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LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 57: AI-powered diagnostics made in Africa. Special Guest: Sang’udi Sang’udiThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Sang’udi Sang’udi in the context of our special focus on diagnostics being developed in developing countries. He is the Operations Manager for Saratani AI, a young start-up from Tanzania aiming to use Artificial Intelligence to improve cervical cancer diagnostic screening services. Created following a local hackathon, Saratani AI, is comprised of Sang’udi and several other multidisciplinary colleagues who banded together to pursue this objective.
If you would like to get in...
2022-12-1523 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 56: Are exposomes the future of Precision Medicine? Special Guest: Konstantinos MakrisThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Konstantinos Makris. Konstantinos’ work and research focus on exposomes. What is an exposome? Konstantinos clearly defines it and provides a context for its potential future use. While still in the early stages, the advances and investments being made into research in this field suggest it should be on everyone’s radar.
If you would like to get in touch with Konstantinos, you can find him on LinkedIn
To learn more abou...
2022-12-0217 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 55: Private Genomics Services in South East Asia: Special Guest: Chee-Onn LeongThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we asked Ahneez Abdul Hameed, to interview Chee-Onn Leong.
Chee-Onn launched a new venture making advanced genomics services available via their facilities in Kuala Lumpur. In this episode, he shares the benefits of these services, explores the challenges of making genomics services available to the wider clinical community, and shares his advice for others considering work in this field.
If you would like to get in touch with Chee-Onn, you can find...
2022-11-2530 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 54: Get back at cancer by starting your own diagnostics company. Special Guest: SusantiThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Susanti. Working through her academic career in the UK as a cancer researcher, she is diagnosed with cancer during a visit back home to Indonesia. It becomes apparent that advanced diagnostic approaches aren't readily available to her loved ones and fellow citizens. She shares her story, not only of launching a diagnostics company but getting the first product through regulatory approvals and into the market.
If you would like to ge...
2022-11-1417 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 53: One man's junk is another man's non-coding DNA. Special Guest: George Anene NzeluThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is George Anene Nzelu. His work focuses on leveraging epigenetics to better address heart failure. Following the completion of medical school in Cuba, George took the path of research via an impactful time spent in Singapore obtaining his PhD and conducting research alongside key mentors. He shares an overview of his research and helps advise current students and early careerists on the best path toward a future in research.
If you...
2022-11-0916 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 52: PCR in the South Pacific. Special Guest: Emmanuel MarshallThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Emmanuel Marshall. After the completion of his studies and early career in Fiji, Emmanuel took the opportunity to explore work opportunities abroad and found a new adventure in the Cook Islands. This step has paid off for Emmanuel and circumstances, and his performance, helped him become Head of Department and PCR Molecular Section Lead Scientist. Learn more about what leading a Molecular Section entails on a small island nation and more in...
2022-09-1615 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 51: 5 years into a promising career. Special Guest: Jignesh SharmaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Jignesh Sharma. He is a great example of what a high-performing career looks like just 5 years after his undergraduate degree. In this short window of time, he has made a reinvestment into furthering his education. On track to complete his Masters' degree this year. Occupied continuously more challenging professional roles. Sought growth in opportunities as they arose and committed himself to advancing his profession with a VP role in a recently composed p...
2022-09-1219 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 50: Diagnosing cause of death. Special Guest: Zia AshrafThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Zia Ashraf. Medical laboratory professionals most commonly specialize in supporting diagnoses of patients to help them stay alive. But those same skills can also be used to help diagnose causes of death. Some take up this endeavour to focus their skills on forensics and better identify the cause of death. Zia is one of those professionals having been previously employed by the Punjab Forensic Science Agency. Beyond performing diligent analysis of both the living and d...
2022-09-0814 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 49: Beyond the bench. Special Guest: Ali KwizeraThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Ali Kwizera. Through a successive series of career advancements, Ali has demonstrated the impact one can have on the laboratory profession despite having fairly little bench experience. From providing direct support to LQMS programs, transforming how a country handles the diagnostics around a particular disease, optimizing laboratory networks or supporting global procurement of key diagnostics, Ali’s journey will share the importance of those at the bench, and those beyond the bench....
