring while achieving record low safety incident rates. Before becoming Laboratory Director, he was Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Neutron Sciences, ALD for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), and Director of the Experimental Facilities Division. During his time in Oak Ridge, Thom was active in the community serving as Chair of the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation as well as Innovation Valley, the Knoxville-Oak Ridge area regional economic development organization. He moved to ORNL from the University of Toronto where he was a faculty member in the Department of Physics and previously worked as a Senior Scientist at Risø National Laboratory and a Postdoc at AT&T Bell Laboratories. For the past 30 years, he has been involved in the design and construction of scientific instrumentation and facilities and the application of nuclear, computing, and materials sciences to solve important challenges in energy and national security. Thom has a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from McMaster University and a BSc in Physics from Dalhousie University. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY Norbert Holtkamp is a Science Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Holtkamp is also a professor of particle physics and astrophysics and of photon science at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University BACKGROUND International collaborations and research openness have been enormously beneficial to the United States supporting rapid advances of world leading Science & Technology in our country. They brought a large group of incredibly talented people from around the world to come work with US science and technology industry. In the end, many of them stayed which provided a pipeline for innovation and business growth helping to maintain a standard of “world leading.” The simple fact that others successfully try to copy the process should encourage the US to continue. In a changing world though where the standards of research openness are not shared anymore, managing the risks better than in the past becomes essential. Research openness and specifically international collaboration with friends and opponents always carries the risk of unwanted release of information. Industrial espionage in the private sector does have negative economic impact, can threaten national security, or lose competitive advantages. Over the past few years, there has been a significant rise in the systematic collection of intellectual property on a broad scale within the domains of private, public, and national security sectors. This development has had a profound impact on the global research community. Research openness is commonly understood and shared by much of the World's science community and led by the US, for long was captured in a quite simple National Security Decision Directive (NSDD-189). Essentially: “It's open until it's classified”. While NSDD-189 wasn't abandoned officially yet, effectively it has been in many instances. New definitions “CUI = Confidential but Unclassified Information,” central control of international collaboration agreements, top down managed travel restrictions of “going to” or “inviting in”, strictly enforced Conflict of Interest agreements are all existing elements in a new world that grapples with the balance between openness and benefit from it versus risk of losing. The US needs a pipeline of trained engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Without inviting a substantial foreign national contingent into our schools and universities from which many will typically stay, it is not clear that US demographics would even allow the US alone to fill this pipeline. Whether it is the academic or private sector: it is essential to understand in more detail how international collaboration provided and can provide in the future economic benefit, intelligence insight, faster scientific discoveries, and sometimes even aiding diplomatic efforts and continue to bring the best and brightest innovators to the US. As part of the project, each of these elements (faster scientific advance – economic benefit – intelligence & insight – demographics & talent recruiting) will be addressed.

In the introductory episode of the Lab Notes series, Laboratory Director Martin Keller sits down with NREL writer Ernie Tucker, author of Clean Energy Innovators: NREL People Working To Change the World. The pair discuss Keller's childhood in Germany, foray into a science-focused career, vision for the laboratory, and dream job (hint: he's doing it).  Lab Notes takes a deeper dive into NREL's research, the people of NREL, and the people impacted by NREL's work. This episode was hosted by Kerrin Jeromin and Taylor Mankle, written and produced by Allison Montroy and Kaitlyn Stottler, and edited by Joe DelNero and Brittany Falch. Graphics are by Brittnee Gayet. Our title music is written and performed by Ted Vaca and episode music by Chuck Kurnik, Jim Riley, and Mark Sanseverino of Drift BC. Transforming Energy: The NREL Podcast is created by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. We express our gratitude and acknowledge that the land we are on is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples. Email us at podcast@nrel.gov. Follow NREL on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

