Call for Nominations for National Positions | CLS Journal Seeks Manuscripts from DCLS Perspective | CLEC 2025 Early Registration Discount Ends Today | Unlock Your Leadership Potential at ELMC2 | Save the Dates for 2025 Events | and More

Call for Nominations for National Positions

Nominations Due January 15

The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members interested in serving in an elected national position (term to begin on June 12, 2025). If you or someone you know should be nominated, contact Nominations Committee Chair Tripat Kaur by January 15, 2025.

  • President-elect (three-year commitment, automatically succeeding to President and Past President)
  • Secretary/Treasurer (one position, three-year term)
  • Director (three positions, three-year term)
  • Judicial Committee (one position, five-year term)
  • Nominations Committee (five positions, two-year term)

Learn more about each position’s eligibility requirements and duties.

Clinical Laboratory Science Journal Seeks Manuscripts from DCLS Perspective

Clinical Laboratory ScienceThe Editorial Board for Clinical Laboratory Science is seeking manuscripts from the Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science (DCLS) perspective that focus on improvements made to patient care as the result of the intervention, action, and work of DCLS practitioners. These can be findings from projects that were completed as part of one’s academic preparation as a DCLS or improvements to medical laboratory science practice as part of one’s position. The Editorial Board is also seeking manuscripts from educational programs related to preparing DCLS practitioners.

For this first special edition of the journal, the Editorial Board will review submissions that are submitted by March 1, 2025.

If you have questions, please email CLSeditor@ascls.org .

CLEC 2025 Early Registration Discount Ends Today

2025 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC), March 6-8, AtlantaSign up by Dec 20 and Save

March 6-8 | Atlanta or Virtual

Save your seat now for the 2025 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC), which will be held March 6-8 in Atlanta. A discounted early bird registration rate is available through today, December 20.

CLEC is the most impactful annual gathering for faculty, administrators, directors, advisers, and all in medical laboratory education. The program offers over 40 educational sessions that will explore new ways to enhance the student learning experience, demonstrate innovative teaching techniques, solve program management challenges, and so much more. Browse a preview of the educational sessions that will be offered at CLEC 2025.

To provide you flexibility to participate in CLEC, you have the option to attend CLEC either in-person at the Westin Peachtree Plaza or virtually through the streaming device of your choice.

CLEC 2025 Scholarship Opportunity

Apply by January 2

The ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum will award at least two $750 scholarships, to be used towards travel and registration for Ascending Professionals attending the 2025 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (CLEC) March 6-8, 2025, either in-person or virtually. Learn more.

Unlock Your Leadership Potential at the Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2)

Early Registration Discount Ends Monday

Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2)January 24-25, 2025 | Virtual

The all-virtual Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) is designed specifically for medical laboratory professionals to help you prepare for and thrive in management roles. Register by December 23 and save with the Early Bird Rate.

ELMC2 provides two days of programming (live and streamed for up to 30 days after the event), up to 20 hours of P.A.C.E.® credit, networking events, access to an attendees-only online community, and follow up programming expected to take place 6-12 weeks after the conclusion of the virtual conference, as well as special meet-ups at the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting in June.

Get real-world advice from experienced medical laboratory leaders to help you solve your stickiest problems. Program sessions include:

  • Updates to CLIA Personnel Requirements
  • Building a Cohesive Lab Team Through Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Pathogens and Betrayal: When the Threat is Inside the Laboratory
  • “We are on Day 103 with No Patient Harm!”: Human Performance Strategies to Achieve a Highly Reliable Laboratory (HRL)
  • Negotiating New Laboratory Equipment Contracts
  • And more!

Discounted group registration rates are available for as little as $150 per person. For group registration, complete this form.

Attend ELMC2 for Free

Apply by January 2

The ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum will award 10 registration scholarships, to attend the virtual Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) January 24-25, 2025, for free. Learn more.

Save the Dates for 2025 Events

Mid-Year ASCLS House of Delegates Meeting

January 19, 2 pm ET | Virtual

ASCLS will hold its fifth annual mid-year virtual meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) on Sunday, January 19, at 2 pm Eastern. The ASCLS House of Delegates will discuss some significant challenges and positions relative to ASCLS, policies, and procedures.

