LabCast

​Behind every life-saving clinical decision is a Medical Laboratory Scientist operating under an invisible mountain of pressure. From chronically understaffed benches to the crushing weight of knowing a single error could alter a patient's life, the mental health crisis in our labs is real— and completely silent. ​In this episode of LabCast, hosts Jesutomisin and Pius sit down with biomedical scie...

Medical Laboratory Scientists spend years training for a profession that plays a vital role in patient care. Yet many end up working long hours, struggling with burnout, and questioning whether the rewards match the demands of the job. With healthcare migration at an all-time high, it's a conversation that can no longer be ignored. In this live episode of LabCast, we take a closer look at the Cons...

Is the MLS internship a bridge to professional growth, or just cheap labour for understaffed labs? ​In this episode of LabCast, our hosts, Jesutomisin and Praise sit down with our guests, MLS Kehinde and MLS Chubi to unpack the raw realities of the 12-month marathon in Nigeria.  We ask the hard question: Are lab interns genuinely being trained, or are they just being used as instruments to keep a...

As an MLS student, do you sometimes wonder if you’re actually going to make it? Maybe after a difficult exam, during postings, or in moments where it feels like you're trapped? In this episode of LabCast, three Medical Laboratory Scientists join us for an honest roundtable conversation about the realities of the journey from MLS student to professional. From burnout and academic struggles to regre...

Life after graduation can feel like a rude awakening, as many young professionals are suddenly faced with the realities of building a career. Navigating this phase can be especially challenging for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) graduates, particularly when it comes to securing that first job. In this episode, our host Oluwadamilola is joined by our guest MLS Nnorom Iheoma to explore the realiti...

The laboratory is often seen as the primary (and sometimes the only) career path for many Medical Laboratory Science professionals. But is that truly the case? In this episode, our hosts, Praise and Dami, engage in an insightful conversation with our guest, MLS Daniel Adewuyi Boluwaji (BMLS, AMLSCN), an Assistant Analyst at Avon Medical Practice, as they explore the diverse career opportunities av...

Health professionals, including Medical Laboratory Scientists, are often expected to be passionate about their work and to always give their best. But when does this expectation come at the expense of their well-being? When do we draw the line between valuing passion and romanticising suffering, instead of asking for fair compensation? In this episode, our hosts, Confidence and Ann, and our esteem...

In Medical Laboratory Science, certificates matter. But do they tell the whole story? Does having credentials automatically translate to competence? In this episode, hosts Confidence and Ann are joined by MLS Amigun Ajibola Emmanuel—a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and PhD scholar—to explore the delicate balance between academic qualifications and practical competence. Join us as we unpack...

Most Medical Laboratory Science students read with one goal in mind: passing the next exam. But somewhere between lecture notes, past questions, and midnight cramming, a bigger question often gets lost — are we reading to pass, or are we reading to practice? Because in real laboratories, there are no multiple-choice options, no marks for partial answers, and no redo button. There are only real pat...

Failure is not an end point but an essential, foundational part of the journey to success. On this episode, Nmesoma and Chinelo are joined by MLS Olanike Victoria, who shares her journey on how embracing setbacks allowed for recalibration, turning mistakes into experience that ultimately leads to stronger, better-informed, and more successful outcomes. This conversation explores how failure acts a...

Medical Laboratory Science training comes with a lot of unspoken lessons - things students only figure out along the way. In this episode, Nmesoma and Chinelo discuss common experiences shared by many MLS students, from entering the lab with certain expectations to meeting a very different reality during postings. The conversation covers opinions shared to LabCast by some MLS professionals and har...

In today’s laboratory landscape, data moves just as quickly as diseases and the tools that manage that data shape the quality of care that follows. In this episode, host Iheoma Nnorom sits with Scientist Samuel Gana, a medical laboratory informatics specialist, to unpack how a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is redefining the way modern labs operate. From seamless sample tracking t...

Organ transplantation gives patients a second chance at life—but what happens when the immune system fights back? In this episode, we explore the science of transplant immunology with Dr. Olaleye Olajuyin and MLS Samuel Gana, discussing why organ rejection occurs, how clinicians detect it, and the future of tolerance-inducing therapies. Perfect for medical students, clinicians, and anyone curious...

