Michigan Medicine Pathology personnel have many things to look forward to: the snow is melting, the sun is shining and most importantly, it is almost time for Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW)!
Originating in 1975, MLPW began in order to raise public awareness of the profession, creating a better understanding of the critical role that skilled professionals play in healthcare. The last full week in April is a time where laboratory personnel can swing open the doors, showing not only what they do, but also their direct impact on patient care. It’s a week to educate the public and other medical professionals, along with recognizing the contributions of our fellow laboratory professionals.
The Lab Ambassadors are joining forces to create fun laboratory themed activities that help strengthen the laboratory community while spreading the mission of Pathology.
This year the exciting celebration will kick off with the 9th Clinical Pathology Symposium. The fun will continue from there. The different laboratory sections will provide lab tours to nurses, physicians, and other interested staff to showcase the inner workings of the lab. We have also planned fun team-building activities that include designing your very own Lab Week keychain and sporting a fabulous Pathology Department T-Shirt. We will also have numerous online activities such as lab themed crossword, word search, and spot the differences puzzles.
Throughout the week and most importantly throughout the year, the Pathology Department strives to be a great provider of care. We accomplish this together by sharing a love for what we do each and every day. In our hearts and in our actions every week is Lab Week.
Questions: Contact Amy Drouillard or Merry Muilenberg
We have great opportunities this year that allows you to participate. But you have to act fast!
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"Star Labs" Video This year's theme revolves around everything Star Wars and Star Trek, but Lab Week is about you! As you might have seen our video crew in the labs, we are making a short trailer with lab volunteers. |
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Pin and Keychain Making Represent your lab by creating and wearing a pin or keychain that is personally designed by you, or choose one of the styles we'll provide.
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Put in your order for this year's T-shirt that celebrates the theme of "Star Labs". Shirts are only $20.00 and orders must be in by April 29th. |
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Breast team reviewing a patient's slide. (From left to right) Ghassan Allo, Fellow; Laura Walters, Clinical Lecturer; Celina Kleer, Professor. See Article |
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Dr. Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow, Chan Chung, PhD investigate pediatric brain cancer. See Article |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Director of the Neuropathology Fellowship, Dr. Sandra Camelo-Piragua serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Residents Ashley Bradt (left) and William Perry work at a multi-headed scope in our new facility. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Dr. Kristine Konopka (right) instructing residents while using a multi-headed microscope. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Patient specimens poised for COVID-19 PCR testing. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Dr. Pantanowitz demonstrates using machine learning in analyzing slides. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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(Left to Right) Drs. Angela Wu, Laura Lamps, and Maria Westerhoff. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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Illustration representing the various machines and processing used within our labs. |
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INSIDE PATHOLOGYAbout Our NewsletterInside Pathology is an newsletter published by the Chairman's Office to bring news and updates from inside the department's research and to become familiar with those leading it. It is our hope that those who read it will enjoy hearing about those new and familiar, and perhaps help in furthering our research. CONTENTS
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MLabs, established in 1985, functions as a portal to provide pathologists, hospitals. and other reference laboratories access to the faculty, staff and laboratories of the University of Michigan Health System’s Department of Pathology. MLabs is a recognized leader for advanced molecular diagnostic testing, helpful consultants and exceptional customer service.
