American Society for Clinical Pathology

outreach: HIV Implementers

The ASCP Institute is a dynamic resource focused on improving global health by exploring, identifying and implementing innovative methods and partnerships that improve laboratory practices. The goal of the ASCP Institute is to enhance the image of laboratory medicine domestically and internationally.

Mission: To improve global health, the ASCP Institute explores, identifies and implements innovative methods and partnerships that improve laboratory practices and enhance the image of laboratory medicine.

Vision: To position the ASCP as the most trusted source for medical laboratory information and innovation by becoming the definitive and most respected think tank for laboratory medicine worldwide.

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HIV Implementers Meeting in Uganda
austa Mosha, MD, MSc, Laboratory Training Coordinator with the Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, will serve as the presenter of a jointly prepared abstract at the HIV/AIDS Implementers’ Meeting June 3 – 7, 2008, in Kampala, Uganda. more...


Mozambique Consensus Conference
The ASCP Institute has joined forces with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to develop consensus standards on laboratory tests, instrumentation, and supplies to help countries in their efforts to overcome HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

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CDC’s Global HIV/AIDS
Learn more about CDC’s work with PEPFAR and their initiatives to fight global HIV/AIDS.

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Photo Gallery
Browse our photo gallery of workshops and trainings in resource limited countries. more...

2008 ASCP National Student Honor Award
In order to recognize future laboratory professionals, the ASCP established a National Student Honor Award. more...

The Other Big Workforce Shortage
Like the silent killers that affect our patients, it has gone largely unnoticed by both the public and even by many who work in healthcare, because its full impact has yet to be realized—the shortage of medical laboratory professionals. more...

ASCP, Pathology Community Continue Press on Anti-Markup Rule
ASCP is teaming up with other members of the pathology community, including the College of American Pathologists and the American Clinical Laboratory Association, to ensure that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does not dilute its recent anti-markup rule on anatomic pathology procedures. more...

Reactivity With TdT in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a well-known, high-grade, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of skin that has characteristic morphologic and immunophenotypic features. Although it can occur at virtually any site, there is a predilection for the head and neck region and upper extremities. more...

Managing Workforce Health and Wellness
The cost of employee health care, including that for health care professionals, continues to rise and squeezes health care organizations just as it does in other industries. This timely feature addresses these issues and explores workforce challenges. more...