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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Mars 51min
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 journe...
20 Jan 35min
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 Juli 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
