In this enlightening episode of the RoK Diagnostics Podcast, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Chelsea Osayande, a first-class medical laboratory scientist from the University of Benin, currently making strides as a program analyst in Abuja, Nigeria. We delve into the critical role of medical laboratory scientists in public health, discussing the challenges and opportunities in the field, the transition from traditional lab roles to public health, and the importance of technological integration in healthcare. Chelsea also shares her personal journey, insights on data analysis ..read more

Summary This conversation explores the importance of mentorship and transgenerational leadership in the medical science profession. Odinaka Kingsley Obeta highlights the gaps in mentorship for medical science students and the need for guidance in making career decisions. The impact of mentorship on career advancement and the importance of transgenerational leadership in ensuring continuity and innovation in the profession are discussed. Initiatives and solutions for mentorship are explored, including the creation of platforms and programs. The challenges in seeking and providing mentorship ar ..read more

Summary This conversation explores the importance of mentorship and transgenerational leadership in the medical science profession. Odinaka Kingsley Obeta highlights the gaps in mentorship for medical science students and the need for guidance in making career decisions. The impact of mentorship on career advancement and the importance of transgenerational leadership in ensuring continuity and innovation in the profession are discussed. Initiatives and solutions for mentorship are explored, including the creation of platforms and programs. The challenges in seeking and providing mentorship ar ..read more

Molecular techniques are growing by leaps and bounds, and the market is ripe for disruption.    The advent of COVID has created many new opportunities for companies that are looking to deliver faster and more accurate results. As we move into the future of medicine, we need to ask: What does this mean for our industry?   In this episode we sit down with Elijah Onyimi to tackle this question and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rok-podcasts/message ..read more

It is good to pursue opportunities abroad. However, is it practical to leave your country? The answer lies in the life you desire and what you are willing to sacrifice. There are many reasons why people choose to live abroad. Some go because they want to work in a country with a better economy so they can earn more money and have a better standard of living. Others go because they want a change of pace or scenery from their lives back home. While this is understandable, you should note that there are also some downsides to living abroad that people need to consider before making any decisions ..read more

Do you know your core skill set as a medical professional? What about your core values? If you don’t, that may be the reason you feel stuck.  As a medical laboratory worker, you can do so many things. You can manage and run a lab, develop new tests, perform research and publish papers, teach others in your field, or even consult with other companies on how to improve their own operations. But at the end of the day, you are not just a generalist—you are also an expert in one or more specific areas.  This week, we sit down with a Lona Small, medical professional who now specializes in ..read more

Urinalysis is one of the most important, and least talked about, parts of a health checkup.  It can tell you whether you've got blood in your urine, or if you're dehydrated. It can tell you if you're retaining too much water, or if you have a urinary tract infection. It can tell you if your kidneys are working properly and it can even tell your doctor whether or not you've been taking your current medication—which is especially important for patients who take drugs for their high blood pressure or diabetes.   In this episode of the RoK Diagnostics podcast, Medical Laboratory Scientis ..read more

A veterinary clinic is filled with the sounds of dogs and cats, but there's one sound that's not quite so commonly associated with it: the rumble of a centrifuge. Most people associate centrifuges with human labs and hospitals, but they're also needed in veterinary clinics around the world, making it easier for veterinarians to provide more accurate diagnoses for their animal patients. It's a new era for animal-human health. In an era where zoonoses are more relevant than ever, the way we think about the relationship between our pets and ourselves has never been more important. In this week of ..read more

Quality management systems in med lab science have become a necessity in the medical industry, especially in Africa where the need for quality and standardized tests is at its peak. But are we ready yet? In this weeks episode of the RoK Diagnostics podcast, we sit down with Christian Etuka to discuss his views on this issue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rok-podcasts/message ..read more

Politics is often a dirty word, but it's also one of the most important things we can do to change the world. And if you're a laboratory scientist, you have responsibility to both yourself and your patients to get involved.  In this episode, we sit down with Freedom Nkwocha to discuss why.  --- TAKE ACTION Share this video with all your colleagues.  --- SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on Linkedin @rokdiagnostics ---CONTACT podcast@rokdiagnostics.com  --- ABOUT US We offer tools and tips to make you more effective and less stressed biomedical scientists. Subscribe if that's something ..read more