April 2023

ASHI has partnered with a marketing firm to promote all the wonderful and exciting things taking place within the ASHI community.

As we prepare to celebrate lab week, please send us your photos so that we can share what's going on in your lab.

Each year, the Human Immunology editorial board awards the best original research papers and the best review papers from two years previous. The top papers in each category published in 2021 were chosen based on citation and download statistics gathered from 2022. The papers were then voted on by the Human Immunology editorial board members. 

Click here to view the winners!

Are you studying for the CHT, CHS, CHA or Director certification exam? Check out the Certification Exam Study Guides now available on the ASHI website!

This Certification Exam Study Guide is divided into three (3) parts – a set of basic to advanced practice questions with answers, a list of suggested references for a deeper dive into topics you may wish to learn more about, and a set of short study materials or one-page summaries and tables of frequently accessed information.

2023 EMO-1 Survey

The EMO-1 survey is scheduled to ship on Tuesday, April 18^th.

2023 HT-1 Survey

The result submission deadline for the HT-1 survey is Friday, April 14^th. Detailed instructions for entering and submitting HT results are located in the ASHI PT Lab Center. Laboratories are encouraged to submit early to avoid last minute access issues which could prevent timely submission.

2023 AC-1 Survey

The AC-1 survey is scheduled to ship May 9^th.

Race, Ethnicity, Ancestry, and how they impact HLA genotyping



We introduce our new co-host, Mr. Jeremy Sherrill! In an interview with Bioinformatician Dr. Abeer Madbouly, we discuss the evolving role of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in the field of immunogenetics. Dr. Madbouly discusses how and why they are used in HLA genotyping now and in the future. We also answer a question from listener regarding CHS testing in our newest segment, The Tea. Click here to learn how to listen and receive CECs.

Each year the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) sponsors several awards to recognize scientific accomplishments and contributions to the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics as well as service to the Society. ASHI is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

• J. Marilyn MacQueen Rising Star Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award 
• Rose Payne Award
• Outstanding Technologist Award

The nominations deadline for all ASHI awards is May 12, 2023. Learn More

The ASHI Leadership Development Taskforce encourages all ASHI members to nominate candidates for the available officer and board positions. If there are candidates whom you feel would be an asset to the ASHI Board of Directors, please complete and submit this nomination form. All nominations must be accompanied by the signatures of at least 10 full or honorary members in good standing. Emailed endorsements are accepted.

During the week of April 3rd, the Leadership Development Taskforce will forward its preliminary slate of candidates to the ASHI membership. This will allow members time to submit additional nominations by the April 14th deadline.

Technologist Mentor Program

This program pairs technologists with more experienced HLA professionals (Senior Technologists, Supervisors, and Managers), or mentors, to share knowledge, experience, and advice with a mentee.



Director Mentor Program

This program pairs new Directors with more experienced Directors on an informal basis for the purpose of providing one-on-one guidance and advice to the newer Directors (mentees). An experienced Director will volunteer to serve as a mentor to a less experienced Director for at least a period of one year, during which time the mentor and mentee are encouraged to communicate on a monthly basis for discussions on mutually agreed topics.

The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is seeking applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for its official publication, Human Immunology (HI). Learn More

The Commissioners of the Accreditation Review Board (ARB) are often asked questions from accredited laboratories on interpretation of ASHI Standards. Click the link below to view April 2023 questions and answers. 

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