Lab Week: Appreciating clinical laboratory personnel - Insights
Thank you to all laboratory professionals for their efforts to provide critical answers for patients every day, and drive innovation in the field of medicine.
Leveraging the Laboratory: The Outreach Conference You Can't Miss! - Insights
Presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories, "Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow" is an essential conference for health system executives, industry experts, and hands-on managers looking to advance their laboratory outreach programs.
Clinical Application of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Testing - Insights
October 8, 2017 | Rochester, Minnesota This symposium is designed for any provider who treats patients with hematologic malignancies (e.g., oncologists, hematologists, and physician assistants), pathologists, hematopathologists,...
Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology staff members in Rochester generously donated more than 500 books to the Pediatrics Unit to be used as part of a Mayo Clinic Volunteer Program.
Mayo Clinic Laboratories presents Classical Hematology 2023 - Insights
This conference will provide a comprehensive approach to the evaluation of frequently encountered blood count abnormalities, along with an update on the diagnosis and management of common and rare nonmalignant blood disorders. The...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories presents the 18th Bleeding and Thrombosing Diseases conference - Insights
This conference will provide reviews and updates about the laboratory and clinical aspects of bleeding and thrombosing disorders. Informational presentations will be supplemented with panel discussions and case presentations, followed by...
Mayo Clinic Laboratories presents Leveraging the Laboratory 2023 - Insights
At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to learn from health system executives, industry experts, and hands-on managers on how to harness the power of your outreach program. Discover how to extend your laboratory's reach into the...
Registration now open for the 2024 Classical Hematology Conference - Insights
Join us for the Classical Hematology Conference: Nonmalignant Hematology and Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders, presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This hybrid conference held Oct. 15–17, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona, will provide...
Register now to attend the 35th Leveraging the Lab Conference: Seize Tomorrow - Insights
Discover how to harness the power of your outreach program to position your organization for success at the 35th Leveraging the Laboratory: Seize Tomorrow conference, presented by Mayo Clinic Laboratories. This in-person event promises...
A team of researchers has confirmed that neutralizing monoclonal antibody (nMAb) therapies are associated with reduced risk of adverse outcomes of COVID-19 in high-risk populations. The cohort study, published in JAMA, included more than...
Getting the Most Value From Customer Surveys - Insights
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ “Leveraging the Laboratory” podcast, host Jane Hermansen, outreach manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, is joined by colleagues Ellen Dijkman Dulkes and Brianne Newton. They discuss and share...
Global Industry Activities: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss...
Progressive alliance advances science through patient-powered research - Insights
Tying together the expertise and curiosity of Mayo Clinic autoimmune neurology researchers with eager patients who have rare disease and are looking for answers, the innovative collaboration benefits both patients affected by MOGAD and...
Mayo Medical Laboratories Rebrands Its Name as Mayo Clinic Laboratories - Insights
Mayo Medical Laboratories, the global reference laboratory of Mayo Clinic, has changed its name to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
Adapting to Fast-Paced Studying - Insights
Reilly Hannon, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, discusses valuable study techniques she has learned.
Protimes, Clotting, and Fibrin-Oh My: A Reflection on Hemostasis - Insights
Reilly Hannon, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science program, reflects on her course in hemostasis.
World Blood Donor Day: June 14 - Insights
Celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Wednesday, June 14, by donating this life-saving gift and thanking blood donors who already give to the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center and other blood donation centers. World Blood Donor Day is a day to...
Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology - Insights
Nancy Wengenack, Ph.D., Director of the Mycology and Mycobacteriology Laboratories and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to a Fellowship in the American...
Robin Patel, M.D., Elected to 2-Year Term on ASM Board of Directors - Insights
Robin Patel, M.D., Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology and a Consultant in the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Laboratories at Mayo Clinic, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the American Society for...
Saving Lives through Blood Donation—It Runs in the Family - Insights
Lisa Zerby, a Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is carrying on her family’s long-standing tradition of blood donation as a third-generation donor.
James Stubbs, M.D., Elected President of American Board of Pathology - Insights
James Stubbs, M.D., Chair of the Division of Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, has been elected President of the American Board of Pathology.
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Elected President of Clinical Immunology Society - Insights
Roshini Abraham, Ph.D., Consultant in the Division of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Clinical Immunology Society.
Curtis Hanson, M.D., Elected as ACLA Chair - Insights
At the recent American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) annual meeting, Curt Hanson, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Mayo Medical Laboratories, was elected as Chair of the ACLA Board.
The progression of the diagnostic landscape: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D. - Insights
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to...
Understanding the difference between benign and malignant adrenal tumors has alway been difficult; this new assay will assist with this medical challenge.
New Eligibility Guidelines for Blood Donors with Previous Cancer Diagnoses - Insights
To coincide with American Red Cross recommendations, the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program has redefined eligibility guidelines for donors who have had a history of previous cancer diagnoses.
