This month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jeffrey Winters, M.D., the medical director of the Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit at Mayo Clinic for Myasthenia Gravis awareness month.

In this episode of #LabMedicineRounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., for National Scleroderma Awareness Month, including a discussion about lab medicine's important role in diagnosis.   Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:53 Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be aware of scleroderma? 2:34 What are some important things for laboratory professionals to understand about scleroderma?6:22 Rule in/rule out this rare diagnosis and help you understand where it fits within the scleroderma spectrum.8:44 Is there something you would like to highlight about scleroderma?11:58 Therapeutic or prognostic role in testing for scleroderma?13:56 Can you give our audience a sense for how dynamic can this disease be?16:05 What’s on the horizon for people diagnosed with scleroderma?18:21 Outro

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Douglas McMahon, M.D., from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota, to discuss how the lab supports asthma and allergy medical practice. 

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, about the lab’s important role in healthcare. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:42 Importance of labs in current medical practice02:41 Understanding & appreciating the role of lab medicine05:30 Working as a team to affect patient care08:14 What advice do you have for upcoming lab professionals to cultivate their leadership skills?12:43 Where do you see the future of laboratory medicine?

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Chancey Christenson, M.D., about the lab's important role in healthcare. Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:00 Why is it important to highlight the extensive presence of the laboratory in current medical practice?05:20 What’s the story of how you first came to appreciate the extensive role of the medical laboratory?07:03 How do you and your team work together for efficient patient care?10:15 Do you have any thoughts or advice for how to move through setbacks and creating that environment where people feel empowered to speak?11:57 How do you see the role of the laboratory evolving in the coming years?17:35 Closing

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., to discuss the blood tube collection order. Show Notes:0:00 Intro0:41 Rational of blood tube order3:15 Direct and indirect contamination4:58 Draw order8:11 Serum vs. Plasma10:23 Testing for specific analytes12:39 Interferences14:38 Teaching order of draw17:22 Best practices20:41 Closing

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, to discuss a popular topic at this year’s 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium, the bullet catch and other deadly illusions.  Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 Forensic Science Symposium discussion3:30 Historical conference topics5:50 Story of the bullet catch illusion 10:00 Approach to storytelling12:45 Developing presentation skills16:30 Outro

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with operations administrator Mark Brown to discuss the significance of collaborating with administrators.Show notes: 0:00 Intro0:59 Importance of working with lab administrators3:00 Role of administrators10:20 Resetting with admins14:20 Supporting wellbeing

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:54 Importance for physicians to play a role in science5:28 Setting yourself up for success9:48 Inquisitive mind14:00 Mentoring22:00 Looking ahead23:55 Outro

In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with placement coordinator Jamie Herget to discuss recruitment initiatives within the laboratory profession. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:59 Importance of recruitment2:57 What roles are being recruited?5:31 Effective strategies for recruitment9:28 Ineffective strategies for recruitment15:01 Trends & CollaborationsResources:www.jobs.mayoclinic.orgClinical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - CLT/CLS/MLS at Mayo Clinic