Laboratory Genetic Counselors: A Valuable Investment
As the field of genetic testing grows, genetic counselors can help labs meet patients’ needs and keep up with new developments
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Michael Schubert, PhD
Michael Schubert, PhD, is a veteran science and medicine communicator. He holds graduate degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology with a research focus on chromatin structure and function and has written on subjects from subspeciality pathology to fictional science. In addition to writing and editing, he is co-director of the Digital Communications Fellowship in Pathology and Course Trainer at the Lightyear Foundation, an initiative aimed at making science accessible to all.
Posts by the Author
What Labs Need to Know About MolDX®
How the MolDX® program works, what it covers, and how it can support better test access, use, and reimbursement in the clinical lab
Syndromes Without a Name Bring Labs an Uphill Battle
In an era when genetic and genomic testing are theoretically affordable and accessible, why do so many patients remain undiagnosed?
Molecular Mysteries in the Blood
The current landscape of molecular hematopathology—and what steps clinical labs can take to stay at the forefront of the discipline
Getting to Know Your IT Colleagues
Technology experts Jaswant S. Tony and Neil Hillen explain what both clinical labs and IT departments can gain from closer collaboration
LLMs and the Lab
How artificial intelligence models can help labs, clinicians, and patients communicate with one another more effectively
Protecting Your Pathology: Cybersecurity for Digital Workflows
Digital pathology opens up new cybersecurity risks for labs—but simple steps can mitigate those risks and increase digital resilience
Surviving a Cyberattack
When it comes to cyberattacks, the threat is “when,” not “if”—and labs must be prepared to mitigate, contain, and recover from breaches
Getting Started with the FDA’s New LDT Rule
Experts explain what the phase-in process will look like—and how labs can get ahead of the game.
Perfect Partners: Healthcare Quality and the Clinical Lab
How labs form an indispensable part of the CMS National Quality Strategy, helping to drive healthcare improvements and scientific growth.
