#MedicalLaboratory students and new professionals: Feeling overwhelmed by school or work? You’re not alone. Join the ASCLS Developing and Ascending Professionals Forums for an Ask Me Anything: Mental Health for Students and New Professionals. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

What can we, as members, do to increase ASCLS membership? How can we leverage scholarships, mentorship programs and student outreach? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Check out the latest issue of ASCLS Society News Now: ➡ #Labvocate action alerts ➡ Upcoming events ➡ Call for 2026 Joint Annual Meeting Session Proposals ➡ And More Read here: ascls.org/society-news... #IamASCLS #LabJAM #Lab4Life

Two weeks left to submit session proposals for the 2026 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting to be presented June 29-July 1 in St Louis. Confirmed speakers receive registration discounts. Submit by Nov 1: www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/... #IamASCLS #LabJAM #Lab4Life

Getting the real life hard copy version of our textbook feels so rewarding! Go pick up your copy of Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases...happy learning! 🤓 @asm.org @sidpharm.bsky.social @iamascls.bsky.social @sheaepi.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky #ClinMicro

In June ASCLS honored Dr. Hassan Aziz for his 39-year career in #MedicalLaboratory science with the 2025 ASCLS Pinnacle Award. He is a model leader, exemplifying professionalism, collegiality, diversity & involvement in the profession. ascls.org/ascls-pinnac... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Share your experience in predicting student success. For example, have you successfully used MediaLab and course assessments to forecast outcomes of BOC? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: ascls.connectedcommunity.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar - When Normal Isn’t Universal: Disparities in ANC Reference Intervals. Join Dr. Daniel Dees to learn how phenotype-specific ANC reference ranges can reduce disparities in care. Free for ASCLS members. Earn PACE. ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS #Labucate

Be a champion for #MedicalLaboratory science. Leslie Martineau shows how easy it is to get involved in advocacy—from contacting legislators to sharing your story: youtu.be/xrafu1bE2xI Registration is still open for the #Labvocate Symposium Oct 20-21: ascls.org/labvocate-sy... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Build your dream #MedicalLaboratory team—one interview at a time. Join Miles Tompkins at the all-virtual #ELMC2 Nov 14-15. Discover practical strategies for conducting interviews that reveal potential, foster teamwork & boost your confidence in hiring decisions. www.elmc2.org/home #IamASCLS

ANC “normals” aren’t universal. Join Daniel Dees, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MLS(ASCP),for an Oct 15 webinar to learn how labs can lead the way in implementing equitable, phenotype-specific ANC standards. Free for ASCLS members. Earn P.A.C.E. ➡️ ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS #Labucate #Lab4Life

Last call for poster abstracts! #MedicalLaboratory educators, showcase your research, teaching tools, or program innovations at #CLEC2026. Abstracts are due this Sat, Oct 11. The submitting author of accepted posters is eligible for registration discounts. Submit today: ascls.org/clec/ #IamASCLS

The annual #Labvocate Symposium is coming up Oct 20-21! Have you listened to the "PAC It Up and Advocate" episode (April 2025) of Off the Bench podcast? What are your thoughts on the episode and political advocacy? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: ascls.connectedcommunity.org/home #IamASCLS

The newest issue of ASCLS Today focuses on mental health and resilience for #MedicalLaboratory professionals. Authors share personal stories of learning their limits, realizing when to ask for support, how to prioritize mental health & more. ascls.org/ascls-today/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

The early registration discount for the Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference ends Oct 10! Carly looks forward to relevant session topics for laboratory managers and making contacts with #MedicalLaboratory leaders. Nov 14-15 - all virtual #ELMC2. youtu.be/S0nquaXHssQ #IamASCLS

You have expertise and experiences to share! Submit your session proposals for the 2026 #LabJAM to be presented June 29-July 1 in St Louis. Confirmed speakers receive registration discounts. Share your knowledge, research & best practices in #MedicalLaboratory science. www.labjam.org #IamASCLS

