ASCLS-CNE American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Central New England
Massachusetts - New Hampshire - Rhode Island
Microbiology Hematology Cytology
Chemistry Immunology Point of Care Testing
Transfusion Medicine Molecular Diagnostics Forensic Science
Management Public Health Histology
Societal Issues Student Forum
68th
Annual Clinical Laboratory Science Convention
April 26-April 28, 2016
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island
Jointly sponsored with
CLMA - Bay State Chapter CLMA and
BRISAH—Board of Rhode Island Schools of Allied Health
NEB ASM - Northeast Branch American Society for Microbiology
RICA - Rhode Island Cytology Association
RISH-Rhode Island Society for Histology
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Central New England
The American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science of Central New England is a constituent Society of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Our membership is a combination of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire residents. These members work on behalf of laboratory practitioners and the practice field in an attempt to provide improved diagnostic technologies, patient understanding of testing, access of clinical scientists to quality professional development and legislation promoting professional standards and licensure. These actions represent safeguards for the patient as a consumer and the clinical scientist as a professional. Networking within our profession creates bridges, supporting our personal and work lives. The combined energies of this organization create a powerful body. There are many issues currently facing our profession and ASCLS needs your membership and support. Some of the other issues and activities with which ASCLS-CNE is currently involved in include lobbying for appropriate reimbursement for laboratory services, developing a public relations campaign for the clinical laboratory industry and offering continuing education for laboratory personnel throughout southern New England. None of these activities can continue without the personal and financial support of our members.
If you are interested in becoming a
member, or in renewing your
membership, please do so at
www.ascls.org.
President
Brandon Healy, Brigham & Womens Hospital
President-Elect
James March-Mistler, University of Mass-Dartmouth
Past President
Kyle Braga, CharterCARE Health Partners
Secretary
Leslie Martineau, CharterCARE Health Partners
Treasurer
Caterina Miraglia, University of Mass- Dartmouth
First Year Professional
Student President
Kelcey Harper, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Board of Directors
Theresa Castellone, Fatima Hospital
Lynn Brodeur, Bristol Community College
Randi Sullivan, Children’s Hospital
Kara Koduri, MIT Laboratories
ASCLS-CNE EXECUTIVE BOARD
2015-2016
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Central New England
Program & Registration Chair Maddie Josephs, Community College of RI, Lincoln, RI
Chemistry Kyle Braga, CharterCARE Health Partners, N. Prov. RI
Liliveth Castano, CharterCARE Health Partners, N Prov. RI Denise Morel, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro., MA
Microbiology Theresa Castellone, Fatima Hospital, N. Providence, RI
Lynda Tavares, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA
Molecular Biology Shashi Mehta, Rutgers School of Health Professions, Newark, NJ
Hematology Matt Keane, RI Hospital, Providence, RI
Transfusion Medicine
Phil Hoffman, St. Joseph Health Services, North Prov., RI Darlene Folan, RI Blood Center, Providence, RI
Cytology
Barbara Klitz, University of RI, Providence, RI Nadia Saadeh, University of RI, Providence, RI
Management Leslie Martineau, CharterCARE Health Partners, N. Prov. RI
2016 ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention Program Committee
Public Health Kristin Carpenter-Azevedo, RI Department of Health, Prov., RI
Histology Rose Tavares-Proulx, Community College of RI, Providence, RI
Amanda Aronhalt, RI Hospital, Providence, RI
Exhibits James DeVona, Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI
Maureen Brown, Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI
Member-at-Large Betsy Reilly, Rhode Island Hospital
Rosa DeOliveira, Sebia
Finance Caterina Miraglia, University of Mass., Dartmouth, MA Wayne LeBlanc, University of Mass., Dartmouth, MA
Poster Session
Kristin Carpenter-Azevedo, RI Department of Health, Prov. , RI Barbara Klitz, University of RI, Providence, RI
Membership & Hospitality
Leslie Martineau, CharterCARE Health Partners, RI Theresa Castellone, Fatima Hospital, N. Providence, RI
Student
Kelcey Harper, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA
Dear Esteemed Colleagues-
On behalf of the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science-Central New England (ASCLS-CNE) Board of
Directors and Planning Committee, I am pleased to invite you to the 2016 ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention. From April 26 to
28, the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence will be alive with opportunities to learn, network, and engage in the
professional society.
The Planning Committee has once again done an excellent job attracting compelling speakers who bring timely and
informative topics of discussion to our group. The educational sessions explore the latest developments in the Clinical Labora-
tory field, and many are PACE-approved for continuing education credit. The Annual Convention offers countless opportuni-
ties for exchanging knowledge, ideas and best practices with laboratory scientists and professionals from across the region. I
encourage you to network with as many of your colleagues as possible over the next few days, whether they are familiar faces
or new connections.
The exhibitor exposition will be open to attendees again this year, offering the chance for face-to-face interaction with ven-
dors. Vendors will provide information and demonstrations on new instrumentation, testing and other advancements in the
field. Take some time to stop by and meet representatives from dozens of cutting-edge companies. With bills regarding pro-
fessional licensure pending in both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Legislatures this year, we need to continue to rein-
force our resolve to strengthen and increase public understanding of this profession. ASCLS serves as the voice of clinical
laboratory professionals, and as our mission statement affirms, it truly is up to us to create and
advocate for a unified vision for the advancement of the clinical laboratory field.
Since it will be occurring simultaneously, we will be celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week at the Annual Con-
vention--there is no better way to observe this occasion than hearing about the latest clinical laboratory science
research among your colleagues. The registration form and program are provided in this booklet; keep in mind that members
of ASCLS-CNE and our partnering organizations receive a discounted registration rate! Thank you for your commitment to
this society and I hope you continue to learn and stay inspired.
Brandon Healy MLS(ASCP)cm President ASCLS-CNE 2015-2017
Message from the ASCLS-CNE President
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General Meeting Information
Nametags
Name tags will be provided at the registration desk and are required for admission to all sessions.
Messages
Please use the message board in the registration area for general messages. For emergency messages, call Rhode
Island Convention Center at (401)458-6500.
Program Brochures
For additional brochures call Program Chair, Maddie Josephs, 401 -434-0050 or email at [email protected].
Membership
Please visit the Membership Booth for information about ASCLS.
Special needs
The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For special needs, please contact the RI Convention Center.
No Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permissible in the facility.
Exhibit Only Complimentary passes will be issued at the registration desk for those wishing to visit the exhibits only. Please do
not pre-register for “exhibit-only” passes.
Registration Form
If not registering on-line, please use the form located at the back of the program brochure . This form may
be photocopied . Please use a separate form for each person registering.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION DEADLINE– APRIL 22, 2016 Register on-line
or
Mail registration form to:
Maddie Josephs
43 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
No refunds will be given after APRIL 22, 2016. Payment must
accompany the form. Payment or money order should be made payable to:
ASCLS/CNE
Register early!!!
If you have questions regarding your registration, please call Maddie Josephs at (401)434 -0050 or email
Pre-registration (before April 22, 2016) will include parking. Vouchers will be included in the
registration packets, which are picked up on the day of attendance.
PARKING VOUCHERS MUST BE EXCHANGED FOR A PARKING PASS WHICH
IS NEEDED TO EXIT THE PARKING GARAGE. THESE WILL BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO REGISTRANTS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE.
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Once again, this year, ASCLS-CNE is pleased to announce that
participants at our Annual Convention will be earning P.A.C.E credits.
Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®) is
an administrative system serving as the quality assurance mechanism
for continuing education programs offered to clinical laboratory professionals. P.A.C.E.® is of benefit to
continuing education providers and the laboratory professionals who participate in the programs they
provide.
Participants in P.A.C.E.®-approved educational sessions have confidence in the quality of the program.
P.A.C.E.® continuing education contact hours satisfy continuing education requirements for federal
regulations, state licensure, certification agencies and employers.
If you have any questions regarding P.A.C.E., please contact one of the program committee members or visit
www.ascls.org
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On-line registration is available with the use of a credit or debit card.
Please visit: www.ascls-cne.org/annual-convention
Registration fees are listed on the registration form
included in this program. Membership rates are availa-
ble for members of ASCLS, as well as the sponsoring
organizations. To qualify for member rates, member-
ship numbers must be included on registration forms.
