Advances in clinical laboratory techniques and molecular analysis are reshaping our approach to therapy and diagnosis. Explore emerging diagnostic technology and the latest insights in the microbial community in these webinars.
Tumor genomic profiling can be complicated, especially for diseases that commonly have multiple different genomic biomarkers of interest, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and color...
Across various stages of the clinical oncology workflow, from panel design to genomic testing and molecular tumor boards, the identification and validation of actionable genomic alterations...
Assessment for anti-dsDNA antibodies provides some of the most significant challenges in autoantibody serology testing. Anti-dsDNA antibodies are an important biomarker for systemic lupus er...
RNA-Seq remains a critical and robust methodology in understanding cellular and organismal changes associated with development and disease. Advances in automation have helped reduce the cost...
It is over half a century since haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was recognised by medical professionals; the importance of HbA1c to the long term health of people with diabetes was clearly demonstra...
The clinical laboratory for in vitro diagnostics is facing pressure these days to keep costs down whilst pressure increases to provide high quality services for more samples. Typically, clin...
Quantitative genetic analysis plays a critical role in the research and development of novel biotherapeutics. As a sensitive and precise method for quantitating specific nucleic acid targets...
When building your own infectious disease molecular panels there are many paths to consider. In this interview, we ask Marcus Cognetti and Dr. Ari Frenkel what approach is required to create...
We will discuss the Digital LightCycler System, a digital PCR (dPCR) system for DNA and RNA with 6-color capability for flexible, multiplexed biomarker detection. With advances in sensitivit...
Acute cough is one of the most common reasons for consulting in primary care thus driving considerable antibiotic use and health-care costs. Currently, identification of microbial etiology i...
Molecular diagnostic assay development and design is no simple task, and several factors affect the performance and usability of a test. Diagnostic companies can enhance assay stability and...
Access to and experiences with healthcare continue to be inequitable worldwide even at the level of clinical laboratory testing. From building and sustaining a thriving, diverse workforce to...
Numerous studies have shown that homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is a genome-wide biomarker present in high grade ovarian and breast cancers. A cancer therapeutic class, PARP inhib...
This talk will describe the role of the clinical lab in advancing health equity. It will define the gaps in equitable access to lab testing and how that impacts patient care. We will also co...
Medical laboratories are an integral part of the healthcare system. They supply crucial diagnostic data that underpins disease detection, patient care, and public health management....
Despite an overall good performance on all laboratory procedures used to detect monoclonal (M) proteins or paraproteins, mis- or false-diagnoses have been seen using electrophoresis methods,...
Immunoassays and mass spectrometric assays are the two major methodologies in contemporary clinical chemistry laboratories. While immunoassays are highly automated and offer a faster turnaro...
Lateral flow assays (LFA) are simple diagnostic tools that can be used to detect a variety of biomolecules that include biomarkers, pathogens, and environmental contaminants. Many industries...
Interference in laboratory assays is a concern since it can positively or negatively influence test results, which can affect patient care. Interferents could be endogenous or exogenous comp...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a widespread global health concern, impacting approximately 10 million individuals annually. Beyond the initial acute phase, TBI often results in enduring neu...
The proper preparation of heat sensitive samples is a critical aspect of laboratory work across various industries. Ensuring that samples maintain their integrity throughout the sample prepa...
In the era of advanced biotechnology, automation plays a crucial role in accelerating cancer research. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology has revolutionized cancer research, but lab...
Dynamic changes in chromatin drive gene expression programs during cellular development and contribute to pathological changes underlying disease. To date, efforts to characterize chromatin...
DNA comprises molecular information stored in genetic and epigenetic bases, both of which are vital to our understanding of biology in health and disease. The interaction of genetics with th...
In this webinar, Jenny Meredith, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB), Clinical Microbiology Director at Prisma Health-Upstate joins forces with Sara Ezra, Molecular Supervisor at Pathology Consultants (subsidi...
During this presentation, the speaker will provide insights into the clinical utility of the T2Bacteria and T2Resistance Panels in the intensive care unit (ICU), including real-world clinica...
Acute coughing is one of the most common reasons for consulting in primary care thus driving considerable antibiotic use and health-care costs. Currently, identification of microbial etiolog...