CRB Newsletter, Vol 13, No 1

 
07/18/2024

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The College of Reproductive Biology (CRB) is a not-for-profit special interest group of the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).


In this issue:

Introduction from CRB President Melanie Clemmer, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB)
Hello CRB membership! I am amazed at how fast 2024 is passing by, but hope that each of you has plans to savor a little bit of summer in the midst of caring for patients and building families…

 

2024 CRB Symposium Recap by Marlane Angle, Ph.D., HCLD/CC(ABB)
I would like to thank all the people who helped me put the 2024 CRB meeting together…

 

Wishing Tammie Schalue a Happy, and Well-Deserved, Retirement
After 19 years of service, Tammie Schalue, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB), is now enjoying her retirement!…

 

Laboratory Management and Leadership Development Workshop
The Leadership Workshop is not to be missed!

 

Revolutionizing IVF Success
A quality management system is vital for effectively managing an in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic's laboratory…

 

CLIA Registration Fees are Increasing
All of us are aware that the price of everything has increased in the last four years…

 

Recent CMS/CLIA Changes to Proficiency Testing Requirements
On July 11, 2024, revisions that impact PT requirements for some clinical laboratories went into effect…

 

FDA Imposes New Regulations on Laboratory Developed Tests
On May 6, 2024, the FDA issued a final rule on laboratory developed tests (LDTs), which has sent shock waves through the field of medical laboratory science…

 

2025 Symposium Dates & Location
Mark your calendars and start making plans now to join us once more in sunny Las Vegas for the 2025 AAB Conference and CRB Symposium!

 

California Recognizes Clinical Reproductive Biologists with the Passage of Senate Bill 1267
Nearly two years ago, we were thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the field of reproductive biology with the passage of California SB 1267…

 

Earn ABB/PEER CE Credit by Attending ASRM!
You can now earn ABB/PEER continuing education credit at ASRM by attending approved post-graduate courses on October 19-20 at the 2024 ASRM Scientific Congress!

 

Andrology Antics
Andrology Antics by Samuel Prien, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB)

 

A Special Thanks to the CRB Publication Committee Members
Thank you to everyone who helped this newsletter come together!

 

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The CRB Education Committee's volunteers work to develop resources to promote the field of reproductive biology and support the profession.

2025 CRB Workshop/Symposium

Join us for CRB's return to the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa for the 2025 Optional Pre-Conference CRB Workshop: Unlocking the Next Generation of IVF Labs (Tuesday, April 29) and 27th Annual CRB Symposium: IVF - The Evolution and Future of the Reproductive Laboratory (Wednesday-Friday, April 30-May 2).

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