Differential Discussions

Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com , The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Coag Conversations” for BioMedica Diagnostics, Inc., Windsor, NS. If you want to learn more about George, please view this author interview: https://aob.amegroups.org/post/view/readers-rsquo-choice-...

Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com , The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Coag Conversations” for BioMedica Diagnostics, Inc., Windsor, NS. If you want to learn more about George, please view this author interview: https://aob.amegroups.org/post/view/readers-rsquo-choice-...

Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about chromogenic factor X assays and their use monitoring patients on warfarin. David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lackland JBSA in Sant Antonio, TX until retirement. He holds degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX and certification from th...

Malissa & Dave are joined by Ali Murphy. Malissa recently earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Ali has previously earned her Certified Associate in Project Management (CaPM) certification from the Project Management Institute ( www.pmi.org ). Ali is here to share her insights into project management in the clinical laboratory. Join us to learn more!

Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com , The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Coag Conversations” for BioMedica Diagnostics, Inc., Windsor, NS. If you want to learn more about George, please view this author interview: https://aob.amegroups.org/post/view/readers-rsquo-choice-...

Malissa & Dave are joined by George Fritsma. George Fritsma manages www.fritsmafactor.com , The Fritsma Factor, Your Interactive Hemostasis Resource for Precision BioLogic Inc., Dartmouth, NS; and “Coag Conversations” for BioMedica Diagnostics, Inc., Windsor, NS. If you want to learn more about George, please view this author interview: https://aob.amegroups.org/post/view/readers-rsquo-choice-...

Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about the Genene Jones "Killer Nurse" Story. David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lackland JBSA in Sant Antonio, TX until retirement. He holds degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX and certification from the Gradwohl Schoolf of Laboratory Tec...

Malissa & Dave review von Willebrand's Disease.

Malissa & Dave discuss abnormal platelet disorders.

Malissa & Dave are joined by David McGlasson to talk about the standardization of coauglation nomenclature. David McGlasson was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lackland JBSA in Sant Antonio, TX until retirement. He holds degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX and certification from the Gradwohl Schoolf of Labo...

Malissa & Dave discuss routine coagulation testing.

Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make someone an effective mentor (among her many other insights!). Join us to learn more!

LaShanta joins Malissa & Dave to talk about routine coagulation testing considerations. Dr. LaShanta Brice graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in December 2021 with her Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She received her Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014 and her Bachelor of Science in Clini...

Join Dave & Malissa where we uncover the multifaceted journey of a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) working in industry. Explore the pivotal role she plays in hemostasis and healthcare, from advancing diagnostic accuracy to driving innovation in laboratory medicine. Hear firsthand accounts of her challenges, breakthroughs, and journey through her DCLS program. Whether you're aspiri...

Dave & Malissa did something a little different! This podcast episode is more for high school students thinking about what they want to do when they finish high school. We have high school senior, Josh, interview us about what is MLS and what is the career all about.

Dave & Malissa continue to review normal secondary hemostasis and include tertiary hemostasis.

Dave & Malissa review secondary hemostasis (aka coagulation).

Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make a supervisor great (among her many other insights!). Join us for part 2 of this episode.

Malissa & Dave are joined by Vickie Cunningham. Vickie is a retired medical laboratory scientist who has amazing insight into the qualities that make a supervisor great (among her many other insights!). Join us for part 1 of this episode.

Malissa & Dave talk about training the trainer - making sure that the laboratory scientists in your clinical laboratory are well prepared and trained to train students, new employees, medical students, etc.

We begin reviewing hematological theory beginning with hemostasis. This episode is a review of overall primary hemostasis.

Dr. Leclair joins us to discuss how laboratory professionals can get involved in patient advocacy. Susan Leclair, PhD, CLS (NCA) is a retired chancellor professor from the department of Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a senior associate at the UMass Center for Molecular Diagnostics.

Stephanie joins us today to share with us what it's like being an educator. Not only will Stephanie share her experience, but Dave and Malissa will as well. Stephanie Cochrane, MS, MLS(ASCP) CM is a lecturer in the undergraduate medical laboratory science program at Rutgers University School of Health Professions where she primarily teaches Hematology I and II. Her research interests include activ...

Kim Murray graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Medical Laboratory Science program in 2013. Kim was offered and accepted a position as a Generalist during her Clinical Internship at the VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. From graduation to May 2015 Kim worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, on second and first shift. In May 2015 Kim started her new career in IT at MEDITECH...

Sarah Botelho graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2020. She started her career as a medical laboratory scientist in the blood bank for about one year before she started looking for other laboratory opportunities. Through her research, she discovered embryology and after touring an embryology laboratory, she realized this was how she wanted to further her career. She has bee...