Autoimmune Neurology Testing - Insights
Autoimmune neurology is a rapidly evolving subspecialty driven by the discovery that the immune system can target virtually any structure within the
Regional Health-Mayo Medical Laboratories Collaboration to Benefit Patients, Providers - Insights
Regional Health has selected Mayo Medical Laboratories as its primary reference laboratory. The agreement provides Regional Health Rapid City Hospital physicians and caregivers with access to Mayo Clinic’s extensive menu of more than 4,000...
When It Comes to Donating Blood, the Needs of the Patient Come First for Shannon Stangler - Insights
Shannon Stangler, a Field Sales and Service Operations Manager for Mayo Medical Laboratories, has been donating blood for 19 years—ever since she stepped foot out of Mayo Clinic’s new employee orientation.
Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., a clinical chemist and Co-Director of Cardiovascular Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, recently authored an article in Clinical Laboratory News that discusses patient fasting in lipid testing. While...
Never Let the Fear of Needles Keep You from Saving Lives - Insights
Benjamin Tetlie, a Financial Representative for Mayo Clinic Global Business Solutions, used to have a strong aversion to the idea of donating blood. However, when his coworkers organized a Blood Donor Unit Challenge, he wanted to...
Donating Blood Is One Way to “Give Back” to Patients in Need - Insights
For Jennifer Quam, an Associate Project Manager in Mayo Validation Support Services, donating blood is the same as going to work every day—it’s just something she does. Quam has been a blood donor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for as long as...
One Donation—Lifetime of Change for Those in Need - Insights
Shelley Kleinwort, a Business Intelligence Manager for Mayo Medical Laboratories, has been donating blood for the last 25 years. Growing up in Byron, Minnesota, and being part of the Mayo Clinic community, she has always known the need for...
Creative Team-Building Ideas - Insights
When people look at their agendas for a meeting or conference and see “team building” listed as one of the events, many let out a sigh or roll their eyes. Nicole Folken, Education Specialist at Mayo Medical Laboratories, highlights how team...
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses Safe Tick Removal - Insights
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, discussed how to safety remove ticks from skin with AccuWeather.com.
Top 5 reasons to attend this year's Breast Cancer Innovation conference - Insights
Over the course of two days, Mayo Clinic’s 2022 Breast Cancer Care: Innovation, Disruptive Technologies and Early Adopters educational conference will bring you up to speed on the new therapeutics, technologies and techniques that could...
Mayo Clinic, Thermo Fisher Scientific collaborate to benefit patients - Insights
Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher have joined forces to bring innovative solutions to patients.
Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Identifies Lyme Disease Signs and Symptoms - Insights
With tick season underway in parts of the United States, it's important to understand the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease to determine when to seek medical treatment. Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory in...
NMMC Selects Mayo Medical Laboratories for Advanced Laboratory Testing Needs - Insights
North Mississippi Medical Center has selected Mayo Medical Laboratories as its primary reference laboratory.
Mom Knows Best When It Comes to Inspiring Blood Donation - Insights
For Doug Bodde, a Laboratory Service and Partner Development Manager in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in Rochester, blood donation has been a part of his life since he was young.
Featured new tests in quarter one of 2025 - Insights
In the first quarter of 2025, Mayo Clinic Laboratories expanded its test catalog with several innovative new tests.
Justin Fugelsang and Zach Pedowitz have never met. Yet both young men were diagnosed with a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, called sorbitol dehydrogenase (SORD) deficiency, and both found clarity through Mayo Clinic Laboratories'...
On the Sept. 2 broadcast of Mayo Clinic Radio, co-hosts Tracy McCray and Tom Shives, M.D., spoke with Justin Kreuter, M.D., Medical Director of Mayo’s Blood Donor Program, about new eligibility guidelines for blood donors with previous...
Baseball Signed by Lou Gehrig Highlights Mayo History #ThrowbackThursday - Insights
In 1939, in Rochester, Minnesota, a young man named Robert Tierney was playing second base for the city's American Legion baseball team when he crossed paths with another of the game's all-time greats: The Iron Horse himself, Lou Gehrig.
Mayo Clinic Laboratory and Pathology Research Roundup: April 16 - Insights
This week’s Research Roundup highlights the clinical and pathological phenotype of genetic causes of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in adults.
Jerry Katzmann, Ph.D., an emeritus consultant in the Mayo Clinic Protein Immunology Laboratory, has received the AACC Academy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Chemistry in a Selected Area of Research.
Mayo Laboratory Inquiry Receives Top Honors - Insights
Mayo Laboratory Inquiry (MLI) has been named a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal for the seventh year in a row. MLI was also named a Top Contact Center and took home the top honors in the "Lowest Average Speed of Answer" category.
Mayo Clinic's Minnesota Campus Earns Top Score on 2018 Healthcare Equality Index - Insights
Mayo Clinic’s Minnesota campus has been recognized as a 2018 LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader, registering a top score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a civil rights organization, on its 2018 Healthcare Equality Index.
FISH probe & panel project: An overview - Insights
In this month's "Hot Topic," Jess Peterson, M.D., discusses changes to Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ hematology FISH menu to increase awareness, provide reasoning, and highlight some of the great things that are coming.
Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, is one day when most folks pay particularly close attention to protecting the environment. This year, we're finding inspiration in the Sisters of Saint Francis who helped raise money for the Poverello Fund by...