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A Sudden Loss to the ASHI Community (UPDATED)
It is with deep regret that we report the sudden loss of a long time friend, mentor and pioneer
Request for Membership Response to Proposed Revisions to the ASHI Standards
The Quality Assurance and Standards Committee (QAS) has been working on updates to the ASHI Standards. We propose a new definition and two new standards suggested by partner organizations and working groups. In addition, revisions brought to our attention by other ASHI Committees and ASHI members are among the changes.
International Summer School
A limited number of ASHI travel stipends are available to support students/scientists who wish to attend the 2010 International Summer School. Summer school details are available
Annual Meeting Registration NOW OPEN!
Is Hollywood calling your name? Don't miss the ASHI 36th Annual Meeting in Hollywood, Florida September 26th - September 30th, 2010. Securing your spot at the 36th Annual Meeting is just a click away. Register Online Now or download the registration form.
FDA AMR Public Workshop
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public workshop regarding scientific issues in clinical development of medical products (i.e., human drugs, therapeutic biological products, and medical devices) for prophylaxis and/or treatment of acute antibody mediated rejection (AMR) in kidney transplant recipients.
Call for Volunteers
Are you interested in serving on an ASHI committee for the 2010 - 2011 term?
ASHI Bylaws Committee Request Membership Response to Amended Bylaws
Dear Colleagues,
The ASHI Bylaws Committee, consisting of Julie Ward, Siva Kanangat, and Lori Osowski, is submitting an amended version of the ASHI Bylaws to the Society members for comment on two (2) revisions:
Haiti Kidney Transplant Program’s Request for Financial Support
Haiti hospitals were heavily damaged during the earthquake that struck on January 12, 2010. ASHI has received a request for financial support from The Haiti Transplant Program that we'd like to share with our members and their facilities.
2010 International Summer School - 4/20/10
The Seventh International Summer School on Immunogenetics - 2010New Version of HLA Nomenclature Launched April 2010 - 4/16/10
The NMDP has updated their website dedicated to the nomenclature change with new language as well as training that was conducted for transplant programs and cord blood banks.Institute for Justice Coalition press release - 3/23/10
Institute for Justice Coalition press release
Institute for Justice Coalition - 3/23/10
ASHI is now a member of the Institute for Justice Coalition.
The HLA Nomenclature Report 2010 is now published - 3/22/10
The HLA Nomenclature Report 2010 is now published.
Award Nominations Now Open - 3/17/10
Each year the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) sponsors several awards to recognize scientific accomplishments and contributions to the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics, and service to the society.
2009 ASHI Standards available online - 2/12/10
The 2009 ASHI Standards are available online at http://www.ashi-hla.org/lab-center/accreditation/forms/standards/.
HLA Nomenclature Changes effective April 1, 2010
With the increasing number of HLA alleles described, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Nomenclature Committee for Factors of the HLA System decided to introduce changes in the way the alleles are designated and named. These changes will be effective April 1, 2010.
NMDP- Notice of Upcoming Release of Request for Proposal - 12/4/09
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) anticipates releasing a Request for Proposal
Updated Allele*Frequencies in Worldwide Populations website - 11/12/09
Please visit the Allele*Frequencies in Worldwide Populations http://www.allelefrequencies.net/ and contribute to the growing allele frequencies from around the world.
The Joint Commission - Laboratory Accreditation Program - 11/2/09
The Joint Commission released the 2010 National Patient Safety Goals for the laboratory accreditation program.
Attention Independent Histocompatibility Laboratories - 9/3/09
Effective 8/3/2009 CMS has awarded the contract for the fiscal intermediary of all Independent Histocompatibility Laboratories
ASHI travel stipends available to the 2009 International Summer School
2009 International Summer School -ASHI travel stipends available to support students/scientists
35th Annual Meeting Registration is Open! - 8/4/09
35th Annual Meeting Registration is Now Open!
Public comment period for the NetCord-FACT Cord Blood Standards - 7/23/09
NetCord and The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) have published the Fourth Edition of the NetCord-FACT International Standards for Cord Blood Collection, Processing, Testing, Banking, Selection, and Release
HLA Nomenclature Update - 6/16/2009
HLA Nomenclature Update - 6/16/2009
Submit your abstracts now!
Nominations Now Open for Five ASHI Awards
Each year the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) sponsors several awards to recognize scientific accomplishments and contributions to the fields of histocompatibility and immunogenetics, and service to the society.
ASHI to Host Three Educational Workshops in 2009
ASHI will host a series of regional educational workshops to further advance the science, education, and application of immunogenetics and transplant immunology.
ASHI Meeting Highlights Breakthroughs in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Research
ASHI wrapped up its 34th Annual Meeting in Toronto as a success.
ASHI Launches Extended Membership Program
As a professional society, ASHI works to advance the science and application of histocompatibility and immunogenetics by providing members with valuable educational opportunities, publications, professional recognition and a forum for the exchange of information. Now, ASHI is making it more affordable for up-and-coming professionals to experience similar benefits, while continuing to advance the association and the field.