May 2021
Partnerships & Collaborations
American Transplant Congress
The ATC 2021 Virtual Connect Program Is More Robust Than Ever!
This year’s program will incorporate even more content than last year's virtual meeting, with 6 days of live broadcasted sessions, including 124 symposia with pre-recorded presentations and live video question and answer, 30 Expert VIP Meet-Up Sessions providing access to experts in the field, and live video conversation to take place in small groups. Click the video below to see how you'll learn more, earn more, share more and get more at ATC 2021 Virtual Connect and register today!
What's happening, ASHI?
Have you purchased your ASHI merchandise yet?
That's right! We've opened a store so that you can purchase ASHI branded apparel, hats, and household items. Click the button below to start shopping now!

Proceeds from the ASHI store will support the ASHI Travel \Fund. To learn more about the ASHI Travel Fund, click here.
Coffee and Compatibility Podcast
In honor of Donate Life Month and in celebration of Lab Week 2021, we explore two aspects of transplantation that heavily impact HLA Laboratory practice. Join us as we chat with Mr. Jeffrey Orlowski, CEO of LifeShare Oklahoma, about how changes in donor procurement and organ allocation are shaping the future of transplantation and HLA practice. We even have a 2nd guest, not to be missed! Ms. Amy Silverstein, author and 2 time heart transplant recipient, will discuss patient perspectives on HLA testing, recent medically directed legislation, and more. Tune in to hear the latest perspectives on donor and patient care in transplantation.
Listen now on one of the following platforms:
If you have ideas for podcast topics, email us today at info@ashi-hla.org.
Volunteers Needed
Communications, Engagement & Marketing (CEM) Committee
The CEM Committee is a newly formed committee with two main focuses:

  1. To promote ASHI and the science of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics to the ASHI community and beyond
  2. To engage the larger transplant community, patients, donors, caregivers, and the general public to raise awareness of the amazing work done in our field

The committee is looking for volunteers to assist with creating social media content. If you're looking for a fun, easy way to start committee work, complete a volunteer application now!

Educational Initiatives Subcommittee
If you are a current Director in Training, the Educational Initiatives Subcommittee is looking for volunteers to assist with the ASHI Journal Club & Career Development Workshops. Specifically, you could:
  • Provide information to speakers about their session
  • Identify reviewers for the journal clubs occurring after June
  • Assist in planning the agenda for 2022
  • Assist in identifying speakers for 2022

Interested? Have any questions? Contact us at info@ashi-hla.org and we will get you connected!
ASHI Spotlight
ASHI Volunteer Spotlight

Check out our featured volunteer spotlight, Brooke Banuelos, BS, CHT(ABHI)

Committee Corner
ASHI vs. ACHI
This is a friendly reminder to ASHI members who are CHT or CHS certified:
Your membership status with ASHI is completely separate from your certification status with ABHI (now known as ACHI). You will have to pay separate annual fees for each. The ABHI/ACHI certification requirements include a collection of continuing education (CE) credits every 3 years. ABHI/ACHI usually sends reminders to pay their certification fees in April. ASHI membership dues run within a calendar year and you can expect to receive renewal reminders starting in September.
Proficiency Testing
2021 AC-1 Survey
The AC-1 survey is scheduled to ship on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. PT results for this survey are due June 18th.

2021 EMO-1 Survey
The result submission deadline for the EMO-1 survey is Friday, May 14th.
 
2021 HT-1 Reports
The PT Committee is in the process of reviewing grades and analyzing data in preparation for compiling the reports for the HT-1 survey. Labs will be notified by email once the reports have been completed.
ACHI Spotlight
Check out the March 2021 ACHI certificants.