  • Advocacy – This is important in light of all the bills, rules, and regulations that can potentially be on the docket for the 119th Congressional Session, such as items that can have a negative impact on patient care, patient care access to lab testing, and the medical laboratory workforce. The ASCLS Board of Directors has already begun work on an advocacy plan for 2025, and they value member thoughts and input.
  • ASCLS Elections and Voting – The Election Taskforce has been working diligently to improve the policies and procedures for the elected positions on the Board of Directors and committees. They have also been working with the Bylaws Committee to ensure all items are in order for future elections. Again, member voice and input is critical during these discussions.
  • Mission, Vision, and Values – The Board of Directors has been reviewing, streamlining, and revising these documents over the past several months and would like delegates to also weigh in on the clarity and relevance of who and what ASCLS does for the profession, patients, other stakeholders, and medical laboratory professionals.

There are also items that will be coming from committees and forums, such as updated awards from the Awards Committee, Body of Knowledge progress, DCLS Oversight Committee, Bylaws Committee, etc. There are other taskforces and committees that are winding up some things that may also be on the agenda.

Delegates who began their term with the first session of the 2024-2025 House of Delegates on July 12 will receive information about how to attend the mid-year meeting. The focus of the Mid-Year House is communication and discussion of critical issues. All major decisions or votes by the HOD relative to major policies or procedures of the organization occur at the Joint Annual Meeting in June. The mid-year House of Delegates is the time when the Board of Directors and others will bring forth significant information for your consideration and input in preparation for actions that may occur during the June HOD.

PRISM: Pride · Respect · Inclusion · Support · Momentum

PRISMJanuary 20-22 | Virtual

The ASCLS Diversity Advocacy Council (DAC) invites you to participate in the fifth annual PRISM: Pride · Respect · Inclusion · Support · Momentum. Join medical laboratory friends and colleagues as we celebrate and ignite discussions regarding diversity in the profession and the inequities in our healthcare system.

Plan to join us for the following events:

All events are held virtually through Zoom and are free to attend. Stay tuned for more event details.

10th Annual ASCLS Lab Week Run

2025 Lab Week Run Medal DesignApril 20-26, 2025

Step out of your labs and into your communities to help spread the word about the medical laboratory profession by participating in the ASCLS Lab Week Virtual Run.

This virtual race can be completed any time during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (April 20-26, 2025) and anywhere. Participants can walk, use a treadmill, run outside, or even ride a bike to complete the 5K distance (or 3.1 miles). Organize a group run with friends and family, or go solo.

Race packets will go on sale January 1 with Early Bird Pricing available through February 15. All proceeds go to scholarships that help medical laboratory professionals attend ASCLS meetings, advocate for the profession, and become future leaders in the field.

Race organizers are currently looking for sponsors. If you or someone you know is interested in reaching thousands of laboratory professionals, please contact info@labweekrun.com.

ASCLS Education & Research Fund Raises Over $1,000 for Grants and Scholarship

Handmade holly decorationThank you to everyone who participated in the ASCLS Education & Research Fund, Inc., Handmade for the Holidays fundraiser. The event featured a raffle, silent auction, and handmade items for sale, raising nearly $1,100 for ASCLS member research grants and scholarships for students in clinical laboratory science programs.

Established in 1953, the fund supports scholarships for clinical laboratory science students and funds research in laboratory science to be used for pilot studies, preliminary data collection, and early grants for investigators new to research.

Free CDC OneLab™ Resources

CDC OneLab logoDiscover How Virtual Reality Laboratory Training Adds to Hands-On Training and Traditional eLearning

On-demand Webinar

Today’s Clinical Lab Emerging Technologies Digital Forum recently hosted Joe Rothschild, virtual reality team lead for CDC’s Training and Workforce Development Branch, to talk about OneLab VR .

Check out this on-demand webinar for a virtual tour of the 50,000-square-foot laboratory environment and a demonstration of the multiplayer component that facilitates live virtual training sessions!

New Resources from OneLab Network

Two Laboratory Onboarding Workbooks

Two New Microlearning Video Job Aids

Crisis Response Toolkit

This toolkit aims to equip laboratory personnel with essential resources and information to effectively respond to a range of situations. Use the Crisis Response Toolkit in conjunction with your laboratory’s standard operating procedures.