2022-09-0528 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 48: Global opportunities to reinforce local researchers. Special Guest: Yaw AniwehThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Yaw Aniweh. As a career researcher, Yaw has been persistent in exploring the depths of malaria. Just as consistent, has been his ability to leverage global funding opportunities to advance his research. Following his bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technology in Ghana, he has pursued further studies and research opportunities during stints in Singapore, the US, UK and more. Each of those opportunities ended with a deliberate return home to Ghana where he...
2022-09-0223 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 47: 1000+ pints per day and very little side effects? Special Guest Host: Ahneez Abdul Hameed Special Guest: Thane Moze DarumalinggamThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Ahneez Abdul Hameed reprises her role as guest host for this special episode with guest Thane Moze Darumalinggam. The transfusion medicine specialist is responsible for Donor Procurement at the National Blood Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thane shares an interesting overview of the profession, and the role transfusion medicine plays in clinical practice and discusses rare blood type antigens not commonly understood.
If you would like to get in touch with Thane, you can find her on...
2022-08-3126 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 46: Blood banks and big burdens. Special Guest: Pedro LewisThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Pedro Lewis. The Director of the Guyana National Blood Transfusion Service. Trained as both a medical doctor and medical laboratory technologist, Pedro took on the challenge of the transfusion medicine specialty. In addition to his contribution to the stability of the national blood bank system, he is a regular collaborator in several research programs and has most recently been active in sharing the importance of non-remunerated, voluntary blood donations. He touches upon...
2022-08-2920 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 45: South America as an education destination. Special Guest: Emmanuel AnasonyeThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Emmanuel Anasonye. After completing his MLS degree in Nigeria and completing his internship, his drive for seeking an affordable medical school opportunity led him to Guyana. Beyond medical school, he found ways to leverage his medical laboratory background. He is currently an instructor in multiple local medical schools in the areas of microbiology and pathology. After progressing through the US Medical Licensure Exam he is now awaiting his ECFMG certification. His longer-term...
2022-08-2632 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 44: A broader perspective on biosecurity. Special Guest: Kirk DouglasThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Kirk Douglas. As the current Director of the Center for Biosecurity, he is actively involved in developing and sharing frameworks that help broaden the perspective of biosecurity. He is an active leader seeking to strengthen the Caribbean’s resilience to zoonosis and climate related challenges by expanding local research capacity.
If you would like to get in touch with Kirk, you can find him on LinkedIn.
Some of th...
2022-08-2243 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 43: Island Hopping in the South Pacific. Special Guest: Maopa RaikabulaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Maopa Raikabula. Her journey shares the story of beginning a career in a rural setting, as a 1 person lab department. Moving her way through the government health services system. Taking on responsibilities in supporting an entire country’s TB laboratory testing response for a Global Fund funded project in Fiji. Changing roles and locations by moving to the Federated States of Micronesia and eventually continuing her profession in American Samoa.
If...
2022-08-1921 min
One Health WednesdaysEpisode 16: Special Compilation for listeners. Episode 1 to 5 Recap for those who missed them!One Health Wednesdays highlights work in One Health to encourage awareness, solutions, and professional development. This week we’ve done a special recap of professional development advice offered by our first five guests in case you’ve missed them. To hear more:
Episode 1 Deborah Sateler: https://labopp.org/ohw/ep1/
Episode 2 Thomas Julian Irabor and Julia Zammit: https://labopp.org/ohw/ep2/
Episode 3 Special guest host Julia Zammit with Nitya Ghotge: https://labopp.org/ohw/ep3/
Episode 4 Monal Daptardar: https://labopp.org/ohw/ep4/
Episode 5 Noel Miranda: https://labopp.org...
