News Focus Channel: 72nd AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Response to CMS Statement on FDA LDTs Proposed Rule

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:20:33 EST

"We at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) were surprised to see a statement from Drs. Jeff Shuren and Dora Hughes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in support of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposed rule to duplicate the regulation of laboratory developed tests by placing these tests under FDA authority, in addition to their current regulation under CMS.

Lapatinib Increases Overall Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients With HER2-Positive Circulating Tumor Cells

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:55:20 EST

A new study shows that lapatinib, a drug used for the treatment of metastatic HER2-positive cancer, is associated with improved overall survival in patients with initially HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and HER2-positive circulating tumor cells (CTCs).

Advances in Liquid Biopsy That Are Poised to Improve Cancer Care Highlighted in Special Issue of ADLM's Clinical Chemistry Journal

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:50:52 EST

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) Clinical Chemistry journal released a special issue today titled "Cancer: Biology and Diagnostics," which presents a wide range of discoveries with the potential to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Molecular Diagnostics Research That Could Transform Healthcare Featured in the January Issue of ADLM's The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:03 EST

Molecular diagnostics is a powerful branch of laboratory medicine that examines the fundamental genetic and biochemical components of life to provide invaluable insights into health and disease.

Lessons Learned From ADLM's COVID Immunity Study Could Improve Research on Future Pandemics

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:30:18 EST

A special report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (ADLM's, formerly AACC's) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the design, operations, and methodology of the COVID Immunity Study, a large-scale scientific study by ADLM that took place in September 2021.

Strategies Behind Near-Zero COVID-19 Incidence in NBA "Bubble" Published in ADLM's The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:22 EST

A report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the strategies used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to limit COVID-19 exposure among the individuals who participated in the 2019-2020 season. The success of the NBA's approach demonstrates that strict adherence to certain protocols can be highly effective in preventing disease outbreaks in a self-contained environment and serves as a model for future pandemic management.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Briefing: Improving Children's Health--The Need for Better Pediatric Laboratory Testing

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:20:09 EST

Join the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) and leading experts in laboratory medicine and pediatric health for a discussion about what needs to be done to improve pediatric reference intervals and why this is critical to ensuring that children get effective care.

Maritel Dasco Named the Chief Financial Officer of ADLM

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:45:25 EST

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce that Maritel Dasco assumed the position of chief financial officer (CFO) for the association on September 25.

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Statement on Proposed FDA Rule on Laboratory Developed Tests

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:30:56 EST

We at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine were disappointed to see the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA's) attempt to circumvent Congress with its new proposed rule to duplicate the regulation of laboratory developed tests by placing these tests under FDA authority, in addition to their current regulation under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Clinical Labs' Quick Response to COVID-19 Helped Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:15:19 EST

A new survey from the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) found that clinical labs' robust, rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to contain the virus and save lives. However, the challenges labs faced with insufficient supplies and staffing shortages have only intensified since 2020. The percentage of laboratory professionals reporting staffing issues rose steadily from 35.4% in May 2020 to 87.5% in January 2022--raising questions about whether labs would have the necessary resources to respond to a similar public health emergency today.

Advances in Big Data for Precision Medicine, Novel Technologies to Determine a Pathogen's Susceptibility to Antibiotics, the Microbiome's Impact on Childhood Undernutrition, and More Draw Nearly 20,000 Attendees to 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:20:09 EST

The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly AACC, welcomed thousands of laboratory experts to the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo from July 23-27. At this year's special meeting celebrating ADLM's 75th anniversary, the organization officially rolled out a new name that reflects the association's role as advocate and champion for a larger community specializing in diagnostics and laboratory medicine, as well as its global reach.

Revolutionizing Liquid Biopsy: Zymo Research and Opentrons Partner to Automate Novel Cell-Free DNA Isolation Chemistry

2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:10:22 EST

Zymo Research Corp, a leading provider of life science technologies, has partnered with Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation, to revolutionize cell-free DNA isolation and analysis.

Breaking Research on Advances in Drug Testing for Marijuana and Fentanyl

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:30:00 EST

Two studies featured today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo highlight advances that could boost the accuracy of marijuana tests and provide vital information for addressing the opioid epidemic.

First Ever Point-of-Care Instrument to Test for Fentanyl Receives FDA Clearance

2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:15:29 EST

Shenzhen Superbio Technology Co., LTD. (Superbio) has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the first ever point-of-care instrument intended for qualitative detection of fentanyl in human urine and has fully released authorization to Bioeasy USA, Inc.(Bioeasy) of this product in the United States of America.

Actiphage TB awarded US Patent grant for diagnostic kit

2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:50:12 EST

PBD Biotech developers of Actiphage TB, a ground-breaking phage-based diagnostic for laboratory tuberculosis testing, has today announced it has secured the grant of a US patent for its diagnostic kit. The company is exhibiting in the AACC Clinical Lab Expo on booth #4578.

Breaking Research Sheds Light on COVID, Flu, and RSV Co-infections

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:00 EST

Today, at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, scientists will present new data about rates of co-infections with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States.

Artificial Intelligence Models Predict Multiple Sclerosis, Detect Contaminated Lab Samples

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:00 EST

A new artificial intelligence model can predict people's risk of multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, potentially enabling quicker treatment, according to research revealed today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.

New Research Shows Promising Possibilities for At-Home Testing to Detect Sexually Transmitted Infections

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:30:00 EST

Self-collected tests performed similarly to provider-collected tests for detecting common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research presented today at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.

ADLM Announces 2023 Top Corporate Supporter Award Recipients and Thanks Them for Invaluable Support

Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC)) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:00 EST

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Top Corporate Supporter Award.

General Biologicals Corporation Debuts Award-Winning Brand at Scientific Clinical Lab Expo

2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:29 EST

Taiwanese IVD (In-Vitro Diagnostic) manufacturer General Biologicals Corporation (GBC) today unveiled two CellBio(tm) circulating tumor cell (CTC) cancer detection products at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, being held July 23-27 in Anaheim, California.