Episode 39

Episode 39: Beyond the Bench: Unconventional Ways to Advocate for Laboratory Medicine (Featuring Dr. Alan Wu)

In this insightful episode, listeners will hear Dr. Alan Wu’s innovative approach to raising public awareness about the vital role of laboratory medicine in healthcare. Through his advocacy, Dr. Wu aims to transform how lab medicine is perceived and appreciated by diverse audiences.

Tune as as we unfold Dr. Alan Wu’s Visionary Three-Step Plan to Advocate for the Laboratory Medicine profession!

📖 The Role of Real-Life Stories in Revealing Lab Work’s Impact

Through powerful patient stories, Dr. Wu highlights how lab work is at the heart of diagnosing and treating patients, illustrating its often-overlooked role in healthcare.

📱 Expanding his reach with social media

Learn how Dr. Wu is tapping into the power of TikTok to engage a younger generation, showing them the dynamic, crucial world of laboratory science in creative and captivating ways.

📺 Pitching a TV Show to Put Lab Pros on the Map!

Imagine a show like CSI, but real! Dr. Wu has big plans for a series that follows lab professionals in action, helping the public see lab medicine in a new light.

🤝 How You Can Support and Connect with Dr. Alan Wu

Find out how listeners can join Dr. Wu in championing lab professionals and supporting the impact lab services have on patient lives.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in healthcare advocacy, lab science, or how we can make the hidden heroes of healthcare more visible. Tune in for fresh ideas and ways you can help amplify the incredible world of laboratory medicine!

Dr. Alan Wu's Bio: Professor, Lab Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Co-Core lab director, San Francisco General Hospital. Author of 8 paperback books that promote the clinical laboratory to the general public consisting of real short shories of patients interacting with the clinical laboratory. This has led to my own social medial channel (Tiktok @labtales) that provides some additional short stories.

Connect with Dr. Alan Wu:

Email: alan.wu@ucsf.edu

Tik Tok: @LabTales

Books: Amazon.com: Alan H.B. Wu: books, biography, latest update

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Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

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