REGISTRATIONS received prior to April 22, 2016 include PARKING VOUCHERS, so register
early! Late & walk-in registrants must park at their own expense.
Receipts will be available at the meeting only.
ON-LINE
REGISTRATION
CE ORGANIZER!! All ASCLS constituent societies are now required to use CE Organizer as of January 1st 2015. At the end
of each session, the moderator will announce a unique session code for that particular session. Record
the session number. You will need this number to get credit for attending the session. When you get
home, go to the ASCLS web site and enter your information. Very specific instructions will be distributed at
the convention. In addition, committee members will be available to answer any questions you might have
about CE Organizer.
Please note…..YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE AT THIS MEETING. ALL CE
INFORMATION WILL BE MAINTAINED IN YOUR CE ORGANIZER PERSONAL
TRANSCRIPT.
Not only will CE Organizer allow you to print out your ASCLS-CNE ANNUAL CONVENTION P.A.C.E. ®
certificate, it will also list your CE in a personal transcript. You may self-enter other non-P.A.C.E. ® continuing
education into your transcript as well.
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Come celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
with us this year!
Games and Giveaways at the
ASCLS-CNE Membership Booth
Connect on Social Media:
ASCLS-CNE
@ASCLS
@IAMASCLS
Don’t forget to tag us and add #lab4life to all your posts!
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Tuesday April 26, 2016 8:00am-3:00pm Registration
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
10:00am Ribbon Cutting for Opening of Vendor Exhibits
11:30am-1:30pm Dedicated Exhibit Hours
12:00-1:30pm Lunch break (separate fee for lunch required) Tuesday luncheon session:
Supporting Healthy & Compassionate Communities, On & Off the Mat-Alison Bologna
2:30pm-3:00pm Coffee Break
4:00 ASCLS-CNE Annual Business Meeting-All are invited to attend
Exhibits open on
Tuesday April 26th at 10:00AM!
CHEMISTRY
9:00am-10:00am Intermediate 1contact hour
Capillary or Gel Electrophoresis:
Which Fits My Lab Better
This session will provide a comparison of the chemistry
of the separation in capillary and gel electrophoresis.
Discussion will include advantages and disadvantages of
each type of electrophoresis. Examples of separation
by both types of electrophoresis and differences in
approaching interpretation will be highlighted.
John O’Keefe, MS, MT(ASCP)
Division Manager, Electrophoresis & Immunodiagnostics
Helena Laboratories
Beaumont, TX
Sponsored by Helena Laboratories
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10:30-11:30am Basic 1 contact hour
Can Capillary Modernize Electrophoresis?
Agarose gel (AGE) is widely used for Serum Protein,
Hemoglobin and other routine and specialized electro-
phoresis tests in clinical laboratories. However, the last
decade saw the successful introduction of Capillary
Electrophoresis (CE). Walk-away automation,
optimized workflow, faster TAT and networking make
CE more suitable for today’s laboratory routine
electrophoresis needs.
Youssef Maakaroun, MD
Business Development Manager
Sebia Inc. -
Norcross, GA
Sponsored by Sebia Inc.
1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Laboratory Aspects of
Monitoring Medication Compliance
Use of long-term opiate therapy in a family practice setting
is a challenge because of drug diversion, drug seeking
behavior and non-compliance of medication, Monitoring
compliance using drug screening test has become
commonplace. This presentation seeks to clarify the utility
of drug screening results in this unique population. The
principles of drug screening by immunoassay will be
discussed, including the importance of detection limits and
cross reactivities. Identification and quantitation of drugs
by chromatographic methods with mass spectrometry will
also be reviewed.
Karla J. Walker, PharmD, DABCC, FACB
Director, Clinical Laboratory
MedTox Laboratories, Inc.
Subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America
St. Paul, MN
Sponsored by Laboratory Corporation of America
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Tuesday April 26, 2016 MICROBIOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Basic 1 contact hour
An Xpert Solution to “Trich” or Treat
Trichomonas
This session will give an introduction to the disease state
of Trichomoniasis, including the specifics of Trichomonas
vaginalis. We will discuss the diagnostic tools available,
and epidemiology of TV. There will be a discussion on
the limits of traditional methods and a molecular
approach of TV diagnosis.
Andrea Pierce, PhD, C(ASCP)
Sr. Manager, Scientific Affairs
Cepheid
Sunnyvale, CA
Sponsored by Cepheid
______________________________________
10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
From the Bench: A Potpourri of
Challenges, Conundrums & Lessons Learned
From Dr. Miller’s log book of patient care: Case-based
presentations that illustrate a spectrum of challenges in-
cluding: Clinical and laboratory conundrums; when to
say yes/no; new guidelines, temptations of technology,
trials of taxonomy, odd observations & lessons learned.
Nancy S. Miller, MD
Medical Director, Clinical Microbiology
& Molecular Diagnostics
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Developing an Effective Competency
Assessment Program
This session will begin with a review of the CLIA
requirements for a competency assessment program. The
requirements will be used to create a framework for a
competency program, including the use of the six required
assessment methods. Participants will be invited to share
strategies for building a robust competency program.
Deb Hagen-Moe, Med
Education Program Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Sponsored by Mayo Laboratories
_____________________________________ 3:00-4:00pm Basic 1 contact hour
Guidelines for the Clinical Laboratory
Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
This presentation will provide a review of the history,
etiology and epidemiology of Lyme Disease, the disease
process and clinical diagnostic criteria. It will provide
current guidelines for the clinical laboratory testing of
Lyme Disease as set forth by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Caterina M. Miraglia, DC, MLS(ASCP)
Assistant Professor
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
TUESDAY LUNCHEON 12:00pm-1:00pm (Separate Fee for Lunch) Basic 1 contact hour
Supporting Healthy & Compassionate Communities, On and Off the Mat
Cultivating compassion is a fundamental process in building healthier communities. Since 2010, Shri, an urban outreach
yoga organization, has been doing just that through an innovative and inclusive program which has reached thousands
of New England students in schools, shelters, social services, hospitals and more. Now you can learn how we’re doing
this with proven, positive outcomes.
Alison Bologna NBC News 10 Anchor and Founder of Shri
Providence, RI
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday Lunch: Bakery Sliced Breads with butter
Cobb Salad
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Coffee/Tea
(Vegetarian/Gluten Free Meal on request)
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TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Anticoagulants:
Detection, Measurements & Antidotes
This presentation will describe the older and newer
anticoagulants and their detection, measurement and
reversal. Included in the discussion will be the mode
of action of various anticoagulants.
Joseph D. Sweeney, MD, FACP, FRCPath
Director, Coagulation & Transfusion Medicine
Lifespan & Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
___________________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Diagnosing Thrombotic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura:
Lessons Learned From the Harvard TMA
Research Consortium
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a
potentially fatal disease that is effectively treated by
therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). This session will
review data from the Harvard TMA Research
Consortium that identifies useful clinical and laboratory
tests that can facilitate rapid recognition of TTP.
Robert S. Makar
Associate Director, Blood Transfusion Service
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Tuesday April 26, 2016
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Pathogen Reduction of the Blood Supply-
Here at Last!
Pathogen reduction of the blood supply, for plasma and
platelets, is now a reality. While the benefits are great,
the cost will be significant too. Can we afford to employ
this technology or can we afford not to?
Edward L. Snyder, MD, FACP
Professor, Laboratory Medicine
Yale Medical School
New Haven, CT
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3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Performing Competency Assessment
Competently
CLIA requires that laboratories who have personnel who
perform non-waived testing must establish and follow
written policies and procedures to assess employee com-
petency. In this session, participants will learn how to
design a competency program that meets or exceeds
CLIA requirements and is workable in the busy clinical
laboratory.
Melanie Champion, MBA, MT(ASCP)SBB, CQA(ASQ)
Manager, Blood Bank & Cell Therapy Laboratories
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
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HEMATOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ALL) is primar-
ily a disease of childhood. ALL represents a neoplasm of
precursor T & B lymphoid cells involving the bone mar-
row, blood and occasionally presenting with primary in-
volvement of nodal or extranodal sites. This lecture will
cover clinical features, morphology, immunophenotype,
cytogenetics and prognostic and predictive factors of ALL
as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO
2008)
Karen Ferreira, MS, MLS
Associate Scientific Director
Lifespan Academic Medical Center
Providence, RI
_____________________________________
10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Clinical Implications of Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The speaker will discuss the presentation, treatment,
prognosis and laboratory follow-up of childhood lympho-
blastic leukemia.
