ASCLS provides tools and resources to instill in laboratory professionals the skills to lead, take management positions within and outside the clinical laboratory.
November 13-14 | All Virtual
Volume 40 Number 3 | June 2026 Summary The article outlines a vision for the “Laboratory of the Future” as a technologically advanced, data-driven, and collaborative environment. It emphasizes integrating AI and data science to improve efficiency, compliance, and financial outcomes, while repositioning laboratories as strategic assets. Empowered professionals, stronger clinical partnerships, and proactive advocacy…
Volume 38 Number 6 | December 2024 Victoria Roop, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Laboratory medicine plays an important role in the clinician’s care of patients. Therefore, it is important for laboratory professionals to implement an effective quality assurance (QA) program with the focal point on patient safety to be able to identify and prevent…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Tips, Tricks, and Helpful Antidotes to Prevent Burnout in the Medical Laboratory Carly Preston, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor I will never forget a day in 2017 when I went on break during my first shift at a new hospital, and as I am rounding the corner of…
Volume 38 Number 3 | June 2024 Theresa Summons, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Everything we do in the lab can be considered a project; but this is not how clinical laboratories traditionally think. Projects are often defined as a process to develop tangible products or solutions. In the clinical lab, we deal with…
August 31, 2026. Doryan and Sophia sit down with Stacey Robinson, Cherie Petersen, and Holly Covas to explore the multigenerational workforce in the medical laboratory. From communication styles and workplace expectations to work-life balance and generational stereotypes, the group discusses where differences can create both challenges and opportunities for understanding.
Listen along as they explore how we can learn from one another and how laboratory leaders can help bridge generational differences to build a stronger, more collaborative workplace.
November 28, 2025. Scientific communication isn’t just about sharing data. It’s how laboratorians build trust, advocate for their profession, and protect patient care. In this episode, host Doryan Redding sits down with ASCLS President Kyle Riding, Past President Pat Tille, and Leadership Development Committee Vice Chair Nickola Chin as they explore communication in the clinical laboratory, from feedback loops to leadership strategies. Join us as we break down what it really takes to be heard behind the closed doors of the laboratory.
May 30, 2025. In this episode Sophia Chandrasekar and Doryan Redding sit down with Dr. Carol Rentas, Tony Kurec, and Dr. Cathy Otto and talk about their experiences as a leader, and what advice they would share with others looking to be a leader in their community.
This free certificate program features a specialized series of professional development courses designed to elevate emotional intelligence, foster a respectful workplace culture, and strengthen team collaboration in laboratory settings.
Through six transformative modules—including trauma-informed supervision, conflict navigation, and wellness advocacy—participants gain the tools to lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and cultivate psychologically safe environments where teams thrive.
Access webinars, online courses, and session recordings from live events through ASCLS Labucate. All are offered for P.A.C.E.® credit, and some content is free for ASCLS members.
This unique program connects members with experienced professionals for one-on-one guidance, career development, leadership coaching, and networking.
Whether you’re preparing for your first supervisory role or looking to strengthen your management skills, gain insights, build confidence, and expand your professional network through meaningful mentoring relationships.
This members-only online community is a dedicated space for laboratory leaders, consultants, quality professionals, accreditation specialists, and industry partners to connect with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of laboratory management. Exchange ideas, discuss leadership strategies, share best practices, seek advice on operational and regulatory issues, and build relationships with professionals across the laboratory community.
This toolkit is a practical guide with tools, resources, and examples to facilitate implementation of a patient safety improvement program utilizing patient safety indicators.
This one-of-a-kind all-virtual event prepares medical laboratory professionals to thrive in management positions. ELMC2 provides convenient professional development designed to empower you to seamlessly transition into leadership.
The seventh annual event will instill the skills to lead and take on management/leadership positions within and outside the laboratory. Get real-world advice on how to understand and speak the languages of quality with other professionals with whom you interface, including nursing, pharmacy, and medicine.
The event also includes dedicated virtual networking time where you can connect with peers, presenters, and leaders in the profession.
Whether you’re interested in a small, short-term project or a committee and leadership role, ASCLS offers opportunities for members at every stage of their career. By volunteering, you can share your expertise, build new skills, connect with colleagues across the country, and help shape the future of the profession.
ASCLS’s volunteer program is designed to match opportunities with your interests and experience, making it easy to get involved in a way that fits your goals.
Getting more involved with ASCLS can also have a positive and lasting impact on your career. Hear from ASCLS volunteers about how they’ve developed leadership skills through their participation in ASCLS and how they’ve applied those leadership skills to their work.