ASCLS Scientific Assemblies

Welcome to the ASCLS Scientific Assemblies. ASCLS invites all members; students, first-year professionals, professional I and II, collaborative, and emeritus to join one or two Scientific Assemblies for no additional expense. Our purpose is to draw together members from each Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) specialty to share information, discuss trends, solve problems, and discuss new forms of technology, procedures and advances in each discipline. Most assemblies provide active bulletin board style discussion lists for regular member communication. Please join members in this arena to learn and contribute to your professional organization. See "Select for more information" below for link to sign up for an SA discussion/listserv group.

• Chemistry/Urinalysis (01)
• Microbiology (02)
• Laboratory Administration (03)
• Immunology/Immunohematology (04)
• Hematology/Hemostasis (07)
• Generalist/Public Health (08)
• Industry (09)
• Education (10)
• Point of Care Testing/Phlebotomy (12)
• Molecular Diagonstics/Genetics (13)
• Consultants (14)
• Regulatory Affairs/Quality Management (15)

Goals of the Scientific Assemblies

The Scientific Assemblies offer members opportunities for scientific, professional, and personal growth through pursuit of these goals:

• Provide expertise within a CLS discipline.
• Provide opportunities for basic and continuing education including online education.
• Identify avenues for scientific and professional advancement.
• Assist in developing clinical laboratory standards.
• Participate in CLS discipline-centered written and electronic communication.
• Participate in the web-based ASCLS forum.
• Identify talent for scientific and professional activities.

To join your selected ASCLS Scientific Assembly, choose up to two disciplines, indicating your choice on the ASCLS membership application form or renewal form.

Select for more information

The 2010-11 co-coordinators of the ASCLS Scientific Assemblies are Yasmen Simonian, ysimonian@weber.edu and Lynne Williams, jlwillia@oakland.edu. Please contact Yas or Lynne for further information.