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November 19, 2024 32 mins

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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