August 2025

Coffee & Compatibility Giveaway - We're Just Getting Started!

We’re excited to share that Coffee & Compatibility has hit 500 subscribers on the ASHI HLA YouTube channel! Thank you to everyone who’s subscribed, shared, and supported the show—your enthusiasm means the world to us.

To keep the celebration going, we’re launching an ongoing subscriber giveaway as we work our way to 1,000 subscribers!

Here’s how it works:

For every 100 new subscribers, we’ll randomly select one lucky subscriber to receive a special ASHI prize. That means anyone who subscribes between now and the 600-subscriber mark will be entered to win once we hit 600. Then we’ll do it again at 700, 800, 900, and finally 1,000.

Whether you're already a fan or just joining us, now’s the perfect time to subscribe and spread the word. Help us grow the Coffee & Compatibility community—and maybe win something fun along the way!

Subscribe now: ASHI HLA YouTube Channel

Let’s hit 1,000 together!

Asian Transplantation Week (ATW 2025)

November 20 - 22, 2025

Seoul, Korea

Hosted by:

The Korean Society for Transplantation (KST)

Join TAC to learn about the on-call situation of diverse labs throughout the country. Learn how they handle their on-call scheduling and responsibilities. Could this lead to improvements for the direction of your own labs on-call? Attend this Happy Hour to find out!

Join us for an ASHI Educational Initiatives webinar featuring the MHC Matchmaker, a novel tool for comparing amino acid differences between donor-recipient pairs across species. Dr. Ladowski will present research on pig MHC, the potential cross-reactivity between anti-HLA and pig MHC antibodies, and how structural mismatch analysis may improve xenotransplantation outcomes by enabling safer graft compatibility across species.

Dr. Chris Wiebe shares his expertise on the use of HLA eplet mismatch load in estimating immunologic risk in transplantation. He discusses considerations for de novo HLA-DSA formation, donor selection, impacts on post-transplant monitoring protocols, and immunosuppression on this episode of ASHI's Coffee & Compatibility podcast.

2025 AC-1 Report  

The analysis and review process of the AC-1 report has been delayed by summer scheduling conflicts. Participating laboratories will be notified by email in the next few weeks once the reports are available.

2025 VXM-1

Links and instructions for the VXM-1 will be sent to AC-1 subscribers in early August.

2025 ABO-1 Summary

A summary of the optional ABO molecular challenge was emailed to HT subscribers the first week of August.

2025 Fall Shipment Schedule

• EMO-2 shipment: September 10, 2025
• HT-2 shipment: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday prior to ASHI 51st Annual Meeting)
• AC-2 shipment: October 29, 2025 

Labs All Around the World - We Want YOU!

The Communications, Engagement and Marketing Committee (CEMC) is putting together a special “Laboratories All Around the World” video to showcase at the ASHI 51st Annual Meeting and we need your photos and videos to make it shine! Submit your clips by Monday, September 15th to be part of this exciting celebration of our global community. Don’t wait! Send your submissions now to info@ashi-hla.org and be part of the spotlight!

The Science and Technology Initiatives Committee (STIC) is pleased to continue highlighting a key initiative aimed at promoting relevant external research funding opportunities within the ASHI community. Highlighted grants will span all eligible career levels, as well as basic, translational, and clinical science. Click here to view the opportunities!

ASHI is accepting submissions for the Human Immunology Cover Art Contest 

Human Immunology isn't just ASHI's scientific journal - it's your journal. From manuscript submissions to peer review you can play a central role in shaping its content and direction. Now we're inviting you to shape its look as well! ASHI members and friends of ASHI (non-members) are invited to showcase their artistic talent by participating in this exciting opportunity!

The Cover Art Contest winner will receive:

• A complimentary registration to the ASHI 51st Annual Meeting on October 6-10, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
• The honor of having their artwork showcased on the journal cover, journal website, manuscript submission system, and in other Human Immunology promotions in print and online.
• The name of the winner will also be featured on the journal title page.

Click here for the rules of the cover art contest. Cover art must be submitted by Friday, August 22, 2025 in order to be considered.

Important Information about Electronic CLIA Certificates - Transition to Paperless

CMS is modernizing the CLIA program by moving to electronic fee coupons and certificates. Laboratories must switch to email notifications by March 1, 2026, to continue receiving CLIA documents—paper versions will no longer be issued after this date. Click here to view the communication ASHI sent with details on how to make the switch and maintain uninterrupted access.

HRSA's Request for Information on the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR)

HRSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders to help shape the upcoming RFP for the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). The Request for Information (RFI) invites input on enhancing data analysis, improving transparency, and leveraging technology to better support patients, donors, and the transplant community. Click here to view the communication ASHI sent and to learn how to submit comments.

Get Social with ASHI

We’re always looking for great content from our members! If you have an interesting article, fun lab photos, team highlights, conference snapshots, member milestones, or educational tips to share, we want to hear from you! Submit your content via our Social Media Request Form. All submissions are subject to review and approval. Please note that ASHI reserves the right to deny any request without notice. Let’s showcase the amazing work happening in our community!

2025 Kidney Donation and Kidney Transplant Change Packages

ESRD Treatment Choices Learning Collaborative (ETCLC) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 Kidney Donation and Kidney Transplant Change Packages!

These refreshed and redesigned resources represent the latest learnings from across the ETCLC community and spotlight the strategies driving success at high-performing donor hospitals, organ procurement organizations (OPOs), and transplant programs nationwide.

The 2025 change packages feature a newly streamlined driver diagram format, organizing proven strategies into eight clear drivers that focus on actionable, results-driven change ideas. These change packages were made possible thanks to the ongoing collaboration, innovation, and dedication of the ETCLC community.

The ETCLC invites all organizations to explore these updated tools, identify new opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to accelerate progress in kidney donation and transplantation.

Click on each image to download the corresponding resource.

Kidney Donation Change Package

Kidney Transplant Change Package

Would you like to be featured as our next ASHI Member or Volunteer Spotlight? Click the links below to answer a few questions about your member/volunteer experience. For more information, or if you would like to nominate someone to be highlighted as our next spotlight, contact Cathy Landolt at clandolt@ashi-hla.org.