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This week, SUPERSTAT dives into the chaos, comedy, and culture of viral food prep challenges and how they collide headfirst with the legendary Lab Week potluck.

From perfectly portioned TikTok meal grids to the unlabeled crockpot that’s been on “warm” since 7 a.m., we’re unpacking what these food trends say about lab life, teamwork, and trust.

We explore the unspoken rules of the breakroom, the science (and risk) behind shared meals, and why potlucks somehow become the ultimate team-building experiment. It’s part humor, part reality check and all laboratory culture.

Because in the lab, we measure everything except what’s in that mystery dip.

Happy Lab Week, y'all!

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What happens when laboratory medicine becomes the punchline but never the story?

In this reflective and thought-provoking episode of SUPERSTAT, Dr. Nelson explores the gap between how laboratory professionals are portrayed and the reality of the care they deliver every day.

This episode challenges a deeply rooted mindset in laboratory medicine: the idea that our work should “speak for itself.” Because in today’s world, if the story behind the science isn’t shared, the value behind it is often overlooked.

Because storytelling is human.
Care is human.
And if we want to be seen, we can’t separate the two.

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What happens when passion for science meets the endurance of a marathoner? In this inspiring episode of SUPERSTAT, we sit down with the force behind @MadScientistRunning—a laboratory professional who’s taking advocacy beyond the bench and onto the pavement.From early morning runs to miles logged with purpose, she shares how her journey in laboratory medicine evolved into a mission: making the invisible visible. Through races, storytelling, and social media, she’s shining a spotlight on the critical role laboratorians play in patient care—often behind the scenes, but never without impact.We explore:🧪 How her background in laboratory medicine fuels her advocacy🏃‍♀️ The intersection of endurance sports and professional purpose📣 Creative ways she’s raising awareness for a profession that saves lives daily💡 Why visibility matters—and how each of us can help tell the story of the labThis conversation is a powerful reminder that advocacy doesn’t have to be confined to conference rooms or publications—it can happen anywhere, even one mile at a time.Whether you're in the lab, training for your next race, or simply passionate about elevating healthcare voices, this episode will leave you energized and ready to move.🎧 Listen now and be part of the movement to bring laboratory medicine into the spotlight.#SUPERSTATPodcast #fyp #trending #explorepage #podcastclips #storytelling #LaboratoryMedicine #MedLabProfessionals #DiagnosticsMatter #LabLife#RunningCommunity #RunForACause #WomenWhoRun#WomenInSTEM #InvisibleNoMore #HealthcareHeroes #STEMtoSTAT

In our latest SUPERSTAT episode, we explore the growing conversation around using CGM in inpatient units and why, despite the technology being widely available, it still hasn’t fully crossed the hospital threshold.Right now, major guidelines from organizations like the American Diabetes Association still recommend confirming CGM readings with traditional blood glucose testing before clinical decision-making. That recommendation has slowed widespread adoption in inpatient settings, even as studies continue to show promising accuracy and workflow advantages.So what’s holding hospitals back?🔬 Accuracy in critically ill patients📋 Regulatory and guideline limitations⚙️ Integration with hospital workflows and EHR systems🧪 The need for confirmatory lab or POC testingOn this episode of SUPERSTAT, we break down:• The science behind CGM technology• What current guidelines actually say• The debate between innovation and patient safety• Whether CGM could reshape inpatient glucose management in the futureBecause in laboratory medicine and clinical care, technology adoption is never just about the device. It’s about the evidence, the workflow, and the guidelines that guide patient safety.🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation.#CGM #ContinuousGlucoseMonitoring #DiabetesTechnology #DiabetesCare #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #PatientSafety #HospitalMedicine #LaboratoryMedicine #ClinicalChemistry #Diagnostics #LabMed #MedicalPodcast #SciencePodcast #HealthcarePodcast #PodcastTeaser #SUPERSTATPodcast

A new bill introduced in Utah is raising major questions across the blood banking and transfusion medicine community. The proposal suggests the possibility of providing “vaccine-free blood” for transfusions — a concept that challenges how the blood supply currently operates in the United States.In this episode of SUPERSTAT, we unpack what the legislation actually proposes and why it has generated significant discussion among laboratory professionals, physicians, and public health experts.We explore:🩸 How the modern blood supply is collected, screened, and distributed⚖️ What the Utah bill proposes and the policy motivations behind it🔬 Scientific realities around vaccination and blood donation🏥 Operational challenges for hospitals and blood banks if such a policy were implemented💭 Our thoughts on what this moment says about public perception of laboratory medicine and transfusion safetyThis conversation goes beyond headlines to examine the intersection of science, legislation, and the blood supply and why transfusion medicine professionals are paying close attention.If you work in blood banking, laboratory medicine, pathology, or healthcare policy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🎧 Listen to the full discussion and let us know your perspective in the comments.#SUPERSTATPodcast #TransfusionMedicine #BloodBank #LaboratoryMedicine #MedLab #HealthcarePolicy #ClinicalLaboratory #PodcastEpisode #BloodSafety #Pathology #podcast #youtube #podcasting #vlog #deepdive #podcastrecommendations

