August 2021
ASHI has a new phone number!
Please note that the ASHI headquarters phone number has changed to (856) 335-3299. You can now reach ASHI staff by using their new direct extensions. You can also call them from your computer or mobile device by clicking here.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Be the Match
On Friday, October 1 at The Depot in Minneapolis, Be The Match is hosting a gala to raise critical funds for patients and their families to support their transplant journey. The event will feature inspirational stories, sponsor and supporter recognition, online auction, and more! Virtual tickets are also available. Learn More
American Foundation for Donation & Transplantation (AFDT)
AFDT announced Dr. Matthew Copper as their new President. Dr. Cooper is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute.  Learn more
What's happening, ASHI?
Leadership Orientation
Whether you're thinking about joining an ASHI committee or already serving ASHI as a committee member, a committee chair, or a member of the Board of Directors, we invite you to attend the ASHI Leadership Orientation scheduled for Wednesday, August 25 from 2-3 ET.

This webinar will give you background information on ASHI as an organization, as well as help you to prepare for your volunteer role. We'll focus on leadership by reviewing the responsibilities and expectations of your role so that you will be an active member of your group. We want to ensure that you feel empowered to be a positive and effective part of our Society. We're looking forward to helping you grow in your current position and are excited about the possibilities in store for you.
Coffee and Compatibility Podcast
This episode will cover some hot topic issues facing immunogenetic laboratories. Tune in to hear from ASHI's President-elect Dr. Annette Jackson as she discusses various controversies within transplant diagnostics and ways to improve patient focused testing. Coffee and Compatibility is available now on the following platforms:
Do you want to earn CE's for listening to the ASHI podcast? Click here to learn more!
ASHI Volunteer Spotlight
ASHI Volunteer Spotlight

"There is no better way to encounter broad and practical knowledge in HLA laboratory practice, network, connect with new friends or be involved in the HLA community than to volunteer for an ASHI committee (or several!)."

Check out our featured member spotlight, Dr. Kelley Hitchman! View Now
Committee Corner
Attention ASHI Laboratory Inspectors & Trainees
The ARB will be hosting a full-day inspector training workshop at the ASHI Annual Meeting in Orlando, Monday September 27, 2021. This full-day workshop (morning & afternoon sessions) is designed for new inspectors. Active inspectors & trainees can attend the afternoon session (half-day) to keep their status active. To register for this inspector training workshop, full or half day, please email Melissa Weeks. 

The full day workshop will be in person only, a virtual option will not be offered. The face to face interaction is so important for new inspector training. However, the ARB will offer a virtual version of the half-day workshop later this fall for active inspectors & trainees who are not able to attend in person to maintain their active status.
Proficiency Testing
2021 AC-1 Reports & VXM-1 Reports
The PT Committee is in the process of finalizing the AC-1 reports, after which the VXM-1 reports will be compiled. Labs will be notified by email upon completion of reports.
 
2021 Fall Schedule
The shipping schedule for the remainder of 2021 is below. This schedule, along with other important PT information for upcoming surveys, is available 24/7 on the ASHI PT page.

HT-2                      9/14/2021
EMO-2                 10/12/2021
AC-2                     10/26/2021
Volunteer Opportunities
The PT Committee encourages active ASHI members to submit an application to serve on the ASHI PT Committee in 2022. Chosen candidates will be part of a review team analyzing survey-specific data twice a year and will be given other opportunities to serve throughout the year. Please submit your volunteer application by August 27th to be considered.
American College of
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI)
Congratulations to the June 2021 ACHI certificants! View Now