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Introducing "Transfusion Toons" - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...

Transfusion Toons: Platelets - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...

Applying the Staffing-to-Workload Methodology: Identifying Daily Indirect Effort Needs - Insights

Mike Baisch, Principal Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, demonstrates how daily indirect effort tasks contribute to staffing plans and needs in the staffing-to-workload methodology.

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...

Microlearning: All the Small Things - Insights

As the saying often goes, “It’s the small things that matter the most.” Jeremy Zacher, Education Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, discusses "microlearning" as a way of delivering learning content in...

Transfusion Toons: O-Neg - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...

Team Bonding in the MLS Program - Insights

Francesca Scala, a student in Mayo Clinic’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) class of 2018, talks about the importance of team bonding in the MLS program.

Transfusion Toons: Twitter Totes - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...

Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program—Celebrating 30 Years #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

Since 1987, falcons have found a home on top of the tall buildings of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. During nesting season (approximately mid-March to late June), a live camera offers 24/7, real-time views of where they live and raise...

Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Contributions Recognized by Industry-Leading Publications - Insights

A letter of appreciation, which was forwarded to Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, M.D., and Board of Trustees member Samual Di Piazza, Jr., described the outstanding contributions to science and education that Mayo Clinic DLMP...

Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Donates Books for Pediatric Patients - Insights

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's Own American Ninja Warrior Returns to Competition - Insights

Age seems to slow most people down. But Andrew Yori, a.k.a. the K9 Ninja who competed in the "American Ninja Warrior" competition, isn't like most people. While Andrew didn't win, he did achieve raising awareness of shelter dogs and their...

Will Laxen Receives Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence - Insights

Will Laxen, Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory, was recently awarded the Mayo Clinic Individual Award for Service Excellence for his continuous commitment to quality and service.

1889: Rochester's First Operating Room #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

When Saint Marys Hospital opened on September 30, 1889, it included the city’s first operating room that wasn’t also someone’s bedroom or office.

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., and J. Kenneth Schoolmeester, II, M.D., Receive 2017 Teacher of Year Awards - Insights

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., and J. Kenneth Schoolmeester, II, M.D., were recently selected as recipients of the 2017 Pathology Teacher of the Year Award from the Mayo Fellows’ Association.

Plummer Building #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

Opened in 1928, the Plummer Building is an iconic symbol of Mayo Clinic, designated as a National Historic Landmark. It is named for Henry S. Plummer, M.D., the “diversified genius” who designed it and who created many of the systems and...

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.

Amy Clayton, M.D., Appointed Anatomic Pathology Division Chair - Insights

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Clayton, M.D., as the new Chair of the Division of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

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.

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1830s and 1840s: Mayo's First Mentor #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

When making an announcement or accepting a professional recognition, William J. Mayo, M.D., and Charles Mayo, M.D., often spoke in terms of “my brother and I” and “our father taught us.” These statements are some of the institution’s...

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.

Diva Salomão, M.D., Named Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Diversity Leader - Insights

Diva Salomão, M.D., has been named the Diversity Leader for the Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

1914: "Mayo Clinic" becomes Official Name #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

Given the stature of Mayo Clinic, it can be surprising to learn that this name was not developed by a high-powered consulting firm. Audience analytics and focus group metrics played no part in creating it. For that matter, even the people...

2017 Mayo Medical Laboratories Lab Week Door Winner - Insights

We wrapped up another fun National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week with a door-decorating contest, weekly quizzes, and, of course, treats. This year’s theme was, “All-Stars Laboratory Team: Teaming up for Patient Care.” We ended up...

Tom Smith, Ph.D., Honored in "Journal of Clinical Microbiology" - Insights

In 2012, the Journal of Clinical Microbiology began publishing quarterly biographical features of pioneers and innovators in clinical microbiology. Of the more than 15 microbiologists who have been profiled over the years, the career...

