Mayo Clinic Laboratory and pathology research roundup: June 7 - Insights

Featured abstract: Nuclear GSK-3β and oncogenic KRas lead to the retention of pancreatic ductal progenitor cells phenotypically similar to those seen in IPMN.

Newsday features William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., in coverage of pop-up COVID-19 test sites - Insights

Although these sites may offer convenience, Dr. Morice cautions that it's important to understand the potential drawbacks.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., discusses COVID-19 testing in Wired - Insights

Dr. Binnicker weighed in on the impact of false positive test results, as well as testing's role in a larger strategy to control the virus.

Joseph Yao, M.D., and Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., co-author study of COVID-19 and South Dakota motorcycle rally - Insights

Findings show 86 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota associated with the rally, but notes that number underestimates the event's full impact in the state.

WCCO Radio features Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., in a review of Minnesota's early COVID-19 response - Insights

When the pandemic began, Mayo Clinic and its partners across the state worked tirelessly to ramp up testing, investigate treatment, and explore vaccine development.

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., answers questions about COVID-19 testing in AAMC News - Insights

Dr. Pritt joins a group of testing experts to sort through the information and help clear up confusion about COVID-19 testing.

Robin Patel, M.D., weighs in on joint infection testing in genomeweb - Insights

Dr. Patel, director of Mayo Clinic's Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, discussed the future of testing for joint and bone infections.

Celebrating Art in Pathology - Insights

On Friday, May 19, the Division of Anatomic Pathology hosted its seventh annual Art in Pathology event. This year’s submissions confirm what Confucius famously said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” View this post for...

Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Discusses Minnesota Bugs to Watch out for This Summer - Insights

In a recent article in the Star Tribune, Bobbi Pritt, M.D., Director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, weighs in on bugs present in Minnesota to watch out for this...

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., named to Business Insider's list of 30 under 40 working to transform health care - Insights

Since the pandemic hit, she's spent a great deal of time vetting antibody tests and has set up a COVID-19 testing program at Mayo Clinic.