ADLM 2024

Join The Global Laboratory Medicine Community

McCormick Place Convention Center

Chicago, IL, USA

At ADLM 2024 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo), you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Connect with global leaders in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of breaking science in laboratory medicine.

• Learn about cutting edge technology at the ADLM Clinical Lab Expo featuring 900+ exhibitors and 200+ new products/services.

• Hear vital research and learn about important changes in the field. With more than 250 educational opportunities in the form of lectures, plenary sessions, scientific sessions, and roundtable sessions, you can design an educational experience that meets your need to stay ahead of changes in the field.

Persuade Your Boss

Step 1: Identify Your At-Work Challenges

Pinpoint the biggest challenges your lab or organization faces, especially the ones that relate directly to your position.

Step 2: Draw Up a Sample Conference Agenda

With those challenges in mind, search through the ADLM 2024's 250+ educational sessions to identify the ones that address the issues you’re facing.

Also be sure to look through ADLM 2024's 900+ exhibiting companies and identify the vendors that offer the diagnostic solutions your lab needs.

Step 3: Create a Proposal for Your Boss

Use your research in Step 2 to create a succinct proposal for your boss that explains why sending you to ADLM 2024 will benefit your organization and the patients you serve. Include your top challenges, and outline how the sessions and exhibitors you’ve identified will equip you to handle them.

Additional reasons to justify your attendance include:

• Professional development opportunities such as the ADLM 2024 Annual Meeting are essential for keeping up with the latest trends, research, and best practices in the rapidly evolving field of clinical laboratory medicine. In turn, staying current ensures that you and your lab continue to deliver state-of-the-art patient care.

• By learning about the real-world success stories of others in the profession, your lab will be able to avoid using a trial-and-error approach to tackling issues and will save time and money in the long run.

• The ADLM 2024 Clinical Lab Expo will bring the world’s major in vitro diagnostic companies together in one virtual exhibit hall, enabling you to explore and compare all the clinical lab products and services on your lab’s wish list efficiently and to get quick answers to questions from booth staff.

Step 4: Send a Formal Request to Your Boss

In case your boss needs or prefers your request in writing, we’ve drafted an approval request template letter. Feel free to use and edit this letter as needed and send it to your supervisor:

Download the Letter

Step 5: Put What You Learn Into Action

After ADLM 2024, hold a post-conference briefing with relevant lab staff to share what you learned—from best practices to the low-down on new diagnostic instruments—and develop a strategy for putting this knowledge into action.

You’ll positively impact your lab and the patients it serves, which will pave the way to convince your boss to send you back to the ADLM Annual Meeting in 2025.

Creating Next-Level Trainings for Clinical and Public Health Laboratory Professionals

This course is designed to help develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence of laboratory instructors to deliver more effective training. Participants will learn how to apply CDC’s Quality Training Standards and Training Developer Checklist to the training they develop for laboratory professionals. The strategies and practices discussed can be adapted to a variety of training types, such as in-person lectures; See-one, Do-one, Teach-one; or eLearning (on-demand). This course is approved for 10 contact hours of P.A.C.E.® credit.

Candidates should be located within the U.S. and have:

• A minimum of one year of experience training laboratory professionals

• An identified training to reference during course activities and apply learned standards

• Access to virtual training equipment (e.g., computer, web camera, headphones) and software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader)

• Approval from their supervisor to attend all sessions

This course consists of five virtual 2-hour sessions. All sessions are held virtually from 1:00 – 3:00 pm EST. Upcoming session dates are June 3 – 14, 2024 and August 5 - 16, 2024.

Registration

To express interest, visit the course link below and select the blue “+Get Approval” button under the sessions tab. Note: To access available sessions, you first need to create a CDC TRAIN account or log in if you already have an account. There are a limited number of seats available. Expressing interest does not guarantee a seat in this course. Your registration will be reviewed for eligibility. If approved, you will receive an email notification.

May 9th - 10th

Auburn, Alabama

Immerse yourself in the world of Biosafety at the Southeastern Biological Safety Association Symposium!

Calling all Biosafety professionals! The Southeastern Biological Safety Association (SEBSA) is thrilled to invite you to join us in Auburn, Alabama, for an immersive and engaging symposium.

Here's what awaits you:

• Informative Talks: Gain valuable insights from renowned experts as they delve into the latest advancements, best practices, and critical issues in Biosafety. From cutting-edge research developments to navigating complex regulations, our diverse speaker lineup will bring you fresh perspectives and practical knowledge.

• Facility Tours: Get a firsthand look at cutting-edge facilities and meet the dedicated professionals who ensure their safe and efficient operation. A tour of the Auburn Poultry Facility and the National Poultry Technology Center has been arranged. All tour participants must avoid contact with all poultry and swine for 72 hours before the tour.

• Unparalleled Networking: Build lasting connections with your peers! Our symposium provides a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and forging valuable collaborations. Mingle with Biosafety professionals from academia, industry, government, and healthcare, expanding your network and gaining valuable career insights.

• Credentialing Maintenance: Earn 1 RBP/CBSP certification maintenance point.

Registration Now Open!

Join us at the 3rd International Biosecurity Virtual Symposium, a unique online event bringing together a diverse range of experts for two action-packed days of learning, collaboration, and thought-provoking discussions.

Sharpen your skills and gain valuable insights on:

• Biodefense Research: Explore cutting-edge research and best practices in biodefense.

• Emerging Threats: Delve into the latest developments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and bioterrorism.

• Real-World Solutions: Discover practical strategies for material control, access control, and public health biosecurity.

• Animal Biosecurity: Participate in a dedicated roundtable discussion on animal facilities biosecurity.

Dive Deep into Biosafety & Infection Control at the Harvard-Yale Symposium!

Sharpen your expertise in public health biosafety and infection control at a unique symposium co-hosted by Harvard and Yale.

Pre-Symposium Courses (April 23rd):

• Gain in-depth knowledge on public health biosafety.

• Explore the crucial intersection of biosafety and infection control.

Symposium Highlights (April 24th):

• Keynote by Dr. Megan Palmer: A leading expert in synthetic biology discusses building an evidence base for national decision-making.

• Policy Updates: Get the latest on US biosecurity policies and their evolution alongside scientific advancements.

• High-Risk Research Deep Dive: Explore critical topics like:

  • Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)

  • Gain of Function research

  • Transfer of drug resistance

  • Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens (ePPP)

• Emergency Management & Occupational Health: Learn best practices for response protocols and occupational health plans.

• Interactive Training: Get hands-on experience with high-risk research protocol review and IBC discussions.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues online and in-person.

Shaping the future of biosafety.

Dive deep into the latest trends and best practices at the 18th CDC International Biosafety Symposium. Gain insights from renowned speakers, participate in hands-on workshops, and connect with colleagues from around the world. This premier event equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of biosafety. Mark your calendars and register today!