Laborastories | presented by ADLM

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  Building it doesn't mean they'll come: Real lessons from FIB-4 in the lab | Episode 48 12.08.2026 24мин

  Although fatty liver disease affects approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S., most people with this disease remain unaware of it until it progresses to advanced liver fibrosis. In this episode of Laborastories, Dr. Melanie Pollan, head of global field medical sciences at Siemens Healthineers, sits down with Dr. Aya Haghamad, clinical solutions specialist at Northwell Health, to explore the use of noninvasive tests such as the FIB-4 index in MASLD/MASH management and discuss real-world experience integrating the tool into clinical workflows. 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. With special guest: Dr. Aya Haghamad, clinical solutions specialist at Northwell Health   Hosted by: Dr. Melanie Pollan, head of global field medical sciences at Siemens Healthineers
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  The UNIVANTS story | Episode 47 30.06.2026 38мин

  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, and Ravalico's upcoming book, "Unifying for Something Greater." Visit the UNIVANTS website  Read "Unifying for Something Greater" With special guest: Tricia Ravalico   Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The laboratory medicine visibility story | Episode 46 29.04.2026 29мин

  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 them, and how taking this step can improve patient outcomes. With special guest: Dr. Christine Schmotzer   Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The story of ADLM 2026 | Episode 45 31.03.2026 17мин

  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 guest: Dr. Amy Karger Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The story of change in clinical publishing | Episode 44 25.02.2026 33мин

  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. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The story of bridging science and impact | Episode 43 21.01.2026 17мин

  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 special guest: Melanie J. Wells   Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The international laboratory community story | Episode 42 17.12.2025 17мин

  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 the world. With special guest: Dr. Barbara Goldsmith Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The story of DCLS professionals | Episode 41 19.11.2025 18мин

  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, as well as how these professionals further proper test selection and interpretation, provide support on evidence-based best practices and guidelines, and foster collaboration between laboratorians and clinicians. With special guest: Dr. Kacy Peterson Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  Lab director perspective: Elevating POC urinalysis in complex care settings | Episode 40 12.11.2025 10мин

  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 urinalysis and how to leverage it to increase workflow efficiency, generate faster results, and improve diagnostic accuracy. 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. With special guest: Dr. Nicholas Larkey, point-of-care medical director and assistant professor of pathology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine Hosted by: Dr. Ian Lentnek, medical director, point of care diagnostics, Siemens Healthineers
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  The story of children's health | Episode 39 15.10.2025 14мин

  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 priority. With special guest: Dr. Erin Schuler Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The data science story | Episode 38 24.09.2025 26мин

  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 care, and how lab professionals can start their own learning journey. With special guest: Dr. Patrick Mathias Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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  The story of leadership in a time of change | Episode 37 20.08.2025 12мин

  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 time as 2024-2025 ADLM president. With special guest: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen
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  The story of the clinical lab's next generation | Episode 36 25.06.2025 17мин

  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 — and what educators and labs can do to overcome them. With special guest: Takara Blamires Hosted by: Dr. Anthony Killeen
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  The liquid biopsy story | Episode 34 30.04.2025 17мин

  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
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  The industry careers story | Episode 33 26.03.2025 11мин

  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
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  The story of ADLM's Clinical Chemistry journal | Episode 32 26.02.2025 24мин

  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
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  The story of AI in scientific publishing | Episode 31 29.01.2025 18мин

  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
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  The story of taking action for health equity | Episode 30 18.12.2024 9мин

  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
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  The Scientific Divisions story | Episode 29 25.11.2024 12мин

  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
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  All hands on deck: Diabetes screening in the dental setting | Episode 28 13.11.2024 17мин

  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. For more information, please visit: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/diabetes Disclaimer: Product availability may vary from country to country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements. 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