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Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastThe Healthpreneur Revolution: Bridging the Rural Gap with BioInsight DNAIn this episode host Rea Hailley continues her series called "five questions and one wild story fempreneurs to watch for". In this compelling episode host Rea Hailley sits down with Nyasha Katedza, a Medical Laboratory Assistant turned "Healthpreneur" and founder of BioInsight DNA and Blood Services. Driven by the stark reality of rural healthcare, where neighbors drive hundreds of kilometers just for blood work, Nyasha is on a mission to democratize access to care for marginalized communities.
Together, they peel back the curtain on the unglamorous side of entrepreneurship, discussing the relentless workload, the bias against founders...
2025-12-0326 min
Theo Vonn - Biography FlashTheo Von's Comedic Rise: Sold-Out Tours, Viral Moments, and a New SpecialTheo Vonn BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Theo Vonn is making waves this week with a series of major comedy tour announcements and standout public appearances. Just today, he dropped a new stand-up special titled "The Grinch That Stole Everything," in which he pokes fun at media figures like Nancy Grace and riffs on a recent streak of prank texting, drawing quick attention from comedy fans and insiders alike. This new material continues to showcase his signature blend of Southern quirk and self-deprecating wit, a style that has cemented him as both a cult favorite and a rising...
2025-07-0202 min
CMLTA PodcastAnswering FAQs about CAMLPR, Exams, and RegulationSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we answer frequently asked questions about CAMLPR exams, the CMLTA's decision to continue using CSMLS exams, and how this will impact labour mobility. We also address some general regulatory questions arising from these in-depth discussions about Alberta's regulatory landscape.
2025-04-3011 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 29: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Ahmed MostafaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Another chapter in the series of special episodes where we talk to future leaders of the medical laboratory profession via their respective student associations. In this episode, we talk with Ahmed Mostafa[IS1] , the President of the Medical Laboratory Student Association of the University of Alberta in Canada. Ahmed shares the students association activity and the job outlook for current graduates. After listening to this, it is not hard to see why Canada should be high on the list...
2022-04-2712 min
Unpublished CafeCOVID-19: Rapid TestingPUBLISHED: 17/10/2020
The need for rapid Covid testing is crucial to flattening this curve. When will they be available?
Ottawa and Toronto are coping with more lockdowns, and several areas in Quebec are in the same situation. The federal government has announced the purchase of almost 8 million rapid tests. It was aiming to conduct 200 thousand a day across the country, but currently we’re seeing about 70 thousand completed. The question for many is ‘why is it taking so long?’ for Health Canada to give approval.
What exactly is available now? What’s coming down the pipe? Wi...
2020-10-1630 min
The Objective LensEpisode 24 – The Lone RangerAre you new to the profession and thinking of working alone? Or are you contemplating accepting a job offer where you would have to work on call or at night, where other lab professionals are nowhere in sight? In this episode, we will help you navigate working solo. We also share the lived experience of two CSMLS members who are lone lab rangers during their shifts.
2019-07-2300 minThe Objective LensEpisode 12- Mental Health, honestlyHave you ever called in sick to work with a cold, when in reality you needed a mental health day? In this episode, we discuss the importance of having open dialogue about mental health issues. CSMLS Researcher Laura Zychla reports on the research she conducted with medical lab professionals. We also discuss the CSMLS Mental Health Toolkit and other strategies to help deal with workplace stress that can impact your mental health.
2018-03-1300 minThe Objective LensEpisode 09 – Soap Boxes to Social MediaDo you consider yourself an advocate for the medical laboratory profession? You should. In this episode we discover how everyone can be an advocate and it doesn’t always include standing on a soap box. We speak with several CSMLS members who have used their voice to contribute to the advocacy movement on behalf of the professional community.
2017-04-2500 minThe Objective LensBonus Clip: Lobby DayThe CSMLS team is busy in Ottawa today advocating on behalf of medical laboratory professionals. Here's a quick behind the scenes look at lobby day. We're back with a new episode next week.
2017-04-0400 minThe Objective LensEpisode 06 – Oh the Places You’ll GoVolunteering within your profession can be both personally and professionally enriching. Learn from several CSMLS volunteers and how their willingness to help have led them on a journey to unforgettable experiences, exotic places and lifetime friendships.
2017-03-2800 min