Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information:
Dr. Lesley E. Northrop is the Founder and Managing Partner of Laboratory Diagnostics & Genomics Innovation, LLC, and the founder and Host of the podcast, Diagnostic Guru. Voted as a Top 100 Innovator in 2025 by the Top 100 Magazine by Redwood Media Group. Dr.
Northrop is an expert at helping companies take their diagnostic products from ideation to implementation, leveraging her clinical and scientific expertise and business acumen to drive commercial success.
Dr. Northrop completed her ABMGG fellowship in Clinical Molecular Genetics at Columbia University Medical Center and earned a PhD in Neuroendocrinology and Reproduction from Boston University. Her work has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and at several prestigious scientific meetings. Dr. Northrop is also certified in financial analysis models and has deep expertise in the Venture Capital and Private Equity sectors, having completed a year-long Executive Business program at Columbia University.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Judi Bennett, BSM, MLS(AMT), MLT(ASCP), is an Education Developer with MediaLab by Vastian and a medical laboratory professional with over 30 years of experience. She has held leadership roles, including Clinical Laboratory Manager, Microbiology Supervisor, and Senior Systems Analyst at Gwinnett Health System in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Judi is passionate about advancing healthcare quality through innovative and engaging laboratory education.