2022-08-0412 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 42: The importance of Project Management to laboratory professionals. Special Guest: Bolarinde LawalThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Bolarinde Lawal. His journey through the laboratory industry was greatly affected by his acumen in the area of project management. From his earliest roles, his ability to deliver results and manage other people’s execution transformed his path. Formalizing the training in both quality management and project management helped him support the accreditation of laboratories and take on increasingly complex and higher profile laboratory management challenges. Currently, he is the Laboratory Manager fo...
2022-07-1528 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 41: Start by leading yourself. Special Guest: Divine Agyemang LardeyThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Divine Agyemang Lardey. He shares his story of pursuing his Medical Laboratory Science studies to their apex in his country. For many, that would have been plenty. But not for Divine. He decided to gain a broader perspective with an MPH and completed much of his graduate studies while progressing in the world of IVD Diagnostics. He is currently representing one of the top 5 global IVD manufacturers, BD, across West Africa.
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2022-07-0835 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 40: Medical laboratory professionals in Pakistan. Special Guest: Sajad AhmadThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Sajad Ahmad. He shares the story of the medical laboratory professionals in Pakistan. Like many colleagues in other countries, he had aspirations of owning his own laboratory to leverage his knowledge and alter his future. He walks us through that process and points out the bright spots in the near future for professionals in the country.
If you would like to get in touch with Sajad, you can find him at...
2022-07-0124 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 39: In-country capacity for drug and medical device development. Special Guest: Zunaira QureshiThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Zunaira Qureshi. She shares her journey from academia through to her current role as Assistant Director of Research, at the Medical Devices Development Center at the National University of Science and Technology. Along the way, she describes the two patents she holds, how her focus has shifted to drug discovery and medical device development, and her advice for young professionals that find their way hampered by senior professionals that feel they are...
2022-06-2318 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 38: Which diagnostics are essential? Special Guest: Adedamola OyekunleThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest in this episode is Adedamola Oyekunle. He shares his journey from bench professional to key contributor in Federal Ministry of Health laboratory strengthening activities. He was recently involved in the launch of the national Essential Diagnostic List (EDL). As Nigeria was the first country in Africa and one of the very few globally to have completed this work, Adedamola graciously shared the process involved in creating the EDL, the various challenges faced and some lessons learned.
2022-06-0339 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 37: Discovering a new drug for Clostridioides difficile. Special Guest: Lubem AgbendehThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest this episode is Lubem Adbendeh. Through his journey, you will learn about the shift you can make from clinical work to drug discovery, the importance of new antibiotic discoveries in the fight against anti-microbial resistance, and the role your support systems can play in your success.
If you would like to get in touch with Lubem, you can find him on LinkedIn.
Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:
· U...
2022-05-2722 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 36: A reinvestment in internal resources: Biomedical Engineers. Special Guest: Lamin GassamaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest this episode is Lamin Gassama. Through his journey, you will learn about the role of the biomedical engineers at MRC The Gambia, elements that make their approach successful, the potential future of IVD manufacturers and Laboratory relationships and why medical laboratory science degree holders could make interesting transitions into biomedical engineering if they choose.
If you would like to get in touch with Lamin, you can find him on LinkedIn.
Some of...
2022-05-1928 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 35: Multipanel screening tool for early detection of ovarian cancer: Special Guest: Maxwell AkondeThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest this episode is Maxwell Akonde, an MLS degree holder, Maxwell has used his leadership acumen and technical know-how to impact the field in a number of ways. As one of the founders of the Federation of Ghana Medical Laboratory Student Associations. (FG-MELSA) he has supported giving a voice to students and ensuring their active engagement and development beyond academics. In his professional duties, he has taken his understanding of diagnostics, combined that with a public health...
2022-05-1337 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 34: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Graph-John BezuidenhoutThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In another installment of getting to know future leaders in the field, we were pleased to interview Graph-John Bezuidenhout. President of the Medical Laboratory Science Student Society of Namibia. (MLSSS) at Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:
· Namibia University of Science and Technology https://www.nust.na/
· Namibia Blood Transfusion Services https://www.bts.com.na/
· Cancer Association of Namibia https://www.can.org.na/
If you have suggestions for future guests or com...
