Texas State University-Medical Laboratory Science Program

A new episode of Off the Bench podcast dropped!

Rodney Rohde PhD joins Sophia Chandrasekar and Doryan Redding, MSHS, MLS(ASCP), to talk about infectious diseases making headlines— , , and more.

With 30+ years of experience, our very own Doc R breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and why the and is essential during outbreaks.



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Today's Top Hits in Public Health Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, University Distinguished Regents' Professor and Chair for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, joins Sophia and Doryan to discuss some of the infectious diseases currently making headlines: Hantavirus, Ebola and more. Drawing on more than 30 years o...

Our Chair, Dr. Rodney Rohde PhD recently joined the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in discussing two important emerging infectious disease stories—the recent and outbreaks—and what they remind us about the vital role of diagnostic readiness, laboratory medicine, and science communication.

As we've learned time and again, outbreaks don't respect borders. Early detection, strong public health partnerships, and the expertise of medical laboratory professionals remain our best defense against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Thank you to ASCP for the opportunity to help translate complex science into practical information for healthcare professionals and the public.



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For additional background, see Doc R's recent Texas State University expert Q&As on the current Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks.

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