Thomas Renaud, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Providence, RI
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Urinalysis Update:
Welcome to the 21st Century!
In the ancient world, urinalysis consisted of tasting urine
for sweetness and recording results on a clay tablet!
Today, in the 21st century, technology allows for an
integrated and computerized process that is virtually
hands free. This session will explore how leveraging
automated urinalysis technology can improve the process
and result in better patient test management.
Denise Uettwiller-Geiger, PhD, DLM(ASCP)
Clinical Chemist and Director of Clinical Trials
John T. Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Sponsored by Sysmex
_______________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Basic 1 contact hour
Continuous Improvement in the
Clinical Laboratory
A review of the importance of a continuous process im-
provement culture in today’s laboratory environment.
The discussion will be based on continuous improvement
methods used by the Beckman Coulter CPI Team, includ-
ing lab current state assessment, data analytics, best prac-
tices, the application of Lean tools to identify wastes from
pre-analytical to analytical to post analytical phases. In ad-
dition, there will be a description of the methods used to
involve laboratory personnel in the improvement and sus-
tainment process.
Richard Giusti, LSSBB
Manager, Continuous Improvement Programs
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
Tuesday April 26, 2016
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Tuesday April 26, 2016
HISTOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Basic 1 contact hour
New Technologies for Histopathology
This seminar will introduce many new technologies for the
Histopathology Lab. Benefits and uses of these technolo-
gies will include improving turn-around-time, leveling
workload, reducing hazardous reagent exposure, standard-
izing and documenting procedures, improving specimen
chain of custody, improving specimen quality, automating
current manual processes and improving workflow
efficiencies.
Todd Schreiber, MS
Manufacturer’s Representative
Warwick, RI
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10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Case Studies in Neuropathology
A discussion of clinical-pathologic correlations in
neuropathology with utilization of both histochemical and
immunohistochemical stains to arrive at a final diagnosis.
John E. Donahue, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
RI Hospital & Alpert Medical School
Providence, RI
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
The PD-L1/PD-1 Pathway:
A new Target for New Treatments
What is the PD-L/PD-L1 pathway? Learn the core
principles of PD-L1 pathology and learn the process for
evaluating stained images for PD-L1 expression and
thereby, recognize confounding considerations that
affect PD-L1 scoring and how that affects patient treat-
ment.
Alan P. Maziarz, BS
Lead Technical Service Representative
Agilent Technologies
Santa Clara, CA
Sponsored by Agilent Technologies
______________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Microsatellite Instability Panel Assay
Analysis & Interpretation
The speaker will discuss the utilization of the Microsat-
ellite Instability Assay and interpretation of results.
Discussion will include scoring algorithms and the im-
portance of using correct reagents leading to correct
interpretations.
Lindsay Wrighton, PhD
Pathology Specialist
Roche Tissue Diagnostics
Boston, MA
Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
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Tuesday April 26, 2016
9:00-11:30am Basic 2 contact hours
High Reliability Meets
Improvement Initiatives
This session will explore how the tools of high reliability
partner with those of both process and performance
improvement. As many hospitals journey to high relia-
bility, we are in need of methods and tools to keep it
alive with front line staff and guide each to be highly
reliable. This session will explore the means by which
we can connect error detection and prevention with
both system and human performance improvements.
Kathleen Gorczyca
Lab Administrative Director
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, MA
Sponsored by CLMA
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1:30pm-4:00pm Basic 2 contact hours
Building a Culture of Quality Patients expect Quality, but can you define Quality in
the Laboratory? Who is responsible for delivering
Laboratory Quality? How is Quality defined and meas-
ured? What does a culture of Quality look like in the
laboratory and in the Healthcare Delivery System? How
can we build a Quality Culture together?
Jayson Colby, MM, MT(ASCP)
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Laboratory Manager
US Lab & Radiology, Inc.
Brockton, MA
Sponsored by CLMA
FORENSIC SCIENCE
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
It’s a Hit! The Role of DNA Profiling in
Criminal Investigations
The presentation will focus on the use of DNA Databases
in criminal investigations; how and why DNA Databases
were developed statewide and nationally; database
regulations, restrictions and safe-guards will be discussed as
to whom is included in a DNA Database. Adjudicated cas-
es will be presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of a
DNA database and the future of DNA databasing and
changes that have broadened it’s use.
Karen M. Lynch, MS, MT(ASCP)
Principal Forensic Scientist
RI Department of Health Laboratories
Providence, RI
_______________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Fetal Development of Fingerprints/Friction
Skin The presentation will be centered on the Fingerprint
Section of the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory. Topic
to be discussed include: Fetal development of friction ridge
skin, genetics vs. biological uniqueness of the friction skin,
development of friction ridge skin impressions left at crime
scenes and comparison of those impressions to known
exemplars.
Mark Zabinski
Criminalist
Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory
Kingston, RI
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1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Famous Cases Revisited
This session will provide a look at some of the cases that
made forensics a household word; from OJ Simpson to
Amanda Knox. What was right, what went wrong and
how the field of forensic science and the criminal justice
system have been changed by these events.
Elaine M. Pagliaro, JD, MS
Assistant Executive Director
Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
MANAGEMENT
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Tuesday April 26, 2016
POINT OF CARE TESTING
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Changing Landscape of POC Glucose
Testing in the Acute Care Environment:
A Clinical Perspective
The session will discuss the importance of accurate point-of-
care glucose results for improved clinical outcomes and pa-
tient’s safety. Clinical cases and studies showing the signifi-
cance of confounding factors that affect glucose meter per-
formance on hospitalized patients will be presented. Addi-
tionally, the chronology of events that led to the change in
regulatory requirements for glucose meter use in the hospi-
tal will be presented.
Evan Ntrivalas, MD, PhD, HCLD/CC(ABB), D(ABMLI)
Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs
Nova Biomedical
Waltham, MA
Sponsored by NOVA Biomedical
_______________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Point of Care Lactate Testing
An Essential Tool in the Management of
Critically Ill Patients
Lactate can assist in identifying cases of sepsis and mon-
itoring the goal directed therapy in these patients. It
has become increasingly evident that rapid lactate re-
sults can help physicians identify septic patients at an
early stage and initiate prompt treatment. In this re-
gard, point of care lactate testing can be very helpful
and it has been shown to improve clinical outcomes.
Evan Ntrivalas, MD, PhD, HCLD/CC(ABB), D(ABMLI)
Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs
Nova Biomedical
Waltham, MA
Sponsored by NOVA Biomedical
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Value of Point of Care Blood Gas and
Electrolyte Testing
This presentation will review the sources of error in
blood gas/electrolyte testing and discuss how Point
of Care Testing (POCT) helps to mitigate them.
Additionally, the outcome of the National Academy
of Clinical Biochemistry evidence based review of
the scientific literature relating to blood gas/
electrolyte POCT will be presented.
Ellis Jacobs, PhD, DABCC, FACB
Director, Scientific Affairs
Alere, Inc
Sponsored by Alere
*****ASCLS-CNE *****
Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
4:00pm
All are invited to attend!!
This is your opportunity to get
involved with ASCLS
(signs will be posted directing participants to the meeting)
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Wednesday April 27, 2016 8:00am-3:00pm Registration
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
11:30am-1:30pm Dedicated Exhibit Hours
12:00-1:30pm Lunch break (separate fee for lunch required)
Wednesday luncheon session:
Corporate Courage– Jennifer Zinn (Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics)
2:30pm-3:00pm Coffee Break
4:00pm-5:00pm VENDOR RECEPTION ——All attendees are welcome!
1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Leading Change
This workshop, will introduce you to a new framework
for leading change in your laboratory. Come explore
your “change behaviors” and lead through change! The
speaker will provide a framework for leading change,
explore behaviors the drive change in a positive way,
and look at a “new” change model that works in to-
day’s complex environment.
Jennifer Zinn
Senior Vice President, POC
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
MANAGEMENT
9:00am-11:30pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Leveraging Technology to Change Laboratory
Dynamics: Transition from Volume to High
Value Patient Outcomes
The shift from fee to service to value based outcomes is
creating a paradigm shift within the lab. If you are being
challenged to adapt within the evolving healthcare envi-
ronment, then this is a perfect session for you. This ses-
sion will explore how leveraging technology can assist
with these changes and drive quality metrics within your
facility.
