Off the Bench podcast is back in 2026! This month's episode revisits #MedicalLaboratory science portrayed in the media.
Which TV show gets medical laboratory science right? And even more entertaining, who ends up dead last?
ascls.org/offthebench/
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Calling all #MedicalLaboratory science students! Are you an ASCLS member pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree? Apply for AMTF and ASCLS E&R Fund scholarships — up to $4,000 available!
Application deadline: April 1
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The March issue of ASCLS Society News Now is out!
Read about:
• PAMA reporting window opens May 1—what labs need to know
• Meet the candidates for ASCLS national office
• There's still time to apply for ASCLS awards and scholarships
• And more!
➡ ascls.org/society-news...
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We’re officially ONE MONTH AWAY from #LabWeek!
Are you planning to participate in this year's #LabWeekRun? Nearly 1,500 #MedicalLaboratory professionals and friends have already signed up.
Secure your race packet now before they run out: labweekrun.com
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Your #MedicalLaboratory research deserves a spotlight at the 2026 ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting. The deadline for your poster abstract is this Sat, Mar 21.
Primary poster presenters receive $100 off registration. Be part of #LabJAM!
➡️ tinyurl.com/2026JAMPoster
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What do you listen to while working the bench? Share your favorite tracks for our #MedicalLaboratory Professionals Week playlist.
Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: connect.ascls.org/home
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The March 16 deadline to express interest in ASCLS national committee volunteer roles is coming up fast!
If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved—or even if you’re just curious—now is the time to raise your hand.
➡️ ascls.connectedcommunity.org/volunteeropp...
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In ASCLS Today, Julie Freidhoff highlights how #MedicalLaboratory professionals have suffered from shrinking staff, lost autonomy & emotional exhaustion. She emphasizes the need for visibility, acknowledging their grief, sacrifices & unmet needs.
➡ ascls.org/visibility-a...
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Whether you're actively searching for a new position, or just exploring what’s out there, the ASCLS Career Center has new opportunities waiting for you.
Browse the latest openings and set up customized #MedicalLaboratory job alerts.
careercenter.ascls.org/jobseekers/
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In ASCLS Today, Julie Freidhoff writes, in the witty voice of Lady Whistle DNAwn (pronounced Whistledown), a letter championing the often-invisible #MedicalLaboratory. She calls for recognition, respect and care for laboratory professionals
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Medical Laboratory Professional Week is coming up next month - April 19-25!
How are you planning to celebrate? Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: connect.ascls.org/home
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Our profession thrives because of YOU.

ASCLS awards celebrate the individuals who embody excellence, service, and innovation in the #MedicalLaboratory.
Take the step—share your accomplishments or spotlight a colleague’s. Nominations due March 15.
ascls.org/awards-and-s...
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In ASCLS Today, Stephanie Cochrane describes how #MedicalLaboratory science educators create a lasting impact beyond the classroom by shaping students’ diagnostic reasoning, professional communication, and commitment to patient safety.
➡ ascls.org/beyond-the-c...
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Last chance to register! The Mindful Medical Laboratorian webinar happening tomorrow.
Learn practical mindfulness strategies that can help reduce errors & support focus in the #MedicalLaboratory.
Earn PACE credit. Free for ASCLS members.
labucate.org/webinars/89595
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✨ Your voice can shape the future of #MedicalLaboratory medicine.
✨ ASCLS committees are looking for volunteers—no experience needed.
✨ Sign up by March 16.
Learn more and find the right committee for you: ascls.connectedcommunity.org/volunteeropp...
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The February issue of ASCLS Society News Now was posted today.
✅ PAMA Cuts Delayed but Advocacy for RESULTS Act Continues
✅ ASCLS Awards and Scholarships Deadlines Coming up
✅ ASCLS Volunteer Opportunities
✅ And more!
👉 Read here: ascls.org/society-news...
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The Mindful Medical Laboratorian webinar is coming up next Thurs, Feb 26, at 1 PM ET.
Learn simple, practical mindfulness strategies designed specifically for the #MedicalLaboratory.
Free for ASCLS members; earn P.A.C.E. credit: labucate.org/webinars/89595
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In ASCLS Today, Melissa Kasper shares a personal experience of identifying an abnormal specimen that led to a critical diagnosis. Phlebotomists, #MedicalLaboratory scientists, and lab assistants make life‑changing differences every day.
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In ASCLS Today, Eleanor Guhl describes transitioning from supervised student work to making independent, high‑stakes clinical decisions as a new MLT in a #MedicalLaboratory. She gained confidence through mentorship and trust from colleagues.
➡ ascls.org/the-voice-of...
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Reduce errors & improve focus in the #MedicalLaboratory with mindfulness.
🗓 Feb 26 | 1 PM ET
🎓 The Mindful Medical Laboratorian
👉 Register: labucate.org/webinars/89595
Free for ASCLS members and #ELMC2 attendees. Earn P.A.C.E. credit.
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One week left for the early bird discount for the 2026 ASCLS #LabWeekRun!
Sign up by Feb 15 for the virtual 5K and join 1,000+ #MedicalLaboratory professionals to celebrate our vital role on the healthcare team during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
labweekrun.com
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In ASCLS Today, Kyle Riding highlights the vital, often unseen, impact of #MedicalLaboratory professionals, illustrated through a multidisciplinary simulation exercise. Our worth comes from life‑saving outcomes, not visibility or external recognition
👉 ascls.org/behind-the-s...
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How can we “show up” differently in 2026? What things do you think you or ASCLS could do to help others have the feeling of inclusiveness and belonging?
Join the conversation on ASCLS Connect: connect.ascls.org/home
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The next issue of ASCLS Today shines a light on the #MedicalLaboratory professionals whose work shapes lives every day—often without recognition, but never without impact.
📖 Read the digital issue and discover the voices behind the bench: ascls.org/ascls-today/
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ICYMI - Registration is OPEN for the 2026 #LabWeekRun!
Early‑bird registration goes through Feb 15.
Join #MedicalLaboratory colleagues from across the country during #LabWeek (April 19–25). This year’s finisher medal features a one‑of‑a‑kind blood bank theme.
labweekrun.com
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Happening next week!
Join us Feb 3 at 7pm ET for a Candid Conversation with Connie Mahon—clinical microbiologist, educator, author, and advocate for inclusive leadership in the #MedicalLaboratory.
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The #MedicalLaboratory education community is coming together—and you can still be part of it.
With 600+ educators already registered, #CLEC2026 promises meaningful learning, connection & inspiration.
👉 Join your peers Feb 5–7 in Bellevue, WA, or virtually: ascls.org/clec/
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