COLA doesn’t just accredit laboratories; we strengthen them. If your organization is looking for accreditation with real value, consistent support and experts who understand your workflow, contact us at hubs.ly/Q03Y6Qxy0 today! #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryAccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence

Maricel Woods BS, MLS(ASCPi) has worked at COLA as a surveyor since May 2022. She values COLA’s mission and the chance to meet laboratory professionals nationwide, seeing different laboratory practices united by the shared goal of excellent patient care. #EmployeeSpotlight

In a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers discovered a new antibiotic in a species of soil bacteria, Streptomyces coelicolor. It demonstrates effectiveness against MRSA and VRE. Learn more here: hubs.ly/Q03XdGr30

In September during COLAcares week, staff put together STEM bags for schools in Maryland to inspire and support future laboratorians! #GivingBack #Laboratorians #LabProfessionals #COLAaccreditation

In May, COLA was proud to support the Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library in Arizona by donating books that inspire, educate and uplift.

For the holiday season, COLA presents “Days of Giving” to look back on 2025 and look forward to events planned in 2026! Stay tuned this week for a special surprise! In February of this year, COLA announced 20 scholarship winners! Read about the recipients here: hubs.ly/Q03WlbZd0

On World AIDS Day, COLA honors laboratory professionals for their vital role in fighting HIV/AIDS. Their expertise in diagnostics and testing drives early detection, treatment monitoring and a deeper understanding of the virus. #WorldAidsDay

With over 20 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Clinical Educator, Dani Stroughton Duncan, EdD, MEd, MLS is passionate about advancing laboratory science and education. #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence

This is the season to give thanks and reflect on your own education, professional journey, and everything you have accomplished thus far. COLA is grateful that so many have enjoyed our previous Forums, and we can’t wait to see you in May! Register now to access 10% off at cola.org/Forum2026

Introducing one of our keynote speakers of COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum, with a twist! Can you guess who the speaker is using the information below? Post your best guess in the comments and keep checking our socials for the reveal!

COLA staff had a wonderful time meeting you all at ASCP’s 2025 Annual Meeting! Visit cola.org for more information on how our accreditation program can align with your laboratory’s goals! #ASCP2025 #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryAccreditation #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment

Season 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! Listen to the first episode now and explore how medical associations and COLA collaborate to promote quality, integrity, and excellence in laboratory medicine. education.cola.org/talk-lab-to-me #LaboratoryAccreditation #LaboratoryMedicine #Labs #Education

The University of British Columbia used enzyme technology to successfully transplant a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O to a patient in an irreversible coma. Read more here: hubs.ly/Q03TvhlX0 #ResearchSpotlight #KidneyTransplant #EnzymeTechnology

Did you guess correctly? COLA is honored to introduce one of our keynote speakers at COLA’s upcoming Laboratory Enrichment Forum, James Crawford, MD, PhD! Don’t miss out on hearing the latest updates regarding CL2.0! Register today at web.cvent.com/event/adda14... #COLAForum26 #COLAaccreditation

Welcome Alesia Moorman MHA, MLS (ASCP) to the COLA team! Alesia joined COLA in September as a surveyor. She has over 15 years of experience in the clinical laboratory setting, including 12 years specializing in microbiology.

Introducing one of our keynote speakers of COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum, with a twist! Can you guess who the speaker is using the information below? Post your best guess in the comments and keep checking our socials for the reveal! #COLAaccreditation #COLAForum2026

Research Spotlight: Three Michigan hospitals are showing how smarter pre-op testing can cut costs, ease laboratory workloads and improve patient care, all without compromising outcomes. Learn more here: hubs.ly/Q03Sr16g0 #ResearchSpotlight #Laboratory #PatientCare

We are proud to share that COLA’s CEO Nancy Stratton is featured in DNV’s book Trust and Transformations: Leaders Navigating Change, inspired by the DNV Trust and Transformations podcast series. www.dnv.com/insights/pod...

COLA’s CEO, Nancy Stratton and COLA’s Medical Director, Dr. Cynthia Bruzzi, MD, were in Washington DC on Monday in discussions with offices who support the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief act of 2025 and RESULTS act.

Fall brings crisp leaves, cooler weather and songs that capture the season’s cozy feel! Leave your favorite fall song in the comments and you may hear it at our 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! And don’t miss out on our early bird promotion for 10% off! hubs.ly/Q03RNdw20

COLA’s first in-person Laboratory Director Clinic has begun! COLA’s Medical Director, Dr. Cynthia Bruzzi, MD, and Dr. Verlin Janzen, MD are leading today’s course giving attendees an introduction to laboratory medicine & regulations, the basics of QA and more!

COLA joins the American Clinical Laboratory Association in support of the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act. Without Congressional action, about 800 clinical laboratory tests will be cut by up to 15 percent on January 1, 2026.

Give a warm welcome to Laila Sylvester, COLA’s Outbound Production Associate! She happily sends COLA certificates to accredited laboratories when they complete their survey cycle. In Laila’s free time she enjoys cooking, specifically Japanese cuisine. #EmployeeSpotlight #COLAAccreditation

Did you know COLA’s Board of Directors is comprised of physicians and experts in clinical laboratory science? Learn more about our board here: cola.org/about/board-...

