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Diagnostics in focus

Diagnostics in focus

Abbott Diagnostics | Core Laboratory 3 Episodes Sep 29, 2026

Diagnostics in focus is a podcast about the science, innovations, and evolving role of diagnostics in healthcare. Host Craig Ivany speaks with experts about how information is used to transform healthcare and improve outcomes. Craig Ivany is a Canadian health system executive with experience leading hospital operations, national blood services, and public and private laboratory networks. The show is intended for healthcare professionals and is produced by Abbott Diagnostics | Core Laboratory.

Episodes

The value of the lab beyond cost per test
The value of the lab beyond cost per test Sep 29, 2026 27:58 Healthcare organizations often measure laboratories by cost, efficiency, and test volumes, overlooking their broader impact on patient care and health system performance. In this episode, Tricia Ravalico, Director of Scientific Leadership, Core Diagnostics at Abbott, speaks with Khosrow Shotorbani, former healthcare CEO and longtime advocate for laboratory medicine, about redefining the value of
From sample to answer what really happens in the lab
From sample to answer what really happens in the lab Sep 29, 2026 13:44 When a clinician orders a laboratory test, the expectation is straightforward: the result will be accurate, timely, and reliable. Yet behind every result lies a remarkably complex process designed to ensure the highest standards of quality and patient safety. In this episode, Dr. Colleen Strain, Manager of Scientific Leadership, Core Diagnostics at Abbott sits down with Sofia Irene Lopez, Found
Why diagnostics is the foundation of modern medicine
Why diagnostics is the foundation of modern medicine Sep 29, 2026 24:27 Diagnostics plays a critical role across the patient journey, from early detection and diagnosis to clinical decisions and ongoing monitoring. Yet laboratory medicine is often viewed primarily as an operational service rather than a strategic clinical partner. In this episode, Tricia Ravalico, Director of Scientific Leadership, Core Diagnostics at Abbott, speaks with Professor Tomas Zima, Presid

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