Denise Uettwiller-Geiger, PhD, DLM(ASCP)
Clinical Chemist and Director of Clinical Trials
John T. Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Sponsored by Alere
WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON
12:00pm-1:00pm (Separate Fee for Lunch) Basic 1 contact hour
Corporate Courage
Corporate courage is a thought-provoking presentation that challenges leaders to make the right decisions. Every day
we are faced with hundreds of decisions-but the decisions to move forward in a direction that may be right for our
patients or customers, may not be the right one for our business. Sometimes we must be brave and take the right
path.
Jennifer Zinn
Senior Vice President, Point of Care
Roche Diagnostics
Indianapolis, IN
Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
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Wednesday Lunch: Bakery Sliced Breads with butter
Chicken Caesar Salad
Cheesecake
Coffee/Tea
(Vegetarian/Gluten Free Meal on request)
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Wednesday April 27, 2016
CHEMISTRY
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
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Natriuretic Peptides:
NT-ProBNP or BNP?
What’s New & What’s True
This session will focus on natriuretic peptides (BNP
& NT-proBNP). What are the differences and po-
tential advantages of measuring one or the other?
How will the new heart failure (HF) blockbuster
drug, Entresto, affect clinical practice? We will also
discuss the future of NT-proBNP/BNP guidance of
HF therapy.
Brad P. Mayeux, MSN, RN Regional Manager of MSLs-Cardiac
Roche Diagnostics
Boston, MA
Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
3:00pm-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
The State of Troponin:
Past, Present & What We Can Expect
From the Future
This session will focus on the world of troponin: the
past, the present and what is in store for us in the future
with highly sensitive troponin assays. How will laborato-
ry and clinical practice be affected by these powerful as-
says? And how will we adapt to this inevitable change?
Brad P. Mayeux, MSN, RN
Regional Manager of MSLs-Cardiac
Roche Diagnostics
Boston, MA
Sponsored by Roche Diagnostics
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1contact hour
The Effect of Pre-Analytical Variables
on the Quality of Sample Results
Pre-analytical variables have the potential for affecting the
accuracy of various laboratory assays. As the analytical
sensitivity of new assays increases, sample quality is be-
coming increasingly important to ensure the quality of
results. Laboratorians need to be aware of pre-analytical
variables and how to manage them.
Vernon L. Mustoe, PhD, MT(ASCP)
Medical Affairs Manager
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Brea, CA
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter _____________________________________
10:30am-11:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Applying Six-Sigma Principles as a
Quality Indicator of
Instrument Performance
The presentation will begin with the history and progres-
sion of the Sigma numbers system from industry to labor-
atory. We’ll discuss specific computation of the number
and then use it to assess quality. Specific examples that
are of interest and use in the clinical laboratory will be
presented.
Vernon L. Mustoe, PhD, MT(ASCP)
Medical Affairs Manager
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Brea, CA
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
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Wednesday April 27, 2016
HEMATOLOGY
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
The myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of
clonal hematopoietic diseases characterized by PB cytope-
nias, dysplasia in one or more cell lines, ineffective hema-
topoiesis and in increased predisposition to acute myeloid
leukemia. This presentation will outline the clinical fea-
tures, morphology, immunophenotype, cytogenetics and
prognostic and predictive factors in MDS as outlined by
the World Health Organization (WHO 2008).
Karen Ferreira, MS, MLS
Associate Scientific Director
Lifespan Academic Medical Center
Providence, RI
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3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Clinical Implications of
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This session will provide an overview of myelodysplastic
syndrome. The talk will describe some of the pathologic
qualities of the disease, but also focus on clinical presenta-
tion and highlight some of the prognostic features used for
treatment. It will also examine standard and novel treat-
ment options for MDS.
Eric Winer, MD
Attending Hematologist
Lifespan Academic Center
Providence, RI
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Hemophilias: The Laboratory’s
Important Role in Diagnosis and Monitoring
This session will focus on the clinical significance of
hemophilia and the available laboratory tests used in
their identification. The difficulties often encountered
by laboratories when they are trying to identify a
hemophilia will be described. Current therapies for
hemophiliac patients as well as exciting treatments in
development will also be discussed.
Kathleen Winner, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Clinical Hemostasis Specialist
Instrumentation Laboratory
Bedford, MA
Sponsored by Instrumentation Laboratory
_____________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Basic 1 contact hour
From Westergren to Automation:
A Look into Sedimentation Rates
This presentation will discuss the evolution of an old
standby test in the hematology lab, the sedimentation
rate. Moving from the historical methodology of
watching cells settle, to new technology that automates
the sample aspiration and measurement of the
sedimentation rate, we will discuss the benefits and
problems associated with each method. A brief
discussion of clinical implications and why physicians
order large numbers of this test will lead us to fully
understand the utility of the Sed Rate.
Matthew Keane, MLS(ASCP)cm
Pathology Manager
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Sponsored by Alcor Scientific
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Wednesday April 27, 2016
TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Stem Cells:
Successes, Challenges & Future Applications
Stem cells have captured the attention of the public’s eye,
yet just where facts end and science fiction begins is diffi-
cult to discern. In this lecture, we will cover embryonic
and mesenchymal stem cells, with a focus on scientific
successes and pitfalls. Regulatory issues surrounding
stem cells as well as their potential future applications will
be discussed.
Christian P. Nixon, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Alpert Medical School of Brown
Providence, RI
_______________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Newest Clinical Trials in
Red Cell Storage:
Not a TOTAL RECAP of RECESS
Two new clinical trials of the effect of RBC storage on
patient outcomes have been completed recently. The
RECAP trial measured tissue oxygenation in a subset of
cardiac surgery patients randomized in the RECESS study
to receive RBC stored ≤10 days or ≥21 days. TOTAL
enrolled Ugandan children with hemoglobin levels ≤5g.dL
and measured lactate clearance. These physiologic studies
complement the trials that measured clinical outcomes:
RECESS, ABLE and ARIPI.
Christopher P. Stowell, MD, PhD
Director, Blood Transfusion Service
Associate Professor of Pathology
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Blood Bank Automation in 2016:
Identifying the Most Suitable Platform
Blood Bank automation has been available in the US since
the mid-1990’s, yet there have been few automated op-
tion or developments until just recently. This course will
review various automated platforms and methodologies
available, as well as provide additional considerations for
selecting the most suitable platform for your Transfusion
Service.
Barbara J. Bachman, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB, MBB(DA)
Blood Bank Specialist
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Austin, TX
Sponsored by Bio-Rad Laboratories
__________________________________ 3:00-4:00pm Advanced 1 contact hour
Pathogen Inactivation and Blood Safety
The session will present new approaches in pathogen inac-
tivation of blood product supply and impact on transfusion
safety.
Majed Refaai, MD
Associate Professor Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Rochester Medicine
Rochester, NY
Sponsored by Cerus
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Wednesday April 27, 2016
9:00-11:30am Intermediate 2 contact hours
Confidence in Data Integrity Through
Pipetting Technique Training
Rapid Molecular Assays are an integral part of today’s
lab and pipetting performance is critical to obtaining
accurate results. Does you lab employ best practices
for improving pipette performance? Attending this
seminar will arm you with the tools to implement best
practices in pipetting in your own laboratory.
Candie Gilman
Training Product Manager
Artel
Westbrook, ME
Sponsored by Artel
MICROBIOLOGY
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Pediatric Clinical Microbiology
Clinical microbiology in children differs from that in adults
in important ways. The biology underlying these
differences will be discussed, including the role of
microbiota, immunity and behavior in infectious diseases.
The microbiology laboratory work-up of specific samples
from children will be discussed, including cerebrospinal
fluid, joint fluid and blood.
Alexander J. McAdam, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Lab
Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
__________________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Update on Tick-Borne Disease
The local epidemiology of common tick-borne infectious
diseases (Lyme, Babesiosis, HGA, etc), will be presented.
Included in the discussion will be an update on the newest
agent, Borrelia miyamotoi as well as the frequency of co-
infections with multiple of these agents.
Philip J. Molloy, MD
Imugen Medical Director
Norwood, MA
Sponsored by Imugen
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Vendor Reception & Social
Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
ALL ATTENDEES ARE WELCOME
Please join your colleagues for this social hour!