2022-05-0609 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 33: Neuro-Endo-Immunology Research in Ethiopia Special Guest: Yosef TsegayeThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our special guest this episode is Yosef Tsegaye. In sharing his story, we learn about the value of early career roles in blood services, elements that drive medical laboratory professionals to consider roles in academia and research in Ethiopia, and examine his most recent publication in Frontiers in Immunology “Alteration of Endocrine Hormones and Antibody Responses in Different Spectrum of Tuberculosis Disease”
If you would like to get in touch with Yosef, you can find him on Link...
2022-05-0622 min
One Health WednesdaysEpisode 1: Podcast Premiere! Ten Thousand KM's North... A One Health Adventure with Special Guest: Deborah SatelerOne Health Wednesdays is a collaboration between One Life Epi Solutions LLC and LabOpp Global to promote the principles of One Health and encourage professional development.
We’ve started our first episode with Deborah Sateler, a science advisor for One Health. Deborah wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a child and has a love for wildlife conservation, environmental impact, and landscape management. She moved from working in veterinary medicine and business in Chile to working as a science advisor for One Health Scientific Solutions in Canada. She shares her experiences and wisdom working in interdisciplinary te...
2022-05-0422 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 32: International Immunology Day: Special Guest Host Ahneez Abdul Hameed Special Guest: Prasobhan Bala KrishnanThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
April 29th, 2022 is the annual #DayofImmunology. To celebrate, we are pleased to have as our guest, Dr. Prasobhan Bala Krishnan from the Allergy and Immunology Research Center in Malaysia.
We asked Dr. Ahneez Abdul Hameed to reprise her role as guest host for us once again.
If you would like to get in touch with Prasobhan, you can find him on LinkedIn.
Some of the organizations/people mentioned during this podcast:
· U...
2022-04-2926 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 31: Practice, Academia & Leadership: Special Guest: Margaret BaekaliaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
As a wrap-up to Global MedLab Week, we wanted to ensure the final episode for this week be someone that has focused an extensive career on the profession and the development of those around her.
We were pleased to be able to have Margaret Baekalia as our guest. Her journey in the field spans several countries, several roles and several decades (she began quite young!)
If you would like to get in touch with Margaret, y...
2022-04-2919 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 30: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guests: Alhaji Foday Mahamud Bangura & Edward Tamba MaphindaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
After several episodes where we brought you national student associations and others where it is specific to 1 institution, we decided to present a combination of more than 1 student association in the same episode.
In this episode, to get the picture of future leaders of the medical laboratory profession, we include two interviews we completed with different student associations active in Sierra Leone. We begin with Alhaji Foday Mahamud Bangura, President of the newly formed Association of the...
2022-04-2843 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
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 28: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Isaac OfosuThe 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 Isaac Ofosu, the President of the Federation of Ghana Medical Laboratory Student Associations. (FG-MELSA). Isaac shares the job outlook for current graduates and updates us on the key events FG-MELSA has been organizing for their members to better understand their career options and more.
Some of the...
2022-04-2614 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 27: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Marvellous AsikaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
This is one of several special episodes where we talk to future leaders of the medical laboratory profession via their respective student associations. In this episode, we talk with Marvellous Asika, the President of the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students Association (NIMELSSA). Marvellous shares the job outlook for current graduates and updates us on the key events NIMELSSA has been organizing for their community and how they have been expanding their presence in the country.
Some of...
2022-04-2554 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 26: Special Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Aziz Ali SaidThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
This is one of several special episodes where we talk to future leaders of the medical laboratory profession via their respective student associations. In this episode, we talk with Aziz Ali Said, the President of the Tanzania Medical Laboratory Student Association (TAMELASA). Aziz shares the job outlook for current graduates and updates us on the key events TAMELASA has been organizing for their community and the much-needed role sponsors could play in improving the sustainability of this organization.
2022-04-2418 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 25: Medical Lab Scientist to Doctor: Special Guest: Jeremia PyuzaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
The most common response we receive about motivation to enter the Medical Laboratory Science studies is “I wanted to go into Medicine but was not accepted/able” Our guest this week successfully made the jump from Medical Laboratory Science to Medicine but decided to keep both as part of his regular activities.
