Clinical Lab4Life

Recognizing the vital work of medical laboratory professionals

Celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week) with us as we honor the unsung heroes of healthcare. These professionals are the backbone of diagnostics, powering accurate, timely, and life-saving results behind the scenes.

Originally established in the United States, Lab Week has grown into an internationally recognized event that shines a spotlight on the critical role of medical laboratory professionals in patient care. From disease detection to treatment monitoring, their expertise enables clinicians to make informed decisions every day. Throughout April, our Clinical #Lab4Life Feature will bring together scientists, healthcare professionals, and the wider diagnostics industry to celebrate excellence, highlight innovation, and amplify the voices of those shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

Whether you're discovering Lab Week for the first time or have been part of the celebration for years, we invite you to pause, appreciate, and engage with the stories and people that make this profession truly exceptional.

How digital pathology is advancing cancer diagnostics and paving the way for personalized medicine

In this exclusive interview, Karan Arora, SVP of CDx and Pharma Partnerships at Leica Biosystems, explores the transformative power of digital pathology in cancer diagnostics. With firsthand insights from leading labs and global research teams, this PDF is a must-read for clinical laboratory scientists navigating the shift from traditional glass slides to a digital future.

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Automated setup & compensation for flow cytometry workflows

Simplified workflow using automated instrument setup and compensation on the BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer

This application note highlights how the BD FACSLyric™ Flow Cytometer, combined with BD FACSuite™ Clinical Application and BD® reagents, simplifies and standardizes flow cytometry workflows in clinical settings. Explore immunophenotyping result comparisons from T, B, and NK cells in peripheral blood from HIV patients across time, instruments, and sites, to help achieve reproducible and consistent results.

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On cfDNA in hematologic cancers: A Q&A with Dr. Mark Murakami

Advances in cancer biology, coupled with breakthroughs in molecular technologies, are transforming the landscape of precision medicine. In this Q&A, Dr. Murakami discusses his research on hematologic cancers, liquid biopsies, and how the study of cell-free DNA could lead to more personalized healthcare.

Celebrating lab professionals: Insights from around the world

To celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, we invited scientists and clinical lab professionals from around the world to share their stories—and the response was incredible. From inspiring accounts of teamwork and innovation to reflections on the everyday challenges and rewards of lab life, these guest blogs offer a powerful glimpse into the passion, resilience, and impact of those working behind the scenes in healthcare. Dive in and discover how these professionals are making a real difference.

Beyond the bench: A career fuelled by passion, purpose, and possibility

As part of LabWeek, Aida Noor, Biomedical Scientist, Author, Founder of Biomedical Science and Beyond & Creating Your Dream Career, shares what it means to build a biomedical science career beyond the bench

Ibrahim Kolo, medical laboratory technologist, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is committed to quality diagnostics in humanitarian and emergency settings.

Behind the lab doors: An MSF scientist's story of saving lives in silence

In honor of Lab Week, Ibrahim Kolo shares what it means to be one of healthcare’s silent heroes — working behind the scenes, saving lives through science