Breakthroughs and Trends That Defined Lab Medicine in 2025

From Answers from the Lab by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

December 18, 2025 · 13 min · Episode 374

About this episode

The episode discusses key advancements and trends in lab medicine for 2025, focusing on health during the holidays and innovations in clinical diagnostics.

In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, welcomes William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D. , president and CEO of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, to explore recent news updates and key advancements shaping the industry in 2025. Staying healthy during the holidays (00:18): Discover how to protect yourself and others as a new influenza strain, holiday gatherings, and increased travel raise the risk of spreading viruses. 2025 breakthroughs and trends (04:31) : Learn more about the technologies, regulations, and innovation influencing the future of clinical diagnostics. Note: Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Resources "Answers From the Lab” podcast: Innovations Set to Shape the Industry in 2025 Dr. Morice shares trends and predictions for 2025 Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the influenza season Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your hands for better health Vaccines and viruses: Protecting health across generations

People in this episode

Host: Bobbi Pritt, M.D.

Guest: William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D.

Topics covered

lab medicine
health during holidays
influenza strain
clinical diagnostics
technological advancements
industry trends

Keywords

lab medicine
influenza
health
diagnostics
2025 trends
clinical microbiology
Mayo Clinic

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Organizations: Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Mayo Clinic