A true polymath, Jeremia Pyuza shares his journey into what it takes to add many additional competencies to your personal tool belt.
If you...
2022-04-2125 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 24: Future Leader Series 2022: Special Guest: Oscar ManoThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
This is one of several special episodes where we talk to future leaders of the medical laboratory profession via their respective student’s associations. This week we talk with Oscar Mano, the President of the Zimbabwe Association of Medical Laboratory Science Students (ZAMLS). Oscar shares the job outlook for current graduates, and updates us on the key events ZAMLS has been organizing for their community and wider audiences.
There is still time (as the release of this ep...
2022-04-1531 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 23: Lab services to 300+ islands. Special Guest: Simione NaikaruaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Simione Naikarua. Simione shares his journey of becoming a lab professional in the south pacific. Through his story, we learn about the impact university admission policies and employment recruitment strategies have on medical laboratory professionals. He also shares his insights on the steps early careerists need to consider to standout in a highly competitive job market.
Simione examines this and more in this week’s episode.
If you would like to...
2022-04-0728 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 22: What is the purpose of an MLS degree in a human-less laboratory? Special Guest: Kelechi EkwonwaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Kelechi Ekwonwa. Kelechi shares his journey and his insights into the future of the medical lab. Have you noticed the advancing role of automation in your laboratory? Could it get to the point where humans are not required within the lab setting? What role would there be for MLS degree holders in that world?
He examines this and more about the future of the medical laboratory in this week’s episode.
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2022-04-0149 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 21: From MLS degree to impacting global donor decisions. Special Guest: Tafadzwa DzinamariraThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Tafadzwa Dzinamarira. With barely a decade in professional service, his exeptional journey demonstrates the potential for a medical laboratory scientist to have a major impact on global activities. Did you ever want to understand a change in direction of donor funding, or large scale shifts in priorities for programs? Look no further than the groundwork of Dr Dzinamarira. While impressive, that work happens to be only one element of his professional activities you can...
2022-03-2526 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 20: Publish or perish. Special Guest: Ousman BajinkaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we are introduced to Ousman Bajinka. He shares his journey of studying in multiple countries and multiple languages to get ahead. He shares advice on getting published, key steps you need to learn from, and how to leverage the peer review process to your advantage.
If you would like to get in touch with Ousman, you can find him on LinkedIn.
Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:
· University o...
2022-03-1828 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 019: Medical laboratory science degree as a stepping stone to community leadership and more. Special Guest: Aloyce UrassaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we meet Aloyce Urassa. You may have come across him under one of the multitudes of different roles he plays. Health advocate, youth leader, social entrepreneur, mentor, and medical laboratory science intern… Perhaps you came across him exchanging with African Heads of State at the recent African Union Summit? Or maybe it was when his social enterprise was delivering much-needed medical products to your clinic? Then again, it could have also been as a leader and tr...
2022-03-1132 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 018: The best way to learn about the molecular world is to bring in a microbiologist. Special Guest Host: Ahneez Abdul Hameed. Special Guest: Subasri ArmonThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we asked Ahneez Abdul Hameed, a dynamic clinical microbiologist, to interview a close friend and colleague Subasri Armon. Subasri has been making her way through the molecular pathology field and taken on many varied responsibilities including responsibilities in cancer research, and biobanking. Amongst many other topics, she shares her views on the varied roles of molecular pathology on the future of medicine.
If you would like to get in touch with Subasri, you can fi...
2022-03-0833 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 017: Should there be unlimited university seats in medical laboratory science programs or limited by available employment opportunities? Special Guest: Munyaradzi MukesiThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we were pleased to interview Munyaradzi Mukesi. It was interesting to get his very learned opinion on many questions. Amongst the highlights, what should medical lab science programs limit the number of students based on employment opportunities? What can you learn from laboratory practice in a rural setting you can not learn in your capital city?
