Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Melissa Upton What we discuss with Dr Upton: How her parents instilled in her the importance of access to education How she was inspired to become a doctor, and how she chose pathology Her experience in Tokyo as a research fellow How she became involved with ASCP and her term as president Some of her initiatives with ASCP in the area of diversity Her involvement in the editorial Reversing Historical Trends The importance of wellness, and what this means to her He...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 75
Today my guest is Dr Jeremy Li What we discuss with Dr Li: Studying physical chemistry and spectroscopy His work in super resolution microscopy and some of the applications Deep tissue microscopy and how it is used How he developed a new technology for visualizing lymph nodes How he investigated whether there was a clinical need for this technology How the technology was refined based on feedback from those in pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab ...
Aug 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 74
Today my guest is Pathologist and Author Dr Barbarajean Magnani. What we discuss with Dr Magnani: How she got involved with the See, Test, and Treat program The paper she coauthored on starting a See, Test, and Treat program at Tufts Medical Center How she decided to continue the Dr Lily Robinson story from The Queen of All Poisons The new book, The Power of Poison, and one of the themes of people not being what they seem How she uses dialogue between characters to explain scientific concepts in...
Aug 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 73
Today my guest is Alexandra Giardina, Pathologists' Assistant student and Biorepository Consultant. What we discuss with Alexandra: Her research experience in neurosignaling physiology Cancer research and how this introduced her to pathology and biobanking How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field while working in biobanking Her work with Audobon Bioscience Her thoughts on the role of a pathologists' assistant in biobanking Her experience as a pathologists' assistant student How the p...
Jul 26, 2021•47 min•Ep. 72
Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Douglas Posey. What we discuss with Dr Posey: Why he decided to write his new book, From Mississippi to the Morgue: A Black Doctor's Journey From Rural Mississippi to Forensic Pathology His experience growing up in Mississippi How two mentors were influential in his life His experience in the Army which led to Medical Technology How and why he decided to go to medical school How he became a forensic pathologist How through sharing his own story he hopes ...
Jul 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 71
Today my guest is Associate Practitioner Hayley Pincott What we discuss with Hayley: Biomedical Science Day and the importance of this day Her career path to becoming an Associate Practitioner in Oral Pathology and Microbiology Her work as a STEM Ambassador and why this is important to her How she co-founded Show Me The Science and some of their activities Her thoughts on how to raise awareness for the laboratory field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab f...
Jul 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 70
Today my guest is Pathologist and Parasitologist Dr Zul Premji What we discuss with Dr Premji: His early years and education in Tanzania His personal experience with malaria and how that helped to inspire his interest in parasitology Studying at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and at the Karolinska Institute The relationship between malaria and poverty Public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa The influence of politics on the fight against malaria Some of Dr Premji's men...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
Today my guest is Barbara Day What we discuss with Barbara: How she started her lab career as a phlebotomist Expanding her lab role as a Medical Technologist Her lab management roles, as some of her responsibilities in these roles How she left the clinical lab to become an Education Specialist in Companion Diagnostics How her lab experience helps her in her role in Companion Diagnostics What the future of Companion Diagnostics might be Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learn...
Jun 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 68
Today my guest is Jeremy Schubert What we discuss with Jeremy: The Human Condition Equation and how it applies to lab medicine His work in healthcare economics and public health His roles throughout his career at Abbott Labs The similarities between healthcare labs in other countries The Lab Relevance Compass and how he developed it How the LRC helps to identify areas for improvement in the lab Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med s...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 67
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Carla Ellis What we discuss with Dr Ellis: Her journey from Pathologists' Assistant to Pathologist Her fellowships in Nephropathology and Genitourinary Pathology Her role as Director of Wellness, Diversity, and Inclusion, and creating a Diversity and Inclusion Committee How the Society of Black Pathologists was created How the ASCP and Dr Melissa Upton were early supporters of the SBP Some of the goals of the Society of Black Pathologists, including the importanc...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 66
Today my guest is Dr Heather Couture What we discuss with Dr Couture: Her work in computer science and computer vision Her Masters program in robotics and and image analysis of images from Mars Her dissertation work in predicting tumor biomarkers in breast cancer How she founded Pixel Scientia and the works she does with it Transfer learning and how it applies to pathology Tissue segmentation in image analysis The Pathology ML Insights Newsletter Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network La...
