Laborastories | presented by AACC: Recent Episodes
Laborastories | presented by AACC
Each month, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond speaks with experts in the laboratory field to dig deep into issues of the day and to explore the many ways laboratory medicine is saving patient lives.
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."
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With special guest: Tricia Ravalico Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 laboratory medicine and all its subdisciplines.
With special guest:
Dr. Mark Marzinke
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
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 in to find out.
With special guest:
Dr. Dennis Dietzen
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
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 for Laboratories’ 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 guests:
Lisa Cratty and Paul Moss
Hosted by:
Guilherme Marques from Siemens Healthineers
For nearly a decade, Dr. Dina Greene has striven to advance health equity in areas ranging from women’s and transgender health to sickle cell disease. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Greene about the unexpected insights she’s gained from this work.
With special guest:
Dr. Dina Greene
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Clinical laboratory scientists play an essential role in getting patients accurate diagnoses and effective care. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Kacy Peterson, chair of ADLM’s Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to help clinical laboratory scientists flourish in their careers and to recruit more people to this important profession.
With special guest:
Kacy Peterson, Chair of ADLM’s Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Healthcare professionals currently don’t have the ability to monitor whether medical artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fair or not — a serious gap that could lead to AI exacerbating existing disparities and harming the most vulnerable patient populations. In this episode of Laborastories, host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Mark Zaydman about this issue and about an Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) competition that aims to encourage clinical labs to develop tools to meet this need.
With special guest:
Dr. Mark Zaydman
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Why are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives critical to laboratory medicine and the achievement of health equity? Tune into this episode of Laborastories to find out, as host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Christina Pierre about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to align the association with DEI principles and to empower our members to put these principles into practice.
With special guest:
Dr. Christina Pierre
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
The clinical lab’s insights are crucial to improving patient outcomes. However, demonstrating this to providers, payers, other healthcare stakeholders, and the general public has proven to be a challenge. Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. David Grenache about what the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) is doing to make headway on this important issue—and how labs can get out there and show their value.
With special guest:
Dr. David Grenache
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Data analytics and artificial intelligence have the potential to transform, not just laboratory medicine, but healthcare around the globe. So what do lab medicine professionals need to know to start using these powerful tools? Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. Dustin Bunch about key ethical, educational, and institutional considerations.
With special guest:
Dr. Dustin Bunch
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Access to laboratory developed tests can literally mean the difference between life and death for patients, but a new proposed FDA rule could prevent labs from performing these essential tests. To get our listeners up to speed on this development, Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer talks with Dr. Dennis Dietzen about why this proposed rule could be so damaging, and what lab medicine professionals can do to stop it.
With special guest:
Dr. Dennis Dietzen
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
How can laboratory experts play a role in reducing health disparities? Join Laborastories host Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer as she talks with Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb about efforts to eliminate care gaps for medically underserved communities, and how the clinical lab can serve as a key partner in these initiatives.
With special guest:
Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Have you ever wondered what the Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine does? In this episode, Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer speaks with Dr. Allison Chambliss, the President of the Academy, to hear how the Academy’s work influences health policy and drives clinical guidelines and test strategy around the globe.
With special guest:
Dr. Allison Chambliss
Hosted by:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
In this episode, Dr. Shannon Haymond interviews Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer, the incoming president of the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM). They discuss the association's name change, Dr. Peck Palmer's vision for her presidency, and Dr. Haymond's advice on how to be an effective leader during a time of rapid change. So, what wisdom will be shared during this conversation? Tune in to find out!
With special guest:
Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
What were the innovations in laboratory medicine that made the biggest difference in patient care? Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Dr. Robert Rej, a longtime member of AACC’s History Division, to hear about this and much more as listeners get an in-depth look at the ways that laboratory medicine has shaped our world.
With special guest:
Dr. Robert Rej
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
What new and exciting developments will come out of the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting? Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with 2023 Organizing Committee Chair Dr. Amy Saenger to learn how the organizing committee crafted the plenary sessions, selected cutting-edge topics for the meeting’s education sessions, and addressed the key issue of population health and equity.
With special guest:
Dr. Amy Saenger
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
In April, AACC’s membership voted to change AACC’s name to the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, or ADLM. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Melanie Yarbrough to get a microbiologist’s perspective on what this name change could mean for those in her specialty and others. She also provides insight into how lab professionals can work together as a field to achieve better health through laboratory medicine.
With special guest:
Dr. Melanie Yarbrough
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
The motion to change AACC’s name to the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has passed, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the association. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Drs. Octavia Peck-Palmer and Paul Jannetto about what comes next, including how AACC members can get involved in the brand transition and what new opportunities it will present.
With special guests:
Dr. Octavia Peck-Palmer and Dr. Paul Jannetto
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
Over the last couple decades, cervical cancer testing has evolved rapidly, leading to multiple new strategies for detecting this cancer. In this podcast episode, Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Yusheng Zhu about AACC’s new guidance on this field, and how it can serve as a roadmap for healthcare professionals as they navigate the complexities of cervical cancer testing options.
With special guest:
Dr. Yusheng Zhu, Chair of the AACC Academy Council
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
AI chatbots such as Chat GPT, Bard, and Dall-E have been the source of much discussion in these last several months, and their potential impact on healthcare is causing some controversy. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Dr. Christopher McCudden about ideas on how these AI chatbots could be used in laboratory medicine to improve patient care.
With special guest:
Dr. Christopher McCudden
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond
Workforce issues have been a pressing concern in the laboratory field for decades, and things are only becoming more difficult. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she talks with Erika Deaton-Mohney, Chair of AACC’s Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, about ideas for bringing new laboratorians to the field, along with other critical issues for clinical laboratory scientists.
With special guest:
Erika Deaton-Mohney, Chair of AACC’s Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council
Hosted by:
Dr. Shannon Haymond, AACC President
As medicine continues to grow and evolve, so too does the field of laboratory medicine. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she speaks with Dr. Jason Park about his new role as the Editor of AACC's Clinical Chemistry Journal. He discusses the evolution of the journal, what he sees for the future, and how it can help support both experienced and new members of the profession.
As medicine continues to grow and evolve, so too does the field of laboratory medicine. Join Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond as she speaks with Dr. Stephen R. Master about the ways the lab is evolving – in practice, in diagnostic innovations, and in research – and how AACC is working to meet these changes and set lab experts up for a successful, patient-centered future.
Laborastories host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with Dr. Patricia M. Jones about the ins and outs of the VALID Act—a complex bill proposing dramatic modifications to current oversight mechanisms of both in vitro diagnostic tests and laboratory developed tests. This bill has the potential to significantly impact …
Host Dr. Shannon Haymond talks with experts in the laboratory field, digging deep into issues of the day and exploring the many ways laboratory medicine is saving patient lives.
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