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ColLABorate 2025
American Society for Clinical Laboratory - Iowa (ASCLS-IA) is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.

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Tuesday, April 15
 

8:30am CDT

Laboratory Licensure - Where are we now?
Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Review of the states that have licensure of laboratory degreed staff.  What requirements other states have for licensure. Roundtable discussion on the pros / cons of licensure in Iowa.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Which states require licensure in order to work as degreed laboratory personnel.
  2. Standardization of credentials within the laboratory community
  3. Benefits / risks of a pathway to licensure
Speakers
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Tim Schroeder

Laboratory Director, Mahaska Health
Tim Schroeder has been in the laboratory for over 40 years.  He obtained his BSMT from Creighton University.Tim has worked in Critical Access Hospitals, 500 bed hospitals and several reference labs.Tim also had a few years where he worked in industry installing and training on Lab... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
  GEN: General/Interdisciplinary/Other

11:00am CDT

Clinical Next Generation Sequencing Applied to Gastrointestinal Oncology
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
This session is intended to explore next generation sequencing technology at a basic level and incorporate a practical example of use.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify advantages of next generation sequencing over previous sequencing methods.
  2. Summarize the major technical steps of next generation sequencing.
  3. Recognize a basic practical example of the utility of next generation sequencing in clinical practice.
Speakers
avatar for Anthony N. Snow, MD

Anthony N. Snow, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa Healthcare
Dr. Snow is an academic molecular genetic and gastrointestinal pathologist. His clinical and research interests are focused on molecular oncology and education.
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
  GEN: General/Interdisciplinary/Other

4:15pm CDT

General Session: Advocacy
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Jim Flanigan

Jim Flanigan

Executive Vice President, The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Tuesday April 15, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
  GEN: General/Interdisciplinary/Other
  • Event Type Keynote Session
  • P.A.C.E. Session Number 101-001-25
  • P.A.C.E. Credit 1.5
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

8:00am CDT

CLIA Update: Personnel Regulations
Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
On 12/28/2024 the updated CLIA personnel regulations took effect.  This presentation will address the new CLIA personnel regulations and interpretive guidelines.  We will explain the new pathways to qualify as Laboratory Director, Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor, General Supervisor and Testing Personnel.  Additionally, we will discuss the added responsibility of onsite visits for the Laboratory Director and have time for questions.
Learning Objectives:
  1. summarize the educational qualifications for CLIA personnel.
  2. define the Laboratory Director's responsibilities regarding onsite visits.
  3. ask questions and receive answers to the CLIA regulations.
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Bochmann

Melinda Bochmann

CLIA Compliance Specialist, Iowa CLIA State Agency
Melinda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.   After graduation she worked as a medical technologist (generalist) for an independent laboratory in Iowa before moving into the role as a technical consultant for a local hospital and... Read More →
avatar for Kristine Rotzoll

Kristine Rotzoll

CLIA Compliance Manager, Iowa CLIA State Agency
Kristine received her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Iowa.  After graduation she worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the hematology and chemistry departments within the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.   Kristine... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
  GEN: General/Interdisciplinary/Other

1:45pm CDT

AI in the Lab - Do you know what it knows?
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Artificial Intelligence is now the most trendy topic in technology. What even /is/ AI and how could it be utilized in the lab? What safety and ethical concerns arise from its use? Who truly benefits and how?
Learning Objectives:
  1. Clearly differentiate the distinctions between an algorithm and artificial intelligence
  2. Define and deconstruct the meaning of "AI learning model"
  3. Evaluate an AI technical solution for both accuracy and appropriateness
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Chapman

Jonathan Chapman

Laboratory Information Manager, Department of Veterans Affairs
Jonathan has been an MLS for 20 years and the Laboratory Information Manager at the VA Hospital in Iowa City with 15 years of experience in Informatics.
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Sequencing and Bioinformatics: A Powerful Partnership for Clinical Testing
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Advanced sequencing methods, coupled with sophisticated bioinformatics tools, have revolutionized molecular testing, enabling unprecedented insights into genetic and genomic data. This powerful partnership facilitates the accurate identification of genetic variations, disease markers, and therapeutic targets.
Learning Objectives:
  1. Introduction to sequencing and molecular testing
  2. To learn the computer analysis steps involved in analyzing sequence data
  3. To know the impact of advanced molecular tests in patient care
Speakers
avatar for Ramakrishna Sompallae

Ramakrishna Sompallae

Director, Pathology Clinical Bioinformatics, University of Iowa
Dr. Sompallae serves as the Director of Pathology Clinical Bioinformatics at the University of Iowa. He joined the university in 2012 as a Bioinformatics Scientist and played a key role in developing and implementing next-generation sequence-based molecular tests. He completed his... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
  GEN: General/Interdisciplinary/Other
 
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