Jun 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 65
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Brian Jackson. What we discuss with Dr Jackson: How studying mathematics led to medical informatics How he chose pathology as a specialty His research in physician utilization of laboratory tests Corporate social responsibility in healthcare Ethics as it applies to healthcare and laboratory testing How the LabMind Podcast came to be How he structures his interviews and some of the challenges of being a podcast host Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network L...
May 31, 2021•58 min•Ep. 64
Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Kathryn Golab What we discuss with Kathryn: How she discovered Medical Laboratory Science and her experience during the program Her experience giving outreach presentations at high schools The influence of mentors on her education and career Why it's important to get involved in professional organizations Why she decided to pursue a DCLS The Diagnostic Management Team and some examples of it's utilization Links for this episode: Health Podcast Netwo...
May 24, 2021•58 min•Ep. 63
Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Lona Small What we discuss with Lona : Her education in Jamaica and how that led her to Medical Laboratory Science Her experiences in supervisory roles early in her career Why she chose to earn an MBA Her certifications in Process Management and Project Management and the difference between the two Her experience as a Healthcare Quality Specialist The origin of the eLaborate Topics Podcast Lab OPEX Training and Consulting Links for this episode: Hea...
May 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 62
Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Raquel Bittencourt. What we discuss with Dr Bittencourt: Her path to medical school How medical education in Brazil differs from US medical school How she discovered pathology and what she thought of it at first Her thoughts on specimen grossing The effect of COVID-19 on medical education in Brazil Her thoughts on a pathology sub-specialty The use of Twitter in pathology Links for this episode: The Pandemic: One Year On Roundtable from The Pathologist Heal...
May 10, 2021•45 min•Ep. 61
Today my guest is Biomedical Scientist Bami Farinre. What we discuss with Bami: Her early interest in science and how that led her to biomedical science Earning her MSc in clinical microbiology and Specialist diploma in virology Her experience working in virology during a pandemic Her article on resilience in The Pathologist How she promotes STEM careers through Inspiring the Future, and as a WISE STEM Ambassador Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from La...
May 03, 2021•47 min•Ep. 60
Today my guest is Dr Joseph Anderson, Pathologist and host of the Digital Pathology Today podcast. What we discuss with Dr Anderson : How he became interested in pathology His fellowship in Oncologic Pathology His post doctoral fellowship in Molecular Diagnostics His work with Oncotype testing The Personalized Diagnostics podcast The Digital Pathology Today podcast and how it began What the future of digital pathology might be Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The C...
Apr 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 59
Today my guest is Forensic Geophysicist Clark Davenport What we discuss with Clark: Geophysics and how he discovered this field Remote sensing technologies and how they are used in forensic geophysics Clark's 2017 book Remote Sensing Technology in Forensic Investigations His role as a founding member of NecroSearch International How NecroSearch International assists law enforcement The story behind Clark's trips to Russia Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Me...
Apr 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 58
My guest today is Pathologists' Assistant Lori Marini What we discuss with Lori: Her journey to becoming a pathologists' assistant Her work in genomics and immunotherapy Her experience battling cancer How that experience led her in part to become a coach Her podcast Conversations With Courageous Cancer Warriors The book she coauthored, Women Who Boss Up Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Lori Marini Website Conversations With Courageous Cancer Warr...
Apr 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 57
Today my guest is Forensic Artist Karen Fleming What we discuss with Karen: How she discovered the field of forensic art The training program at the University of Dundee The four main areas of forensic art Facial reconstruction using the Manchester Method The technologies involved in forensic art Her involvement in the facial reconstruction from the remains of a druid woman Her project with Surgeons Hall Museum in Edinburgh Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A ...
