Joseph J. Kleiner Memorial Awards

Outstanding Clinical Laboratory Science Article Administered Annually by the ASCLS Education and Research Fund The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Education and Research Fund, Inc. administers the Joseph J Kleiner Award, presented annually to the first author of the best article in Clinical Laboratory Science, the official journal of ASCLS. The Kleiner Award is endowed…

Scientific Assembly Professional Achievement Awards

Note: This award is not currently being awarded while ASCLS restructures the scientific assemblies. Purpose The purpose of the ASCLS Scientific Assembly Professional Achievement Award is to recognize outstanding professional achievement of an individual ASCLS member within his or her chosen area of academic, scientific, or vocational interest. The award for each scientific assembly section…

Education and Research Fund Scholarships, Grants and Awards

Established in 1953, the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Education and Research Fund, Inc. (ASCLS E & R Fund) is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation that provides scholarships, research grants, and professional awards that assist in the growth of the Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science profession and enhance the essential services provided by laboratory professionals. The research…

Constituent Society Membership Awards

The Membership Awards recognize constituent societies who have excelled in membership retention, recruitment and show the greatest percent increase in membership in the past fiscal year (August 1 of prior year to May 31 of current year). Award: The winning societies receive a plaque at the ASCLS Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony. Nomination deadline: May 31…

ASCLS Awards Plaques

Awards and Scholarships

In addition to providing networking, publications, continuing education, and high professional standards, ASCLS recognizes members who help make this Society work. The Society presents state, regional, and national awards each year at its annual meeting. Some members are nominated for awards; others may apply to receive awards. Most Awards Applications are submitted online using the…

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Breaking the Silence

Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Addressing Burnout and Stress in College Healthcare Students and Educators Phyllis Ingham, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, AHI(AMT), ASCLS Clinical Laboratory Educators Forum Chair Burnout and stress are pervasive issues in the healthcare education sector, impacting both students and educators. The demanding nature of healthcare training, coupled with the pressures of…

2024 ASCLS Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Janice Conway-Klaassen

2024 ASCLS Lifetime Achievement Award

Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates an ASCLS member who has made significant contributions to ASCLS as well as the laboratory field, and who, by example, has inspired others. This is the 10th year for this award. There were four nominees this year including: Janice Conway-Klaassen, Teresa Nadder, Yasmen…

2024 ASCLS Candidates for National Office

Meet the Candidates 2024

Volume 38 Number 3 | June 2024 The ASCLS Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following candidates for office in the 2024-25 Society year. Candidates selected by the House of Delegates will take office during the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting. Delegates will elect one president-elect; four 3-year term directors; one…

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week from ASCLS

Society News Now – April 2024

Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Meet the candidates running for ASCLS national office. Early registration for the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting end May 1. Travel and registration scholarships available for 2024 Joint Annual Meeting. And more! Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Whether you completed the ASCLS Lab Week Run virtual 5K,…

2024 Lab Week Run Race Bib and Medal

Society News Now – March 2024

Scholarships for undergrad and graduate CLS students, annual student paper award competition, research grant opportunities, Ask Me Anything: Global Health Heroes, registration open for the 2024 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting, and more. Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate CLS Students Applications Due April 1 The Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity and ASCLS Education…