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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. ASHI is pleased to announce the launch of its extended membership program, allowing technologists, students, fellows and international associates membership in the society at a deeply discounted rate. The program is designed to make membership affordable to all histocompatibility and immunogenetics professionals interested in ASHI, regardless of career level. Full, institutional and emeritus members will maintain the same great membership rates, and will benefit from the increased insight and networking opportunities increased membership will bring. ASHI’s new membership categories include:
If you know someone who qualifies for one of the above categories, invite him/her to become a member. For just $40.00, they will have access to member benefits such as discounted registration fees for ASHI meetings, access to ASHI-U and the ASHI Quarterly. Be sure to tell your colleagues about this incredible offer! For more information on the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics or to become a member, contact Cecilia Blair, Member Services Coordinator, at: 15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; (856) 638-0428, cblair@ahint.com, or visit the Web site at www.ashi-hla.org. ASHI Request for Proposals: 2008 Proficiency Testing Program Vendor The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is looking for a vendor to administer its 2008 Proficiency Testing Program. Attached, please find a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for review and consideration. ASHI invites all interested parties to apply as outlined in the RFP. Potential applicants to this RFP are requested to submit a letter of intent by Friday, October 5th. Formal proposals must be received no later than Friday, November 23rd. ASHI Contact Announcement: Rare HLA alleles Contact: derek.middleton@belfasttrust.hscni.net We are concerned by the growth in the number of HLA alleles, many of which are extremely rare, and the impact of these alleles on typing strategies. Thus we would like to gather information on just how frequently these alleles occur. Our ultimate aim is to have a record of alleles that have only been found in one individual, family or population. We would then ask for possible consideration by the HLA Nomenclature Committee for an indication in the allele name designating that it rarely occurs. Announcement: All ASHI Accredited Laboratories in the US: In 2004, the GAO, which has oversight of CMS, reviewed the inspection policies of all accrediting organizations. As a result of this review, CMS now requires all accrediting organizations including ASHI to perform unannounced inspections in order to maintain deemed status under CLIA. ASHI AC Survey Cell Typings: HLA typing results for PBL specimens sent in the AC (Crossmatch, PRA and antibody identification) Proficiency Testing Surveys are found in a link from the Proficiency Testing area. Member
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More information on these awards and the rest of the ASM’s scientific achievement awards can be found online at www.asm.org/ASMAwards. Nominations are due on October 1 to academy@asmusa.org. |
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