Volume 39 Number 3 | June 2025 A Journey of Inspiration, Connection, and Discovery Mikey Kieu, ASCLS Developing Professionals Forum Councilor-at-Large Attending the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) for the first time was truly an exciting and enriching experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt an overwhelming sense of community and…
Volume 39 Number 3 | June 2025 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting Christopher Swartz, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting Steering Committee Vice-Chair Melonie Falcon, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CMQ/OE, CQIA(ASQ), ASCLS Joint Annual Meeting Steering Committee Past Chair The 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) will be held at the…
Volume 39 Number 3 | June 2025 The ASCLS Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following candidates for office in the 2025-26 Society year. Candidates selected by the House of Delegates will take office during the 2025 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting. Delegates will elect one president-elect; one secretary/treasurer; three 3-year term…
Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! | Meet the Candidates for ASCLS National Office | ASCLS Announces Diagnostic Equity Collaboration | ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS LabJAM Provides CE in all Facets of Medical Laboratory Science | Webinar – Digging into the CLIA Personnel Qualification Updates | Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) On Demand | and More…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Pat Tille, PhD, MLS(ASCP), AHI(AMT), FACSc, ASCLS President The field of clinical laboratory science is foundational to healthcare, providing critical insights into diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. In recent years, the professional impact of laboratory scientists has expanded beyond the walls of laboratories, with practitioners increasingly engaging with…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Lindsey Davenport-Landry, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Director I enjoy sharing stories and want to share part of my personal story and how it connects with the topic of focus for this newsletter, “Professional Impact.” I will highlight the people—who did not know at the time—who guided my journey from…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Thao Vu, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor Medical laboratory professionals often find themselves in the shadows of healthcare (Robinson & Rohde, 2024). While our work is foundational to diagnosis, treatment, and public health, many individuals outside the profession do not understand how our daily efforts save…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Sarah Bergbower, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor I now realize that as an educator, I am in a unique position. I do not teach in a clinical laboratory sciences program, nor am I associated with such a program in any way. I therefore heavily debated whether attending…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Phyllis Ingham, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, AHI(AMT), ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Forum Chair Medical laboratory professionals are the backbone of modern healthcare, yet their critical contributions often remain underrecognized. Addressing this visibility gap begins with education. By fostering a culture of excellence, advocacy, and collaboration within the classroom, we begin…
Volume 39 Number 2 | April 2025 Katrina (Kate) Moreau, MPH, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM, Patient Safety and Diagnostic Stewardship Committee Chair Like many reading this article, I didn’t learn about the field of medical laboratory science until I had already completed an undergraduate degree and embarked on a career path. When I pivoted and began classes…