Thomas (Thom) Mason is the President and CEO of Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) and serves as the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory.Most recently he was the Senior Vice President for Global Laboratory Operations at Battelle where he had responsibility for governance and strategy across the six National Laboratories that Battelle manages or co-manages.Prior to joining Battelle, Thom worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for 19 years, including 10 years as the Laboratory Director. Under his leadership, ORNL saw significant growth in programs, new facilities, and hiring while achieving record low safety incident rates.Before becoming Laboratory Director, he was Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Neutron Sciences, ALD for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), and Director of the Experimental Facilities Division.During his time in Oak Ridge, Thom was active in the community serving as Chair of the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation as well as Innovation Valley, the Knoxville-Oak Ridge area regional economic development organization. He moved to ORNL from the University of Toronto where he was a faculty member in the Department of Physics and previously worked as a Senior Scientist at Risø National Laboratory and a Postdoc at AT&T Bell Laboratories.For the past 30 years, he has been involved in the design and construction of scientific instrumentation and facilities and the application of nuclear, computing, and materials sciences to solve important challenges in energy and national security.Thom has a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from McMaster University and a BSc in Physics from Dalhousie University.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Though we've covered many aspects of soil health on this show in previous episodes, this is an area of scientific and agronomic study which is constantly growing and evolving. It seems that there are a growing number of specialists who are pioneering research in very specific and detailed aspects of soil health which helps to expand our overall picture of the ecosystem under our feet.  At the same time it's essential to be able to translate all of this advanced biology, chemistry, and even physics into information that someone from outside of academia can translate into action on the land and a soil care and fertility strategy. Thanks to another great recommendation and connection from my friend Anja at Soilify, I was put in contact with Matt Slaughter to explore this kind of practical information. For 20 years Matt has been helping farmers around the world understand their soil microbiology and finding ways to help them "bring soil back to life". He is the Founder, President and Laboratory Director of Earthfort where he's primarily focused on customer support through consultation and education, but is also responsible for product research and development. As the creator of Earthforts products, he is constantly striving to help customers understand and use the products to the greatest advantage of the end-users. As a scientist, philosopher, and poet, Matthew is always learning and attempting to integrate natural, holistic processes into agriculture.  Matt was also an early student of Elaine Ingham and worked with her for years going out to consultations in remote places around the world. In this interview, Matt starts by sharing some incredible stories from those early days in the field and the key learnings that have stayed with him until this day. We talk about how he has developed the soil amendments and products that his company is known for and what he's learned about how they work over years of study.  We also get into a broader understanding of soil health and function as well as how it can differ across contexts and use cases. Matt gives his thoughts on many other soil amendment strategies like bio inoculants, different types of compost, biochar and the like as well as what all this research and working with farmers all around the world has taught him about the commonalities and patterns of productive soil and land. I've often been careful not to go too deep and academic into the topic of soil health because of how technical and unapproachable it can be, but Matt does a great job of making all the immense knowledge and experience he has simple and approachable so I know you'll find valuable insights that you can use to develop your own soil care strategy.

Stephen Goldman is the CSO of Kaycha Labs  Stephen is an experienced Laboratory Director with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Skilled in Research, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, and Protein Purification. Strong business professional with experience in growth and management. https://www.facebook.com/MJMindPodcast/

Thomas (Thom) Mason is the President and CEO of Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) and serves as the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Most recently he was the Senior Vice President for Global Laboratory Operations at Battelle where he had responsibility for governance and strategy across the six National Laboratories that Battelle manages or co-manages.Prior to joining Battelle, Thom worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for 19 years, including 10 years as the Laboratory Director. Under his leadership, ORNL saw significant growth in programs, new facilities, and hiring while achieving record low safety incident rates.Before becoming Laboratory Director, he was Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Neutron Sciences, ALD for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), and Director of the Experimental Facilities Division.During his time in Oak Ridge, Thom was active in the community serving as Chair of the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation as well as Innovation Valley, the Knoxville-Oak Ridge area regional economic development organization.He moved to ORNL from the University of Toronto where he was a faculty member in the Department of Physics and previously worked as a Senior Scientist at Risø National Laboratory and a Postdoc at AT&T Bell Laboratories.For the past 30 years, he has been involved in the design and construction of scientific instrumentation and facilities and the application of nuclear, computing, and materials sciences to solve important challenges in energy and national security.Thom has a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from McMaster University and a BSc in Physics from Dalhousie University.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show

Join us for a special guest interview this week with molecular plant scientist George Sellhorn, on a wide ranging interview around psilocybin and functional mushroom testing George Sellhorn Ph.D, is the founder, owner and Principal Scientist of Flourish Labs in Portland Oregon and earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Sciences from Washington State University (2006) and his B.S. in Biology from Indiana University (1999). George has worked in both academia and the biotechnology industries from 2006-2021 working on projects such as HIV vaccine development, production, characterization and pre-clinical evaluation as well as bioconjugate-based therapeutics including pegylated interferon for multiple sclerosis, bifunctional antibodies and antibody drug conjugates for breast cancer and poly(carboxybetaine) L-asparaginase bioconjugates for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. George has 23 years of extensive experience with liquid chromatography using both High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) and these techniques are one of his primary expertise. Some of the leadership roles he has held in the laboratory include Senior Scientist, Laboratory Director and Principal Investigator. George has also worked in the medical and recreational Cannabis industries from 2009-2021 which included cultivation, processing and consulting in Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Flourish Labs, LLC was founded in August 2021 and opened its services to customers on January 1st , 2022. Link to George's business here at Flourish Labs (OR): https://flourishlabsoregon.com/ Subscribe   Share Leave a comment Glossary of terms APE—Albino Penis Envy, considered one of the most potent strains of psilocybin cubensis in terms 4-ACO: Or O-acetylpsilocybin or 4-Aco-DMT: semi synthetic derivatives of psilocybin often used in pharmacologic studies BOL or 2-Br-LSD. Non hallucinogenic LSD derivative synthesized by Albert Hofman (who also synthesized LSD). CLIA and CAP: College of American pathologists and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments—regulatory bodies for clinical laboratories. COA-certificate of analysis, offered by third party product testing labs. CRM: Certified Reference Materials (not Customer Relationship Management in this context) Entourage effect: hypothesis that compounds in cannabis other than CBD and THC act in synergy to exhibit pharmacologic effect (pretty good evidence to support this). GPCR: G protein coupled receptor: largest family of membrane proteins LOQ—Limit of quantification LOD—Level of detection. Level of detection is smallest concentration of a sample that can be consistently analyzed with 95% probability, LOQ is smallest concentration that can be measured with less than 10 to 20% variation. PSK (Krestin): Also known as Polysaccharide K, derived from Coriolus versicolor mushroom, widely used as folk remedy and adjuvant therapy for cancer treatment in some cultures. Terpenoids: Broad class of naturally occurring 5 Carbon molecules that show wide range of pharmacologic activities. 5-ME-O-DMT: Psychoactive drug derived from toad venom of glands of the Sonoran Desert toad (lots more to come on this).

