Striking a Balance: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Gain of Function Research (Part 3)

Welcome back to our ongoing series exploring Gain of Function Research (GOFR). In this third installment, we venture onto the tightrope of balancing the inherent risks and benefits of GOFR, while acknowledging the challenges along the way. Piecing Together the Risk-Benefit Puzzle The controversy surrounding GOFR revolves around different perceptions of the associated risks and…

Burnout in the Laboratory: Part 4

Welcome to the last part of our 4-part discussion on burnout. In this blog, we will focus on the impact of digital pathology on pathologist burnout.  Digital pathology, also known as whole slide imaging (WSI), consists of the digitalization of microscopic glass slides for examination on computer workstations. Pathologists have long known about the promise…

Misinformation about Accrediting Bodies

We understand that recent communications from other accrediting organizations have caused confusion within the clinical laboratory community. We would like to clarify that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the sole authority to grant CLIA-deemed status to laboratory accrediting organizations. COLA, the first accrediting organization to receive deemed status, has proudly held…