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In the Groove
An ASHI E-Newsletter December 2012 - Issue 4 |
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In the Groove Sponsor
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Human Immunology Highlight
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Check out the recent Special Issue of Human Immunology on Mechanisms of Action and Effects of Antibodies on Cells of the Allograft, guest edited by Dr. Elaine Reed.
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Meetings in the Field
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EFI 27th Annual Conference May 11 - 14, 2013
Maastricht, the Netherlands
American Transplant Congress
May 18 - 22, 2013
Seattle, WA
FOCIS2013 Meeting
June 27 - 30, 2013
Boston, MA
APHIA & HKSHI Joint Meeting
37th Annual Meeting of APHIA
2nd Annual Meeting of HKSHI
July 31 - August 2, 2013
Hong Kong
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Human Immunology:
Editor-In-Chief
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ASHI is seeking applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for its official publication, Human Immunology (HI).
The term of service for this position is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018.
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A Message from John A. Gerlach, Ph.D.,
D(ABHI), ASHI President-Elect
|  One of the great things about ASHI is the opportunity to serve the Society. I have a suspicion that I am going to have a great deal of opportunities to serve ASHI over the next few years and I can thank the ASHI membership collectively for their largess of electing me to the President-Elect position. I have had a lot of professional growth and networking opportunities over the years, having made my way from ARB commissioner to becoming an Inspector Trainer, to my term on the ASHI Board. All I can say about these experiences is, "Wow." I have had the opportunity to work with amazing people, interact with tangential organizations (CMS, UNOS, etc.), and develop great colleagues I can now call friends. I look forward to the next few years as a continued learning experience and an opportunity to further serve ASHI. Isn't the field of transplantation a great place to have a career? (Beats the heck out of clinical chemistry!) It is with this sense of great honor that I introduce to you this issue of "In the Groove." In this issue you'll find articles about the new Upstate Medical University Cord Blood Bank in Syracuse, NY and information on the 2013 ASHI meetings. ASHI's Regional Workshops are a great way to get the CE credits needed to maintain our credentials. The atmosphere is more intimate and personal than at the Annual Meeting- a smaller mouthful to chew, so to speak. But let's not forget about that meeting, the next of which is our 39th Annual Meeting in Chicago; what a great city to visit! It won't be hard to focus, though, as I am sure the sessions will be as riveting as those in San Juan. The meetings and science keep getting better and better! Finally, a few reminders: First, don't miss your renewal notice so you can continue receiving all the member benefits that ASHI has to offer. Second, don't miss out on all of the ways you can connect to ASHI through social media. ASHI keeps us all connected to the science and profession and, through these e-newsletters, it happens in a timely and convenient way. Enjoy this issue of "In the Groove" and I look forward to working with you all to continue making ASHI the Society that improves and furthers our professional lives. |
Member Spotlight: Charlene Hubbell
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State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, announced they will begin construction on a $15 million project to build the Upstate Cord Blood Bank. Projected to open in early 2014, the Upstate Cord Blood Bank will be added to the list of 27 public cord blood banks currently operating in the United States. Dr. Robert Corona, Chair of Upstate Medical University's Pathology, and Ms. Charlene Hubbell, HLA/Stem Cell Laboratory Supervisor at Upstate Medical University, recently sat down with Jim Reith for an interview at WCNY to discuss the importance of cord blood donation.
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2013 Membership Renewal Reminder
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It's that time again! Renew your membership now to continue taking advantage of all the great benefits ASHI has to offer.
If you have any questions regarding your ASHI membership, please contact Cecilia Blair at cblair@ahint.com.
Not a member? Learn more about ASHI's membership opportunities and join today!
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External Affairs Committee Update
| In the past, External Affairs Committee liaison reports were included with the summary of the Board of Directors meeting minutes. ASHI's ever-increasing involvement with organizations outside the Society has now created the happy need to separate the committee's activity report from the minutes summary. Members can be proud of the respect for its expertise that ASHI has gained throughout the transplantation and clinical immunology communities. This is due entirely to the efforts of the volunteers who freely give their time to serve as liaisons and committee members in outside organizations.
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ASHI Member Discounted Registration Rates
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We are very pleased to announce that ASHI members can register for the combined APHIA and HKSHI 2013 meeting (July 31 - August 2 in Hong Kong) with the same discount as APHIA and HKSHI members.
ASHI members can also register for the EFI 2013 meeting (11-14 May 2013, in Maastricht, the Netherlands) with the same discount as EFI members.
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ASHI Meetings & Workshops | |
2013 ASHI Regional Education Workshops
Be a part of an interactive, educational atmosphere that will provide technologists and supervisors of all experience levels with cutting-edge information on theory and practical application in the laboratory.
Workshop 1: Las Vegas, Nevada
Thursday, April 18 - Saturday, April 20
Workshop 2: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8
39th Annual Meeting
Discover countless networking opportunities, interactive workshops, top-notch speakers, and up-to-date field news at ASHI's 2013 Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Sunday, November 17 - Thursday, November 21, 2013
Chicago, Illinois
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Immunogenetics International Summer School
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The 9th International Summer School on Immunogenetics was held November 11-13, 2012 at the beautiful Whaler's Inn Resort in Victor Harbor, South Australia. The summer school was organized on behalf of APHIA, ASHI and EFI by A/Prof Toby Coates and Rhonda Holdsworth and the staff of the South Australian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service in Adelaide.
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ASHI Social Media: Connect With Us
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Connect with ASHI on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to receive updates, news and important ASHI information.
Not social media savvy? Don't worry! We've highlighted some key points about each social media site. Just click on the social media buttons to view our pages and begin connecting with other ASHI members.
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EFI 2013 Abstract Submission Deadline
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The abstract deadline for the 27th European Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility Conference
(May 11 - 14, 2013 in Maastricht, The Netherlands) is Friday, January 25. The abstract submission page and the details about the conference and the scientific, education, and social program can be found at www.efi2013.org.
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In the Groove Sponsor Article: Life Technologies
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Easy Access to Custom Products for Ambiguity Resolution, HLA News and ASHI Speaker Videos
HLA labs can easily inquire about in-stock and custom ambiguity resolution products from a new and simple on-line form accessible from the Life Technologies HLA Transplant Diagnostics web pages. Labs can submit specific ambiguities along with the preferred product format. The company's scientific experts will respond with product recommendations from an impressive selection of in-stock GSSPs and AmbiSolv®/SSPs. The company also offers the ability to develop custom products for resolution of rare ambiguities.
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(856) 638-0428 -- ashi-hla.org
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