Diagnostics
At Danaher, our work in Diagnostics is transforming the way healthcare providers detect and treat disease—delivering critical insights when they matter most.
Discover the stories of the innovators driving impact across our Diagnostics businesses. From improving patient outcomes to enhancing lab efficiency, these stories reveal how our teams are redefining what’s possible.
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Every day matters: how Catherine Conway is advancing cancer diagnostics with AI at Danaher
Every day a cancer patient waits for their diagnosis can feel like an eternity. For Catherine Conway, Director of Clinical AI Applications at Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company, that waiting time isn’t just a statistic—it’s the driving force behind two decades of work at the cutting edge of digital pathology and artificial intelligence. Her journey also offers a window into careers in diagnostics, engineering and life…
The New Core Skillset for Diagnostic and Life Sciences Careers: Innovation
Diagnostics and life sciences innovations are redefining the future of human health. Every day, advanced tools and technologies empower healthcare professionals to identify diseases with unprecedented speed and accuracy. These innovations include cutting-edge imaging machines, precise lab tests and smart software that can analyze medical data efficiently. For example, faster and more accurate tests can…
From lab to leadership: Sheralyn Loxton’s inspiring journey
When you meet Sheralyn Loxton, you quickly realize she’s someone who leads with quiet confidence and thoughtful strategy. As Senior Manager of Technical Customer Support at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics (a Danaher business), she’s spent the last decade building systems, solving problems, and supporting teams across the globe—all while staying rooted in her love for science and…
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Raising Her Hand: Carla McDowell-Buchanan on Growing with Cepheid
From manufacturing oligonucleotides to keeping new product introduction teams aligned, to validating new facilities, to leading blue-sky innovations, Carla McDowell-Buchanan has worn an exceptional number of hats during her 14 years at Cepheid. Below, she explains the game-changing developments she’s helped launch; reflects on how both the company and its Bothell, Washington, location have evolved…
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Lifelong Learning: The Path from Lab Tech to Award-Winning Salesperson
Donald Mofokeng, Regional Sales Manager in South Africa, came to the HemoCue Sales team with a background in lab science and a drive to help people. He loves the daily challenges of leading a sales team and is motivated by knowing that working hard means more people will have access to HemoCue’s life-supporting technology in resource-poor settings.…
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Where Science Meets Access: How Daniela Rodriguez Helps Mammotome Provide Life-Saving Technology
After childhood dreams of being a doctor, Supplier Management Engineer Daniela Rodriguez found a career path that blends her skills in math and her passion for problem-solving by helping others through medical technology. Daniela explains her journey to mechanical engineering and Mammotome, her involvement in Danaher’s LatinX + Friends Associate Resource Group, and why considering…
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Cepheid Regulatory Affairs Specialist Anisha Panth on Constant Growth—and Paying it Forward
After joining Cepheid as the International Regulatory Affairs team’s first intern, Anisha Panth quickly found herself in a full-time role—and she hasn’t stopped learning since. Below, she shares the challenges and opportunities that come with working in a fast-moving field within a fast-growing company and explains how she’s helping to pave the way for those…
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Eric Eckton on Mentorship and Growth at Cepheid
For Strategic Account Executive Eric Eckton, working at Cepheid is a chance to combine his passions for sales and science—and help not only customers and their patients, but his colleagues. Below, he explains the path that led him to the company and how he’s grown since, reflects on the recent wins and challenges in his…