ADVANCE Outlook: Lab Professionals : conference coverage

‘ASCLS Provides HOPE’ in Atlanta a Success

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:50:00 GMT

Guest post by Beth Warning, MS, MLS, ASCP CM During the ASCLS Annual Meeting, the Promotion of the Profession Committee (PPC) hosted a Back to School Supply Drive in conjunction with Kids in Need, a subsidiary of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB)....(read more)

LIVE COVERAGE: Identifying the Lost

Kerri Penno — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:02:00 GMT

This morning, Kevin Whaley MD, assistant chief medical examiner, Richmond, VA, presented "‘Lost': Mass Casualty Identification of Human Remains," at ASCP. Dr. Whaley related the optimal flow of modalities involved with identifying remains as Admitting,...(read more)

LIVE COVERAGE: You Might Be a Med Tech

Kerri Penno — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:13:00 GMT

In a special session today at ASCP, Barbara M. Castleberry, PhD, MT(ASCP), took an introspective look at her 40-year career in medical technology in a lecture in her name. Describing her personal and professional evolution from bench technologist, to...(read more)

LIVE COVERAGE: Wage and Vacancy

Kerri Penno — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:50:00 GMT

Today the exhibit hall at ASCP in Las Vegas is packed with companies debuting new products, attendees eager to visit booths and the special hubs holding events throughout the day. This morning, Andrea T. Bennett, MT(ASCP), MPH, senior manager, Public...(read more)

LIVE COVERAGE: The Patient's Clinical Team

Kerri Penno — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:07:00 GMT

One common theme in continuing education today is moving beyond simply refreshing clinical knowledge, to learning how to optimize emerging technologies and expanding one's skill set and taking on new roles and challenges, to remain relevant and central...(read more)

LIVE COVERAGE: ASCP 2011

Kelly Wolfgang — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:11:00 GMT

By Kerri Hatt (khatt@advanceweb.com) I am on my way across the country to Las Vegas for the 2011 ASCP Annual Meeting/WASPaLM XXVI World Congress. I had the chance to speak with Sue Zaleski, SCTsghb(ASCP)HT, incoming chair of the ASCP Council of Laboratory...(read more)

Getting Plugged in to Social Networking

Matthew T. Patton — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:32:00 GMT

Guest post by Karen Appold ATLANTA -- Rebecca L. Rogers, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, introduced the “Big 4: Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn ," during her session titled “The 4-1-1 on Social Networking” at the ASCLS...(read more)

ASCLS Session: Climbing the Career Ladder

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:32:00 GMT

Guest post by Karen Appold ATLANTA -- During the Wednesday afternoon session, “Career Options for the Medical Laboratory Scientist,” four laboratorians summarized their career paths, some of which deviated from the traditional laboratory setting. They...(read more)

Pack Your Bags for Atlanta

Matthew T. Patton — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:37:00 GMT

These tips were provided by ASCLS to help attendees when they start packing for their journey to Atlanta. Come Prepared: Print and Bring Your Session Handouts Click here to download and print the handouts for all sessions you plan to attend at the ASCLS...(read more)

Atlanta Appetite: Dining Tips From a Local

Matthew T. Patton — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:52:00 GMT

Although the city is a booming, thriving metropolis full of energy and nightlife, Atlanta also has a history of being known as a genteel, charming Southern city. Fittingly, is known for its fine Southern dining spots. But don’t think that you’ll be stuck...(read more)

Help Us Plan Our 2012 Calendar

Matthew T. Patton — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:47:00 GMT

It is hard to believe that nearly half of the year 2011 has come and gone. Summer is just days away. Starting this month, the ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals team is already looking at our calendars with our eyes on 2012. As we are doing...(read more)

Studies Highlight Role of Stem Cell Transplant Procedures

Amanda Koehler — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:05:00 GMT

Results from four studies help answer questions about stem cell transplant procedures in treating various hematologic malignancies. Research presented today at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), held in Orlando, FL, reveals...(read more)

ASH Session Highlights Sickle Cell Disease, Malaria

Amanda Koehler — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:18:00 GMT

At the 52nd Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting and Exposition in Orlando, FL, on Dec. 4, researchers discussed studies concerning how red blood cells impact sickle cell disease and malaria. The red blood cells have a huge impact on the quality...(read more)

Live Coverage: Quality Management

Kerri Penno — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:42:00 GMT

Despite being forewarned that such behavior would clearly mark me as a tourist, I cheerfully donned my raincoat this morning for what would be a drizzly day in Seattle. All the buzz this morning is about the Leica customer appreciation event held last...(read more)

Live Coverage: Green Histology

Kerri Penno — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:04:00 GMT

After a couple of days in the beautiful pacific northwest, with clear views of the bay and Mount Rainier, what topic could be more appropriate than going green? Lawrence Patton, HT, a trainer and technical support specialist with Leica, offered practical...(read more)