A Life in Lab Medicine: From Curiosity to Operations Leadership

In this episode, Dr. Sadhika Sood sits with Meta Morrison-Roper, a seasoned Blood Bank Manager at NYU Langone Health whose career journey spans the precision of immunohematology to the strategic demands of laboratory operations. We explore how early bench work shaped her leadership style, the challenges and rewards of managing complex transfusion services, and the pivotal moments that defined her path. From mentoring the future lab professionals to navigating resistance to change, Meta offers a candid look at what it takes to keep the blood bank running smoothly — and why this behind-the-scenes work is vital to patient care.Learn more at ⁠www.bbanys.org⁠