In this episode of SUPERSTAT, we take a closer look at recent federal cases involving unauthorized home laboratories that have drawn national attention and raised important questions about biosafety, regulation, and community safety.Reports of makeshift laboratories operating in residential settings, sometimes involving biological materials and laboratory equipment, have prompted investigations from federal and local authorities. In this discussion, we break down what has been reported in these cases, how the investigations unfolded, and why situations like these can pose serious risks when laboratory work occurs outside of appropriate safety frameworks and regulatory oversight.🎙️ Topics discussed in this episode:Recent federal investigations into home laboratory setupsBiosafety and biosecurity concerns in unregulated environmentsThe role of oversight, training, and laboratory regulationHow laboratory professionals help protect public healthIf you work in laboratory medicine, public health, or are simply interested in how science and safety intersect, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help highlight the important role of laboratory professionals.#SUPERSTATPodcast #LaboratoryMedicine #MedLab #LabProfessionals #Biosafety #Biosecurity #PublicHealth #SciencePodcast #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology #HomeBiolab #UnauthorizedLabs #LabSafety #CommunitySafety

In this powerful and reflective episode of @SUPERSTATpodcast, we honor the legacy, leadership, and lasting impact of Black pioneers in laboratory medicine — individuals whose contributions helped shape the scientific, diagnostic, and public health systems we rely on today.We spotlight trailblazers such as Dr. William Augustus Hinton, developer of the Hinton Test for syphilis and the first Black professor at Harvard Medical School; Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, whose groundbreaking research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease; and Dr. Jane Hinton, co-developer of Mueller-Hinton agar still used worldwide in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.Beyond history, we discuss:Why representation in laboratory medicine still mattersHow visibility impacts workforce pipelinesThis episode is both tribute and call to action reminding us that laboratory medicine has always been powered by excellence, resilience, and innovation from voices that were too often underrecognized.🎧 Listen, reflect, and share as we celebrate those who helped build the diagnostic backbone of modern healthcare.#BlackHistoryMonth #LaboratoryMedicine #Pathology #ClinicalChemistry #Microbiology #MLS #STEM #SUPERSTATPodcast

In this championship-level episode of SUPERSTAT, we sit down with the 2026 Cell Bowl winning instructor, Katie Baskins, from Wichita State University Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) to talk about what it really takes to build a winning team.From competition strategy and student preparation to culture, leadership, and recruitment innovation, we unpack how their program rose to the top and what other MLS programs can learn from their playbook.We discuss:🧠 How to coach students for high-level academic competition🎓 The leadership mindset behind sustained program excellence📈 Creative recruitment strategies that are reshaping the MLS pipeline🔄 How WSU is changing the narrative around laboratory medicine careersThis isn’t just about winning a trophy. It’s about redefining what modern MLS education looks like and proving that laboratory professionals belong at the center of healthcare innovation.If you care about workforce development, program growth, student engagement, or elevating laboratory medicine’s visibility, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and discover what champions are made of.#SUPERSTAT #MedicalLaboratoryScience #MLSProgram #CellBowl #LaboratoryLeadership #LabEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #WichitaState #FutureOfLabMedicine #podcast #new #education

In this short episode of SUPERSTAT, we’re recognizing the professionals who are often the very first step in the diagnostic journey .... phlebotomists!During National Phlebotomy Recognition Week, we take a moment to highlight the skill, precision, and patient-centered care required to ensure specimen integrity and accurate laboratory results. From bedside collections to navigating challenging draws, phlebotomists play a critical role in the preanalytical phase where quality truly begins.Before the analyzer runs.Before the data populates.Before the diagnosis is made.There is a highly trained professional making it happen.Join us as we celebrate the impact of phlebotomy on patient safety, laboratory excellence, and healthcare outcomes.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on laboratory medicine, leadership, and the evolving role of diagnostics.#SUPERSTATPodcast #NationalPhlebotomyWeek #Phlebotomy #LaboratoryMedicine #PreanalyticalQuality #HealthcareLeadership

In this episode of SUPERSTAT, we take a deeper look at moral injury in laboratory medicine: what it is, how it shows up, and why it’s often misunderstood as simple burnout.We explore how system pressures, resource constraints, misaligned priorities, and lack of visibility can place laboratory professionals in ethically challenging positions, even when they are doing everything “right.” This conversation unpacks the emotional and professional toll of moral injury, why resilience alone is not the answer, and how acknowledging these experiences is a necessary step toward meaningful, system-level change.Whether you work at the bench, lead teams, or collaborate with the lab, this episode offers perspective, validation, and a starting point for better conversations about workforce sustainability and wellbeing in healthcare.🔬 Thoughtful discussion💬 Real-world lab experiences📈 Why moral injury matters for the future of laboratory medicineListen, reflect, and join the conversation.#SUPERSTAT#MoralInjury#LaboratoryMedicine#MedLab#ClinicalLaboratory#HealthcareWorkforce#BurnoutVsMoralInjury#HealthcareLeadership#MedLabProfessionals#HealthcareCulture#WorkforceWellbeing#LabLife