QuidelOrtho Science BYTES Podcast

Episode 61: The cost of uncertainty: Infection, antibiotics and the race to prevent sepsis

The latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes covers one of the most daunting challenges in the ER today: Quickly identifying and treating sepsis patients.  Host Josh

Episode 60: Speed, stewardship and cardiac care: ADLM 2026 highlights

The latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes takes listeners inside the 2026 ADLM Annual Conference, where experts discussed emerging technologies and diagnostic innov

From 2025 to 2026: How the drug landscape is changing

The latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes explores how the overdose crisis has evolved from 2025 to 2026 and what these changes mean for laboratories and healthcare

What we wish we knew: Understanding HDFN

Our latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes explores hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) – a complex and often misunderstood condition that can have lif

Understanding and addressing syphilis trends in the United States

Our latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes addresses a public health paradox: while early-stage syphilis cases in the U.S. are declining, congenital syphilis continu

Every minute matters: The power of high-sensitivity troponin

Our latest episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Dr. Lindy Carlstrom, Global Medical Affairs Manager for Acute Care, unpacking how high-sensitivity troponin is re

Blood Donor Awareness

Our 55th episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Michelle Mullens, Global Portfolio Marketing Manager for Transfusion Medicine, diving into the evolving realities o

2025 Diagnostic Trends and Innovations

Our 54th episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Jonathan Siegrist, PhD, Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer, exploring

Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call

Our 53rd episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Dr. Qian Ding, MD, PhD, exploring why early detection of diabetes is a clinical and economic imperative. From iden

The Power of informatics in Clinical Decision-Making

Our 52nd episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features George Wierschem, Senior Global Product Manager – informatics, discussing how informatics is transforming clinical

Through the Shades of Illness, Testing Brings Clarity

This episode features Dr. Terry O’Neil, President and Medical Director of Urgent Care Pros, discussing why testing is essential when symptoms overlap during respiratory s

Staying Vigilant Against Respiratory Illnesses This School Year

Our 50th episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Dr. Jonathan Temte, a leading public health expert, discussing how schools, families, and healthcare providers can

How Urgent Diagnostic Testing Can Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with our own Vonda McAllister about the critical role of rapid diagnostic testing in helping prevent drug overdose deaths. Dis

Bloodlines: The Connection Between Blood Donation and Patient Health

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with transfusion medicine expert Michelle Mullens about how blood donation underpins patient health and the critical role it p

Diagnostic Pathways to Women’s Health and Wellness

In this episode, you'll hear a conversation with three women's health experts about how early diagnostic testing is transforming care for heart disease, STIs, and preecla

Beyond burnout: Key factors and strategies to solve the laboratory staffing crisis

In this episode, we spotlight the essential yet often-overlooked role of medical laboratory technologists – the backbone of today’s healthcare. With 70% of clinical decis

Under attack: Sepsis and patient safety in the age of antibiotic resistance

This episode discusses the growing threat of sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's overwhelming response to an infection. It explores the connection b

Take heart: How Point-of-Care Cardiac Diagnostics Save Time and Lives

In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of cardiac testing at the point of care with two renowned experts on the topic, doctors Martin Than and Paul Collinson. Both

Value of Metrics in the Laboratory Environment

In this episode, we’ll explore how quality performance metrics are transforming clinical laboratory operations and why measuring the details – from accuracy to turnaround

Preventing Rh Disease, the evolution from discovery to ongoing challenges

Rh disease remains a significant health challenge, particularly impacting expectant mothers and their newborns. In this episode of Science Bytes, Dr. Steven Spitalnik dis