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Life in the Lab

Life in the Lab

Written by: Association for Laboratory Medicine
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Welcome to Life in the lab, from the Association of Laboratory Medicine.. Hosted by Kamaljit Chatha, Consultant Clinical Scientist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Inspiring stories of clinical scientists and medics working in laboratories in the UK and around the world. Produced by Caroline Bacle



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Episodes
  • From Heel Pricks to Hope: Beverly Hird on Newborn Screening and Early Diagnosis

    From Heel Pricks to Hope: Beverly Hird on Newborn Screening and Early Diagnosis
    Apr 29 2025

    What can a few drops of blood tell you about a newborn? Quite a lot. Bev Hird breaks down how newborn screening saves lives, the ethics of early testing, and her mission to ensure no baby falls through the cracks.
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    19 mins
  • This Episode Will Kill You: Alex Lawson on the Frontlines of Toxicology

    This Episode Will Kill You: Alex Lawson on the Frontlines of Toxicology
    Apr 28 2025

    When a mystery drug shows up in Birmingham, Alex Lawson and his lab are on the case. In this episode, Alex walks us through clinical toxicology—from overdose detection to nitazenes and contaminated vapes, and why his job sometimes saves lives.
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    19 mins
  • Bugs, Babies and Bill Gates: Elaine Cloutman-Green on Fighting Infections Everywhere

    Bugs, Babies and Bill Gates: Elaine Cloutman-Green on Fighting Infections Everywhere
    Apr 27 2025

    From GOSH to West Africa, Elaine Cloutman-Green is fighting infections with creativity and curiosity. She talks catheters, cleaning standards, genome sequencing, and how Azithromycin might save babies’ lives. Oh, and yes, she’s worked on a project called Mordor.
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    20 mins
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