If you would like to get in touch with Munyaradzi, you can find him on LinkedIn
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2022-03-0425 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 016: Job hop or one employer career progression. Special Guest: Rinpan IshayaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we are joined by Rinpan Ishaya. Rinpan shares his journey while describing the importance of remaining current on new developments, maintaining an open perspective and applying those approaches on a singular goal over time with discipline as the path to get ahead and make a difference.
If you would like to get in touch with Rinpan, you can find him on LinkedIn
Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:
· Bingham University: https://binghamuni.edu.ng/
· University of Jos: ht...
2022-02-2522 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 015: Advice for Medical Laboratory Science students from the 2021 Laboratory Scientist of the Year. Special Guest: Friday Acho OdumThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we are joined by Friday Acho Odum. A recent recipient of the Laboratory Scientist of the Year award, he is early in a promising career we look forward to following along. In this episode, he reflects on his academic and professional experiences with particular attention made to how current students can best leverage the opportunities before them to get a step ahead.
If you would like to get in touch with Friday, you can find him on LinkedIn
Some...
2022-02-1816 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 014: From Medical Laboratory Science to a future in Clinical Trials. Special Guest: Abdoulie DrammehThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People. Our guest this week is Abdoulie Drammeh. He has a unique story about how he entered the field of Clinical Trials. Beyond learning about that journey, he shares valuable insights into the world of Clinical Trials. He shares specifics on what areas a Medical Laboratory Scientist, current student, or early careerist should focus on to increase their chances of entering and excelling in this area. If you would like to get in touch with Abdoulie, you can find him on LinkedIn...
2022-02-1029 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 013: Medical laboratory science degree as a stepping stone. Special Guest: Victoria NdarukwaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our guest this week is Victoria Ndarukwa from Zimbabwe. Part of a generation facing difficult choices upon graduation, she is a great example of how many medical laboratory scientists have made themselves a home away from home. She shares how her Medical Laboratory Science degree and early work experience continue to provide value years after she has stopped working at a bench; choices for new graduates to consider, and her experiences working in multiple countries..
If you...
2022-02-0428 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 012: The end is near... for some… soon.. Special Guest: Joseph Kwaghga KumburThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our guest this week is Joseph Kwaghga Kumbur from Nigeria. He has been working diligently on eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) across Nigeria. In addition to learning about his journey, tune in to learn more about NTDs and gain an understanding of the current and future state of a variety of diagnostic techniques used in identifying NTDs.
If you would like to get in touch with Joseph Kwaghga Kumbur, you can find him on LinkedIn
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2022-01-2848 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 011: Industrial scale animal farms and anti-microbial resistance. Special Guest: Julia ZammitThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
Our guest this week is Julia Zammit from Malta. She reviews the impact of antibiotic use in veterinary practice and the domino effect on anti-microbial resistance in humans.
She shares her story of practice on 3 continents and the evolution needed by professionals to place a more effective effort on OneHealth.
If you would like to get in touch with Julia Zammit, you can find her on LinkedIn
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2022-01-2146 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 010: Medical Laboratory Science degree as a path to Entrepreneurship. Special Guest: Stuart NyakatswauThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
I was pleased to interview Stuart Nyakatswau from Zimbabwe in this episode. Stuart shares his reticence entering a medical laboratory science degree, using that degree as the basis for his first entrepreneurial venture. His company, WastInnova, has been selected for start-up health accelerator programs and recognized as one of the most promising medical waste recycling start-ups.
If you would like to get in touch with Stuart Nyakatswau, you can find him on LinkedIn
Some of...
2022-01-1427 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 009: Data Science for health professionals. Special Guest: Ginger DixonThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, I was pleased to interview Ginger Dixon from the United States. Ginger shares her journey and the benefits of data science capabilities for health professionals to understand diseases and support their public health responses. Beyond considerable guidance on potential pathways to gain data science capabilities and the impact of data on the future of One Health initiatives, you will understand the importance of continuing to strive forward despite personal tragedies.
If you would like to get in touch with G...