Dr. Sunday Crider started her infertility profession after finishing a PhD in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Texas Tech University. She worked as an Embryologist at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, as well as New England Medical Center in Boston, before coming back home to Texas to build two IVF programs as Laboratory Director. She has also served as off- site Director for New Directions Fertility Center in Phoenix and Cryobank America in Dallas. Leaving the clinical environment in 2013, Dr. Crider began consulting in the surrogacy field as Chief Scientific Liaison, Case Manager, and co-owner of a surrogacy firm. Recognizing the need to offer a more personalized approach, she launched The Surrogacy Consultant in 2019. Between her IVF and Surrogacy years, she's been a part of building thousands of families. Ethics in the surrogacy community are one of Dr. Sunday's top priorities. She is a member of the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS), where she has acted as Vice President since 2021. During that time, she has served on the Standards Committee, drafting, and implementing guidelines and standards for surrogacy and egg donation. Listen as Dr. Sunday Crider discuss with Ellen and Jenn: • How a trip to Belize, studying butterflies, introduced her to IVF. • Making the hard decision to leave work and a team she loved to move back to Texas to direct a lab. • Frequent travel making it difficult to spend the time she wanted with her young family. • Retiring as a full-time embryologist to start a surrogacy agency. • Consulting for the FDA, working on FDA lab audits. • Changing the surrogacy matching process to increase success. • How the new Texas laws have influenced her process. • FDA inspections and ensuring the health and safety of patients. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Check out The Surrogacy Consultant here: https://thesurrogacyconsultant.com Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch Learn more about Ellen's law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/

Kevin spent five years in the aeronautical and defence industry at the nexus of machine learning, image processing and analysis and ceramics engineering before realising that his mission in life was to create delightful consumer experiences. In the mid 1990s, Kevin joined Gillette as an ‘Innovative Scientist' and found great reward by applying his love of science to challenges associated with cutting human beard hair with atomically sharp razor blades, whilst leaving the skin undamaged. Following an expatriate assignment in Boston, Mass., Kevin began a series of increasingly senior management roles culminating with the position of Laboratory Director for Gillette's global upstream R&D laboratory based in Reading, U.K.. Kevin led the teams that created multi-billion dollar shaving systems including Gillette Guard, Fusion and Venus. Following the $57bn acquisition of Gillette by P&G, Kevin and his wife Ruth moved with their family to Cincinnati, Ohio where he led global R&D for Head & Shoulders, Pantene and Herbal Essences. A desire to broaden his responsibilities led Kevin to join Mondelez International in East Hanover NJ, where he had global R&D responsibility for Gum, Candy and Biscuits with 800 colleagues in Tech Centres across the world. In his time at Mondelez, Kevin led consumer-centric new product launches and quality improvements across brands including Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Trident, Sour Patch Kids and Lu. After 12 years of expatriate life in the US, Kevin and Ruth returned to the UK to live near Cambridge. Kevin is enjoying a life of semi-retirement where he is focussed on giving back, guided by his purpose of helping improve the lives of others. He is an advisor to the Carbon 13 accelerator and coaches companies in the realms of consumer-centric innovation, innovation strategy and sustainability. Kevin is also realising a decades-old promise to himself of becoming a Reader in the Church of England.I'm confident that you'll find his story and his insights about consumer focus gleaned at the cutting edge (literally) of another global industry fascinating. I've had the privilege to call Kevin a friend for over 20 years and I'm delighted to introduce you to him in this episode. I look forward to hearing what resonates with you.Reach out to Kevin:LinkedIn: Kevin Powell Thank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 18 April, 2023

