Join us in-person at this incredible location and with over 30 speakers, 33 exhibitors, and social events! But, if you can’t, then you can join us virtually. 11 presentations will be broadcasted virtually across BC.
confirmed Speakers - there are many more to come
Updates in Measles Virus Diagnostics and Epidemiology - Dr. Amanda Wilmer
Implementing Sustainable Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory - Dr. Angela Fung
The general topic of my presentation is empowering frontline healthcare staff through engagement and education to drive sustainable quality improvement and culture – Dusk Farkas
Leadership in a Changing World: Finding the Human Edge in the Age of AI – Haleh Bahrami
Proficiency Testing in Rural Communities - Haleh Bahrami
This session explores how emerging and established leaders can build stronger connections, foster mentorship, and communicate effectively across generations to strengthen team culture and performance – Jim Shopland
Understanding that we all have bias. It a matter of recognizing what that might be and how we can deal with it – John Whitehead
Medical Laboratory Technologists in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) - Sergeant (Sgt) Junkyu Lee
Elaboration of the recurring Hematology theme "Look at the company they keep", often used when interpreting results and identifying cells – Kristina Dawson
Emotional well-being for lab professionals: understanding the hidden emotional load of lab work and practical tools to support resilience – Laurie Shopland
Overview of Genome Diagnostics testing, including key genomic technologies and select clinical cases highlighting their application in patient care - Dr. Lindsay Brown
Introducing young learners to careers in laboratory medicine – Megan Hattori
From design to implementation and production, how laboratory developed tests (LDT) are validated and maintained - Dr. Melissa Caza
Reframing laboratory quality by examining people, culture, and leadership as critical systems influencing safety, resilience, and patient outcomes – Michael Wheadon
Common leukocyte abnormalities in the peripheral blood and bone marrow - Dr. Will Chen
Introduction of non- MLTs to the PCR Lab during COVID – Kendra Soukeroff
Troponin T or I - which one to trust in an emergency? - Dr. Andre Mattman
Consequences of blood culture contamination on patient safety and unnecessary resource utilisation at a large Canadian hospital network - Dr. Clayton Hall
Providing Lab Services in the Community for Complex Care Clients – Lori Morrow
Scientific Agenda/SCHEDULE - coming in May
Abstract / Presentation descriptions - coming in May
PRINTABLE CONGRESS POSTERS - coming soon
Health Authorities poster | BC Student poster | Other - email angie@bcsls.net