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 realistic outlook on this exciting technology and an overview of the challenges that must be overcome before it’s put into routine use.

With special guest:

Dr. Christina Lockwood

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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 guest:

Dr. Corinne Fantz

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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:

Dr. Jason Park

 Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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 guest:

Dr. Rob Christenson

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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 special guest:

Dr. Zahra Shajani-Yi

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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 align with both the current and future practice of laboratory medicine.

With special guest:

Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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. Zehra Yonel, an academic clinical lecturer at University of Birmingham in the U.K., will share her insights and latest research on how allied healthcare professionals like dentists can help address this public health concern through early screening. This is a paid advertisement for Laborastories’ listeners brought to you by Siemens Healthineers. The views expressed do not necessarily represent ADLM’s views, and their inclusion in this podcast is not an endorsement by Laborastories or ADLM.

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With special guest:

Zehra Yonel (she/her), BDS, MFDS (RCS Edin.) (RCS Eng.), PGCert, FHEA, MPH (Hons.), PhD

Hosted by:

Ian Lentnek, MD Medical director, point-of-care, Medical Affairs, Siemens Healthineers

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 it repealed.

With special guest:

Dr. Dennis Dietzen

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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 out for these essential tests.

With special guest:

Dr. Leslie Donato

Hosted by:

Dr. Anthony Killeen

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

Hosted by:

Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer