Tech Case Presentations: A New Pilot Series | | ASHI's Educational Initiatives Committee is launching Tech Case Presentations, a pilot extension of ASHI's webinar program. Each 1-hour live session will feature multiple short, technologist-led case studies, followed by panel discussion and Q&A. The series is designed to support professional development, encourage new presenters, and foster knowledge sharing among healthcare technology professionals. Interested in presenting or attending? | | Unlock Data & AI Learning with DataCamp - Free for ASHI Members! | | |
ASHI is excited to offer free DataCamp access to the first 1,000 current paid Full Members — one license per member! DataCamp is an interactive online platform that teaches data science, analytics, and programming skills through hands-on exercises. Whether you're new to data or looking to enhance your machine learning and AI expertise, DataCamp provides self-paced courses with real-life examples and beginner-to-advanced content.
Why it matters:
- Strengthens understanding of analytics & AI in HLA and transplantation
- Supports data-driven laboratory practices
- Help stay competitive in a rapidly evolving field
Courses include: AI, Data Literacy, R, Python, and more!
| | 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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ACHI Certification
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| | Partnerships & Collaborations | | | EFI Young Professionals Committee | | |
Dear ASHI Members,
On behalf of the EFI Young Professionals Committee, we are excited to introduce ourselves as the EFI Young Professionals Committee, a new committee within the European Federation of Immunogenetics (EFI). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share who we are, and we hope to connect with you further in the future.
What started as a working group has grown into a new official committee within EFI since January 2025. Our primary mission is to represent new and younger EFI members within the organization. We do this in several ways:
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Representation: We have a Young Professionals representative in nearly every EFI committee.
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Annual Session: We organize the EFI Young Professionals session at the annual EFI Conference.
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Networking: We aim to connect EFI Young Professionals to exchange ideas, skills, and knowledge.
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Community Building: We host social events and promote activities that foster collaboration.
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Focus Areas: Our initiatives emphasize sustainability, diversity, education, and bioinformatics.
Currently, our committee consists of a diverse group of nine members from various countries within the EFI region and different roles in our field. Some of our ongoing projects include: Setting up EFI’s social media presence, preparing our session for the upcoming annual EFI conference in Edinburgh, interviewing EFI inspectors and developing a resource hub with useful information for new EFI members.
We would love to exchange ideas with ASHI members and explore opportunities for joint initiatives. If you are interested, please feel free to reach out. Contact details are provided below. On behalf of the EFI Young Professionals Committee, Thank you for your time and interest!
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Open House Committee Calls
November 11th - November 20th
Hosted by select ASHI Committees
| | Curious about how ASHI committees work? Step inside for a behind-the-scenes look! In November, select ASHI committees will host Open House calls where you can observe how the committee operates, the impact they make, and see where your interests connect. Non-members are welcome to attend. Check out the full schedule of upcoming calls. Open House calls are non-participatory. | | |
19th International HLA & Immunogenetics Workshop (IHIWS)
Part 3 of the 3-part webinar series
Thursday, November 13 at 10:00 am EDT
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Le HLA, marqueur de populations
Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 am EDT
ASHI Speaks Your Language Webinar (in French)
Hosted by the International Committee
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The genetic diversity of the province of Québec reflects its settlement history, marked by multiple migratory waves and the presence of First Nations peoples.
The study being reviewed during the webinar analyzes allele and haplotype frequencies across different regions to highlight regional stratification of HLA and the diversity of the stem cell donor registry. High-resolution HLA data for the HLA-A, -B, -C, -DPB1, -DQB1, and -DRB1 loci were obtained for 3,850 individuals, as well as for 172 members of First Nations communities. The analysis was conducted using GENE[RATE], and genetic distances were compared using NMDS. This call will highlight regional differences in HLA composition and reinforce the need for province-wide recruitment strategies to improve donor representation and compatibility.
| | Help LPRI Strengthen the HLA Workforce: Share Your Voice | | |
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!
| | 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. Highlighted grants will span all eligible career levels, as well as basic, translational, and clinical science. Click here to view the opportunities!
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for AST Early Faculty Development and Fellowship Grants.
Apply here by December 1st.
| | The Present and Future of Transplant Modernization | | | | Dr. Macey Levin - NYU transplant researcher, former OPTN Board Executive Committee member, living kidney donor, and national transplantation leader - joins C&C for a special live episode at the 51st ASHI Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, to talk all things transplant "modernization" and the state of xenotransplantation. Check out ASHI's Coffee & Compatibility podcast. Listen now or watch here. | | |
AC-2 Survey Results Due
The submission deadline for the AC-2 survey is Friday, December 5, 2025.
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VXM-1 Summary
The VXM-1 summary has been released and is available on the PT page of the ASHI website.
2026 Ordering
Labs can submit 2026 PT orders in the ASHI PT Data Center. (Note: There is new pricing for the ABO survey if you wish to participate.) If your lab would like to participate in the EMO cell subset challenge or if your lab is new to ASHI, additional setup is necessary to complete the ordering process. Email the PT Program Manager at chartman@ashi-hla.org for more information. Labs are encouraged to review the 2026 PT brochure and 2026 shipment schedule on the PT page of the ASHI website prior to ordering.
| | The End of Unannounced Inspections | | A few weeks ago this message was sent to ASHI members announcing that laboratories will have more time to prepare for inspections. This change reflects ASHI's ongoing commitment to supporting our laboratory quality partners by promoting readiness and continuous improvement. | | 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! | | | 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! | | | | |
"I attended my first ASHI meeting...just after passing my CHS certification"
Check out our featured member spotlight, An T. Thai!
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| | 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. | | | | |
