QuidelOrtho Science BYTES Podcast

• 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 of our guests today have extensive experience on the front lines of patient care and have witnessed firsthand how point-of-care testing can save time and save lives.   About our speakers:  Doctor Martin Than currently holds several positions in the field, including consultant specialists and director of research for the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. He has authored 187 peer-reviewed journal articles on emergency medicine, cardiac care and diagnostics. Doctor Than is recognized worldwide for his research on the rapid diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome.  Doctor Paul Collinson is presently a professor of cardiovascular biomarkers and consultant cardiologist at City Saint George's Medical School in London. Doctor Collinson has held clinical staff and university faculty positions in orthopedics, general family medicine, cardiology and pathology. He has published over 300 papers and review articles, 281 abstracts and 15 book chapters. Doctor Collinson has also been recognized numerous times for his research by the American Association of Clinical Chemists, including the Outstanding Research Award in point-of-care testing, as well as the high test award, now the IFCC Award for Lifetime Achievement and Cardiovascular biomarkers. 

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• 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 times – are essential for improving everything from test results to patient care.    About Our Speaker:  Johanna Miller, Global Product Manager for QuidelOrtho. Johanna brings a wealth of expertise working with laboratory metrics. She also has a strong background in data science, and she recently published a peer-reviewed article on a novel approach to leveraging big data to calculate Sigma metrics using input from real-world clinical laboratories. Johanna has also worked closely with lab teams to build the discipline to provide metrics they can use to improve their performance. She's passionate about helping lab staff achieve excellence through data and innovation, and today she'll share her insights on how metrics can help teams navigate challenges, prioritize improvements and ultimately deliver the best possible patient outcomes.

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• 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 discusses the milestones in Rh disease treatment, the ongoing challenges and future opportunities to combat this condition.   About our Speaker Dr Spitalnik, MD is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, and a member of the Medical Staff at New York Presbyterian/Columbia.  He has authored over 250 publications and served as an investigator on ~30 grants and contracts including Principal investigator on ~20 of those grants. Additionally, he has sponsored more than 15 Training Grants.  Dr. Spitalnik is a member of multiple professional societies, including the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) and the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT). He has served on multiple committees within these organizations and was on the Board of Directors for the AABB. He has received multiple society awards and was elected to the Hall of Fame of the AABB Foundation (previously the National Blood Foundation). Dr. Spitalnik is the Founding Member and Executive Director of the Worldwide Initiative for Rh Disease Eradication (WIRhE).  

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• Spotlight on syphilis: Breaking the chain with early detection

  The syphilis epidemic in the U.S. is a growing public health crisis, with rates increasing by 76% from 2018 to 2022. Syphilis is preventable and curable, but early detection is key—especially for pregnant women, where timely testing can prevent congenital syphilis. Don’t miss this episode on the solutions to this growing epidemic.    About Our Speaker: Dr. Lily Li is the Senior Director of Medical, Scientific & Clinical Affairs at QuidelOrtho. With a medical degree from Peking University and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Alberta, Dr. Li has guided the development of multiple infectious disease diagnostic tests at QuidelOrtho.  

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• She's not 'just tired': Exposing the hidden thyroid epidemic in women

  Did you know that women are 10 times more likely than men to develop a thyroid condition, yet often remain undiagnosed due to medical bias and lack of awareness? We often see women present themselves to an emergency department with health concerns that are brushed off as “stress” or “weight-related” versus conducting diagnostic testing to identify the root cause. How can we address that? Don’t miss this episode on how healthcare providers can address these types of biases including timeliness of diagnosis, screening practices, and interpretation of lab results to enhance the quality of care for women with thyroid conditions.   About our speaker Jeff Houtz, Senior Global Product Manager Jeff Houtz is the Senior Global Product Manager for QuidelOrtho covering thyroid and reproductive endocrine products. Jeff has 35 years of experience in research and development, product development, and medical education in a variety of disease states including reproductive and thyroid disorders. Providing accurate and meaningful diagnoses in furtherance of improved healthcare has always been a driver and motivator. Jeff has been instrumental in creating numerous CME and P.A.C.E.-accredited content for physicians, nurses, and laboratorians in the U.S. and Europe. In addition to assay development Jeff is passionate about patient advocacy which is why he has worked closely with the Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation and Thyroid Federation International. Jeff has also collaborated with LifeTime TV in support of programs on The Balancing Act and Access Health surrounding thyroid disease. Jeff is also a family man married for 30 years with 2 wonderful kids.

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