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Lab Talks and Webinars

Presenter:  Dr. Josko Ivica, Clinical Biochemist, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP); Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University

A Perspective on Commonly Used Drugs in Patients Receiving Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Ontario, Canada

Thursday November 20, 2025 – 7 p.m.

    Join Dr. Josko Ivica as he describes the differences between immunoassay-based screening tests for common drugs in urine and LC-MS/MS-based confirmatory testing. Specifically, he will address the topic of Ontario patients who are on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) due to know opioid use disorder (OUD). He will also discuss medication compliance and the use of illicit drugs in these patients.

Presenter:  Dr. Josko Ivica, Clinical Biochemist, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP); Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University

Presenter:  Derrek Leue, President & CEO, PROLINK

Protecting Your Practice: Professional Liability & Risk Management for Medical Laboratory Professionals

Tuesday December 2, 2025 - 7 p.m.

    Join PROLINK, the endorsed broker for MLPAO, for an in-depth look on how to protect yourself and your practice. In this session, you’ll discover:
    • The most common types of claims brought against medical laboratory professionals;
    • Practical risk management strategies to help prevent professional complaints and legal action;
    • How your Professional Practice Liability Insurance (PLI) policy steps in to defend you when issues arise;
    • And more!

Presenter: Derrek Leue, President & CEO, PROLINK

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