Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Abstract Peripheral smear analysis has been a cornerstone of hematological diagnostics for decades, providing invaluable insights into the morphological characteristics of blood cells. However, traditional manual methods are time-intensive, subjective, and prone to variability. The advent of automated technologies has revolutionized this field, offering enhanced accuracy, reproducibility, and…
Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Summary This article emphasizes that true leadership in higher education is about fostering belonging. When students and faculty feel seen, supported, and connected, engagement and success increase. Leaders and faculty play key roles in shaping culture through visibility, care, communication, and collaboration. Belonging thrives when the entire campus…
Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Summary Ali Murphy reflects on a difficult period of depression and how attending the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting reminded her of the true value of ASCLS membership. Beyond webinars and discounts, the organization offers deep personal connections, support, and friendship. Ali’s “lab family” provided encouragement,…
Candice S. Grayson, MS, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, Program Director/Professor of Histotechnology & Medical Laboratory Technology at the Community College of Baltimore County, shares why she loves coming back to the Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) every year. She loves reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new educators, and sharing ideas about how to improve their programs. CLEC 2026…
ASCLS Joins Coalitions to Support Important Legislation | Labvocate Ambassadors | Call for Nominations | Register Early for CLEC 2026 and Save | Upcoming ASCLS Webinar | ASCLS Wraps up a Busy Fall | and More ASCLS Joins Coalitions to Support Important Legislation for Medical Laboratories and Patient Care RESULTS Act Last month, ASCLS joined…
Start sharing that you’ll be at #CLEC2026 with the medical laboratory science educator community. We’ve created images that you can share on social media and in your email signature so that your educator friends and colleagues know they can connect with you during this year’s CLEC, whether you plan to attend in Bellevue, WA, or…
The 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) is your gateway to nearly 40 educational sessions packed with insights on teaching strategies, program management, student engagement, and more. The program was designed to equip you with actionable tools and resources to enhance your educational initiatives. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the sessions tackling key…
Jess Ray, MLS(ASCP), 2026 CLEC Host Committee Chair The Pacific Northwest is a magical place. Tall pines and mists lend the area a feeling of mystery. Some nights, the fog rolls in over the city, bringing the smell of the ocean with it. By February, it will still be rainy season, but the beginning signs…
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM, 2026 CLEC Steering Committee Member I’ve had a running joke with a colleague for nearly a decade where, after we vent our frustrations about the ever-growing demands for educators, we smile at each other and calmly say, “It’s going to get better,” knowing full well it probably won’t. We remain…
Protect the Future of Medical Laboratories and Patient Care | Upcoming Events | Call for 2026 Joint Annual Meeting Session Proposals | Share Your Talents in the ASCLS Expert/Speaker Directory | Diversity Advocacy Council Book Club | and More Protect the Future of Medical Laboratories and Patient Care Your Voice Can Make the Difference Last…