Laborastories | presented by ADLM

Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto sits down with Tricia Ravalico, director of global scientific leadership and education at Abbott and founder of the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence program, to discuss how this awards program recognizes the importance of lab-led interdisciplinary teamwork for achieving better health outcomes, the factors that distinguish the strongest UNIVANTS submissions,...

Laboratory medicine professionals deserve a seat at the decision-making table for patient care, but labs still seem to operate in the background. Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto sits down with Dr. Christine Schmotzer, an associate professor in the department of pathology at Case Western Reserve University, to explore what keeps clinical labs stuck in the shadows, how they can step out of t...

What does it mean to design an inclusive scientific conference for the rapidly changing field of laboratory medicine? Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Amy Karger, chair of the 2026 ADLM Annual Meeting Organizing Committee, discuss the association's goal to broaden its scope beyond clinical chemistry and other major forces shaping ADLM 2026's educational priorities. With special gues...

Join Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Ian Young, new editor in chief for ADLM's The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (JALM), to explore the ongoing major shifts in scientific publishing models, the advantages of JALM's transition to an open access journal, and Dr. Young's vision for better accessibility for audiences and authors. With special guest: Dr. Ian Young Hosted by: Dr...

Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto sits down with Melanie J. Wells, ADLM's new chief executive officer, to explore her goals for the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine and how the association is uniquely positioned to shape the future of laboratory medicine. They also reflect on Wells' previous experiences at the intersection of science, health, and public service.   With speci...

Illnesses don't abide by borders. Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Barbara Goldsmith, chair of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's new Global Affairs Core Committee, discuss why it's imperative for laboratory medicine professionals to think globally and how the association is expanding its efforts to partner with and serve clinical laboratory communities around t...

The Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) is a fairly new degree that uniquely equips its graduates to meet certain key challenges in patient care. Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Kacy Peterson, director of laboratory optimization and clinical integration at the Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, explore the emerging career paths that DCLS holders are taking...

Relying solely on the central laboratory for urinalysis testing comes with the risk of losing patients to follow up. In this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Dr. Ian Lentnek from Siemens Healthineers, Dr. Nicholas Larkey, point-of-care (POC) medical director and assistant professor of pathology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, discusses the advantages of POC testing for urinaly...

What are pediatric reference intervals and why are they critical for children's health? Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Erin Schuler, director of chemistry, special chemistry, and point-of-care testing at Cincinnati Children's, discuss the current state of pediatric reference intervals, why national investment is needed to improve them, and how ADLM is addressing this advocacy prio...

Join Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto and Dr. Patrick Mathias, associate medical director of the informatics division at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, for an engaging discussion on Dr. Mathias's vision for the ADLM Data Science Certificate Program as the faculty content lead, his thoughts on the benefits of data science for improving the lab's role in patient c...

Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with 2025-2026 ADLM President Dr. Paul J. Jannetto to discuss his vision for the year ahead, as well as the role that the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) should play in a time of significant regulatory shifts and technological advances. The two of them also look back on Dr. Killeen's achievements during his ti...

As clinical labs continue to grapple with chronic staffing shortages, efforts to build a strong, sustainable lab workforce are more important than ever. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Takara Blamires, the program director for an accredited medical laboratory science undergraduate program, to discuss the barriers that prevent students from pursuing lab medicine as a career —...

Imagine a future where you go in for your annual check-up and get a blood test to screen for cancer, in the same way you currently get screened for high cholesterol or diabetes. Some hope that liquid biopsy technology could eventually make this possible — but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Christina Lockwood for a rea...

If you're interested in working in laboratory medicine, getting a position in a clinical laboratory isn't the only path available. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Corinne Fantz to discuss how she ended up in the in vitro diagnostics industry, how it compares to working in a traditional lab setting, and how people can prepare for pursuing a similar career. With special gue...

As the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (ADLM's, formerly AACC's) Clinical Chemistry journal celebrates its 70th anniversary, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Jason Park. Together, they look back on the journal's history — and look forward to where Clinical Chemistry and research in the field of laboratory medicine are heading next. With special guest: D...

Academic publishing in the field of laboratory medicine is evolving rapidly. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Rob Christenson to explore where scientific publishing is going and what the biggest challenges are that it's facing — particularly now that artificial intelligence is playing a larger role in the clinical lab and in publishing itself. With special...

Laboratory medicine experts are in a unique position to advance equitable access to healthcare for all people. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen talks with Dr. Zahra Shajani-Yi about the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) latest efforts to give lab professionals the tools they need to do this and become champions of health equity. With speci...

In January 2025, the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) will be reorganizing its Divisions. In anticipation of this change, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer to discuss how ADLM's Divisions advance clinical laboratory testing and patient care, how members can join them, and how the new Division structure will better a...

Noncommunicable diseases increase in prevalence as the population ages. They are the leading cause of mortality and healthcare expenditure globally. Diabetes, a major type of noncommunicable disease, currently affects 10.5% of adults globally, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition. In this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Dr. Ian Lentnek from Siemens Healthineers, Dr....

The Food and Drug Administration's final laboratory developed tests rule will have dire consequences for vulnerable patient populations such as newborns. Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen to discuss the nitty gritty details of why the rule will impede patient care — and what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to get...

Lipid testing is integral to diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease, but approaches to lipid testing vary widely around the globe, which can lead to patients not getting the care they need. In this episode, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen talks with Dr. Leslie Donato about the Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's new guidance on the subject, and the best practices it lays...

In this episode, Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Anthony Killeen, the incoming 2024-2025 president of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC). They reflect on Dr. Peck Palmer's achievements during her presidential year and explore Dr. Killeen's goals as he prepares to lead the organization under its new strategic plan. With special guest: Dr. Anthony Killeen Ho...

In 2023, we said goodbye to the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting, and this year, we say hello to the first ADLM Annual Meeting. With ADLM 2024 right around the corner, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Mark Marzinke, chair of this year's Annual Meeting Organizing Committee, to chat about the meeting's most exciting highlights, and how they reflect the full tapestry of lab...

Now that the Food and Drug Administration has dropped its final rule on laboratory developed tests, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer sits down with Dr. Dennis Dietzen for an in-depth discussion on it. How could the rule harm vulnerable patients like infants? Why are the rule's exemptions not all they're cracked up to be? And what can labs do to mitigate the rule's negative impact? Tune i...

The importance of sustainability has never been greater than it is today. Tune in to this episode of Laborastories, hosted by Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers, for a thought-provoking discussion with experts Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss. Listen as they delve into innovative strategies, evolving challenges, and imperatives for improved sustainability in the lab. This is a paid advertisement...