Laborastories | presented by ADLM

Incoming ADLM President Dr. Stanley F. Lo joins Laborastories host Dr. Paul J. Jannetto to reflect on the association's progress in advancing its strategic plan, and Dr. Lo's goals for the year ahead, which include furthering understanding and proper use of data science and artificial intelligence, sustaining momentum in ADLM's advocacy efforts, preparing the next generation of laboratory professionals, and supporting members in establishing relationships with professionals outside of the lab. They also discuss the challenges and rewarding aspects of Dr. Jannetto's presidency. With special guest: Dr. Stanley F. Lo   Hosted by: Dr. Paul J. Jannetto

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

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

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