Every outbreak is a test of a health system’s strength - and laboratories often determine the speed of the response. In this episode, Ubani Nmesoma and Folaranmi Precious speak with Dr Faith Olumide Ajani, a public health expert, about the critical role of medical laboratory scientists in disease preparedness. From biosafety and collaboration to training and lessons from recent outbreaks, the disc...

Half of the world’s population lives in rural or underserved areas—yet only a fraction of healthcare workers serve there. Laboratory professionals, vital for accurate diagnoses and outbreak surveillance, are in critically short supply. Globally, the healthcare workforce shortage is projected to reach 10–11 million by 2030, with low-income regions hit hardest. In this episode of Labcast, hosts Oluw...

Sustainability in the lab is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. From energy-hungry equipment to the tons of single-use plastics, medical laboratories have one of the largest environmental footprints in healthcare. But what if we could build eco-friendly labs without compromising accuracy, safety, or efficiency? In this episode of LabCast, hosts Daniel Adekunle and Samuel Gana sit with ML...

In this episode of LabCast, hosts Nnorom Iheoma and JesuTomisin Olajuyin sit down with MLS Olaniyi Abideen Adigun to explore the future of diagnostics through Point-of-Care Testing. They discuss how point-of-care testing is reshaping healthcare delivery, bringing faster results, improving patient outcomes, and making diagnostics more accessible in resource-limited settings. The conversation also h...

In this episode of LabCast, host Ubani Nmesoma is joined by Dr. Nosa Osakue, an experienced lecturer, and Mujtaba Dododawa, an MLS entrepreneur, for an honest conversation about what really keeps professionals going in this field. They discuss the excitement that drew them in, the challenges of sustaining passion in today’s economy, and the financial realities of practicing MLS in Nigeria. This ep...

Histopathology is often seen as the quiet corner of the medical laboratory but behind the microscope lies a world of untapped potential. From diagnosing complex diseases to influencing treatment decisions, this discipline has far more to offer than many realize. In this episode of LabCast, hosts Better Ajiboye and Nnorom Iheoma are joined by MLS Anowai Wonderful and MLS Joel Edeh to uncover the hi...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if the human body could truly heal itself—not just scab over a wound or bounce back from a cold, but actually regrow damaged tissues, organs, or even nerves? It sounds like science fiction, right? This isn’t speculative fiction—it’s regenerative medicine in motion. In this episode of Labcast, your hosts Precious and Oluwadamilola are joined by Dr Olaley...

Ever thought of starting your own lab? In this episode of LabCast, we explore what it really takes to build and run a certified medical laboratory in Nigeria. Our guest, Dr. Funmilola Mapayi, MD/CEO of Total Healthcare Diagnostics, shares the real costs, licensing hurdles, staffing challenges, and business strategies behind her success. From her first 90 days to earning ISO accreditation, Dr. Mapa...

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is revolutionizing the way we understand and diagnose diseases. From detecting rare genetic disorders to guiding personalized treatment plans, NGS is now a vital tool in the hands of modern Medical Laboratory Scientists. In this episode of LabCast, Jesutomisin and Daniel are joined by Emmanuel Owoeye, a seasoned molecular biologist, to explore the relationship betw...

In this episode of LabCast, we speak with Amblest Kanu, a First-Class graduate who lives with sickle cell disease. Despite health challenges, he earned five perfect GPAs and 74 As in school. Amblest shares how he stayed focused, managed pain, and led others—all while battling a chronic condition. Hosted by Nmesoma and Iheoma, this episode is filled with lessons on resilience, hope, and the power o...

In this episode of Labcast, we discussed with MLS Daniel Adewuyi to explore a critical issue in medical laboratory practice — inconsistencies in blood genotype testing. Drawing from his diverse experience, Daniel discusses how and why genotype testing errors happen, the real-life implications for patients, and what laboratory professionals can do to minimize mistakes. Whether it's a lack of standa...

What if you could meet your baby before they’re even born—not just through an ultrasound, but through the lens of the laboratory? In this episode of Labcast, join our hosts and guest Medical Laboratory Scientist Isaac Godspower as they dive into the latest advances in prenatal and neonatal diagnostics. This conversation covers innovations like genetic screening and advanced imaging techniques, and...