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
Thursday, Sept 24
Opening Ceremonies and Traditional Welcoming Ceremonies with Anona Fawn Kampe: syilx Okanagan Nation
General: Diagnostics in Uniform: Medical Laboratory Technologists in the Canadian Armed Forces – Sgt Junkyu Lee and Cpl Huan Trung Nguyen
*General: Provide an update on the progress of the CAMLPR Field of Practice Exams and Prior Learning Assessments – Adam Chrobak
Transfusion Medicine: CODE ORANGE – Inside the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory at Vancouver General Hospital – Margaret Roche
Micro: Updates in Measles Virus Diagnostics and Epidemiology - Dr. Amanda Wilmer
Sparking Curiosity in Medical Laboratory Careers – Megan Hattori
Chemistry - UDS 101: What You Need to Know – Dr. Jan Palaty
General: Introduction of non- MLTs to the PCR Lab during COVID – Kendra Soukeroff
Molecular Micro: Bringing LDTs to the Bench: Validation, Implementation, and Quality Management - Dr. Melissa Caza
Hematology: Is That A Skiptocyte? Practical Examples of the Recurring Hematology Theme of "Looking at the Company They Keep" – Kristina Dawson
*Genomics: Overview of Genome Diagnostics testing, including key genomic technologies and select clinical cases highlighting their application in patient care - Dr. Lindsay Brown
General - Climate Change, Emergency Management: Now with Extra Variables – Anne Benn
Beyond the SOP: How Staff Engagement, Human Factors, and Leadership Partnership Reduced Laboratory Errors and Built Sustainable Improvement – Dusk Farkas
3:30 pm - The Trade Show is officially open! Grab some appies and a beverage, visit our exhibitors and join in The Great Grape Harvest. Mix, mingle and collect Prize Draw Tickets for your chance to take home some great prizes!
Friday, Sept 25
Transfusion Medicine: Hospital Blood Inventory Management: Theory and Practice – Dr. Jennifer Duncan
*Leadership: Emerging and Established Leaders can build stronger connections, foster mentorship, and communicate effectively across generations to strengthen team culture and performance. - Jim Shopland
The Missing QSE: People (Relax, I’m Not Adding a 13th QSE) – Michael Wheadon
PPA: Providing Lab Services in the Community for Complex Care Clients – Lori Morrow
Chemistry: Implementing Sustainable Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory - Dr. Angela Fung
Microbiology: From Plates to Pixels: The Rise of Total Laboratory Automation in Microbiology – Dr. Marthe Charles
Chemistry: Troponin T or I - Which One to Trust in an Emergency? - Dr. Andre Mattman
*POCT: Community based Strep A identification through Point of Care Testing – Arthur Sanchez
General: Exploring Integration in BC Lab System - Brenda Jackson
Hematology: Smear Tactics: Master the Art of Spotting Leukocyte Abnormalities - Dr. Will Chen
Microbiology: What's New in Number 2: Lessons from Implementation of Molecular Testing for Enteric Infections in BC – Dr. David Goldfarb
The Emotional Well-Being Advantage: In the Lab and Beyond – Laurie Shopland
Saturday, Sept 26
The Human Edge in the Age of AI – Haleh Bahrami
Molecular Micro : Implementation of a Rapid Molecular Meningoencephalitis Panel for Diagnosis of CNS Infections in Interior Health – Dr. Amir Hadzic
AP: Improving Efficiencies in Anatomical Pathology – Jennifer Yaholnitsky and Shana Kushniruk
Micro: Blood Culture Contamination – False Positive Results with Real Harm - Dr. Clayton Hall
Quality: Serving Rural Communities for Safer Care Everywhere - Haleh Bahrami
Chemistry : Beyond Pass or Fail: Strengthening Quality Through Effective External Proficiency Testing (EPT) Investigations – Dr. Teralee Burton
PRINTABLE CONGRESS POSTERS - coming soon
Health Authorities poster | BC Student poster | Other - email angie@bcsls.net
