Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine

ADLM is calling on NIH to withdraw its February 7 guidance that caps indirect costs at 15% for grantee institutions. "This decision, made without public input, could force academic medical centers to scale back or halt critical research — jeopardizing advancements in science and the health of all Americans," writes ADLM President Dr. Anthony Killeen. https://ow.ly/3L6G50V8FAO

The Humans of ADLM -- DEIHE Leadership Award deadline has been extended to March 11. Take this opportunity to submit a nomination for this important work. Your nomination will help honor the leaders and change-makers who embody ADLM's commitment to better health for all and a professional community in which everybody can thrive. Submit a nomination by March 11. Self-nominations are also being accepted. https://ow.ly/1tBI50V8z0I

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): Is it still useful in the acute care setting? Learn more in this Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Scientific Short by Dr. Emily L Ryan. https://ow.ly/7xRe50V7Qcb

As the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s Clinical Chemistry journal celebrates its 70th anniversary, Laborastories host Dr. Anthony Killeen sits down with Dr. Jason Park to look back on the journal’s history — and look forward to where Clinical Chemistry and research in the field of laboratory medicine are heading next. Listen now: https://ow.ly/jPpc50V77uW

Access to high quality pediatric testing shouldn’t depend on where a child lives or a family’s income. ADLM is calling on Congress to ensure equitable healthcare for children through better reference intervals, newborn screening, and health literacy. https://ow.ly/K3GA50V75BH

ADLM is supporting the introduction of the "Protecting Access to Lifesaving Diagnostics Act" by Reps. Finstad and Crenshaw. This critical legislation aims to safeguard patient access to essential laboratory developed tests and prevent unnecessary FDA overregulation that could delay innovation and care. https://ow.ly/nNJL50V5zL6

This #BlackHistoryMonth, ADLM celebrates the incredible contributions of Black leaders in science and medicine. Dr. Octavia Peck Palmer, ADLM Past-President, shares her inspiring journey, the transformative role of data analytics in advancing healthcare equity, and her vision for a healthier, more inclusive future. https://ow.ly/uYsx50V5o38

Can routine blood tests help detect the risk of sepsis? Learn more in this Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Scientific Short by Dr. Raj Gopalan. https://ow.ly/If1N50V4gTr

Dr. Stephen R. Master speaks to congressional staffers about the FDA final rule that will prevent rural hospitals from sending patient samples to regional children’s hospitals for certain crucial tests. This reduces access to regional expertise for rural and underserved communities.

Dr. Meghan Delaney speaks to congressional staffers about the FDA's final rule on laboratory developed tests. Delaney says the rule, promulgated by the FDA on May 6, 2024, will jeopardize access to critical pediatric tests by creating unnecessary regulatory burdens for clinical labs without improving test safety.