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?
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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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Registration is officially OPEN for #LabJAM 2026! The Joint Annual Meeting of ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS is headed to St. Louis, June 28–July 2. Nearly 800 #MedicalLaboratory professionals. Five days. One incredible city.
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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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.
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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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ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS are headed to St. Louis, June 28–July 2, and YOUR research could be part of the Joint Annual Meeting Poster Showcase!
Share your research, process improvement projects & case studies with #MedicalLaboratory peers.
Submit by Mar 21: tinyurl.com/2026JAMPoster
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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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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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
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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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Join us Feb 3, 7p ET for a virtual conversation with Connie Mahon, clinical microbiologist, educator, author, and advocate for equity and belonging in the #MedicalLaboratory profession.
👉 Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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1 day left!
Tomorrow, Jan 21, is the last day to register for #CLEC2026 at the regular rate. Join nearly 600 #MedicalLaboratory educators for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
👉 Register before rates increase: ascls.org/clec/
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One Week Left! Regular registration for #CLEC2026 ends Jan 21—attend the premier event for #MedicalLaboratory educators.
Nearly 40 sessions packed with solutions to your toughest challenges.
Join 550+ peers in Bellevue, WA, or virtually, Feb 5-7: ascls.org/clec/
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Did you know? COLA focuses on continuous quality improvement, not just survey readiness. Have questions? Visit cola.org today! #DidYouKnow #Laboratory #MedicalLaboratory #LaboratoryAccreditation #surveyor
Last chance to sign up!
Join ASCLS & ACLA this Thurs, Jan 15, @ 1p ET for a free PAMA reform webinar with updates from Congress after Susan Van Meter’s testimony. Earn P.A.C.E. credit.
labucate.org/webinars/89046
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Stay up to date on the latest products and services designed for #MedicalLaboratory educators.
#CLEC2026 offers dedicated time to connect with nearly 20 exhibitors. Join 500+ educators Feb 5–7 in Bellevue, WA, or online.
Register by Jan 21 to save $60: ascls.org/clec/
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