Sanam Koirala
In the diverse specialty that is lab medicine, Sanam is uniquely aware of how important different career paths are. As CLIA Laboratory Medical Director, he is a role model for up-and-coming professionals looking for opportunities. Sanam believes that one of the biggest breakthroughs in the field is the increase in advanced degrees and doctorates in clinical laboratory science (DCLS), which offer advanced practice opportunities across educational institutions, clinical facilities, government organizations, and more. He strongly believes that DCLS programs help reduce diagnostic errors by improving communication between the clinical laboratory and health care providers.