#80: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Eric Forman, MD, HCLD. Dr. Forman is the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center in New York City. He oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. Dr. Forman holds a special place in our hearts as he was my fertility doctor who helped us get pregnant with our three boys (my second baby daddy as I call him!).   With egg and embryo freezing has been such a big topic these days so we asked Dr. Forman to come back on Just The Good Stuff Podcast to help explain the process and answer some questions from our community.  Dr. Forman was previously a guest on the podcast (episode 35) to chat all things fertility.   Here are some helpful links to some posts about our fertility journey: Getting pregnant with Ezra, part 1 & part 2 Getting pregnant with Brody Getting pregnant with Cooper Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: The differences between egg and embryo freezing What to expect in the process of freezing eggs or embryos Who is a good candidate for egg or embryo freezing? When should you go see a fertility doctor? What is the ideal number of frozen eggs/embryos to try and store? What is the optimal age age to freeze your eggs or embryos? What to look for in your provider? Storage options for frozen eggs or embryos Is there a danger to freezing eggs/embroys for too long? How long will they stay good for? What is success rate of egg / embryo freezing and then implanting? If your eggs/embryos are frozen, when should a woman use them by to ensure she can still carry a child? What is typical cost of egg freezing? + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

Anthony Repay is currently serving as Laboratory Director of Method Testing Laboratories in Tampa, FL. Anthony started his career as the head food and environmental microbiologist at a Chicago-based testing laboratory before joining the cannabis science community. Since joining cannabis, Anthony has tried to innovate and push the cannabis microbiology community by publishing peer-reviewed papers, speaking on proper quality control and volunteering in several national wide cannabis groups.  During our conversation we discuss: How growers can incorporate microbial testing into their processes Sources of microbial contamination and tips for prevention How differences in microbial regulations influence growers in certain states Remediation technologies and more  Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: RS BioTherapeutics  RS BioTherapeutics' first investigational compound (RSBT-001) is a nebulized, semi-synthetic, cannabidiolic acid complex in development to address exacerbation and prevent progression of both acute and chronic pulmonary inflammation related to respiratory diseases including COPD, SARS-COV-2, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. More information on RS BioTherapeutics can be found at www.rsbiotherapeutics.com. Additional Resources Anthony Repay on LinkedInMethod Testing Laboratories websiteCannabis Microbial Testing Regulations by State [Interactive Tool]Request an Invitation to CannMed 23Review the Podcast!CannMed ArchiveCannMed Community Board [Facebook Group]Healthcare Provider Medical Cannabis Research Study

A Laboratory Director's role involves many responsibilities.  In this episode, Majors Badgett talks about managing complex equipment in the lab, doing research in a clinical environment, and new tools and strategies that make LabOps processes more effective.  Tune in to learn more about Majors' work and the many factors that play a role in a clinical lab! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

Ellen Kamhi talks with Richard Anderson, a scientist and Laboratory Director, and author of The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies, which brings together years of research into Evolution, Ecology and Futurism.

On this episode of Learning Line, Justin Cox, Laboratory Director at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, shares his experience in both learning and facilitating The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at Hospital Sisters Health System. Justin shares how these timeless principles apply to everyone in both our personal and professional lives. Listen now to hear more about Justin's experience with the 7 Habits and how he is working to actively apply these habits into his teams. 

Steven Cowley, Laboratory Director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, and Bloomberg Power and Renewable Energy Editor, Will Wade, discuss innovations in fusion energy production. James Cakmak, Partner and Technology Analyst at Clockwise Capital discuss Microsoft earnings and the tech space. Plus, we Drive to the Close with Leo Kelly, CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Nickel is the Director of Clinical Laboratory Services at Bryan Health. She leads a team of professionals who implement, provide and ensure high-quality laboratory and patient testing services across 20 clinics and 4 critical access hospitals. Christina joined Bryan Health in 2008 as a Laboratory Quality Manager. Prior to this, she served as Laboratory Director for Heartland Urgent Care and as a Medical Technologist for Exempla Healthcare, Lincoln Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Christina earned her Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology from the University of Northern Colorado and her Master's in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She earned her Medical Laboratory Scientist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology and is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality through the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Learn more about Christina at https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast-ep63-christina-nickel/ For a complete list of guests and links to past episodes, visit https://atchainternational.com/healthcare-and-higher-podcast/ Connect with Iqbal on: - Linked at https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalatcha/ - Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iqbalatcha1 - Twitter at https://twitter.com/IqbalAtcha1 Join us next week for another exciting episode of the "Healthcare and Higher" podcast! #HealthcareAndHigher #IqbalsInterviews Song Credits: "Life Is A Dream" by Michael Ramir C. "Stay With Me" by Michael Ramir C. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iqbal-atcha/support

