December 2025

Human Immunology: New submission experience for authors is LIVE!

Authors submitting manuscripts to Human Immunology, ASHI's scientific journal, will now experience a faster and more user-friendly manuscript submission experience. Check out the new author experience here, or click here to submit your manuscript.

Exciting updates are coming to the ASHI website in 2026!

The ASHI website is getting a fresh new look in the coming year! Our goal is to enhance your browsing experience, making it easier than ever to access important resources and information. During this update, you may notice a few temporary changes or minor interruptions as we implement these improvements. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to create a more user-friendly and efficient platform for all our members. Thank you for your continued support of ASHI—we can’t wait for you to explore the new website!

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Maintain ACHI certification and uninterrupted ASHI membership benefits

ASHI membership renewal and ACHI certification renewals are underway. Each serves a unique purpose, and it's important to stay current with both to maintain your benefits and credentials.

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• Financial Assistance
• Free or Discounted Membership for International Members
• Group Discounts

ACHI Certification

Renewing your ACHI certification timely is vital to ensure you maintain professional credibility, stay aligned with the ASHI Standards, and to show your commitment to continuing education.

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We kindly request all Director trainers/mentors to encourage their trainees to volunteer for ASHI’s monthly case presentations. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for developing professionals to showcase their analytical skills, gain confidence in public speaking, and contribute meaningfully to our learning community. By nominating trainees or motivating them to participate, trainers play a key role in fostering their growth while helping us maintain a diverse and engaging lineup of cases. Your support ensures that our monthly presentations continue to be enriching, collaborative, and representative of the broad expertise within ASHI. Please email Melissa Weeks for details or nominations: MWeeks@ashi-hla.org

This session explores the development of histocompatibility services in Kenya, offering practical insights into validating testing methods, navigating resource-limited environments, and meeting the growing clinical demand for transplant immunology in the region. Attendees will learn about the operational realities of building a developing HLA laboratory, including strategies used to ensure reliable testing and sustainable service delivery despite unique challenges.

This webinar showcases important updates and innovations leading up to the 19th International HLA & Immunogenetics Workshop (IHIWS). Click here to view the agenda and learning objectives.

Click here to watch parts 1 & 2 of this 3-part series

Autoimmunity 2026 continues the tradition of bringing together a diverse community of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the study and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Their scientific program will feature plenary sessions, parallel tracks, debates, several teaching courses, and oral presentations of selected abstracts, providing a comprehensive platform for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration.

Each Autoimmunity Congress welcomes over 1,500 experts from more than 70 countries, fostering a vibrant and truly global community of professionals dedicated to autoimmune research and care. The upcoming congress aims to build on this legacy, offering opportunities to engage with the latest research, discuss emerging therapies, and connect with colleagues from around the world.

2025 Reports: EMO-2, HT-2, AC-2

PT results have been submitted for all 2025 surveys. Laboratories that participated will be notified by email upon completion of the EMO-2, HT-2, and AC-2 reports.

2026 Ordering Deadline Extended

Deadlines for placing 2025 PT orders in the PT Data Center have been extended to December 12th for U.S. laboratories and January 16th for international laboratories.

Labs new to the ASHI PT Program can email the PT Program Manager for more information at chartman@ashi-hla.org. 

The ASHI Laboratory Professionals Recruitment Initiative (LPRI) taskforce committee

launched the Workplace Satisfaction Survey for HLA professionals working in ASHI member labs. This initiative seeks to identify what contributes to job satisfaction and retention within the field. Your feedback will help create a resource hub of practical strategies that lab leadership can use to improve the work environment and support their teams. The survey is brief, anonymous, and designed to gather meaningful insights that will guide long-term efforts. Responses will be reviewed quarterly to monitor trends and inform future initiatives. Your input is essential to building a stronger, more sustainable HLA workforce. Click here to participate!

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!

Join us for the final episode of the year of Coffee & Compatibility, where we dive into the fascinating world of antibodies in liver transplantation, the implications of anti-HLA allosensitization on liver graft injury, and the potential expanding role of HLA laboratories. Our guest, Dr. Jacqueline O'Leary, Chief of Hepatology at the Dallas VA Medical Center, shares her expertise and insights into the latest advances and challenges in this field. Watch us on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. From all of us at the Coffee & Compatibility team, we wish you happy holidays and a wonderful start to the new year!

ASHI members are leveling up their data & AI skills with DataCamp

ASHI’s partnership with DataCamp is already making a strong impact, with members actively engaging in data science and AI learning to strengthen their work in HLA and transplantation. To date, 177 learning hours have been logged and 332 units completed. With free access for the first 1,000 current paid ASHI members, participants are exploring beginner-friendly and advanced courses in data analytics, AI, Python, R, and more. DataCamp’s hands-on, real-world, self-paced model supports data-driven laboratory practices and helps members stay competitive as technology evolves. If you haven’t activated your free license yet, now is a great time to explore the platform and see how data and AI skills can enhance your work. Eligibility: Only current, dues-paying ASHI members are eligible. Ready to get started? Click on the DataCamp Access Request Form

Gift of ASHI Membership

Just in time for membership renewal season—and the upcoming holidays—you can give the gift of an ASHI membership to a colleague or peer. Or, let someone know that an ASHI membership is at the top of your wish list!

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!

From our colleagues at the OPTN

A few weeks ago this message was sent to ASHI members announcing that histocompatibility laboratories may need to update their laboratory information systems and that Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and transplant hospitals may need to evaluate their agreements with histocompatibility laboratories to accommodate any needed transactional changes related to proposal changes.

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ASHI Volunteer Spotlight

"Volunteering with ASHI is a wonderful reminder that there is a whole community facing the same challenges, asking the same questions, and striving toward the same goals."

Check out our featured volunteer spotlight, Dr. Olga Timofeeva! Read More

ASHI Member Spotlight

"The profound sense of purpose that defines my career is..."

Check out our featured member spotlight, Marian Tamondong-Reside! Read More

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.