Attention students pursuing a degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science or Technology within an accredited educational program! Only a few days left to apply for COLA’s $1,500 scholarship! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. cola.org/about/gb365/... #LaboratoryScholarship #GB365

Today COLA is joining the American College of Physicians to celebrate #InternalMedicineDay! Every COLA staff member recognizes internal medicine specialists who are committed to patient care every day. #IMProud #IMPhysician #COLAaccreditation

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether it’s a genetic test for BRCA mutations or a biopsy confirming diagnosis, patients depend on the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of laboratory results. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Have you registered for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting November 17-20? Stop by COLA’s booth #151 to learn how our accreditation program can align with your goals! Register here: www.ascp.org/annualmeetin... #ASCP2025 #ASCP #COLAaccreditation

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyor Shaya Stark MBA, MLS(ASCP) is? Drop your best guess in the comments! hashtag#WhereInTheWorld hashtag#COLASurveyors

At the DNV Healthcare Symposium? Stop by Booth #8 to connect with COLA’s team: Kathy Nucifora, MPH, MLS(ASCP), Chief Operating Officer; Donte Dudley, Business Development Representative; and Kim Ogren, BS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Director of Clinical Accreditation.

COLA’s CEO Nancy Stratton spoke at the #CIHQSummit on the challenges and opportunities for Laboratory Directors and Care Coordinators in 2025 and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to stop Booth #50 to learn about the opportunities COLA can give your laboratory!

COLA’s Director of Clinical Accreditation, Kim Ogren, is speaking virtually at Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference (ELMC2) on November 15 on Common Misconceptions About Laboratory Compliance. Don’t miss this informative talk! Register here: hubs.ly/Q03Pntfb0 #ELMC2

COLA’s CEO, Nancy Stratton; COLA’s Medical Director, Dr. Cynthia Bruzzi; and COLA’s Director of Business Development, Jeannie St. Pierre are at booth #50 today for the #CIHQSummit! Pictured here with COLA’s CIHQ partners, make sure to stop by and learn about COLA! #Laboratoryaccreditation

Biosafety is essential in all laboratories, which is why COLA focuses not just on accreditation but promotes health and safety through education as well. Take COLA’s Biosafety course here: education.lms.cola.org/catalog/info... #BiosafetyMonth #BioSafety #COLAAccreditation

Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what past attendees loved about COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum. Don't miss out on our 2026 Forum! When: May 6-8, 2026 Where: Nashville, Tennessee Register here: web.cvent.com/event/adda14... #LaboratoryForum2026 #LaboratoryMedicine #COLAForum2026 #CME

Are you attending the DNV Healthcare Symposium October 20–23? Stop by Booth #8 to connect with COLA’s team! We look forward to seeing you there! #DNVSymposium! #DNV #DNVHealthcare #HealthcareSymposium #QualityAndSafety

Huntington disease affects approximately 75,000 people in the UK, US and Europe. According to the BBC, a new gene therapy has slowed Huntington’s disease progression by 75%! Learn more here: www.bbc.com/news/article... #ResearchSpotlight #HuntingtonDisease #GeneTherapy

Throwback Thursday: On September 27th, COLA’s Director of Pathology Accreditation, Kathy Wilson, HT(ASCP)QLS, presented at the NSH Histotechnology Convention, discussing laboratory safety and top OSHA violations and incidents. #EmployeeSpotlight #LaboratorySafety

Join us for our 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum, an ideal platform for laboratory science professionals, physicians, pathologists, and students to network and explore the latest trends in laboratory medicine. Register now for an early bird special: web.cvent.com/event/adda14...

Have you read COLA’s Laboratory Watch, a new blog for clinical laboratory professionals? Read Cynthia Bruzzi's latest blog on multi-cancer early detection tests and subscribe for more updates! cola.org/my-thoughts-... #COLAblog #LaboratoryWatch #LaboratoryBlog

COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyor Maricel Woods, MLS(ASCP) is? Drop your best guess in the comments! #WhereInTheWorld #COLASurveyors

Join COLA at the CIHQ 2025 Accreditation & Regulatory Summit October 21-23, 2025! Visit us at Booth #50 and connect with our team to learn how COLA’s accreditation programs align with your strategic goals and quality initiatives. Secure your spot here: cihq.org/corp-summit-...

Nancy Stratton, COLA’s CEO moderated a panel today during the Fall CL 2.0 Colloquium on the future of laboratory medicine, including existing degrees. How can you reimagine the future of the laboratory industry?

Register for COLA’s in-person LD Clinic November 4-6 to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights from top experts, including COLA CEO Nancy Stratton, Helix Lab Partners CEO Dr. Adwan and more. Register today: web.cvent.com/event/09a634...

GiveBack365, COLA's scholarship, is pleased to offer a limited number of $1,500 academic scholarships to aid students currently pursuing a degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science or Technology within an accredited educational program. Apply by November 1, 2025! cola.org/about/gb365/...

COLA is proud to sponsor the 2025 DNV Healthcare Symposium, an industry-leading event focused on building the future of healthcare. We are looking forward to meeting you there at Booth #8 October 20-23 in Costa Mesa, California! #DNVHealthcareSymposium #HealthcareSponsors

During #COLAcares week we made sure to hashtag#GiveBack and put together STEM bags for underserved schools in different areas of Maryland to support the future Laboratory Science Professionals.

Did you know COLA accredits Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohematology, and Pathology specialties? Visit cola.org to lean more and enroll your laboratory! #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence

COLA would like to highlight Family Medicine Week, a dedicated annual observance from September 29–October 4 that celebrates the vital role that family physicians have in delivering comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and communities. Learn more here: www.aafp.org/events/famil...

Join COLA’s new in-person Laboratory Director Clinic November 4-6, 2025, at COLA’s headquarters in Columbia, Maryland! Register today to gain practical laboratory leadership and compliance skills. web.cvent.com/event/09a634... #COLAcourse #COLAaccreditation #COLAeducation #ProfessionalLearning