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…
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MARCH 15 PURPOSE Developing Professional Leadership Award: Recognizes student members of ASCLS who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributed to the growth of the Developing Professionals Forum. NEW – Developing Professional Achievement Award: Honors student members who have made significant contributions to the clinical laboratory science profession and ASCLS through innovation or collaboration…
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…
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: MARCH 15 PURPOSE Leadership Award: Recognizes a member in their first five years of practice who has significantly contributed to the clinical laboratory science (CLS) profession and ASCLS. NEW – Achievement Award: Highlights an individual’s notable contributions within the year in areas such as innovation, dedication, or collaboration in CLS and ASCLS. AWARD…
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…
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…
2026 ASCLS Awards Ceremony June 30, St. Louis, Missouri Awards Ceremony PowerPoint (PDF) Awards Ceremony Recording 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…
ASCLS Membership Expires July 31 | Share Your Perspectives with the Department of Labor | Registration Open for Fall Events: Labvocate Symposium, Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference, and New Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) Symposium | DCLS Repository | 2026 LabJAM Highlights | and More ASCLS Membership Expires July 31 Don’t let this be…
Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership | Cast Your Vote in ASCLS Elections | JAM 2026: One Meeting, Three Organizations, Countless Takeaways | Call for CLEC 2027 Session Proposals | ELMC2 Seeking Session Proposals Focused on Laboratory Management | and More Time to Renew Your ASCLS Membership Your ASCLS membership is coming up for renewal.…
Volume 40 Number 2 | April 2026 Summary ASCLS has long centered patient safety as a core value, empowering medical laboratory professionals to protect patients through advocacy, education, and ethical practice. From early initiatives like the Consumer Information Response Team to today’s Diagnostic Equity partnership, the organization champions health literacy, diagnostic fairness, and a culture…