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Wednesday April 27, 2016
WORKSHOP #1 Body Fluids
*8:30am to 4:00pm Please Note Start Time (5 hours)
Full day workshop Exploring the World of Body Fluid Microscopic Analysis
This presentation will provide a brief didactic lecture on the presentation of many body fluid abnormalities, as well as
a “wet workshop” reviewing a number of slides with normal and abnormal morphology present. Technical
Specialists will be on hand to assist and guide the participants in viewing and identifying the cells
present in each slide.
Diana Treaba, MD
Medical Director
Hematology Laboratories at RI Hospital and The Miriam Hospital
Penelope Poulard-Dorval
Pathology Tech Specialist
Holly LeBlanc
Pathology Tech Specialist
RI Hospital Providence, RI
*This workshop is limited to 20 participants*
WORKSHOP #2 Molecular Diagnostics
*8:30am to 4:30pm Please Note Start Time (5 hours) Full day workshop
Theory & Application of Molecular Diagnostics in the Clinical Laboratory with
Data Interpretation From basic theory to instrumentation as well as applications and data interpretation, You will experience a
thorough introduction to the topic. This workshop is designed for laboratory professionals who would like a concise
overview of molecular diagnostics and who wish to enhance their lab expertise and knowledge in molecular based
methods.
Cynthia L. Jackson, PhD Shashi Mehta, PhD
Director of Clinical Molecular Biology Associate Professor
Rhode Island Hospital Rutgers School of Health Professions
Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University Newark, NJ
Providence, RI
Next Generation Sequencing: Applications & Implications for the Clinical Laboratory
Over the past few years, NGS has been used to identify disease causing variants by focusing coding content and
monitoring gene expression differences between cells & tissues. This had led to the massive adoption of NGS into
clinical, research, pharma, forensics, agriculture, & manufacturing labs around the globe. Join us to learn more about
the applications and implications of NGS in the clinical labs and its impact on the future of healthcare.
Michael Smith, PhD
Sr. Sequencing Specialist
Illumina
San Diego, CA
Sponsored by Illumina
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Thursday April 28, 2016 8:00am-3:00pm Registration
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
11:30am-1:30pm Dedicated Exhibit Hours
12:00-1:30pm Lunch break (separate fee for lunch required) Thursday luncheon session:
The Public Health Case for Legalizing Marijuana– Jared Moffat and James P Crowley, MD
2:30pm-3:00pm Coffee Break
HEMATOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Myeloproliferative Disorders:
A Diagnostic Overview
This session will provide a general overview of myeloprolifer-
ative disorders that enter into the differential diagnosis
during general hematologic/peripheral smear examination.
Overview will include classification, clinical presentation,
peripheral blood and bone marrow examination, ancillary
diagnostic testing including immunohistochemistry, flow
cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular studies.
Dariusz Stachurski, MD
Chairman, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Newport Hospital
Surgical & Hematopathologist
Lifespan Academic Medical Centers
Assistant Professor
Warren Alpert Medical School
Providence, RI
____________________________________________
10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Utilization of the Anti-Xa Assay in
Your Laboratory
This session will look at how to best use the anti-Xa assay in
your laboratory. Understanding the advantages and
disadvantages of this test versus the APTT can help with
patient outcomes. This session will look at cost and how it
can impact turn around time.
Donna D. Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Manager, QA and Special Coagulation
New York Presbyterian-Columbia
New York, NY
Sponsored by Diagnostica Stago
1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Individualized Quality Control Plans-iQCP
-HELP!
No longer is running QC sufficient on certain tests,
but it must be purposeful and individualized. This
pertains to testing that doesn't run the minimum
mandated by CMS (e.g., 2 levels every 8 hours). We
are now “QC”ing our QC! This session will provide
an overview of iQCP as well as how to develop plans
for required tests.
Donna D. Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Manager, QA and Special Coagulation
New York Presbyterian-Columbia
New York, NY
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Thursday April 28, 2016
MICROBIOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Syndromic Multiplex Panels-
GI & Meningitis: Are we Ready?
Currently, there are a number of multiplex panels that are
FDA-cleared. This presentation will focus briefly on the
epidemiology of these syndromes, and address the merits
and pitfalls related to the current gastrointestinal pathogen
panels FDA-cleared and also the most recently cleared
FDA-cleared meningitis-encephalitis panel.
Kimberle Chapin, MD
Director of Microbiology & Molecular ID Diagnostics
Lifespan Academic Medical Centers
Providence, RI
Sponsored by BioFire
________________________________________ 10:30am-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Current Status of C. diff Testing
Clostridium difficile may cause anything from asymptomatic
colonization to significant diarrhea to pseudomembranous
colitis. It is quite often acquired in healthcare environ-
ments when patients are put on antibiotics that
subsequently disrupt the intestinal microflora. This lecture
covers the latest guidelines and data on diagnostic
methodologies.
Norman Moore, PhD
Director of Scientific Affairs, Infectious Diseases
Alere
Scarborough, ME
Sponsored by Alere
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Molecular Testing at the Point of Care
Overuse of antibiotics is a significant global crisis. To
help change prescribing habits, better diagnostics are
needed at the point of care setting. This talk will discuss
the pros and cons of newer technologies.
Norman Moore, PhD
Director of Scientific Affairs, Infectious Diseases
Alere
Scarborough, ME
Sponsored by Alere
______________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Basic 1 contact hour
A Potpourri of ID Case Presentations
A potpourri of most interesting and unusual cases seen
in my patient and outpatient practice over a 25 year
span. Cases will include viral, fungal, bacterial and
parasitic diagnostic dilemmas.
Michael M. Bergman, MD
Chief, Infectious Disease Division
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
THURSDAY LUNCHEON
12:00pm-1:00pm (Separate Fee for Lunch) Basic 1 contact hour
The Public Health Case for Legalizing Marijuana
This presentation will explain why regulating marijuana and making it legal for adults is a better policy for public health
compared to our current policy of marijuana prohibition. Discussion will include benefits of regulating cannabis in a
manner similar to alcohol.
Jared Moffat, RI Political Director
James P. Crowley, Professor Emeritus, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thursday Luncheon: Bakery Sliced Breads with butter
Roasted Tenderloin Salad
Carrot Cake
Coffee/Tea
(Vegetarian/Gluten Free Meal on request)
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Thursday April 28, 2016
CHEMISTRY
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Update on the Diagnosis &
Management of Thyroid Disorders
Abnormal secretion of thyroid hormones or the
associated feedback mechanism may cause a myriad of dis-
orders. This presentation will begin with a review of the
basic anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland. An
overview of the feedback mechanisms of the hypothalamic
-pituitary-thyroidal axis will provide a basis for under-
standing thyroid disorders. The clinical presentation and
laboratory’s important role in the diagnosis and manage-
ment of thyroid disorders will be presented. Autoimmune
disorders of the thyroid will be discussed , introducing an
immunoassay for thyroid stimulating antibodies (TSI), im-
portant in the diagnosis of Grave’s Disease.
Linda C. Rogers, PhD, DABCC, FACB
Senior Clinical Consultant
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Deerfield, IL
Sponsored by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
_____________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Role of Tumor Markers in the
Management of Cancer in Women
Breast, ovarian and thyroid cancer are common causes of
cancer diagnoses among women. This presentation will
define the risk factors, clinical presentation and diagnosis
of those cancers. The role of tumor marker assays will be
explained in the management of each type of cancer.
Hematologic complications will also be described.
Linda C. Rogers, PhD, DABCC, FACB
Senior Clinical Consultant
Siemens Diagnostics
Deerfield, IL
Sponsored by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
9:00am-11:30pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Management Strategies for Creating a
Culture of Service Excellence
Service excellence has become a critical success factor in
healthcare. Even though the majority of laboratory
services are not executed patient side, it hasn’t meant
that laboratories are immune from service excellence
initiatives Understanding how laboratories can thrive in
the service excellence paradigm will be the focus of this
session.
Chérie V. Petersen, BA
Distance Education Program Coordinator
ARUP Laboratories Institute for Learning
Salt Lake City, UT
Sponsored by ARUP Laboratories
1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Individualized Quality Control Plans-iQCP-
HELP!
