In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss 2026 trends. Together, they explore:

• JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (00:34): Dr. Morice shares his top observations and takeaways after attending this year’s conference.
• Artificial intelligence (06:02): Anticipated benefits and risks of AI developments predicted in 2026.
• Reimbursement and regulation (13:43): Why reimbursement and regulation continue to be areas of significant interest in clinical diagnostics.

Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.

Resources

• Transforming laboratory medicine through AI: From promise to practice
• "Answers From the Lab" podcast: Breakthroughs and Trends That Defined Lab Medicine in 2025
• "Answers From the Lab" podcast: PAMA Update and Accelerating Research and Development With BioPharma Diagnostics

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, is joined by William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to discuss direct-to-consumer testing. Then, Dr. Pritt welcomes Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., a microbiologist and virologist and chief scientific officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, for a conversation about accelerating innovation without compromising quality or safety.

• Direct-to-consumer testing (00:38): Explore the rise of direct-to-consumer testing and the challenges that accompany it.
• Evolving expectations for innovation (05:38): Understand why patient and clinician expectations are rising and how that is reshaping diagnostics.
• Safeguarding advances (07:23): Learn the foundational principles that protect quality and safety amid rapid innovation.
• Strategies for accelerating innovation (10:33): Discover practical ways to responsibly deliver novel solutions more quickly.

Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.

Resources

• Five ways to move faster without compromising trust in diagnostics
• "Answers From the Lab” podcast: Breakthroughs and Trends That Defined Lab Medicine in 2025
• 360Dx: 2025 highlights and takeaways for the clinical lab industry

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to explore recent news updates and key advancements shaping the industry in 2025.

• Staying healthy during the holidays (00:18): Discover how to protect yourself and others as a new influenza strain, holiday gatherings, and increased travel raise the risk of spreading viruses.
• 2025 breakthroughs and trends (04:31): Learn more about the technologies, regulations, and innovation influencing the future of clinical diagnostics.

Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.

Resources

• "Answers From the Lab” podcast: Innovations Set to Shape the Industry in 2025
• Dr. Morice shares trends and predictions for 2025
• Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the influenza season
• Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health
• Vaccines and viruses: Protecting health across generations