Welcome to episode 1163 in which we delve into Low and non-alcoholic wine. Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About the Speakers Dr. Monika Christmann Prof. Dr. Monika Christmann was born in Germany. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Beverage Technology and a Master of Science in Oenology from the Justus-Liebig University. At the same University, she became a Doctor in Agricultural Sciences. For three years she worked as Quality Controller and R&D Manager for Sichel Winery (Alzey). In 1991 Prof. Dr. Christmann became Laboratory Director and Member of Winemaking Teams at SIMI Winery, Healdsburg (California). More about this speaker: https://www.hs-geisenheim.de/en/persons/person/100/ Dr. Matthias Schmitt Dr Matthias Schmitt has been working as a researcher at the Institute of Oenology at Geisenheim University since 2010. He completed the Vinifera EuroMaster course with various European universities. His subsequent doctorate was dedicated to the prevention of steadily increasing alcohol content in wine. Since then, his research has focused on the investigation of new oenological processes and strategies for adapting wine and sparkling wine production to climate change. Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show Until next time, cin cin!

On August 3rd, Senate Republicans held a hearing examining gain of function research: its possible role in creating the COVID-19 pandemic; the problems with oversight of this dangerous research; and recommendations to Congress for how to fix those problems. Episode Transcript Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Watch Jen's Interview on CSPAN!!! Background Sources Gain-of-function Research Talha Burki. Feb 1, 2018. “Ban on gain-of-function studies ends.” The Lancet Infectious Diseases 18(2): pp 148-149. “Framework for Guiding Funding Decisions about Proposed Research Involving Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens.” 2017. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Michael J. Selgelid. Aug 8, 2016. “Gain-of-Function Research: Ethical Analysis.” Science and Engineering Ethics 22(4): pp 923-964. Sara Reardon. October 22, 2014. “US suspends risky disease research.” Nature 514: pp 411-412. “Doing Diligence to Assess the Risks and Benefits of Life Sciences Gain-of-Function Research.” Oct 17, 2014. The White House Blog. Board on Life Sciences; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Committee on Science, Technology, and Law; Policy and Global Affairs; Board on Health Sciences Policy; National Research Council; Institute of Medicine. April 13, 2015. “Potential Risks and Benefits of Gain-of-Function Research: Summary of a Workshop.” National Academies Press. Marc Lipsitch. 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This Week in Virology [Podcast]. Glenn Kessler. May 25, 2021. “Timeline: How the Wuhan lab-leak theory suddenly became credible.” The Washington Post. Jorge Casesmeiro Roger. Mar 24, 2021. “An Interview with Richard Ebright: The WHO Investigation Members Were ‘participants in disinformation.'” Independent Science News. Josh Rogin. Mar 8, 2021. “In 2018, Diplomats Warned of Risky Coronavirus Experiments in a Wuhan Lab. No One Listened.” Politico. Jane Qiu. Jun 1, 2020. “How China's ‘Bat Woman' Hunted Down Viruses from SARS to the New Coronavirus.” Scientific American. EcoHealth Alliance and Funding for Coronavirus Research Katherine Eban. March 31, 2022. “‘This Shouldn't Happen': Inside the Virus-Hunting Nonprofit at the Center of the Lab-Leak Controversy.” Vanity Fair. Sharon Lerner and Maia Hibbett. Sep, 23 2021. “Leaked Grant Proposal Details High-Risk Coronavirus Research.” The Intercept. Glenn Kessler. May 18, 2021. “Fact-checking the Paul-Fauci flap over Wuhan lab funding.” The Washington Post. Meredith Wadman and Jon Cohen. Apr 30, 2020. “NIH's axing of bat coronavirus grant a ‘horrible precedent' and might break rules, critics say.” Science. National Institutes of Health. May 27, 2014. NIH grant to EcoHealth Alliance for Wuhan research. NIH RePORTER. NIH Database Data Removal Amy Dockser Marcus. Jun 23, 2021. “Chinese Covid-19 Gene Data That Could Have Aided Pandemic Research Removed From NIH Database.” The Hearing Revisiting Gain of Function Research: What the Pandemic Taught Us and Where Do We Go From Here August 3, 2022 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Witnesses: Richard H. Ebright, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Laboratory Director, Rutgers University Waksman Institute of Microbiology Testimony Steven Quay, CEO and Founder, Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. Testimony Kevin M. Esvelt, Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Testimony Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

In this episode, Shannon Haymond, President of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC), discusses the highlights from the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo held in Chicago, IL. Featured Speakers: Shannon Haymond, President, American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC), Laboratory Director at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Associate Professor of Pathology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Michaela Miller, Practice Leader, U.S. MedTech Technology & Analytics, IQVIA

