Partnerships & Collaborations | | | LMCE 2025 (Laboratory Medicine Congress & Exhibition) and the 66th KSLM (Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine) Annual Meeting will be held from October 29 - 31, 2025, at Inspire (Incheon, Korea). LMCE is an internationally recognized congress on laboratory medicine that provides high-quality academic programs and exhibitions for healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry representatives. Click here to read the LMCE newsletter. | | 2025 ASHI Board Election Candidates | | |
The ASHI Board of Directors recently announced the final slate of nominees for officer and board positions. We thank each one of them for their willingness to serve if elected by the ASHI membership.
Ballots will be EMAILED to the email address listed on your ASHI membership account. To update your email address, log into the ASHI website, click on Manage Profile, then click on Edit Bio.
| | Call for ASHI Award A New Look for ASHI | | |
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Each year the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics sponsors awards to recognize scientific accomplishments and contributions to the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics as well as service to the society. ASHI is currently accepting nominations for the following awards:
- J. Marilyn MacQueen Rising Star Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award
- Rose Payne Award
- Outstanding Technologist Award
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Send nominations and supporting information to Jeana Hoffman. The nomination deadline for all ASHI awards is May 19, 2025. To view former award winners, please click here.
More information about three special scientific awards can be found here. The application deadline for the scientific awards is June 30, 2025.
- Early Career Investigator Award
- Innovation Scholarship Awards
| | Recognizing the importance of staying current while honoring our strong identity, the ASHI Board decided it was the time to refresh ASHI’s visual brand. The redesign was a collaborative effort between Board members and a dedicated Logo Redesign Task Force. You may have seen the new logo as it's been gradually making its debut across ASHI’s platforms and materials! | | | ASHI Speaks Your Language returns with the First Webinar of 2025! | | |
The International Committee (IC) is excited to announce that ASHI Speaks Your Language
is back for 2025! Our first webinar, "Engraftment Monitoring Post-HSCT: Advancements in Chimerism Testing," presented by Dr. Uma Kanga, is now available.
This session covers:
- The basics and clinical relevance of chimerism analysis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- How chimerism testing monitors engraftment and predicts graft rejection or relapse.
- Techniques like VNTRs, STRs, and SNPs used in testing, and how early detection improves patient outcomes.
The webinar is available now for credit on ASHI-U! Watch today and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in post-transplant care.
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New Member Orientation
Tuesday, May 13th at 1:00 pm ET
Hosted by the Membership Committee
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The ASHI Membership Committee invites you to attend this 30-minute orientation that will assist new members in understanding various aspects of their membership benefits. New members can expect to learn how to navigate the ASHI website and the many educational and networking opportunities that are available with their membership. Registration is open to all ASHI members. Take advantage of all the benefits that come with being an ASHI member!
Agenda:
- ASHI History and Headquarters Staff
- Website Navigation
- Committees and Volunteering
- Lab Week Activities
- ASHI Podcast
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Donor-Derived Cell-Free DNA in Kidney Transplantation:
Evolving Concepts and Controversies
Thursday, May 29th at 2:00 pm ET
Hosted by the Educational Initiatives Committee
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The Educational Initiatives Committee (EIC) invites you to join this upcoming webinar, presented by Dr. Edmund Huang. The webinar will review the evidence supporting the use of donor-derived cell-free DNA as a minimally invasive biomarker for kidney transplant rejection. It will also cover how results should be interpreted in different clinical contexts, highlight testing limitations, and explore areas needing further research.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the evidence supporting donor-derived cell-free DNA as a screening tool for kidney transplant rejection
- Discuss how interpretation of results differs depending on clinical context
- Understand the limitations of donor-derived cell-free DNA testing and identify areas for future investigation
| | Innovation in Desensitization Therapy with Dr. Stanley Jordan | | |
| April’s episode of Coffee & Compatibility is now available! Renowned transplant immunologist Dr. Stanley Jordan discusses the latest breakthroughs in desensitization therapy, highlighting recent clinical advances and exciting new approaches in transplantation care. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, ASHI HLA, so you don’t miss future episodes! | | Coming Soon: Don’t miss our next episode dropping Monday, May 26, 2025! We’ll feature Dorrie Dils discussing the current state of OPO certifications — a must-listen for anyone involved in organ procurement and transplantation. Subscribe today to stay up to date! | | ASHI Proficiency Testing (PT) | | | | |
2025 HT-1 Submission Deadline – May 16th
The HT-1 result submission deadline is Friday, May 16. Labs are encouraged to submit early so access or software issues can be resolved before the deadline.
Assistance with PT Data Center Access & Entering Results
Testing your login today can prevent last minute access issues which could impact timely submission. Detailed instructions are in the PT Data Center and a recording of the HT webinar is available on the PT page of the ASHI website for tips on entering HT results.
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Editing & Resubmitting
If you wish to change submitted PT results prior to the submission deadline, clicking “Ok” (to proceed with editing) will change the status to Saved (not Submitted), whether or not edits are made, and you must resubmit your results to change the status back to “Submitted”.
| | Your Chance to Shape the ASHI Member Experience | | |
The Membership Committee plays a key role in shaping your experience—from welcome emails to networking events, from recruiting new members to refining benefits. You may not see all the work happening behind the scenes, but it’s designed to make your membership more rewarding. Interested in learning more? Click here or send questions to
info@ashi-hla.org.
| | Research Funding Opportunities | | |
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. We hope to spark the translation of your scientific ideas into productive, funded research projects that advance knowledge in immunogenetics, histocompatibility, and transplantation biology. Requests for applications (RFAs) will be highlighted routinely as new opportunities are announced. Highlighted grants will span all eligible career levels, as well as basic, translational, and clinical science.
Click here to view the opportunities!
| | NEW ACHI CE Provider Application & Attendance Sheet Process | | | | |
Improvements to the ACHI Continuing Education (CE) Provider application and attendance submission process have been announced, along with an immediate increase in provider fees.
Learn more.
Click here to view the communication about the 2025 ACHI exams. The application window for the September Laboratory Director Exam is now open through June 1.
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Please note that the application window for the November CHA/CHS/CHT exams is
August 1 - September 30.
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Your ASHI membership includes online access to our scientific journal, Human Immunology.
Need journal access? We're here to help - just have your membership number in hand and click here for step-by-step guidance.
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ASHI Volunteer Spotlight
"Volunteering for ASHI has significantly enhanced my professional development in many ways."
Check out our featured volunteer spotlight, Dr. Manli Shen! Read More
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ASHI Member Spotlight
"I made a great number of friends through HLA..."
Check out our featured volunteer spotlight, Dr. Andrea Zachary! 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. 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. | | | | |
