Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Summary Artificial intelligence has advanced healthcare, but biased data and flawed algorithms can create inequities in diagnosis and treatment. Studies show AI tools can reinforce racial, gender, and testing-rate disparities, especially in laboratory medicine. This article urges careful development, monitoring, and transparent use of AI to ensure accuracy,…
Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Summary ASCLS fosters belonging by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion so all laboratorians feel visible and valued. Through the Diversity Advocacy Council, PRISM, inclusive leadership pathways, and DEIB-focused programs, ASCLS strengthens professional identity and community. This article urges members to support one another, elevate underrepresented voices, and help…
Volume 39 Number 6 | December 2025 Summary Precision oncology is essential today, not someday. Matching cancer treatments to a tumor’s unique molecular profile can save lives, but widespread adoption is limited by choosing the right tests, balancing cost with value, and integrating complex tools into real-world workflows. Laboratory professionals play a critical role in…
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…