Breakthrough Lab Tests for Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s disease testing and treatment.

Their discussion includes:

• Why there is an increased focus on Alzheimer’s disease in the diagnostics industry.
• The development of groundbreaking blood tests that can detect Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers.
• The importance of accurate testing to avoid false positives.
• The role of laboratory scientists in guiding appropriate test usage.
• The promising new treatment options and the need for informed decision-making in a patient’s healthcare journey.