'Navigating Change at the Bench'
The Today's Clinical Lab 2024 Cancer & Pathology print issue features innovations in early cancer detection and digital pathology
Miriam Bergeret, MSc, is Today's Clinical Lab's managing editor.
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Laboratory medicine is undergoing rapid, unprecedented change. Advances in technology and evolving patient needs are reshaping the field, demanding innovation. In this issue, we explore how these forces are driving progress in pathology and cancer diagnostics. These developments present not only a challenge but also an opportunity to redefine the standards of care and embrace the future with confidence and curiosity.
Digital pathology is gaining momentum, with industry reports of an increasing number of labs worldwide deploying digital pathology to improve efficiency and productivity. Rob Monroe, MD, PhD, shares six practical tips for implementing digital pathology in your laboratory, then Nathan Buchbinder, BS, MBID, explores how to unlock the value of AI in pathology.
Similarly, Rachel Finn, MBA, HTL(ASCP), explores which cover glass provides the best image quality for digital pathology, while Denise Bland, MHA, HTL(ASCP)QIHC, highlights how automation can curb sample loss in anatomic pathology labs.
Early cancer detection significantly improves long-term survival and quality of life. In 2016, the FDA approved the first liquid biopsy test, marking the beginning of a new era of early detection. Our Cancer feature outlines everything you need to know about liquid biopsies and noninvasive testing.
Before you delve too deep into these exciting innovations, take a moment to journey into the past to the 1990s rabies virus epidemic in Texas. In our Scientist Spotlight, we speak with accomplished molecular epidemiologist and Regents Professor Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, about his early work with the Texas Department of State Health Services administering an oral rabies vaccine to wildlife.
In our Molecular Diagnostics feature, Tyler Radke, MLS(ASCP), discusses why a one-size-fits-all approach to celiac disease testing is not always feasible. Solving the laboratory workforce shortage will also require multiple approaches.
In our Management feature, lab advocates also share quality, long-term solutions to the severe staffing shortages.
When every laboratorian has the same access and opportunities, the clinical lab becomes better for patients and professionals alike. Explore our guide to increase accessibility in clinical laboratories to ensure everyone can safely and effectively use the laboratory.
Finally, don’t miss our September 2024 Emerging Technologies Guide.
We hope you’ll join us virtually for our upcoming Blood & Clinical Chemistry Digital Forum and more!