There are a lot of misconceptions behind Cannabinoids. Most people associate them only with recreational use, putting them on the same level as other more dangerous and addictive drugs. Whereas some consumers use cannabinoids just for fun, this is far beyond the spectrum of their use and benefits. Recent scientific studies indicated that Cannabinoids are highly beneficial for our health. Not only can they help with insomnia, anxiety, and pain, but they can also be very helpful in helping people reduce the cravings for certain drug addictions, like, for instance, opioids, painkillers, and nicotine. While these are all highly addictive drugs, Cannabinoids don't create a dependency in the brain, so people have the power to use them and stop as their own judgment. Today's guest, Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, will tell us about her move to the United States to study pharmacology, her passion for chemistry and drugs, and why she decided to open her own cannabis company. Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, MS, is a researcher, science entrepreneur, and top cannabis scientist. She uses Chemistry, Biology, and Pharmacology to study and improve human health. Carolina developed products for Quaker, Gatorade, Taco Bell, Doritos, and Pepsi. She has served as Laboratory Director for a cannabis testing lab and Chief Scientific Officer for a larger cannabis product manufacturer. She is a co-founder of the Institute of Food Technologists' Cannabis Section and speaks at scientific conferences around the country on cannabis science. Carolina is the founder of Ciencia Labs and has developed over 50 cannabis products, including several of the industry's top-selling edibles. Some Questions I Ask:In what areas do you see cannabis playing and helping people? (21.42)Where can we find your product? (37.58)If someone does not live in California, can they get access to these products? (42.49) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Carolina's career in chemistry and pharmacology(9.09)The benefits of cannabis (21.47.)How to buy Carolina's products (41.31) Connect with Carolina Vazquez Mitchell: LinkedInWebsite Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has 1,600 users, 620 employees, 124 colleges and universities, 52 countries, & 13 National Labs, all working under one Michigan State University facility? The FRIB. Join FRIB (Facility for Rare Isotope Beams) Laboratory Director, Dr. Thomas Glasmacher and our host Ed Clemente on this week's podcast. Dr. Glasmacher is responsible for the 620-employee FRIB Laboratory, which is equivalent to a college within Michigan State University. Thomas joined the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at MSU in 1992 as an NSCL Fellow and performed research in intermediate energy nuclear physics. The FRIB has the capability to produce most of the same rare isotopes that are created in the cosmos, which then decay into the elements found on earth. Approximately 1,600 users are engaged and ready for science at FRIB. They organized themselves in an independent FRIB Users Organization, with 21 working groups specializing in instruments and scientific topics. Members are from 124 U.S. colleges and universities, 13 national laboratories and 52 countries. You can also read the transcript from our conversation. 

Learn about the COVID-19 Detection Dog program—a collaboration between the California Department of Public Health and Early Alert Canines—which is introducing a new, less invasive, and more fun method of testing to schools across the state.  Dr. Carol Glaser of the CADoH and Carol Edwards of EAC tell the story. Carol Edwards began her career in dog obedience training at the age of 13 and since then has immersed herself in the behavioral science of dog training. Dr. Carol Glaser is the Assistant Deputy Director in the office of the State Public Health Laboratory Director and medical officer for the infectious disease laboratories at the California Department of Public Health. Dr. Glaser is also the Laboratory Director for the California Department of Public Health K-12 School Antigen Program. For full episode transcription, visit Contagious Conversations.   Key Takeaways: [1:14] Dr. Glaser talks about her background and about her role at the California Department of Public Health. [2:35]  Carol Edwards shares details about her background and talks about the mission of Early Alert Canines. [3:30] Dr. Glaser speaks about the COVID-19 Detection Dog Program. [5:15] Carol Edwards discusses her early conversations with Dr. Glazer about the ability of dogs to detect COVID-19 in humans. [6:28] What are the benefits of using dogs in schools instead of more traditional swab tests? [7:32] Dr. Glaser talks about the environmental impact of this program. [8:50] Carol Edwards discusses the positive reaction of children when they see the dogs coming to school. [10:35] Carol Edwards talks about two dogs, Rizzo and Scarlett, trained for this program. [11:26] How are dogs selected and trained to detect COVID in humans?  [12:28] Has a program like this ever been implemented before? [13:55] What makes using dogs to detect COVID particularly unique and effective? [14:23] Carol Edwards shares her experience with this program and her favorite part of it. [15:19] Dr. Glaser talks about the opportunities she sees arising for this kind of project during future pandemics or outbreaks. [16:38] Carol Edwards talks about the future of this program and the roles dogs can play during future pandemic or outbreaks.   Mentioned in This Episode: Early Alert Canines CDC Foundation

