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Healthcare has always depended on timing. A diagnosis delivered early can prevent complications. A delay of even a few days can change the course of treatment. For decades, laboratory testing required patience: samples were collected, transported, processed, and reported. That system still works and remains essential, but it was built for a healthcare model very…
Healthcare delivery has changed significantly over the past two decades, but not all of those changes have been loud or dramatic. Some of the most important shifts have been operational. One of those shifts is where diagnostics happen. For many years, laboratory testing followed a familiar routine. A patient’s sample was collected, labeled, and sent…
Imagine walking into a clinic with symptoms of a viral infection, only to be given a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan within 15 minutes, rather than waiting days for laboratory results. This is not a vision of the future—it is the current reality of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT). As technology advances, medical diagnostic tools are becoming smaller,…
After graduating in Med Lab Science, I managed a remote lab for nine months, gaining valuable lessons. Relocating to Canada, I overcame language barriers through ESL classes and upgraded my degree at the Michener Institute. As a registered Medical Lab Technologist, I worked at UHN in various roles for 25 years, including Senior MLT in Point Of Care Testing (POCT). Over 16 years, I implemented diverse POCT programs and founded Virtual POCT in 2019 to address healthcare accessibility. In Jan 2022, I enrolled in In July 2023, I embarked on a new chapter, focusing on leveraging POCT in community care to solve healthcare accessibility challenges. Adding to my expertise, I graduated from the Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Certificate Program at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN in April 2023, equipping myself with the latest advancements in AI to further innovate and drive change in the healthcare sector.
