COLA: Talk Lab To Me

Beyond the Equation: A Deep Dive into the race-agnostic formula for estimated glomerular filtration rate (egfr) with the National Kidney Foundation

For decades, a single race coefficient embedded in a laboratory equation quietly shaped the trajectory of kidney disease diagnosis and treatment for millions of patients.

After the Ruling: Rethinking Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests

The FDA's attempt to regulate laboratory developed tests as medical devices is over — for now. A federal court vacated the 2024 final rule, the agency declined to appeal,

Inside the Public Health Laboratory: Detecting Emerging Viruses

In this episode, we explore how these laboratories work, what it takes to train and retain skilled laboratory science professionals and how they prepare for emerging path

Lead, Grow, Thrive: Laboratory Leadership with Stephanie Whitehead

What does it really take to grow as a leader in the laboratory — and what happens when the pressure is on? In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Whitehead for an ho

Reimagining Laboratory Medicine: A Candid Conversation with a DCLS Leader

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melody Nelson, DCLS, MLS,NRCC-CC a high-complexity laboratory director and trailblazer in advanced practice laboratory science

Hear From COLA’ s Member Organizations

In this episode, we’re joined by distinguished representatives from the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the American Aca

On Site At the 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum

Join us on this special onsite episode as we bring you straight to the heart of the action at the 2025 COLA Laboratory Enrichment Forum! We’re sitting down with some lead

Lab Salaries, Morale & Job Outlook: What You Need to Know

Laboratory science professionals salaries vary greatly depending on location, experience and skills. In this episode, we talk laboratory wages and impacting factors with

An enlightening journey to NAACLS with Marisa James

This engaging podcast with a discussion with CEO Marisa James about leading the NAACLS and interacting with the next generation of laboratory science professionals.

Conversation with Dr. Donna Sweet

With COLA's CEO Nancy Stratton we have an informative on-location discussion with Dr.Donna Sweet about the role of laboratory science in the treatment of patients living

Updates on Proficiency Testing Regulations

A detailed discussion from a regulator and Proficiency Testing provider perspective on how to prepare for the upcoming proficiency testing requirement changes.

To improve is to change, what’s new with CLIA personnel regulations

In this episode, Daniel H. Hesselgesser, MT (ASCP), will discuss the new regulatory implications and future impact on laboratories.