No longer is running QC sufficient on certain tests, but it
must be purposeful and individualized. This pertains to
testing that doesn't run the minimum mandated by CMS
(e.g., 2 levels every 8 hours). We are now “QC”ing our
QC! This session will provide an overview of iQCP as
well as how to develop plans for required tests.
Donna D. Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Manager, QA and Special Coagulation
New York Presbyterian-Columbia
New York, NY
MANAGEMENT CHEMISTRY
MANAGEMENT & CHEMISTRY
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TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
9:00-10:00am Advanced 1 contact hour
Iron Balance and Blood Donation:
What Should Blood Centers Do?
Blood Donation removes iron from the body and can
cause or aggravate iron deficiency anemia. Blood cen-
ters have taken steps to monitor, limit or prevent iron
deficiency in blood donors. In addition, FDA’s 2016
Final Rule changes the donor hemoglobin requirements
in May 2016. This session will explore hemoglobin and
iron balance in blood donors and evaluate the various
preventative measures to protect donors’ health.
Anne Eder, MD, PhD
Executive Medical Director
American Red Cross
Rockville, MD
_________________________________________ 10:30am-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Burn and Blood
An overview of modern burn care followed by a de-
scription of the current practices of blood use and
blood conservation practices in burn care.
David T. Harrington, MD
Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Platelet Transfusion:
Is There an Ideal Product?
What is the optimal platelet transfusion product, aphere-
sis or a mixed-product approach? Dr. Tormey, Associate
Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale University
School of Medicine and VA Connecticut Healthcare
System will review the pros and cons of Pooled PLTs vs
Apheresis PLTs, the safety and quality concerns and
costs. The presentation also contains a review of a
transfusion reaction case study, discussion of his experi-
ence at Yale and the VA Connecticut, and how findings
and experience translate into practice.
Christopher Tormey, MD
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
New Haven, CT
Sponsored by Haemonetics
__________________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Recommendations for Implementing RhD
Genotyping: A Closer Look at Weak D
Clinical practices for Rh immune globulin administration
vary as uncertainty abounds regarding RhD typing inter-
pretation. Terminologies such as “weak D” and “partial
D” add to the confusion. This talk will focus on recent
recommendations for clarifying clinical issues related to
RhD typing in pregnant individuals and transfusion recipi-
ents with a serologic weak D phenotype.
Geralyn M. Meny, MD, MS
Physician Consultant
Grifols Diagnostic Solutions, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
Sponsored by Grifols Diagnostic Solutions, Inc.
Thursday April 28, 2016
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Thursday April 28, 2016
CYTOLOGY
9:00-10:00am Intermediate 1 contact hour
Recent Changes in Screening for
Cervical Cancer
A brief history of recommended screening intervals for
Pap smears, including differences between ACOG and
ACS guidelines. Highlights of some of the more difficult
scenarios encountered in current guidelines, with back-
ground data provided. Highlights of recent Bethesda 2014
changes in cervical cytology reporting with review of liter-
ature supporting these changes. The FDA approved
method of primary screening will be discussed, including
the incorporation of reflex cytology.
Cherie Paquette, MD
Pathologist, Women & Infants Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Lab Medicine
Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University
Julia Engstrom-Melnyk, PhD
___________________________________ 10:30am-11:30am Intermediate 1 contact hour
The Evolution of the Cytotechnologist:
New Roles Combine with the Old
This presentation will detail the evolution of the scope of
practice of the cytotechnologist over the past decade and
will include the concurrent changes in educational require-
ments which have accompanied this transformation. The
changes are not yet complete and proposals to further the
already substantial progress have been proposed. A sum-
mation will include a look at the future of the profession.
David C. Wilbur, MD
Pathologist, Professor of Pathology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
1:30-2:30pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Differential Diagnosis of Mediastinal Lesions
In the presentation, the speaker will discuss the cytology,
histology and basic epidemiology of common mediastinal
masses in adults.
Omonigho Aisagbonhi, MD, PhD
Cytopathology Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
______________________________________
3:00-4:00pm Intermediate 1 contact hour
Diagnostic Seminar:
Challenging Cases From Everyday Practice
This session will provide interesting case presentations
from different organs with review of cytomorphology,
ancillary studies, clinical setting and differential diagnosis.
Mariana Canepa, MD
Pathologist/Cytopathologist
Lifespan/Brown University
Providence, RI
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Thursday April 28, 2016
PUBLIC HEALTH
9:00am-11:30pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
The Use of Whole Genome Sequenc-
ing to Identify Ongoing Environmental
Contamination with Listeria at a Food
Service Establishment
This presentation will summarize the RI Depart-
ment of Health’s 2014 investigation of a cluster of
Listeria cases.
Whole genome sequencing was used to support the
epidemiology, laboratory and environmental
investigations to identify the likely source of the
outbreak and link this source to a case from the
previous year.
Jonathan Barkely, MPH
Public Health Epidemiologist
Michael Gosciminski
Adam Miller, MS, MT
Rhode Island Department of Health Laboratories
Providence, RI
_____________________________________
1:30-4:00pm Intermediate 2 contact hours
Evolution of Cervical Cancer
Screening:
Maximizing Benefits,
Minimizing Potential Harms
The dramatic reduction in the incidence and mortality
from cervical cancer is in large part due to widespread
screening with the Pap test. This reduction has continued
over the last decade with the addition of HPV testing into
the cervical cancer screening algorithm. This presenta-
tion will review the most recent screening algorithms and
address evolving data regarding HPV testing. The
presentation will assess the risks associated with different
types of screening tools and algorithms, such that
providers can effectively choose an optimal cervical
cancer screening strategy that maximizes the sensitivity
for the detection and prevention of cervical cancer, while
lessening the potential harms of overtreatment.
Darren Wheeler, MD
Anatomic Pathology Regional Director
Quest Diagnostics
Sponsored by Hologic
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9:00-10:00am `
ASCLS Student Forum Meeting
The student forum meeting is open to all students of
ASCLS. The incoming student president will be intro-
duced. Student members will be updated on upcoming
events.
Kelcey Harper
Student Forum President
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
_______________________________________ 10:30-11:30am Basic 1 contact hour
Clinical Correlations:
“One Minute Mysteries”
A collection of mini case studies in all clinical areas for
reviewing classic diseases and conditions. This will be
great preparation for the certification exam. The use of
interactive polling software to encourage audience partici-
pation will be utilized.
Wayne Aguiar, MS, MLS(ASCP)SM
Director, Undergraduate Health Sciences &
Medical Laboratory Science
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
_______________________________________ 1:30-4:00pm 2 contact hours
Mock Certification Exam
The primary purpose is to help medical laboratory
science students prepare for the certification
examination. This exam will consist of one hundred
multiple choice questions grouped into content areas,
including hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry,
immunohematology, urinalysis and immunology. This will
be a proctored exam. Answers will be provided at the
end of the session.
Thursday April 28, 2016
ASCLS-CNE presents the
13th ANNUAL STUDENT
POSTER COMPETITION!!
Case studies and research topics (either library
research or scientific research) will be presented in a
poster format by ASCLS-CNE student members from
MLS, MLT & Cytology programs in our area. Posters
will be available for your viewing pleasure. Prizes will
be awarded at 4:00pm on Thursday following the final
session for the day.
For more information, please contact
Kristen Carpenter-Azevedo at 401-368-2650
([email protected]) OR
Barbara Klitz at 401-277-5210
CASH PRIZES WILL BE
AWARDED!
ATTENTION
STUDENT
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ASCLS-CNE
68th ANNUAL CONVENTION
Sponsors and Exhibitors Our thanks to all for supporting the ASCLS-CNE 68th Annual Convention. As one of the oldest and largest profes-
sional organizations in the region, ASCLS-CNE has a long history of excellence in providing continuing education for
laboratory professionals. This is due, in part, to the generous support of our exhibitors and convention sponsors.
Please visit the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday
Exhibits will be open: Tuesday, 4/26- 10:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, 4/27- 9:00am -5:30pn
Thursday, 4/28- 9:00am-3:00
Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday April 28, 2016 at 3:00pm
In addition, ASCLS-CNE will host a
VENDOR RECEPTION Wednesday, April 27th from 4:00 to 5:30pm
Abbott Diagnostics
Advanced Instruments, Inc.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Alcor Scientific Inc.