After-Action Report and Hotwash Job Aid for Laboratory Staff 

The After-Action Report and Hotwash Job Aid for Laboratory Staff aims to provide laboratory audiences with general knowledge and tools they need to perform these tasks:

  • Draft an After-Action Report – an in-depth official report of events that captures observations, recommends improvement for future events, and key lessons learned about an incident, near miss, exercise, or event.
  • Conduct a Hotwash – a facilitated discussion to debrief after an incident, near miss, training exercise, or emergency response event.

Laboratory professionals may use this job aid during routine trainings or new employee orientation.

About OneLab

The OneLab Rapid Education and Capacity-building Hub (REACH) is a laboratory education and training learning management system specifically designed and tailored for the needs of clinical and public health laboratory professionals. OneLab REACH supports the laboratory community by providing relevant and timely education and training resources.

CDC’s OneLab Network provides opportunities for education and training, as well as a space for collaboration between clinical, public health, individuals who perform or coordinate testing at non-laboratory sites, and CDC laboratory education and training professionals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

OneLab™ and OneLab REACH™ are registered trademarks of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

New Episode of Off the Bench Podcast

Off the Bench podcastSubscribe to the Off the Bench Podcast for discussions on scientific and not-so-scientific ideas in laboratory medicine. New episodes drop the last Friday of each month.

On the November 29 episode, hosts Sophia Chandrasekar and Doryan Redding feature four small businesses that are run by fellow medical laboratory professionals.

Subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

Voices Under 40

Spotlight: Ogechi Ohaeto, MT(AAB), Jacksonville, Florida

Ogechi OhaetoOgechi is a Medical Technologist II at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL. At UF Health Jacksonville, she wears many hats! Ogechi performs simple and complex analyses on tissue, blood, and bodily fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods, and procedures. She also approves the performance of tests by technicians; assumes accountability for patient tests by providing a high standard of quality, using independent judgment in the performance of standard operating procedures and complex instrumentation in varying sample environments.

In addition to her many professional duties, Ogechi has shown extraordinary dedication to ASCLS committees and task forces, as seen by her many roles: Ascending Professional Forum (APF) secretary and vice chair and Diversity Advocacy Council (DAC) councilor and secretary. Her dedication to the Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science is unmatched with many positions: developing professional representative, ascending professional representative, delegate, Scholarship Committee, District II director, and newsletter editor. Read more.

ASCLS Voices Under 40 honors ASCLS members who have shown exceptional commitment to the Society, the laboratory profession, and their community at large at a younger age in their professional career. Each month we spotlight one of the shining voices who were selected from many nominations across the country.

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Local Events

ASCLS-Colorado Winter Seminar
January 24
Grand Junction, Colorado

ASCLS-Minnesota Winter Metro Area Scientific Assembly
February 27
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ASCLS-Central New England Clinical Laboratory Science Convention
March 17-18
Warwick, Rhode Island

ASCLS-Louisiana/Mississippi Bi-State Meeting
March 17-19
Lafayette, Louisiana

ASCLS-Missouri Spring Conference
March 31-April 1
Columbia, Missouri

Clinical Laboratory Collaborative Conference (ASCLS-Colorado and ASCLS-Wyoming)
April 3-4
Denver, Colorado

ASCLS-Arkansas Laboratory Conference
April 4
Little Rock, Arkansas

Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Spring Symposium
April 5
Jacksonville, Florida

2025 ASCLS-Texas Annual Spring Conference
April 9-11
Corpus Christi, Texas

ColLABorate: Iowa Clinical Laboratory Conference
April 16-17
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

ASCLS-Idaho Spring Meeting
April 17-18
Boise, Idaho

ASCLS-Wisconsin Spring Meeting
April 22-23
Middleton, Wisconsin

ASCLS-Virginia Annual Meeting
April 25-26
Charlottesville, Virginia

Minnesota Clinical Laboratory Collaborative
May 1-2
Duluth, Minnesota

ASCLS-North Dakota Spring Symposium
May 8-9
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Key Dates

Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference Early Registration Deadline
December 20

Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference Early Registration Deadline
December 23

PRISM: Pride · Respect · Inclusion · Support · Momentum
January 20-22