2026 SYCL Workshop: Turning Laboratory Data into Insight, Action, and Improvement

Where: Anaheim Marriott Hotel: 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 

When: July 25, 2026, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm PDT

Registration opens in April - want us to notify you? Fill out this form.

How much: $55

Ever feel like your laboratory has a wealth of data, but you’re unsure how to turn it into actionable insights? Have you ever completed a compelling analysis only to struggle with using it to create meaningful change? In this workshop, you’ll see real-world examples of how to harness your laboratory data to improve operations, quality, and patient outcomes. Speakers will discuss how to evaluate and prepare datasets, so analyses start with quality, avoid common pitfalls, and effectively turn findings into actionable decisions. Attendees will also learn proven strategies for presenting data in ways that resonate with stakeholders, driving buy-in and fostering real change. Whether you’re just beginning data projects or aiming to boost the impact of your analyses, this workshop will prepare you to convert laboratory data into decisions that make a difference.

Topics & Speakers:

Practical Applications of Laboratory Data
Patrick Mathias, MD, PhD
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Wayne L. Chandler Endowed Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Associate Medical Director, Informatics Division
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology | UW Medicine

Tips and Tricks for Telling the Truth with Data
Nicholas C. Spies, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Utah/ARUP Laboratories Department of Pathology

Effective Data Storytelling Techniques
Mark Zaydman, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Washington University School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Immunology