2022-01-0731 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 008: Why should I hire you if I can run the test myself? Lessons for your lab future. Special Guest: Shadrack WereThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, I was pleased to interview Shadrack Were from Kenya. Shadrack guides us through a journey from mouth pipetting, and manual CD4 counts to current day technology and the interchangeable roles more current technology is making possible. He shares key lessons for those in the field and several warnings, which should be strongly considered if you intend to pursue a future in the lab.
Shadrack is well known to many in PEPFAR supported countries. He...
2021-12-3138 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 007: Telemedicine in Africa, Zimbabwe's brain drain and more. Special Guest: Itai ChitungoThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, I was pleased to be joined by Itai Chitungo from Zimbabwe. Itai is a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe but that is truly just the tip of the iceberg. He is heavily engaged in trying to foster growth within the field to fill gaps left by decades of a painful brain drain. He is an active mentor to many students, who under his guidance and support has not only remained in Zimbabwe but thrived there.
2021-12-2430 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 006: The State of Affairs of Genomic Sequencing in Nigeria. Special Guest: Monday TolaThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, I was pleased to interview Monday Tola from Nigeria. Following studies as a biochemist, he has undertaken successively impactful research in a variety of areas for the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Medical Research Council of The Gambia, and the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria.
Monday shares his considered view on the current genomics capacity in Nigeria, provides an excellent overview of Sanger Sequencing and Next Generation Sequencing and why they each have a role to play moving...
2021-12-1738 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 005: Choose your own adventure in One Health. Special Guest: Thomas-Julian IraborThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People. In this episode, I was pleased to interview Thomas-Julian Irabor. Born and raised in Nigeria and currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Liege in Belgium, Thomas provides his perspectives on the importance of One Health. He covers the junction between One Health and systems thinking and introduces his unique style of using games to spread the concepts and understanding to a global audience. If you would like to get in touch with Thomas-Julian Irabor, you can find him on...
2021-12-1037 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 004: Medical Laboratory Scientists in Nigeria. A journey and professional turf wars. Special Guest: Kenneth AtoeThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we learn more about the world of medical laboratory scientists in Nigeria, thanks to Kenneth Atoe. Beyond his journey, Kenneth describes the various cadres of professionals in the lab space in Nigeria. Those who live together peacefully and those who may be currently in a turf war over the performance of laboratory diagnostics. Who knew Pathologists and Medical Laboratory Scientists do not always get along?
If you would like to get in touch with...
2021-12-0342 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 003: From dental surgeon to leader in the field of medical mycology. Special Guest: Beatrice AchanThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we learn more about the world of medical mycology thanks to Beatrice Achan. Born and raised in Uganda, Beatrice explains the key elements of medical mycology, provides an overview of the various diagnostic techniques involved and shares the exciting news of an upcoming program available via Makarere University for those interested in a career in mycology.
If you would like to get in touch with Beatrice Achan, you can find her on LinkedIn If you have suggestions for future...
2021-11-2641 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 002: From blood sample tracker to clinical trials expert. Special Guest: Godfrey Tuda OtienoThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we learn more about the making of a clinical trial expert via Godfrey Tuda Otieno. Born and raised in Kenya, Godfrey shares his numerous insights into professional development, the ongoing shift towards automation and it’s impact on the lab professional of the present and future.
If you would like to get in touch with Godfrey Tudo Otieno, you can find him on LinkedIn If you have suggestions for future guests or comments about thi...
2021-11-1937 min
LabOpp Global Leaders: Lab Voices of the WorldEpisode 001: Becoming a global infectious disease expert. Special Guest: Bright Kofi SakyiThe LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about: Career, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.
In this episode, we learn more about becoming an infectious disease expert through the lens of Bright Kofi Sakyi. Born and raised in Ghana, his journey demonstrates what is possible when you marry a dedication to purpose, opportunistically betting on yourself, and a commitment to excellence.
If you would like to get in touch with Bright Kofi Sakyi, you can find him on LinkedIn
If you have suggestions for future guests or comments about this podcast, please visit us at labopp.org...
2021-11-1048 min