Diagnostics Decoded by ZeptoMetrix

Diagnostics Decoded by ZeptoMetrix

Diagnostics Decoded explores the science, technology, and innovation transforming the field of diagnostics. Through in-depth conversations with scientific and industry leaders, we uncover the discoveries and advancements shaping laboratory medicine.

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May 19, 2026 34 mins

Mosquito season is here…and so are the diagnostic challenges. 

Dr. Elitza Theel of the Mayo Clinic joins us to discuss how clinicians and laboratories approach mosquito-borne diseases, with insights on symptom overlap, test selection, timing, and key pathogens seen in North America. 

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Lab safety expert, Dan the Lab Safety Man, shares practical guidance on building an effective lab safety program, avoiding common mistakes, and strengthening safety culture to protect both staff and patients.

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Lyme disease is only part of the story. 

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Rodino joins us to explore the expanding world of tick-borne pathogens, the diagnostic challenges laboratories face, and how molecular innovation, LDTs, and emerging technologies may shape the next decade of testing.

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February 11, 2026 28 mins

In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re joined by Heather Danks, PhD, CTO of LEX Diagnostics. 

Dr. Danks shares her journey from genetics and academia to her role helping to build a novel, ultra-rapid PCR platform designed for point-of-care testing. We dive into the science and team behind LEX’s VELO system, lessons learned along the way, and her advice for the next generation of women in STEM.

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In this episode of Diagnostics Decoded, we sat down with IVDR specialist Dr. Andreas Eckelt to break down the rapidly evolving landscape of in vitro diagnostic regulations in the EU. Tune in to hear what distinguishes IVDR from the former IVDD, why the updated requirements can be challenging for smaller companies and labs, and how to prepare for audits. 

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December 15, 2025 26 mins

Phage-like particle (PLP) technology is reshaping how the diagnostics field approaches RNA controls, and this episode explores the story behind it. Hosts Dr. Sophie New, PhD, and Richard Keitch talk with Dr. Murugan Subbiah, DMV, MS, PhD, DACVM, Principal Scientist at ZeptoMetrix, about the real-world challenges that sparked the development of PLP, from avian flu outbreaks to COVID-19. 

He breaks down how PLP enables labs to access ...

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November 17, 2025 32 mins

Join Diagnostics Decoded host Dr. Sophie New, PhD for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Radhakrishnan Gnanasambandam, PhD, and Brandon Hoelcle on the science, math, and puzzle-solving behind assay development, and reveal the most common pitfalls they see along the way. 

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  • How early collaboration drives stronger assay performance
  • Why understanding assay resolution and lot-to-lot variability is critical
  • The consequence...
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October 6, 2025 31 mins

In our debut episode of Diagnostics Decoded, Dr. Sophie New (Business Development Manager at ZeptoMetrix) sits down with Andrew Zenger (Global Product Manager) and Dr. Jessica Van Allen (Technical Support Lead) to explore the evolving world of diagnostics. 

They discuss how diagnostic tools are shaping global health, the transformative impact of the post-pandemic landscape, and what the future holds for the field. Packed with valuab...

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