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03/08/2026

🔬 International Women's Day: Standing on Giants' Shoulders

The history of medical science is built on the brilliant work of women who refused to be sidelined (looking at you, Marie Curie). Think about it: the breakthroughs that save lives every single day? Many of them came from women scientists working in labs, analyzing samples, identifying diseases, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Women like Jennifer Doudna revolutionizing gene therapy, or the countless lab professionals running diagnostics that literally change patients' outcomes.

We're not just celebrating history. We're celebrating the amazing women scientists and lab professionals working right now. The ones proving every day that brilliance has no gender. Here's to breaking more barriers. 💪

03/06/2026

Join us on March 12th at 1:00 pm ET for a free CE webinar in collaboration with COLA. Featuring Dr. Lesley Northrop, a recognized industry advisor with vast experience in leadership.

Birth of a Leader in Laboratory Diagnostics: From Bench to Boardroom

Designed for laboratory professionals focused on leadership and career growth, this webinar will explore how to:
🔹 Identify the gap between scientific leadership and executive decision-making
🔹 Translate clinical data into valuation, margin growth, and strategic conversations
🔹 Lead diverse teams through restructuring and high-growth phases
🔹 Position laboratory expertise as a driver of business and clinical outcomes

Register here: https://medialab.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317718635242/WN_5V-4imQJSAeRzgv2Beefvg

🎓 This webinar is approved for 1.0 P.A.C.E. contact hours. Level of Instruction: Basic. MediaLab by Vastian is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®

Dr. Lesley E. Northrop explores the evolution of scientific experts into influential organizational leaders. This session examines the critical gap that often exists between technical leadership and executive responsibilities. Attendees will learn practical approaches for translating clinical and la...

02/26/2026

What does it take to move from scientific expert to organizational leader?

We’re excited to spotlight Dr. Lesley E. Northrop, PhD, FACMG, featured speaker for our upcoming webinar: Birth of a Leader in Laboratory Diagnostics: From Bench to Boardroom

🗓️ March 12, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 PM ET | 🔗https://medialab.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317718635242/WN_5V-4imQJSAeRzgv2Beefvg

As the founder of Laboratory Diagnostics & Genomics Innovation, LLC and host of the Diagnostic Guru podcast, Dr. Northrop has helped organizations turn diagnostic innovation into real-world impact.

In this session, she’ll explore:
✔️ Bridging the gap between laboratory expertise and executive leadership
✔️ Translating clinical data into language that resonates with C-suite leaders and investors
✔️ Leading teams through innovation, restructuring, and growth

If you’re a laboratory professional thinking about leadership, strategy, or career advancement, this session is designed for you.

Presented in collaboration with COLA.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 P.A.C.E. contact hours.
Level of Instruction: Basic.
MediaLab by Vastian is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ®through MediaLab by Vastian.

02/17/2026

Join us for the next webinar in our series "From CLIA to Competency: Raising the Standards of Excellence in Clinical Laboratory Practice."

Webinar: Keeping It Clear: Best Practices for Laboratory Policies and Procedures

📅 Webinar Date: February 19th, 2026
🕐 Time: 1 PM ET

Clear, effective policies and procedures are the backbone of lab quality and safety. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to write, review, and implement policies that actually work.

Topics include:
Distinguishing between policies, procedures, and work instructions
Leveraging document management systems for efficiency
Drafting clear, compliant documents that elevate laboratory operations
This is a must-attend for clinical lab professionals committed to strengthening compliance and operational excellence.

🔗 Register Here: https://medialab.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917574366216/WN_nG7wWgVIRGCgu0QjvUH60Q

1.0 P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours
Level of Instruction: Basic
MediaLab by Vastian is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

🐙The LabCE MLS & MLT Comprehensive CE Package now features microlearning with the addition of mini courses!

📖Mini courses are short, focused learning modules designed to deliver efficient, high-value instruction that reinforces key concepts or introduces new topics during training or coursework. Although they do not offer CE credit, mini courses provide a convenient way to maintain knowledge and support ongoing professional development.

✅Over 200 P.A.C.E.®-approved CE courses for certification and licensure maintenance
✅Over 45 mini courses with new courses added every month

🔗For more information, visit https://labce.com/mls_mt_mlt_lab_continuing_education.aspx

02/06/2026

Thank you for participating in Under the Scope with Octavius! 🔬🐙 This week's answer is...
Red blood cell cast!

Red blood cell (RBC) casts form when intact RBCs become trapped within a protein (Tamm-Horsfall/uromodulin) matrix in the renal tubules. Their presence is highly specific for bleeding within the kidney, particularly at the glomerular level, and is always considered pathologic.

Under the scope, RBC casts appear as cylindrical casts containing numerous intact RBCs embedded within the cast matrix. RBCs may be well preserved or partially degenerated, depending on the urine concentration and the age of the cast. The cast outline may be smooth or slightly granular, but the key feature is the organized alignment of RBCs within the cast, distinguishing them from free RBCs.

RBC casts are mostly seen in glomerulonephritis (acute or chronic), vasculitic renal diseases, malignant hypertension causing glomerular injury, renal trauma, and renal infarction.

02/02/2026

Welcome to Under the Scope with Octavius! 🔬🐙

Can you name the urine finding at the arrow? Put your guess in the comments.

Check back in on Friday, February 6, at 5:00 PM ET for the answer!

01/29/2026

📣 We’re excited to share that MediaLab by Vastian will be exhibiting at ASCLS CLEC!
📅 February 5–7, 2026
If you’re attending, be sure to stop by our booth to say hi! We’d love to:
✨ Answer your questions
✨ Introduce you to our education team
✨ Hear your ideas and feedback
✨ Network with fellow lab educators and professionals
We’re incredibly excited for this conference and always energized by the passion, creativity, and dedication of educators in our field. If you’re as enthusiastic about education and innovation as we are, we can’t wait to connect!
See you at CLEC!

01/23/2026

Thank you for participating in Under the Scope with Octavius! 🔬🐙 This week's answer is...
Basophilic stippling! 🩸

Basophilic stippling refers to the presence of small, blue-purple granules scattered throughout the cytoplasm of red blood cells. These granules represent aggregates of ribosomal RNA and indicate abnormal or accelerated erythropoiesis. They may be evenly dispersed (fine stippling) or larger and irregular (coarse stippling).

Basophilic stippling is seen in a variety of conditions involving disordered hemoglobin synthesis, impaired RNA degradation, or toxic inhibition of enzymes, including lead poisoning, thalassemia, megaloblastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and severe hemolytic anemia.

01/23/2026

Missed the webinar, Navigating CLIA, CAP, TJC, and COLA: Common Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them? You can watch the full recording in the Compliance & CE Library.

If you don’t have access yet but are interested in strengthening your continuing education efforts, let’s connect. ➡https://www.vastian.com/laboratories/solutions/education-and-ce

01/21/2026

Welcome to Under the Scope with Octavius! 🔬🐙

Can you name the red blood cell inclusion at the arrow? 🩸 Put your guess in the comments.

Check back in on Friday, January 23, at 5:00 PM ET for the answer!