Dr. Cindy M. Duke MD PhD FACOG, America's only dual Fertility Expert and Virologist, is a highly accomplished Johns Hopkins and Yale-trained physician, scientist, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, motivational speaker, philanthropist, content creator, and influencer who speaks and writes about issues as they relate to life, health, fertility, female empowerment, and international telemedicine. Dr. Cindy is also the Physician Founder, Medical and Laboratory Director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the founder of a virtual women's health clinic in Trinidad and Tobago. In this episode, we talk about the short and long-term effects of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, what exactly an abortion involves, the surprising inflexibility of some state laws, the people who will be most impacted by a lack of access to safe abortions, what you need to think about when it comes to period tracking apps, resources you can access if you need help or support, and more. This conversation was a breath of fresh air outside the echo chambers and hysteria on social media. If you have a different stance on this subject, I ask you to listen with an open heart and mind. Thank you for listening and being a part of my community! To learn more visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/what-you-need-to-know-about-abortion-reproductive-rights-dr-cindy-duke/. This episode is brought to you by Tempdrop. Visit Tempdrop.com and use my code PERIODPARTY for 10% off your own Tempdrop. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

Mike Max talks with Medical Laboratory Director Dr. Lauren Anthony from Allina Health on blood donation awareness, why it is more important to donate during the summer, why it's healthy to donate blood and more. 

This episode features an interview with Dr. Alan Wu, a professor of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California in San Francisco and co-Laboratory Director. Dr Wu has made numerous contributions to the laboratory field and is making one more: a television show that accurately depicts the laboratory ! Find out more about Dr Wu's show by tuning in to this episode.Article about the show: https://zsfg.ucsf.edu/news/lab-director-and-author-create-tv-series-highlighting-unsung-heroes-medical-field

Dr. Cillian de Gascun, Consultant Virologist & Laboratory Director, National Virus Reference Laboratory

GUEST OVERVIEW: Dr. Ryan N. Cole received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, He then spent 5 years in training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, completing his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, as well as a fellowship in Surgical pathology, serving as chief fellow in his final year. In 2004 he founded Cole Diagnostics, an independent, full-service medical laboratory in Boise, Idaho, and is the Chief Medical Officer and Laboratory Director. Cole Diagnostics processes and reports out approximately 40,000 blood and biopsy patient samples annually. In the last year, the lab has handled over 100,000 COVID testing samples. Dr Cole is a board certified Anatomic and Clinical pathologist with a subspecialty training and 20 years' experience in dermatopathology and particular interest in molecular diagnostics. Dr. Cole serves patients and clinicians across the United States. Dr Cole is most often ahead of his peers and among the first to observe new trends in disease. Dr Cole claims MRNA vaccines cause cancer and autoimmune diseases. GUEST WEBSITE: https://www.colediagnostics.com/ 

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Julie Heinig, Laboratory Director of Forensics and DNA Technical Leader at the DNA Diagnostics Center, to discuss how DNA, semen serology, and other forensic testing can be utilized during Title IX investigations (Episode 58)

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing common oral pathology and the management of common oral lesions. Our guest is Dr. Ashley Clark, a Board-Certified Oral Pathologist currently serving as Associate Professor, Division Chief, and Laboratory Director at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She has published over 40 papers and abstracts in the field of oral pathology.

Today we sat down with Reproductive Endocrinologist and Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University's Fertility Center, Dr. Forman, to discuss exactly what diminished ovarian reserve really is, and what it could mean for you. What is diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)?DOR is something that we only know by doing testing of ovarian reserve. When you start running tests, you can find out if you have a lower than expected egg supply. Ultrasounds allow you to look at follicles and see how many you have and blood tests check other markers. Putting it all together we get a well rounded picture. You have all the eggs you will have when you are born, and some were born with less than others. Some women also have a reserve that declines faster than others. Causes are hard to peg, but we will address some culprits in the session.  Follicles are fluid filled sacs that contain eggs (most of the time) and the ones you can see during the ultrasound are the ones that might grow in an IVF cycle. If you see fewer it may correlate with a lower ovarian reserve and less likelihood of having a productive round of IVF. The more follicles, the higher AMH (a hormone secreted by the ovarian follicles). The lower follicles, the lower AMH. This is a blood marker of ovarian reserve, and if you're on the lower side it's an indicator of diminished ovarian reserve. Why don't we test these levels when we are young?Well, it's not exactly recommended routinely by OB/GYNs. They don't recommend that women are tested during their annual exam. Honestly, it may cause a lot more anxiety than necessary, mainly because you have to know what you're checking, what it means and what it does not mean. Another important note is that diminished ovarian reserve does not equate to infertility. Infertility is defined as trying for a year and not being able to conceive. What this means is that someone can have DOR but never even know about it because they get pregnant and never have testing!It's typically recognized when a test is done due to someone having difficulty conceiving or if someone is interested in preserving her fertility.What are the causes of DOR?Well, a lot of it just comes down to genetics, but there are a few instances where toxins come into play.Tune into this week's episode for the inside scoop from the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University's Fertility Center, as we tackle this conversation, the possible causes/ solutions, and all things Diminished Ovarian Reserve.  Thanks for Listening:Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think others would love to hear it, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode or want to be a guest on the show? Leave a comment in the section below or visit the website to contact me!www.naturnalife.comSubscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, or whatever your favorite podcast app is!Leave Us an Apple Podcasts Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. So if you have a minute, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

