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The program dives deep into best practices related to data science, ranging from healthcare data security to mitigation of lab data problems.

ADLM Launches First-of-Its-Kind Data Science Educational Program for Laboratory Medicine Professionals

Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine

The first-of-its-kind data science program helps lab professionals and pathologists apply analytics and AI to improve laboratory operations and results

Emergency planning is an ongoing process that must be updated regularly as lab personnel, equipment, and procedures change.

Harvard Medical School Explosion Highlights Lab Security and Emergency Preparedness Needs

Tracy Durnan, MBA

A security breach underscores the importance of access controls, staff training, and emergency preparedness in research laboratories

2026 Clinical Lab Automation Digital Forum

Today's Clinical Lab

Join Today's Clinical Lab and our experts for our Clinical Lab Automation Digital Forum on June 24, 2026

Stronger laboratories mean stronger health systems.

'Improving Health Around the World, One Lab at a Time': Advancing Health Equity Through Pathology Education

Gail H. Vance, MD, FCAP

The CAP Foundation is expanding access to quality pathology education and training through global outreach and grant support

Failure to comply with local waste regulations can lead to serious consequences, including fines, reputational damage, and even threats to public health and the environment.

A Lab's Guide to Safe and Compliant Medical Waste Disposal

Today's Clinical Lab

Everything you need to build or refine your clinical lab’s disposal protocol

As clinical labs face growing pressure, thoughtful planning is essential for successful automation implementation

Clinical Lab Automation: 3 Key Considerations for Successful Implementation

Alex Louis

As clinical labs face growing pressure, thoughtful planning is essential for successful automation implementation

With the pathologists in short supply, new approaches to intraoperative frozen section consultations include whole slide imaging options

Improving Intraoperative Frozen Section Consultations Through the Use of Whole Slide Imaging

Mika Kuisma

Digital slides can address problems that result in wasted time, caseload back-up, and diagnostic delays

Clinical labs are poised to use computational pathology to support routine reporting and increase the efficiency of workflows, such as for cancer detection.

Computational Pathology Will Offset Clinical Lab Staffing Shortages by Streamlining Workflows

Rob Monroe, MD, PhD

AI and clinical data can also help laboratories maximize the potential of precision medicine

The Lab Manager Leadership Summit clinical track takes place in April 2025 in Pittsburgh.

At 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit Clinical Lab Track, Experts Will Explore Community Distrust and Regulatory Environment

Today's Clinical Lab

The Leadership Summit, which takes place April 7-9 in Pittsburgh, will also tackle succession planning and clinical lab operations

Photo of two young female medical laboratory scientists wearing PPE and working at a biological safety cabinet in a laboratory setting, with concern on their face for the recent science and healthcare policy changes in the US.

5 Strategies for Leading Young Laboratory Scientists in Uncertain Times

Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc

Five ways laboratory leaders can help sustain a strong, motivated workforce in public health and medical laboratories

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How Registration Reforms Are Tackling Canada’s MLT Shortage

Adam Chrobak, BSc, MBA, MLT

Streamlining the MLT registration process to make it more accessible, transparent, and efficient will help get qualified professionals into the workforce faster

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Psilocybin Therapy Helps Clinicians Process COVID-19 Despair

University of Washington School of Medicine

In a novel study of front-line providers, the psychedelic drug reduced symptoms of depression more effectively than a placebo

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Patient Testing Set to Be Overhauled with Automation to Tackle Lab Workflow and Staffing Challenges

Siemens Healthineers

New integrated automation system consolidates 25 tasks typically handled manually by lab staff

Image of the lobby of the OneLab VR facility.

Laboratory Training Goes Virtual

Joe Rothschild

The CDC’s OneLab VR lab environment offers an expanding suite of lab training scenarios in real-time from around the world

Photo of a smiling clinical laboratory professional wearing PPE in the lab giving a high five to another laboratorian.

Transform Patient Care and Boost Morale with Lab Automation Solutions

Siemens Healthineers

Discover how automation enhancements lead the way to overcoming clinical lab challenges

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Sometimes It Hurts to Think, Finds New Meta-Analysis

American Psychological Association

Study finds greater mental effort is associated with unpleasant feelings, something to keep in mind when designing education and training materials

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New Survey Reveals Burnout in Clinical Labs Impacts Patient Care, Staff Safety; Optimism that Automation, AI Will Help Tackle Challenges

Siemens Healthineers

US survey from Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll indicates laboratory staff are looking for greater support from automation and AI to offset negative side effects of prolonged understaffing