Remember the Titans: Dr. Noseworthy, Other Leaders, Lauded in Harvard Business Pub #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

In an article about "titans who defined a new era in business during the last decade," former Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, M.D., looked back on his tenure with gratitude.

Favorite Mayo Clinic Stories of 2018: Three-Year-Old Patient Takes Break from Proton Therapy to Talk Trash #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

At just 3 years old, Reid Gleeson's passion is quite unique. He loves all things garbage. Mayo staff recently pulled some strings so Reid could get an insider's look at the world of garbage.

Cases with Dr. Keeney: Case #3 - Insights

This case presents an unusual colon polyp on an asymptomatic early 70 year-old male. At the time of screening colonoscopy, two small left colon polyps were noted and excised. What is the diagnosis?

Transfusion Toons: Fancy Platelet Machine - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., Clinical Pathologist and Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and Theresa Malin, an Education Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at Mayo Clinic, have launched "Transfusion...

What Does Deliberate Practice Look Like for Me? - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., discusses how he applies deliberate practice to guitar playing, pathology, knowledge, and his continuous medical education.

Applying the Staffing-to-Workload Methodology: On-Site and Off-Site Operational Needs - Insights

Mike Baisch, Principal Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, discusses the inclusion of on-site and off-site operational needs of the laboratory in his staffing-to-workload analysis.

What Are MLS Students Learning in Hematology? - Insights

Rachel Olk, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, writes about what she's currently learning in hematology.

A Reflection on the Past 12 Weeks of the MLS Program - Insights

Makenzie Fong, a student in the Mayo Clinic Medical Laboratory Science class of 2018, reflects on the past twelve weeks of the program.

Rochester: A Medical Destination for Decades #ThrowbackThursdays - Insights

According to the 1941 biography, The Doctors Mayo, Rochester, Minnesota, has been a medical destination for decades. Author Helen Clapesattle describes a visitor's first impressions upon arriving in Rochester.

Jerry Katzmann, Ph.D., Receives AACC Academy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Chemistry in a Selected Area of Research - Insights

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.

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Discusses Leadership Challenges for Laboratory Medicine - Insights

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and President of Mayo Medical Laboratories, recently presented "Leadership Challenges for Laboratory Medicine" at the...

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.

From Dancing on Cans to Well-Oiled Machine: The Surprising Origins of Mayo's Recycling Program #ThrowbackThursday - Insights

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...

Rosalind Sharain, M.D., and Nooshin Karamzadeh Dashti, M.D., Named Surgical Pathology Chief Fellows - Insights

Rosalind Sharain, M.D., and Nooshin Karamzadeh Dashti, M.D., have been named Chief Fellows for the Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program for the academic year 2017–18.

Applying the Staffing-to-Workload Methodology: Same-Day Testing Staffing Model - Insights

Mike Baisch, Principal Systems Engineer at Mayo Clinic, discusses how to apply the staffing-to-workload methodology to accommodate same-day testing requirements.

Identifying Your Blind Spots - Insights

Justin Kreuter, M.D., discusses the importance of identifying the "blind spots" in your career and shares some of his own experiences from a patient blood-management conference.

The Adoption of Social Media in Education - Insights

Elissa Hall, Associate Director for Curriculum and Education Technology and an Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic, discusses how the adoption of social media in education creates a flexible environment for facilitating collaborative, deeper...

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: November 22 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Progression of chronic kidney disease following radical and partial nephrectomy

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 17 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Exploring gene expression profiles in primary central nervous system vasculitis

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 20 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Expanding the platelet inventory to mitigate the impact of severe shortages

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 24 - Insights

This weeks research roundup features: Automated scoring of total inflammation in renal allograft biopsies

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 6 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Clinical impact of KIR haplotypes in 10/10 HLA-matched unrelated donor-recipient pairs undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: December 27 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Neuropathological findings in COVID-19: an autopsy cohort

Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: January 31 - Insights

This week's research roundup features: Emergence of restless legs syndrome during opioid discontinuation