Alere North America
ARKRAY
Artel
Audit MicroControl, Inc
Aureus Medical Group
BD Diagnostics
Beckman Coulter
The Binding Site, Inc
Bio-Fire Diagnostics, LLC
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Cardinal Healthcare
Cepheid
Diagnostica Stago Inc
DiaSorin, Inc.
Drucker Diagnostics
Eppendorf
Fisher Healthcare
Global Focus Marketing
Helena Laboratories
Hemobioscience
Hettich Lab Technology
Higgins Corporation
Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics
Hologic
Horiba Medical
HTI Medical, Inc
Immucor
Imugen
Instrumentation Laboratory
JAF Consulting
Lab Corp
Laboratory Supply Company
Mayo Medical Laboratories
Medica Corporation
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
MicroVideo Instruments, Inc
Nanosphere
NOVA Biomedical
Novartis (Grifols)
NOW Delivery
Octapharma USA, Inc
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Otsuka
Quest Diagnostics
Quidel
Radiometer America, Inc
Rainbow Scientific Inc
Remel
Roche Diagnostics/
Centralized Diagnostics
Sarstedt
SCIEX
Sebia Electrophoresis
Sekisui Diagnostics
SeraCare Life Sciences
Siemens Healthcare
Diagnostics
Stanbio Laboratory
Streck
Sysmex America, Inc.
TELCOR, Inc
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Trinity Biotech USA Inc.
Viracor
The following is a partial list of current and previous Convention sponsors.
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ASCLS-CNE would like to thank our generous sponsors
for sponsoring our
Speakers
Welcome Bags
Vendor Reception & Social
Coffee breaks & Lunches
Find us on [email protected]/asclscne
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Central New England
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ASCLS-CNE
68th ANNUAL CONVENTION
DIRECTIONS TO THE RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER
From the North:
Interstate 95 South to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards the Downtown/Convention Center. Go through
the first light in the right hand lane. Take the first right after the light. Take the next right onto Exchange
St. After the next light, bear right between the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From the South:
Interstate 95 North to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards Downtown Convention Center. At the light,
turn right onto Francis Street. At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street. Bear right between the Hotel
and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From the East:
Take 195 West. Merge onto 95 North to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards Downtown/Convention Cen-
ter. At the light, turn right onto Francis Street. At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street. Bear right be-
tween the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From the West: Take Route 6 to the “Route 6 East and I-295 South” ramp. Take a right and stay to the right following the
signs to Providence and Route 6 East (you will use part of the I-295 on-ramp to get onto Route 6 East).
Stay on Route 6 East to the end (sign will read “6 East to 10 North”) and stay to the left. Continue to the
Dean Street Exit. Once on the exit ramp, stay to the left so that you will be on the left side of the island
when you reach the light. Turn left onto Dean Street (4 lane road). Then immediately take the first right
onto West Exchange Street to the Convention Center Garage.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel accommodations are at the Hilton-Providence, located ONE block from
the Rhode Island Convention Center. The special room rate is $139.00/room/
night. There is Hi Speed Wireless Internet Access in all guestrooms.
To make reservations, call 401-831-3900, or online at www.providence.hilton.com.
Please indicate you are attending the ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention in order to
receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by April 8, 2016.
Meeting Rooms
ASCLS-CNE Meeting Rooms are all located on the 5th Floor of the RI Convention Center.
Watch for posted signs for session room assignments.
Park on Level 4 of the Convention Center Parking Lot. Walk to Convention Center/Westin
Hotel Entrance. Take a right onto Convention Center Lobby/connector. Signs will be posted.
Take escalators to the Fifth Floor. Registration is in the Prefunction Lobby on the 5th floor.
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2016 ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention
Registration Information
Register online by visiting:
www.ascls-cne.org/annual-convention
(Please read the information below before registering)
Membership Affiliation: Membership discounts are given only to members of the sponsoring organizations
listed below.
(NOTE: membership or certification by ASCP or NCA does NOT apply here).
**YOU MUST INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP # TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBER RATES**
Membership rosters for the following organizations will be checked when registration is
received and on site:
Bay State Chapter-Clinical Laboratory Management Association(CLMA)
Northeast Branch American Society for Microbiology (NEB ASM),
Rhode Island Cytology Association (RICA)
Rhode Island Society for Histotechnology(RISH)
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Directions for mail-in registration:
Please circle the appropriate fee for all sessions you plan to attend. Enter the total fee for each day in the
column titled FEES PER DAY. Please remember to include separate fees for lunch if they apply. To register for a workshop, circle the appropriate fee for that workshop. Total all registration fees at
the bottom of the form.
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REGISTRATIONS received prior to April 22, 2016 include PARKING VOUCHERS. Late &
walk-in registrants must park at their own expense.
DO NOT MAIL REGISTRATIONS AFTER April 22, 2016
Bring them to the Convention. No refunds will be given after April 22, 2016
Receipts will be available at the meeting only.
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2016 ASCLS-CNE ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM
Last name:____________________________________ First name: _____________________________________
Street address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: ______________
Telephone#: (h) ____________________ (w) ______________________
Institutional (workplace) affiliation: _______________________________ email: ________ _____________________________
**YOU MUST INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP # TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBER RATES**
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Membership #: _________________________
Payment Information (CHECK ONE) ___ Check or Money Order in the amount of $____________ (Make checks payable to: ASCLS-CNE)
___ Credit card: ___VISA
___ MasterCard
___ American Express
Credit card number: _____________________________Expiration date: _____________
Cardholder Name: _____________________________________
Cardholder Signature: _____________________________________
ASCLS-CNE
REGISTRATION
Member:
ASCLS,
CLMA,RISH,RICA
NEB ASM
Non-
Member
Student
Member
Student
Non-
member
FEES
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Day Session (Luncheon Excluded)
$75
$110
$25
$30
Luncheon Session (1 hr or .1 CEU) $25 $25 $25 $25
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Day Session (Luncheon Excluded)
$75
$110
$25
$30
Luncheon Session (1 hr or .1 CEU) $25 $25 $25 $25
Workshop #1– Body Fluids $100 $150 $75 $80
Workshop #2– Molecular Diagnostics $100 $150 $75 $80
Thursday April 28, 2016 Day Session (Luncheon Excluded)
$75
$110
$25
$30
Luncheon Session (1 hr or .1 CEU) $25 $25 $25 $25
2-Day Registration (does not include workshops) Please indicate days
$140 $200 $40 $50
3-Day Registration (does not include workshops) $200 $300 $60 $75
3-Day lunch $75 $75 $75 $75
TOTAL:
Mail this completed registration form with appropriate payment (postmarked by April 22, 2016) to:
Maddie Josephs
43 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
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JOIN ASCLS TODAY!!
ASCLS and ASCLS-CNE are working to create a future where
Clinical Laboratory Science professionals
are recognized and respected for their value to healthcare within their
facilities and in their communities. ASCLS-CNE goals
continue to focus on making a positive impact in health care through
leadership that will assure excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine
Please visit:
www.ascls.org
To print a membership form
Or
Join online
Please consider joining ASCLS today!
Please visit us at the ASCLS-CNE
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ASCLS-CNE 68th Clinical Laboratory Science Convention Exhibits open at 10:00am
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
9:00am-10:00am / 10:30am-11:30am 1:30pm-2:30pm/3:00pm-4:00pm
Chemistry
Capillary or Gel Electrophoresis: Which
Fits My Lab Better? John O’Keefe MS, MT(ASCP)
Sponsored by Helena
Can Capillary Modernize
Electrophoresis Youssef Maakaroun, MD
Sponsored by Sebia
Laboratory Aspects of Monitoring Medication Compliance
Karla J. Walker, PharmD, DABCC Sponsored by LabCorp
Hematology
Diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia Karen Ferreira, MS, MLS
Clinical Implication of Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Thomas Renaud, MD
Urinalysis Update: Welcome to the 21st Century!