One look at the news today will tell you the world is facing a whole host of problems: from political upheaval to the socio-economic effects of Covid-19 all the way to climate change – it's pretty clear we have a lot of work to do. At times, it can really feel like we're being overwhelmed by the issues we have to tackle. So, it's nice to know that there are people who look at these problems not with an overwhelmed sense of dread, but with a deep sense of determination – and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is full of those kinds of people. LLNL is advancing nuclear weapons science, and focuses on a variety of other energy, national security, and technological research problems. The Lab, headed by Director Kim Budil, is staring down the crises that face all of us, and it's doing so by mixing the realms of scientific exploration and entrepreneurial grit to bring innovative solutions to the table. But how does LLNL find a balance between competition and collaboration? Find out on Business X factors.Main takeaways: Forge Extreme Partnerships: No company is able to do it all, especially as the challenges of today's world keep getting more complex. The solution is what Intel's Jason Kimrey and John Kalvin refer to as “Extreme Partnerships.” To adapt to complexity, they suggest bringing together best-of-breed companies. Acknowledge that you don't know everything, be willing to defer to the greatest expertise, think service rather than stand-alone systems, and adapt to longer sale cycles. Teamwork = Success: Yuval Noah Harari wrote in his book Sapiens how our ancestors were pretty insignificant animals until they started acting as a collective. All the huge achievements in humankind, he says, are because of the ability to cooperate flexibly in large numbers. In business, teamwork is essential to a company's success. In a 2020 issue of American Psychologist, a raft of evidence was presented to prove that teamwork can make more people smarter, more creative, and more successful while McKinsey found that diverse teams are more creative and perform better by 35%. Curiosity Marks a Great Leader: Curiosity is regarded by executive coaches as an ‘elite' communication skill. According to executive coach, Stephynie Malik, curiosity is not merely asking questions, it is targeted, thoughtful questions to verify behaviors and align intentions. Leaders' questions may be viewed by many as permission to do the same which could unlock transformational results. ---Business X factors is produced by Mission.org and brought to you by Hyland. For over a decade, Hyland has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms, leading the way to help people get the information they need when and where they need it. More than half of 2019 Fortune 100 companies rely on Hyland to help them create more meaningful connections with the people they serve. When your focus is on the people you serve, Hyland stands behind you. Hyland is your X factor for better performance. Go to Hyland.com/insights to learn more. 

Sarah South:  Sarah South, Ph.D., has served as Vice President of Laboratory Sciences at AncestryDNA, LLC since August 2016.  Previous positions have included VP, Clinical Laboratory Operations at 23andme, Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah, Medical Director at ARUP Laboratories, and Laboratory Director at Lineagen. Through these positions, Sarah has focused her career on genetic technologies and the interpretation of genetic results, with a more recent focus on scaling access of genomics to a broader population.   Sarah received her Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Human Genetics.  Her doctorate provided broad training in human genetics, with a research focus on the genetics of peroxisomal biogenesis disorders.  After completion of her doctorate, Sarah completed two postdoctoral fellowships, the first focused on prenatal research projects within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the second in Clinical Laboratory Genetics at the University of Utah.   Sarah is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and participates in numerous national genetic committees and organizations. 

In today's episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Dr. Eric Forman, MD, HCLD,  the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center.  Dr. Forman discusses the nuances of egg and embryo quality, and how they determine what makes a viable egg and embryo for fertilization. Dr. Forman also talks about PGT, preimplantation genetic testing, done on embryos to determine the chromosomal status of IVF embryos by screening all 23 pairs of human chromosomes. The pair discuss what outside factors contribute to the quality of an embryo and what happens if the embryo does not get tested. Guest Bio: As the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center, Eric Forman, MD, HCLD, oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. He also actively sees patients with infertility and those seeking to preserve their fertility. Dr. Forman has extensive clinical and laboratory research experience. He has published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of topics in assisted reproductive technology (ART).He has a special interest in using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to optimize IVF and improve selection for elective single embryo transfer (eSET). He also has an interest in fertility preservation, and a study he led proved that egg freezing using the rapid vitrification technology does not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in the resulting embryos.Dr. Forman specializes in providing individualized patient care to solve each unique couple's challenge. He is active on social media where he frequently writes blogs and commentaries on important topics in reproductive medicine and the patient/physician experience.When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running (including completing the 2016 NYC Marathon with Team Every Mother Counts), learning how to play ice hockey and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Duke Blue Devils.Connect with Dr. Forman:Facebook @EricFormanMDTwitter @EricFormanMDInstagram @ericformanmdThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others would love to listen, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode, or want to be a guest on the show? Leave a comment in the section below or visit the website to contact me!@naturna_life | LinktreeSubscribing to The PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, or whatever your favorite podcast app is!Leave Us an Apple Podcasts ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.