Alex Mitchell

Apr 22, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Christina Wichmann |Alex Mitchell |Stephen Bishop |Mls Cm

Pathology is facing an intensifying supply and demand challenge. The shortage of pathologists has been worsening for almost two decades now. Between 2007 and 2017, the pathologist population declined by 17.5%.1 A recent analysis demonstrated that hiring for pathologists is near an all-time high;2 meanwhile, the global cancer burden continues to increase.

Apr 11, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Alex Mitchell |Stephen Bishop |Mls Cm

BYG4lab Group announced that Tim Bickley has joined the company as Vice President (VP) Sales for the US market. Alongside this appointment, the company has opened its US subsidiary BYG4lab, Inc. based in Chicago. BYG4lab is a global software company specializing in clinical laboratory and diagnostic data management solutions. The company has more than 4,500 user laboratories across the globe, with solutions translated into 11 languages.

Apr 3, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Alex Mitchell |Stephen Bishop |Mls Cm

Laboratory professionals play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, conducting critical tests, generating accurate results, and contributing to patient care. While the field is teeming with opportunities due to retirement and other factors, laboratory professionals often face challenges when it comes to career growth. The laboratory landscape is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology, changing regulatory requirements, and increasing demands for quality and efficiency.

Mar 25, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Christina Wichmann |Alex Mitchell

Medical Laboratory Observer’s 2024 Lab of the Year is the Salem Health Laboratories at Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. Salem Health Laboratories employs 226 people and handles 1.6 million test requests at its three high-complexity laboratories; the laboratories also support and oversee all point-of-care testing across its health system.

Mar 25, 2024 | mlo-online.com | Stephen Bishop |Mls Cm |Alex Mitchell

Every day, clinical laboratory professionals stand at the vanguard of patient safety by ensuring that errors in laboratory testing are either prevented or identified and managed. Errors in the clinical laboratory testing process can have serious consequences. The ramifications in delayed interventions for sepsis patients and stroke patients can be devastating.