Denise Uettwiller-Geiger, PhD Sponsored by Sysmex
Continuous improvement in the Clinical Laboratory
Richard Guisti, LSSBB Sponsored by Beckman
Microbiology
A Xpert Solution to “Trich” or Treat Trichomonas
Andrea Pierce, PhD, C(ASCP)
Sponsored by Cepheid
From the Trenches: A Potpourri of Clinical Cases
Nancy S. Miller, MD
Developing an Effective Competency Assessment
Program Deb Hagen-Moe, MEd
Sponsored by Mayo Medical Laboratories
Guidelines for the Clinical Lab Diagnosis of Lyme
Disease Caterina Miraglia, DC, MLS
(ASCP)
Lunch Speaker (12:00pm-1:00pm) Supporting Healthy & Compassionate Communities: On & Off the Mat
Alison Bologna, NBC10 News Anchor
Transfusion Medicine
Anticoagulants: Detection,
Measurement & Antidotes
Joseph D. Sweeney, MD
Diagnosing Thrombotic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Robert Makar, MD
Pathogen Reduction of the Blood Supply- Here at Last!
Edward L. Snyder, MD
Performing Competency Assessments Competently
Melanie Champion,
MBA, MT(ASCP)
Histology
New Technologies for Histopathology
Todd Schreiber, MS
Case Studies in Neuropathology
John E. Donahue, MD
PD-L1/PD-1 Pathway Alan P. Maziarz, BS Sponsored by Agilent
Technologies
Microsatellite Instability Panel Assay Analysis Lindsay Wrighton, PhD
Sponsored by Roche
Forensic Sci-ence
It’s a Hit! DNA Databasing Karen Lynch, MS, MT
(ASCP)
Fetal Development of Fingerprints
Mark Zabinski
Famous Cases Revisited Elaine Pagliaro, JD
Point of Care
Changing Landscape of POC Testing in
Acute Care Environment
Evan Ntrivalas, MD, PhD Sponsored by NOVA
Point of Care Lactate Testing in Critically Ill
Patients Evan Ntrivalas, MD,
PhD Sponsored by NOVA
Value of POC Blood
Gas/Electrolyte Testing Ellis Jacobs, PhD
Sponsored by Alere
Management High Reliability/Performance Improvement
Kathleen Gorczyca Sponsored by CLMA
Building a Culture of Quality Jayson Colby, MM, MT(ASCP)
Sponsored by CLMA
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ASCLS-CNE 68th Clinical Laboratory Science Convention Exhibits open all day
Wednesday 27, 2016
9:00am-10:00am / 10:30am-11:30am 1:30pm-2:30pm/3:00pm-4:00pm
Chemistry
The Effect of Pre-Analytical Variables
on the Quality of Sam-ple Results
Vernon L. Mustoe, PhD Sponsored by Beckman
Coulter
Applying Six-Sigma Principles as a Quality Indicator of Instrument
Performance Vernon L. Mustoe, PhD
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
Natriuretic Peptides: NT-proBNP or BNP? Brad Mayeux, MSN,
RN Sponsored by Roche
Diagnostics
State of Troponin: Past, Present & Future Brad Mayeux, MSN,
RN Sponsored by Roche
Diagnostics
Hematology
The Hemophilias: The Laboratory’s Important Role in
Diagnosis and Monitoring
Kathleen Winner Sponsored by IL
From Westergren to Automation: A Look into
Sedimentation Rate Matthew Keane, MLS(ASCP) Sponsored by Alcor Scientific
Diagnosis of Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Karen Ferreira, MS,
MLS
Clinical Implications of Myelodysplastic
Syndrome Eric Winer, MD
Microbiology
Confidence in Data Integrity Through Pipetting Technique Training
Candie Gilman Sponsored by Artel
Pediatric Clinical Microbiology
Alexander McAdams, MD
Update on Tickborne Infection Philip J. Molloy, MD Sponsored by Imugen
Lunch Speaker (12:00pm-1:00pm ) Corporate Courage -Jennifer Zinn Sponsored by Roche
Transfusion
Medicine
Stem Cells: Successes, Challenges & Future
Applications Christian P. Nixon, MD,
PhD
The Newest Clinical Trials in Red Cell Storage
Christopher Stowell, MD, PhD
Blood Bank Automa-tion in 2016
Barb Bachman, MS, MT(ASCP)
Sponsored by BioRad
Pathogen Inactivation & Blood Safety
Majed Rafaai, MD Sponsored by Cerus
Management
Leveraging Technology to Change Laboratory Dynamics: Transition from Volume to High Value
Patient Outcomes Denise Uettwiller-Geiger, PhD, DLM(ASCP)
Sponsored by Alere
Leading Change Jennifer Zinn
Sponsored by Roche
Body Fluids
WORKSHOP
PLEASE NOTE START TIME -8:30AM “Exploring the World of Body Fluid Microscopic Analysis”
Diana Treaba, MD Penelope Poulard-Dorval
Holly LeBlanc
Molecular
Diagnostics
WORKSHOP
PLEASE NOTE START TIME -8:30AM Theory and Application of Molecular Diagnostics in the Clinical Laboratory
With Data Interpretation Shashi Mehta, PhD
Cynthia Jackson, PhD Next Generation Sequencing: Applications & Implications for the Clinical Laboratory
Michael Smith, PhD
4:00pm-5:30pm Vendor Reception
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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ASCLS-CNE 68th Clinical Laboratory Science Convention Exhibits close at 3:00pm
Thursday, April 28, 2016
9:00am-10:00am / 10:30am-11:30am 1:30pm-2:30pm/3:00pm-4:00pm
Chemistry
Update on Diagnosis & Management of Thyroid
Disorders Linda Rogers, PhD
Sponsored by Siemens
Role of Tumor Markers in Management of Cancer in Women Linda Rogers, PhD
Sponsored by Siemens
Individualized Quality Control Plans: IQCP-HELP!
Donna Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Hematology
Myeloproliferative Disorders: Diagnostic
Overview Dariusz Stachurski, MD
Utilization of the Anti-Xa Antibody in
Your Laboratory Donna Castellone, MS, MT
(ASCP)SH
Sponsored by Diagnostica Stago
Individualized Quality Control Plans: IQCP-HELP!
Donna Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Microbiology
Syndromic Multiplex Panels-GI & Meningitis Kimberly Chapin, MD Sponsored by BioFIre
Update on C. Difficile Norman Moore, MD Sponsored by Alere
Molecular Testing at the Point of Care
Norman Moore, MD Sponsored by Alere
A Potpourri of ID Case Presentations
Michael M. Bergman, MD
Lunch Speaker (12:00pm-1:00pm) The Public Health Case for Legalizing Marijuana- Jared Moffat & James Crowley, MD
Transfusion Medicine
Iron Balance & Blood
Donation: What Should Blood Centers Do? Anne Eder, MD, PhD
Burn and Blood David T. Harrington, MD
Platelet Transfusion: Is there an Ideal
Product? Christopher Tormey,
MD Sponsored by Haemonetics
Recommendations for Implementing RHD Genotyping
Geralyn Meny, MD, MS
Sponsored by Grifols
Cytology
Recent Changes in Screening for Cervical
Cancer Cherie Paquette, MD
Julie Engstrom-Melnyk, PhD
The Evolution of the Cytotechnologist
David C. Wilbur, MD
Differential Diagnosis of Mediastinum
Lesions Omonigho Aisagbonhi,
MD., Ph.D
Diagnostic Seminar:
Challenging Cases from Everyday
Practice Mariana Canepa.
MD
Management
Management Strategies for Creating a Culture of Service Excellence
Cherie V. Petersen, BA Sponsored by ARUP
Individualized Quality Control Plans: IQCP-HELP!
Donna Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Public
Health
Whole Genome Sequencing to Identify Listeria at a Food Service Establishment
Jonathan Barkely, Michael Gocsiminski, Adam Miller
Evolution of Cervical Cancer Screening: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Potential
Harms Darren Wheeler,
Sponsored by Hologic
Student Forum
Student Forum Meeting Kelcey Harper
Clinical Correlations: “One Minute Mysteries”
Wayne Aguiar Mock Certification Exam
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
2017 ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention
May 9-11, 2017
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
The committee welcomes and values your input. If you have suggestions for topics,
speakers or any other
feature of the convention, please contact:
Maddie Josephs, General Chair
SAVE THE DATE!!!
2017 ASCLS-CNE Annual Convention
May 9-11, 2017
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
The committee welcomes and values your input. If you have suggestions for topics,
speakers or any other
feature of the convention, please contact:
Maddie Josephs, General Chair
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ASCLS-CNE American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science -Central New England
68th Clinical Laboratory Science Convention -2016
Maddie Josephs MS, MT(ASCP) 43 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
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