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An Interview With Dr. Joe Wiencek: Reducing Waste in Clinical Laboratory Testing
34 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Clinical laboratories play a critical role in patient care while also generating substantial waste, including single‑use plastics, paper, and e-waste. In this special Lab Week episode of LabMind, we sit down with Dr. Joseph Wiencek, associate professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to explore practical and attainable ways laboratories can reduce their environmental footprint. Dr. Wiencek shares actionable strategies for improving sustainab...