Modern-day Outbreaks: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D.

Episode 247 of the Answers from the Lab podcast, hosted by Mayo Clinic Laboratories, titled "Modern-day Outbreaks: Bill Morice, M.D., Ph.D." was published on August 10, 2023 and runs 11 minutes.

August 10, 2023 ·11m · Answers from the Lab

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In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the role that a strong public health lab and diagnostic testing capabilities play in preventing widespread infectious disease outbreaks.Their discussion includes:The reemergence of infectious diseases that were prevalent years ago in the United States, and the role of the laboratory in addressing these modern-day outbreaks.How the introduction of pathogens from other countries and novel pathogens emphasizes the need for globally coordinated preparedness.Why a strong partnership between laboratory professionals and patient-facing clinicians is critical to combatting outbreaks and rare diseases.How advocating on behalf of clinical laboratories also benefits patients and public health.

Episode Description

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories. They discuss the role that a strong public health lab and diagnostic testing capabilities play in preventing widespread infectious disease outbreaks.

Their discussion includes:

The reemergence of infectious diseases that were prevalent years ago in the United States, and the role of the laboratory in addressing these modern-day outbreaks.
How the introduction of pathogens from other countries and novel pathogens emphasizes the need for globally coordinated preparedness.
Why a strong partnership between laboratory professionals and patient-facing clinicians is critical to combatting outbreaks and rare diseases.
How advocating on behalf of clinical laboratories also benefits patients and public health.

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