Laborastories | presented by ADLM

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine

ADLM is pleased to present Laborastories: The Podcast.

In this new series, ADLM President Dr. Paul J. Jannetto talks with experts in laboratory medicine to learn more about the people behind clinical laboratory testing and explore both the current issues they are facing and the many ways their work impacts patient lives.

Remember – every laboratorian has a story.

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#49
August 26 · 22 min
The story of supporting ADLM member excellence | Episode 49
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
#48
August 12 · 24 min
Building it doesn't mean they'll come: Real lessons from FIB-4 in the lab | Episode 48
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
#47
June 30 · 38 min
The UNIVANTS story | Episode 47
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
#46
April 29 · 29 min
The laboratory medicine visibility story | Episode 46
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
#45
March 31 · 17 min
The story of ADLM 2026 | Episode 45
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
#44
February 25 · 33 min
The story of change in clinical publishing | Episode 44
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
#43
January 21 · 17 min
The story of bridging science and impact | Episode 43
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
#42
Dec 17, 2025 · 17 min
The international laboratory community story | Episode 42
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
#41
Nov 19, 2025 · 18 min
The story of DCLS professionals | Episode 41
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
#40
Nov 12, 2025 · 10 min
Lab director perspective: Elevating POC urinalysis in complex care settings | Episode 40
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
#39
Oct 15, 2025 · 14 min
The story of children's health | Episode 39
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
#38
Sep 24, 2025 · 26 min
The data science story | Episode 38
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
#37
Aug 20, 2025 · 12 min
The story of leadership in a time of change | Episode 37
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
#36
Jun 25, 2025 · 17 min
The story of the clinical lab's next generation | Episode 36
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
#34
Apr 30, 2025 · 17 min
The liquid biopsy story | Episode 34
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
#33
Mar 26, 2025 · 11 min
The industry careers story | Episode 33
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
#32
Feb 26, 2025 · 24 min
The story of ADLM's Clinical Chemistry journal | Episode 32
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
#31
Jan 29, 2025 · 18 min
The story of AI in scientific publishing | Episode 31
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
#30
Dec 18, 2024 · 9 min
The story of taking action for health equity | Episode 30
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
#29
Nov 25, 2024 · 12 min
The Scientific Divisions story | Episode 29
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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