Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership | Congratulations to New ASCLS Officers and Leaders | Last Chance to Join Friends and Colleagues at #LabJAM 2026 | ASCLS Leads Congressional Briefing to Address Laboratory Workforce Shortage | ELMC2 Seeks Session Proposals Focused on Laboratory Management | Mark Your Calendar with Fall Events | and More
Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership
ASCLS is currently renewing memberships for the 2026-27 Society year. Thank you to the more than 800 members who have already signed up for the next Society year.
For those of you who have not yet renewed, paper notices will arrive by mail next month. However, you can renew now to skip the additional paper and mailing.
Renew by July 31 to ensure access to your membership benefits, stay connected to your community of medical laboratory professionals, and maintain your continued membership status. Thank you for your support of ASCLS, and we look forward to another year to educate, motivate, celebrate, and labvocate with you.
Congratulations to New ASCLS Officers and Leaders for the 2026-27 Society Year
On May 21, 2026, ASCLS President Kyle Riding announced the results of the ASCLS leadership elections. For the first time, all ASCLS members were offered the opportunity to vote directly for the leaders seeking positions.
The following leaders will be installed at the end of the annual House of Delegates meeting on July 2 during the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in St. Louis.
President-Elect: Demetra “Toula” Castillo, Illinois
Directors (three positions):
- Nicholas Moore, Illinois
- Leah Narans, Wisconsin
- Heather Santaniello, Kansas
Judicial Committee: Hassan Aziz, Texas
Nominations Committee (three positions):
- Karen Beck, Maryland
- Emilia Marrero-Greene, Florida
- Samanta Peterson, North Dakota
Developing Professionals Forum (DPF):
- Chair: Eleanor Guhl, Wisconsin
- Vice Chair: Alajah Nealy, Louisiana
- Secretary: Natalie Ishioka, Michigan
Ascending Professionals Forum (APF):
- Vice Chair: Demmy Adeboyejo, Wisconsin
- Secretary: Clayton Fraker, Wisconsin
Please note that for the upcoming Society year, Doryan Redding from Virigina will serve as the chair of the APF, and Sarah Steinberg from Wyoming will serve as the AP Director on the ASCLS Board of Directors.
Last Chance to Join nearly 700 Friends and Colleagues at #LabJAM 2026
June 28-July 2 | St. Louis or Virtual
Late registration is still available for the 2026 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting (JAM). This unique conference brings together the scientific knowledge from three medical laboratory organizations offering opportunities to learn and connect with professionals from all facets of the medical laboratory.
Flexible attendee options allow you to attend in-person or virtually. All attendees receive access to session recordings for 45 days after the event, extending your learning opportunities.
The educational program provides about 50 hours of P.A.C.E.®-approved continuing education. Scientific sessions span Chemistry/Urinalysis to Microbiology/Public Health, Hematology/Hemostasis to Molecular and Biochemical Genetics, Generalist/Interdisciplinary to Laboratory Administration Management, and much more. Sign up today!
ASCLS Political Action Committee Activities at JAM
Vintage Pin Sale
The ASCLS Political Action Committee (PAC) is excited to announce a special sale of vintage ASCLS pins. Stop by the PAC table during JAM in St. Louis to peruse the collection, “Pins from the Past.” Discover pins that celebrate our rich history—perfect for collectors or as meaningful gifts.
PAC Donor Breakfast
Join the PAC for a special breakfast to celebrate and thank its valued donors. All individuals that have donated $150 between July 1, 2025, though the 2026 JAM will be invited to attend. Enjoy a delicious breakfast; networking opportunities with colleagues who share your passion for advocacy; and special insights from ASCLS Federal Legislative Consultant Patrick Cooney. Secure your spot today by making your donation.
ASCLS Leads Congressional Briefing to Address Laboratory Workforce Shortage
ASCLS held a Congressional staff briefing in the U.S. Capitol on June 3, working to secure more cosponsors for HR 5444, the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Act.
ASCLS President Kyle Riding and President-Elect Stacey Robinson met with 15 House staffers, which included key House committees. They also met with Senator Maggie Hassan’s (D-NH) staff as well as staff for the House Energy & Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction on the bill.
The bill would provide resources to expand the clinical laboratory workforce through a targeted grant program for education programs and add medical laboratory professionals to the National Medical Services Corp, which would qualify them for loan forgiveness and direct that research determine where shortage areas exists in the United States. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA).
ELMC2 Seeks Session Proposals Focused on Laboratory Management
Submit by July 17
The ELMC2 Steering Committee is currently accepting session proposals for the 2026 Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference, which will be held November 13-14 all virtually.
The committee is looking for topics related to medical laboratory personnel/human resources, financial management, workplace culture, infomatics and automation, operations, legal and ethics, and compliance. All sessions are 60 minutes and virtual, presented via Zoom.
Speaker benefits include free registration and honorarium, as well as a free registration you can gift to another laboratory professional.
Mark Your Calendar with Fall Events
2026 Labvocate Symposium
October 12-13 | Old Town Alexandria, VA | Virtual
The annual Labvocate Symposium gives you the chance to come together with medical laboratory professionals from six laboratory organizations and make our concerns known inside Congress.
The Labvocate Symposium provides a great education on the how-tos of lobbying. You are coached on presentation techniques so you can effectively talk to your congressional representatives during appointments. You’ll also learn all the important details about the legislative policies affecting our profession so you can labvocate with confidence.
This year’s symposium will focus on medical laboratory reimbursement legislation—the Results Act—and the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act.
Again this year, all ASCLS Developing Professional members can attend Labvocate 2026 virtually for free.
The event is held at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. In-person and virtual attendee options are available.
New DCLS Symposium
November 5-6, 2026 | Virtual
ASCLS is excited to offer a new fully virtual, two-day event for educators, employers, and medical laboratory professionals interested in the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS).
This dynamic program will explore career pathways, research, and the evolving role of DCLS professionals through expert panels, keynote presentations, and interactive sessions designed to advance the future of laboratory medicine.
Stay tuned for more details about the program and registration.
Volunteer Opportunities
Developing and Ascending Professional Councilor and Committee Members
ASCLS is looking for Developing and Ascending Professionals who wish to provide their creativity, energy, and passion to our mission. Opportunities to serve in volunteer leadership positions for the ASCLS are now open for the Society year that runs until June 2027.
ASCLS has opportunities for Developing and Ascending Professional members to serve on a variety of national committees. Learn more.
New Off the Bench Podcast Episode
Subscribe to the Off the Bench Podcast for discussions on scientific and not-so-scientific ideas in laboratory medicine. New episodes drop the last Friday of each month.
On the May 29 episode, Doryan and Sophia help new grads prepare for a medical laboratory Board of Certification exam. They share study tips, memory tricks, and test-day wisdom to help you study smarter, not harder.
Subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Off the Bench Live Game Show
JAM Query Check (QC) will return for its fourth game at the Joint Annual Meeting! It will be held on Tuesday, June 30, from 4-5 pm CT.
JAM Query Check is a live game show, focused on questions related, and somewhat related, to our profession. The Off the Bench hosts are looking for community submitted questions or topics that you think we should consider.
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Local Events
ASCLS-Colorado Sip & Craft
June 26
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Hawaii Clinical Laboratory Conference
September 17-18
Honolulu, Hawaii
Key Dates
2026 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting
St. Louis and Virtual
June 28-July 2
2026 Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) Session Proposal Deadline
July 17
ASCLS Membership Renewal Deadline
July 31