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Today’s healthcare marketplace is more complex than ever. Labs today are faced with increasing regulatory and quality demands coupled with a shortage of skilled labor. QuidelOrtho is committed to helping labs meet these challenges head-on. Join us every month as we discuss the complex questions labs are facing every day.
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
According to the American Thyroid Association, as many as 60 percent of those with a thyroid disorder are unaware of their condition, and women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to develop thyroid disease. If left untreated, thyroid dysfunction increases an individual’s risk for other serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, infertility and osteoporosis.
Laboratory testing plays an important role to help diagnose and monitor thyroid disease states.
About our Speaker:
Dr. Rea Castro is the Director of Medical Affairs at QuidelOrtho. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and a Medical Degree from the University of the East in the Philippines, and a Master’s in Public Health from Northern Illinois University in the United States. She has experience in both clinical and biotechnology product development covering multiple therapeutic areas. As the head of Medical Affairs, she is responsible for providing medical support of QuidelOrtho’s products throughout the assay lifecycle. Her clinical focus before going into the industry was in Women’s Health.