You've been leading in the shadows long enough. Join Tywauna Wilson and other women in #MedicalLaboratory science October 18 in Alexandria, VA, for the inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit that will change how you show up in your career. #IamASCLS #WLSS #Lab4Life youtu.be/yrX-zWS5e68

With the annual #Labvocate Symposium coming up Oct 20-21 and ASCLS constituent societies hosting local events, what role does licensure play in our advocacy efforts? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect. ➡ connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

A new episode of Off the Bench podcast dropped! Sophia and Doryan are joined by Malissa Norfolk and Miles Tompkins to break down the updated ASCLS Body of Knowledge, the essential roadmap of competencies and skills for today’s #MedicalLaboratory scientists. ascls.org/offthebench/ #IamASCLS

The 2025 Labvocate Symposium is your chance to stand up for the profession and make sure Congress hears the #MedicalLaboratory voice loud and clear! October 20-21 | Alexandria, VA | Virtual Early Bird discount ends Mon, Sept 29: ascls.org/labvocate-sy... #IamASCLS #Labvocate #Lab4Life

Conventional ANC reference ranges weren’t built for everyone—and that has real clinical consequences. Join an Oct 15 webinar that explores how phenotype-specific ANC reference ranges can reduce disparities in care. Free for ASCLS members. Earn P.A.C.E. ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

The Opening Keynote at the all-virtual Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference, Nov 14-15, will present practical insights into AI and how to make smarter strategic decisions in your lab. Sign up for #ELMC2 by Oct 10 and save! www.elmc2.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life #Leadership

Researchers at UT Health System have published their findings on measles cases using public data to model changes in MMR vaccine uptake. Bottom line: 5% decrease in 💉uptake leads to ⬆️ cases, hospitalizations. Read study here: buff.ly/FtOLK8O

Thankful and proud that @iamascls.bsky.social signed on to this letter to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). www.agingresearch.org/news/more-th...

This month's issue of ASCLS Society News Now is packed full of information about opportunities to #Labvocate, learn, and connect with #MedicalLaboratory professionals: Read here: ascls.org/society-news... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

In ASCLS Today, Judy Garic describes her efforts to advocate for #MedicalLaboratory professionals through student outreach, professional engagement, and legislative action. ➡ ascls.org/spreading-th... #IamASCLS #Labvocate #Lab4Life

I’m currently enrolled in the 3+1 Medical Laboratory Science program at Cleveland State University, where I am completing my clinical year at the Cleveland Clinic. I’m also a veteran using my VA benefits to pursue this career path, which has been an incredible opportunity.

Strong financial acumen isn’t just about budgets—it’s key to CAP/CLIA compliance and smarter decision-making in a resource-limited #MedicalLaboratory. Attend the all-virtual #ELMC2 Nov 14-15 to explore research-based strategies to strengthen lab leadership. www.elmc2.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Fall is coming! Students are back in school, the garden has given its last tomato, days are getting shorter, and football is in full swing. Do you have a favorite fall tradition? What you are looking forward to? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect. connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Americans rely on #MedicalLaboratory tests for early detection, diagnosis & treatment. But Medicare’s current payment system threatens access. Congress must act now. Support the #RESULTSAct to protect patient care and #StopLabCuts: stoplabcuts.org. #IamASCLS #Labvocate #Lab4Life

Early bird registration for the Women of Laboratory Science Summit ends Monday, Sept 15! Be part of this first-ever event, October 18 in Alexandria, VA. Find your community and grow as a leader. Space is limited, so secure your spot + save today: ascls.org/wlss/ #IamASCLS #WLSS #Lab4Life

Calling all #MedicalLaboratory educators! Showcase your research, teaching tools, or program innovations at the 2026 Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference, Feb 5-7 near Seattle. #CLEC2026 poster abstract submissions are now open! Deadline: October 11: www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/... #IamASCLS

Be a voice that inspires 600+ #MedicalLaboratory professionals! The 2026 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting Steering Committee is seeking session proposals for next year's meeting, presented June 29-July 1 in St Louis. Deadline: Nov 1. ascls.org/annual-meeti... #IamASCLS #LabJAM

