Answers from the Lab

Jan 01 2025 337 ep. 13 mins 1.2k
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A Mayo Clinic curated podcast sharing Mayo Clinic knowledge and advancements on the state of testing, science, and people who are making it happen behind the scenes.

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The Latest on H5 Avian Influenza: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Jan 01 2025 9 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss emerging concerns about H5N1 avian influenza. Specific topics of discussion include:Patterns of transmission and what they indicate about the poten

The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Dec 11 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss the progress of artificial intelligence (AI) and what’s next in this space.Specific topics of discussion include:What’s driving the rapid accel

Global Vigilance in Preventing Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Dec 04 2024 11 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss the latest in infectious disease outbreaks. Specific topics of discussion include:Recent trends in the spread of H5 bird flu and dengue fever. Why

Expanding Lab Access to Improve Health Equity: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Nov 20 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss how labs can enhance patient access to improve health equity.Specific topics of discussion include:Innovations creating new possibilities, such as

Making Informed Decisions About Genetic Testing: Carrie Lahner, M.S., CGC, and April Studinski Jones, M.S., CGC

Nov 13 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by genetic counselors Carrie Lahner, M.S., CGC, and April Studinski Jones, M.S., CGC, to discuss how family medical history can inform genetic testing strategies. Specific topics of discussion include:The seven main types of genetic testing

Genetic Tests Identify Risk of Irinotecan-Induced Toxicity: John Logan Black, M.D.

Nov 11 2024 15 mins  
John Logan Black, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' UGT1A1 tests (Mayo IDs: U1A1Q and UGTFZ) identify genetic variants that increase the risk of potentially life-threatening reactions to irinotecan, a chemotherapy agent.Speaker 3: (00:32) Could you give us a brief overview about your background and yourself? Speaker 3: (02:16) Could you explain the role of the UGT1A1 gen

What’s Causing Outbreaks of Preventable Infectious Diseases: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Nov 06 2024 11 mins  
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss recent outbreaks in vaccine-preventable diseases. Specific topics of discussion include:Recent increases in outbreaks of infectious diseases, such

Preparing for Respiratory Viruses: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Oct 23 2024 12 mins  
While confirmed cases for many respiratory illnesses are currently low, they will almost certainly spread as we move further into fall and winter. Now is the perfect time to prepare and take steps to protect yourself from everything from COVID-19 and influenza to RSV and the common cold. In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of

Hypermethylation Test Guides Lynch Syndrome Care: Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC

Oct 21 2024 10 mins  
Megan Hoenig, M.S., M.P.H., CGC, explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique hypermethylation analysis (Mayo ID: MLHPB) provides critical adjunct information for managing Lynch syndrome. That genetic condition increases patients' risk for many kinds of cancer.Speaker 3: (00:32) Could you provide our listeners with a little bit about yourself and your background? Speaker 3: (01:27

Navigating Technology Disruptions: John Osborn

Oct 16 2024 19 mins  
From cyberattacks to utility failures, technology disruptions are a growing risk in an increasingly digitized and automated laboratory environment. Planning for technology disruptions positions laboratories to embrace the full power of automation, artificial intelligence, and digitization while still meeting critical patient care needs during an outage. In this episode of “Answer