The Hidden Heroes of Healthcare
When people think about hospital heroes, they imagine doctors, nurses, and surgeons.  But behind every diagnosis, behind every life-saving decision, there’s a laboratory professional analyzing the data that makes modern medicine possible.

What is Medical Laboratory Science?
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are the detectives of healthcare.

   •   We analyze blood, tissue, and fluid samples to detect diseases, infections, and organ function.
   •   We work behind the scenes to provide doctors with the vital information they need to diagnose and treat patients.
   •   We don’t guess—we test. From COVID-19 to cancer screenings, lab results drive 70% of all medical decisions.

Not Just a Job—A Calling
I didn’t find my career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist until I was 30 years old. As a single mother of four kids, I went back to school, determined to build a future in a field that fascinated me.  Just like running a marathon, the path wasn’t easy. But I put in the miles, overcame setbacks, and pursued a career I love.
Today, I bring that same endurance mindset to the lab. Every test I run, every result I verify, is part of a larger mission—to help patients get answers, doctors make decisions, and healthcare move forward.


Medical Lab Science: A Career More People Should Know About
One of the biggest challenges in healthcare today is that few people know about this field.  It’s a highly specialized profession that requires technical expertise, problem-solving, and critical thinking.  It’s not just one job—it’s an entire field with opportunities for everyone, from high school graduates to PhDs.  And yet, we face a workforce shortage. More people need to know this career exists.
That’s why I run marathons in my lab coat. That’s why I speak at schools and events. Because if just one student sees what I do and thinks, “That’s the career for me,” then every mile I run is worth it.