Reimagining Laboratory Medicine: A Candid Conversation with a DCLS Leader

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melody Nelson, DCLS, MLS,NRCC-CC a high-complexity laboratory director and trailblazer in advanced practice laboratory science. Dr. Nelson shares her journey into the field, what motivated her to pursue the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS), and how this emerging role is reshaping the future of diagnostics and patient care. Listeners will gain an inside look at how DCLS degree differs from traditional advanced degrees—and the unique strengths DCLS professionals bring to laboratory leadership, diagnostic stewardship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Nelson discusses real-world moments where her expertise directly influenced clinical decision-making and improved patient outcomes, offering a powerful look at how laboratory science can transform care when fully integrated into the clinical team. She also shares candid insights on mentorship, leadership philosophy, and the advice she offers early-career laboratorians aspiring to advanced practice roles. Whether you're a laboratory science professional, educator, physician, or healthcare leader, this episode delivers a compelling vision of where laboratory medicine is heading—and the pivotal role the DCLS degree can play in shaping its future.

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Beyond the Equation: A Deep Dive into the race-agnostic formula for estimated glomerular filtration rate (egfr) with the National Kidney Foundation

For decades, a single race coefficient embedded in a laboratory equation quietly shaped the trajectory of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment for millions of patients. In this episode, we sit down ...

25 Jun 1h 5min

After the Ruling: Rethinking Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

The FDA's attempt to regulate laboratory developed tests as medical devices is over — for now. A federal court vacated the 2024 final rule, the agency declined to appeal, and the five-stage compliance...

8 Jun 47min

Inside the Public Health Laboratory: Detecting Emerging Viruses

In this episode, we explore how these laboratories work, what it takes to train and retain skilled laboratory science professionals and how they prepare for emerging pathogens like hantavirus.

22 Mai 49min

Lead, Grow, Thrive: Laboratory Leadership with Stephanie Whitehead

What does it really take to grow as a leader in the laboratory — and what happens when the pressure is on? In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Whitehead for an honest and inspiring conversatio...

31 Mar 51min

Hear From COLA’ s Member Organizations

In this episode, we’re joined by distinguished representatives from the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAF...

19 Nov 202532min

On Site At the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum

Join us on this special onsite episode as we bring you straight to the heart of the action at the 2025 COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum! We’re sitting down with some leading subject matter experts to ...

8 Jul 202521min

Lab Salaries, Morale & Job Outlook: What You Need to Know

Laboratory science professionals salaries vary greatly depending on location, experience and skills. In this episode, we talk laboratory wages and impacting factors with Jon Harol of Lighthouse Lab Se...

16 Apr 202552min