Webinar tomorrow: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Laboratory Professionals. Explore the prevalence of PCOS, diagnostic challenges, laboratory testing, and why #MedicalLaboratory professionals play a crucial role in improving care and outcomes. ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS #Labucate

How do you stay informed on issues and advancement in #MedicalLaboratory science? What publications do you read? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect. connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Join us Oct 18 in Alexandria, VA, for the inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit. ✨ Keynote w/ Tywauna Wilson ✨ Workshops on confidence & boundaries ✨ Career stories & networking Earn 3 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. Save your seat by Sept 15 and save! ascls.org/wlss/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life #WLSS

Lead with empathy. Build stronger teams. Support #MedicalLaboratory professionals' wellbeing. Earn the Cultivating Laboratory Leadership and Wellbeing Certificate—completely FREE + up to 12 hours of P.A.C.E. credit! Start here: labucate.org/courses/12388 #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

How do you convince friends and colleagues to join professional societies? What are some positive and persuasive things about ASCLS we can tell our hesitant friends? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect! connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

One more week to sign up! Sep 10 webinar, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Laboratory Professionals. Learn from a panel of leading experts how #MedicalLaboratory testing can improve PCOS diagnosis and care. Free for ASCLS members. Earn PACE credit. ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

From education to informatics to policy to entrepreneurship and industry, #MedicalLaboratory professionals increasingly pursue nontraditional careers. This is the era where the bench is just the beginning. ➡ ascls.org/from-the-ben... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

A new episode of Off the Bench podcast just dropped! This month, Doryan Redding and Sophia Chandrasekar talk with Heather Santaniello about the importance of having stories to share with those in and out of the #MedicalLaboratory profession. ascls.org/offthebench/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Ready to level up your leadership? Join us Oct 18 in Alexandria, VA, for the Women of Laboratory Science Summit—a day to build confidence, influence & resilience. Spots are limited, so save yours today! Early bird rates ends Sept 15: ascls.org/wlss/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Mercer County Community College fosters #MedicalLaboratory science advocacy by creating career entry pathways, forming strategic partnerships, promoting student leadership, and engaging in community outreach. ➡ Read here: ascls.org/academic-adv... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life #Labvocate

To undergraduates, graduates, and teachers who recently started school (or will soon), congratulations on the new school year! What are some university stories that you hold fondly? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect! connect.ascls.org/home #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

New today: The August issue of ASCLS Society News Now ASCLS Urges Congress to Reauthorize HRSA Title VII and Title VIII Programs New CE Courses Available on ASCLS Labucate Upcoming Events and more! Read all about it: ascls.org/society-news... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

ASCLS is proud to offer the inaugural Women of Laboratory Science Summit, a full-day immersive experience designed to elevate women in #MedicalLaboratory science at every career stage. Attendance is limited. Register by Sept 15 for the early bird discount. ascls.org/wlss/ #IamASCLS #Lab4Life

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women—#MedicalLaboratory professionals play a key role in diagnosis. Join our Sept 10 webinar about diagnostic challenges, laboratory testing & more! labucate.org/webinars/85707 #IamASCLS #Lab4Life #Labucate

In ASCLS Today Nicholas Moore urges #MedicalLaboratory professionals to engage in advocacy to safeguard the profession’s future and ensure science-based policymaking endures. ➡ Read here: ascls.org/the-urgent-n... #IamASCLS #Labvocate #Lab4Life

One week left to register for webinar on Diagnostic Stewardship Strategies and Practical Examples for Microbiologists on Aug 14 at 1p ET. Discover real-world lab interventions. Learn strategies for implementation. Advance your diagnostic stewardship knowledge. ascls.org/webinars/ #IamASCLS

Keep your BOC certification current with ASCLS’s new Certification Maintenance Package: 12 P.A.C.E.®‑approved courses in hematology, chemistry, AI, ethics & more. Online, self‑paced. $60 for ASCLS members; $120 for non‑members. www.labucate.org/product_bund... #IamASCLS #Lab4Life #MedLab