COLA: Talk Lab To Me

For those who are passionate about laboratory science and interested in staying up-to-date with the latest accreditation news and industry insights, ”COLA: Talk Lab To Me” is an engaging discourse podcast hosted by COLA, a leading physician-directed accrediting organization that provides education and accreditation services to laboratories of all sizes. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the latest developments in laboratory science and medicine, as well as in-depth interviews with regulators and industry thought leaders about the importance of regulatory compliance.

COLA: Talk Lab To Me is a science podcast hosted by COLA, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

COLA hosts COLA: Talk Lab To Me, a science show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Beyond the Equation: A Deep Dive into the Race-Free eGFR Equation with the National Kidney Foundation

  Jun 25, 20261h 6mS2

  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. In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Montgomery, a leading voice from the National Kidney Foundation, to unpack the science, the controversy and the sweeping changes behind the transition from CKD-EPI 2009 to the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation. From LIS reprogramming and cystatin C adoption to transplant eligibility and health equity, we go deep on what this shift means for clinical laboratories, the laboratory science professionals who run them and the patients whose lives depend on getting it right. If you work in a laboratory, treat kidney disease, or care about equitable medicine — this one is for you.

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  Episode #9

  Inside the Public Health Laboratory: Detecting Emerging Viruses

  May 22, 202650 minS2

  <p>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 pathogens like hantavirus.</p>

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  Episode #8

  Lead, Grow, Thrive: Laboratory Leadership with Stephanie Whitehead

  Mar 31, 202651 minS2

  <p>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 honest and inspiring conversation about laboratory leadership at every level. </p>

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  Episode #7

  Reimagining Laboratory Medicine: A Candid Conversation with a DCLS Leader

  Jan 20, 202635 minS2

  <p>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. Dr. Nelson shares her journey into the field, what motivated her to pursue the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS), and how this emerging role is reshaping the future of diagnostics and patient care. Listeners will gain an inside look at how DCLS degree differs from traditional advanced degrees—and the unique strengths DCLS professionals bring to laboratory leadership, diagnostic stewardship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Nelson discusses real-world moments where her expertise directly influenced clinical de...

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  Episode #1

  Hear From COLA’ s Member Organizations

  Nov 19, 202532 minS2

  <p>In this episode, we’re joined by distinguished representatives from the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) for a thoughtful conversation about the vital connection between physician association involvement and the clinical laboratory. </p>

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