January 2026

ASHI On the Hill

Federal policymaking affecting laboratory reimbursement and the organ procurement and transplant system remains highly active. ASHI continues to advocate for sustainable reimbursement solutions while closely monitoring increased congressional oversight of organ procurement organizations. Read this update for recent developments and what to expect in the months ahead.

ACHI Launches New Digital Certificates

ACHI is pleased to announce our partnership with Parchment, a secure digital certificate provider. Certified individuals will now receive updated certificates featuring Blue Seal Security for enhanced authenticity and easy sharing via a personalized link or digital badge.

Beginning with the September 2025 exam, successful candidates will automatically receive both a digital and printed certificate—no action needed. Individuals recertifying this year will soon receive an email from ACHI Headquarters with instructions on how to access their digital certificate.

Those certified before September 2025 will receive a digital certificate at the end of their current cycle and may order printed or digital certificates by completing the following form here (printed: $25, digital: $15).

Processing will begin in early January. For questions, contact ACHI Headquarters at info@achicertification.org.

Did your membership lapse on December 31, 2025?

ASHI memberships operate on a calendar year and there is still time to renew. Keep the momentum going! Renewing for 2026 is a breeze! Click here for renewal instructions.

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

ASHI invites members to participate in Tech Talk, a segment on ASHI's Coffee & Compatibility podcast that highlights exceptional technologists across our community. This is an opportunity to recognize a technologist in your lab who has earned a certification or promotion, contributed to a special project, overcome challenges, or consistently gone above and beyond.

Selected nominations may be featured on an upcoming episode of the podcast. Submit a nomination here.

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

PT results have been submitted for all 2025 surveys. EMO-2 reports were released in early December and laboratories that participated in the HT-2 and AC-2 surveys will be notified by email upon completion of those reports.

2025 VXM-2

Links and instructions for the 2025 VXM-2 will be sent to AC-2 subscribers soon.

2026 Ordering Deadline Extended

The deadline for placing 2026 PT orders in the PT Data Center have been extended to February 2nd. 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!

Human Immunology Updates

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.

Cover Design Update

The Cover Art contest results were announced. Click here to see the announcement.

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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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!

ASHI Member Spotlight

"A transplant technologist was considered to be a special part of the laboratory, and I wanted to be a part of it."

Check out our featured member spotlight, Nicanor Dayalo! 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.