Sponsors and Partners

Established in 1947, AABB is an international, not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of science and the practice of transfusion medicine and related biological therapies. The association is committed to improving health by developing and delivering standards, accreditation and educational programs and services that optimize patient and donor care and safety.

AACC's Academy, formerly the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB), is a professional association of doctoral-level scientists who are active in the field of clinical biochemistry. Founded in 1976 as a separately incorporated not-for-profit organization, NACB merged with and became the academy of AACC in 2006.

AAFP-Proficiency Testing (AAFP-PT) is a full-service proficiency testing program designed to assist physician office laboratories (POLs), clinics, and small hospitals maintain laboratory excellence and regulatory compliance.

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) is the oldest and largest non-registry professional society, representing 12,000 non-physician clinical laboratory practitioners. The society's members include clinical laboratory directors, managers, supervisors, hematologists, immunologists, educators, clinical chemists, microbiologists, phlebotomists and other professionals.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is a professional association representing 130,000 members working as pathologists, residents, laboratory professionals, and medical and laboratory students. Founded in 1922, ASCP is the world's oldest and largest society representing the entire laboratory team.

The American Society for Microbiology is the largest single life science society, comprising 42,000 scientists and health professionals. ASM's mission is to advance the microbiological sciences and the profession of microbiology for the common good by disseminating information and stimulating research and education. Microbiologists study microorganisms to understand basic biological and disease processes.

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) was established to "Promote Clinical Practice, Basic Research, and Education in Molecular Pathology." AMP's mission is to represent and unify practitioners of Molecular Pathology with emphasis on the following common goals: to increase public awareness of molecular technology and its utility; to provide a forum for communication among members; to develop and mainta

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is a national non-profit dedicated to working with its members to strengthen public health laboratories. By promoting effective programs and public policy, APHL strives to provide public health laboratories with the resources and infrastructure needed to protect the health of US residents and to prevent and control disease globally.

The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is the national certifying body and professional society for medical laboratory professionals, with over 14,000 members in Canada and around the world. Members include medical laboratory technologists, medical laboratory assistants, educators and scientists, who work in public and private laboratories.

The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC) is a national scientific and professional society representing clinical biochemists across Canada. It provides leadership in the practice of clinical biochemistry and clinical laboratory medicine through service, education and research.

CLMA is an international association of nearly 3,000 clinical laboratory professionals. CLMA’s mission is to empower laboratory professionals to achieve excellence in leadership through forward-thinking education, networking, and advocacy opportunities.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), formerly NCCLS, is committed to promoting quality health care through consensus standards, guidelines, and best practices. CLSI is dedicated to service in the area of health care testing and related health care services, and values this opportunity to support the much-needed effort for consumer education in the area of medical laboratory testing.

The College of American Pathologists is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely recognized as the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high quality and cost-effective patient care.

COLA is a national laboratory accreditor and an advocate for quality in laboratory medicine and patient care. It is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote excellence in laboratory medicine and patient care through a program of voluntary education, consultation and accreditation.

The 100-year-old Endocrine Society is the largest global membership organization representing professionals from the intriguing field of endocrinology. Medical doctors, scientists, researchers, and educators comprise the majority of the Society's membership.

The Fetal Medicine Foundation is a Registered Charity that aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies through research and training in fetal medicine.

The Foundation, with the support of an international group of experts, has introduced an educational programme both for healthcare professionals and parents and a series of certificates of competence in different aspects of fetal medicine.

 

Whether freestanding or hospital-based, physician-office based or a multi-site system, Joint Commission Laboratory accreditation helps laboratories streamline operations and achieve a higher level of integration.

Wolfson Institute was established in 1991 and has a staff of around 180 who are active in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Our aim is to be a centre of excellence in the epidemiology and preventive medicine and to advance the discipline in all its aspects.

Our focus is on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into public health strategies and their practical implementation - all dedicated to the reduction of disease and disability.