I just came back from a trip to Doha, Qatar. I was invited by the NAACLS accredited Biomedical Sciences Program at Qatar University to evaluate their curriculum and to deliver a couple of presentations. Qatar is maybe unknown to many Americans. However, with the release of its elegant national airline carrier, Qatar Airways, and the extreme ...

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is fast approaching. It is an annual event where laboratorians, nationwide, are recognized for their role in the healthcare arena. Medical technology is an unseen profession to many. Historically, medical technologists and laboratory professionals have had limited patient contact and therefore, very ...

While pursuing my Master’s degree at the University of Southern Mississippi, I had an encounter that I never forgotten. I just moved to Hattiesburg, MS and I was not familiar with the campus yet. I just got out of my molecular biology class and I was walking toward the library. In my way, a nicely dressed gentleman stopped me to ask me about my ...

So, you've done a study or become an expert in automation at your lab. You feel you want to share your knowledge at your next association meeting or trade show. How do you go about getting your name into that meeting brochure? This blog post details what you should do. Some highlights include writing a great session proposal, suggesting how you ...

I saw this article on the Harvard Business Review Web site today. The author discusses the Discovery Channel show The Deadliest Catch and how it can teach all professionals about leadership. On the show, a crew goes out on crab-fishing boats to catch your seafood dinners. It's a very high pressure environment, where the crew literally ...