Apr 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 56
Today my guest is Veterinary Pathologist Dr Aleksandra Zuraw What we discuss with Dr Zuraw: Her journey into veterinary pathology How she became interested in digital pathology Her blog, Digital Pathology Place Why she created the Digital Pathology Crash Course Her podcast, The Digital Pathology Podcast Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Dr Zuraw on Twitter Digital Pathology Podcast Digital Pathology Place blog Digital Pathology Crash Course Subscr...
Mar 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 55
Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Diane Spicer What we discuss with Diane: How she became a PA Her role in the creation of the Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology with Dr Enid Gilbert-Barness How she became curator of the Van Mierop Congenital Heart Archive Working with Dr Robert Anderson, and their webinar series for the Congenital Heart Academy Attitudinal orientation of the heart and why this is important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med ...
Mar 22, 2021•41 min•Ep. 54
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ritcha Saxena What we discuss with Dr Saxena: Her medical training in pathology and hematology How she became interested in teaching Her role as Course Director at Medical University of the Americas Adapting teaching methods to the COVID pandemic Burnout in medical students and how to combat it What the future of pathology education may bring Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Dr Saxena on Twitter Medical University...
Mar 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 53
Today my guest is Microbiologist and Professor Dr Rodney Rohde. What we discuss with Dr Rohde : The difference between Variant Of Concern and Variant Under Investigation The known COVID-19 variants, and how they are similar and different Dr Rohde's article Why Herd Immunity May Be Impossible Without Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 Vaccination strategies and contact tracing in other countries The effect of the pandemic on lab professionals Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabV...
Mar 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 52
Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Marianne Hamel What we discuss with Dr Hamel : How she chose forensic pathology as a specialty How she and Nikki Johnson started Death Under Glass Having the Death Under Glass exhibit at Bart's Pathology Museum and the Mutter Museum Her experience in London during her Fulbright Fellowship Working on cold cases and The Vidocq Society Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Death Under Glass: Website Twitter Insta...
Mar 01, 2021•34 min•Ep. 51
Today my guest is pathologist and parasitologist Dr Bobbi Pritt. What we discuss with Dr Pritt: How she became interested in pathology and microbiology The Medical Parasitology masters program at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine How she started the Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites blog Her work with vector borne diseases Developing COVID testing at Mayo Clinic Her teaching experience Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Doc.Socia...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 50
Today my guests are Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell, authors of Aftershock. What we discuss: Their relocation to New Zealand in July of 2020 The COVID response in New Zealand and how it could be applied to other countries Some of the differences in life and forensic pathology between to US and New Zealand The writing process for Aftershock, and how it was different from First Cut The character development of Dr Jessie Teska The importance of using real forensic pathology in their books Mentors t...
Feb 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 49
My guests for this coaching panel are Dr Jennifer Hunt, Dr Ursula Lang, and Dr Tangie. What we discuss: How they each got interested in coaching The differences between coaching and therapy How they develop a plan for a new client Burnout and it's symptoms Impostor syndrome and what to do about it Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs Dr Hunt: Twitter Website Unlocking Your Authentic Self from Amazon Dr Lang: Twitter MuD PhuD Mind Project Dr Tangie: Website Instagram ...
Feb 01, 2021•58 min•Ep. 48
My guest today is Dr Dana Corriel, founder of SoMe Docs. What we discuss with Dr Corriel: Her path into medicine and how she started SoMe Docs The importance of having an online presence Building an online brand as a way to regain control how to use social media to bring attention to the pathology field The SoMe Docs Series Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs St Mary's Hospital PA position email Dr Corriel on Twitter Dr Corriel on YouTube SoMe Docs website SoMe Docs...
Jan 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 47
Today my guest is Dr Amy Rapkiewicz. What we discuss with Dr Rapkiewicz: Her residency at the National Cancer Institute Why she chose two fellowships, cytopathology and forensic pathology Being interviewed by the Associated Press and CNN Autopsy finding in COVID patients The paper she coauthored about these findings How the pandemic has stressed the importance of the autopsy Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs Dr Amy Rapkiewicz on Twitter National Cancer Institute A...
Jan 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 46
