23 Sep 2025
Advancements in Diagnostic Laboratory Science and Innovation in Healthcare
Dr. Mindy Nye, vice president of Labcorp lab operations, joined the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to discuss how the latest developments in diagnostics and technology are reshaping care delivery. She also gives her insights on the future of lab science and how it’s creating new value for patients and health systems.
Key takeaways include:
- Diagnostic innovation: The deployment of new ideas, methods and devices that deliver new value in clinical diagnostics, driven by advancements in AI, machine learning and research.
- Blood-based biomarkers: New tests for neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer monitoring using routine blood draws, reducing the need for invasive procedures.
- Digital pathology: Image capture and digital analysis of tissue biopsies, enabling remote review, virtual staining and improved accuracy.
- Cervical cancer screening: Advancements in HPV testing, including patient-collected swabs and home collection alternatives, increasing access to care.
- Personalized medicine: Innovative diagnostic tests and AI-assisted data synthesis driving customized management and treatment, improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
The innovations discussed during the podcast are transforming the clinical laboratory landscape, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more effective, efficient and personalized care.
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