activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 2
- Promoting Laboratory Careers and Connecting Job SeekersThe organization builds a network of volunteer ambassadors and develops resources to promote laboratory careers to students. It also operates the ASCP Career Center to connect job seekers with laboratory medicine opportunities across the United States.
- Recognizing Laboratory-Related Initiatives Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsThe organization recognizes successful laboratory-related initiatives by pathologists, laboratory professionals, individual clinicians, and clinical teams through an award program.
advocacy · 1
- Advocating for the Laboratory Workforce Professional Workforce Advocacy in Clinical & Forensic TestingThe organization advocates for policies that strengthen the laboratory workforce, including opposing rules that would require nursing degrees for personnel performing high and moderate complexity testing and generating grassroots opposition to proposed FDA rules on laboratory developed tests.
research · 3
- Conducting Laboratory Workforce ResearchThe organization conducts and publishes surveys and studies on the laboratory workforce, including wage and vacancy surveys, job satisfaction, well-being, stress, and burnout among pathologists and laboratory professionals, and career pathways into the laboratory field. This research informs strategies for recruitment, retention, and advocacy.
- Conducting and Reporting on Medical Research Genomic and Translational Biomedical ResearchThe organization conducts and reports on various medical studies, including those on genetic biomarkers for multiple sclerosis, saliva insulin for hyperinsulinemic responses, donor-derived cell-free DNA for transplant rejection, RSV vaccine uptake, COVID-19 hospitalization risks, and new treatments for staph infections. It also reports on global health issues like measles outbreaks and cholera.
- Supporting Women's Health Research and DiagnosticsThe organization coordinates multi-institutional projects examining cervical cancer screening in underrepresented populations, awards implementation research grants for women's health initiatives globally, and supports studies evaluating AI-based tools for detecting pre-cancerous cervical lesions. It also collaborates on evaluating digital pathology algorithms for breast cancer diagnosis and provides pathology diagnoses to patients, with a focus on women's health.
capacity building · 1
- Providing Capacity Building for Laboratory Professionals Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesThe organization offers educational courses, webinars, toolkits, and resources to support laboratories in developing their teams, addressing workforce shortages, advocating for their value, and transitioning program names. This includes a free Basic Medical Laboratory Skills eLearning series and a Negotiation & Advocacy Toolbox.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Advancing Effective Test Utilization effective_test_utilizationThe organization promotes effective test utilization methodologies by recognizing individuals who contribute to developing recommendations, educating members, conducting measurements, validating research, and demonstrating leadership in local initiatives.
- Advocacy for Workforce Visibility advocacy_for_workforce_visibilityThe organization prioritizes elevating the visibility of the pathology and laboratory medicine workforce to enhance recognition and support for these essential professionals.
- Building Sustainable Diagnostic Infrastructure building_diagnostic_infrastructureThe organization works globally to expand screening programs, deliver pathology services, and build sustainable diagnostic infrastructure to ensure women have access to high-quality screening and diagnostics, especially in resource-limited settings.
- Comprehensive Professional Development and Advocacy professional_development_and_advocacyThe organization supports patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals through a combination of education, certification, and advocacy programs, aiming to enhance professional capabilities and represent their interests.
- Curriculum Development and Review curriculum_development_and_reviewThe organization develops and reviews educational programs and training courses, and collaborates with colleges and universities to improve pre-service curricula for pathologists and laboratory professionals, ensuring high-quality and relevant education.
- Data Visualization for Workforce Analysis and Communication data_visualization_for_workforce_analysisThe organization employs interactive geographical maps and other data visualization techniques to analyze and communicate complex workforce data, such as labor market trends, wages, and vacancy surveys, thereby improving understanding and informing strategies for the laboratory medicine sector.
- Early Career Exposure and Diversity Promotion early-career-exposureTo strengthen the laboratory workforce, the organization introduces medical laboratory careers to students as early as elementary school and actively promotes diversity and inclusion within the profession.
- Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy for Workforce Empowerment evidence-based_policy_advocacyThe organization empowers the medical laboratory workforce through evidence-based research and strategic partnerships to drive policy change, aiming to create a more resilient healthcare system.
- Grow Your Own Workforce Model grow_your_own_workforceTo address laboratory workforce deficiencies and create a diverse pipeline of employees, the organization supports a "grow your own" strategy by developing training programs within institutions and in partnership with outside organizations, providing resources to help laboratories build their own teams.
- Improving Access to Healthcare for Women and Girls improving_access_to_healthcareThe organization works to improve the health of women and girls by addressing gaps in access, diagnostics, education, and advocacy, ensuring equitable care and outcomes.
- International Training and Capacity Building in-person_international_trainingThe organization deploys pathologists and laboratory professionals internationally to provide in-service training on critical topics and builds capacity for cancer diagnosis and training new professionals in LMICs through education, training, and sustainable technologies like telepathology.
- Patient Education and Empowerment patient_education_and_empowermentThe organization empowers patients with education and tools through programs like Patient Champions to help women make informed health decisions, emphasizing prevention, screening, and follow-up care.
- Policy Development and Advocacy through Internal Institute policy_development_through_internal_instituteThe organization develops and reviews public policies beneficial to pathologists, laboratory professionals, and patients by leveraging an internal institute with commissions, councils, and board oversight. This structured approach ensures comprehensive and representative policy formulation.
- Research-Informed Program Development research-informed_programmingThe organization utilizes research findings to inform and develop initiatives, particularly those focused on promoting well-being, preventing burnout, and improving professional recognition and scope of practice within pathology and laboratory medicine.
- Telepathology for Expert Consultation and Diagnostics telepathology_consultationThe organization leverages telepathology, utilizing volunteer pathologists to provide expert diagnostic consultation on whole slide images from active cases and to deliver rapid cancer diagnostics to underserved communities, especially in resource-limited settings.
- Virtual Education and Training virtual_education_and_trainingThe organization engages pathologists and laboratory professionals as faculty or instructors for virtual educational activities and training courses, expanding access to learning and professional development.
named programs · 14
what they call their work
ASCP/CHAI Cervical Cancer Research Project
Supports a CHAI-led study evaluating the performance and feasibility of Automated Visual Inspection (AVE) for detecting pre-cancerous cervical lesions in several African countries.
Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition
Global partnership to increase access to quality-assured essential cancer medicines in low- and lower middle-income countries (LLMICs) and develop capacity for their proper use.
Applying Machine Learning to Solve Global Health Challenges
Collaboration to develop and evaluate a digital pathology algorithm to diagnose breast cancer and predict biomarker status, creating a racially diverse dataset of breast cancer images.
Center for Women’s Health Services Research (CWHSR)
Dedicated to improving the health of women and girls by addressing critical gaps in access, diagnostics, education, and advocacy through evidence-based research.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Advocacy
Advocates for appropriate screening protocols and patient/provider choice in cervical cancer screening recommendations.
Evaluating AI-assisted Cervical Cancer Cytologic Screening Compared to Traditional Screening Methods
Multisite retrospective paired sample study evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of an AI-based cervical cancer screening platform compared to traditional screening.
Evaluating Cervical Cancer Screening Patterns From Diverse U.S. Populations
Multi-institutional project examining cervical cancer screening and detection rates in diverse U.S. populations to identify trends influencing access to care.
Funding Implementation Research in Breast and Cervical Cancer in LMICs
Funds efforts to implement comprehensive cancer care infrastructure and identify sustainable models in resource-limited countries through CIRGO.
Max Foundation Humanitarian PACT
Multi-stakeholder collaboration to improve outcomes for women with HR+/HER2 negative advanced breast cancer in LMICs by delivering medication, technology, and supportive services.
Partners for Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Initiative
ASCP-led coalition providing rapid cancer diagnostics to underserved communities using digital imaging technology and volunteer pathologists, building capacity for cancer diagnosis and training professionals in LMICs.
Patient Champions Program
Teaches patients and caregivers about the laboratory to help them understand their options and make informed health decisions, emphasizing prevention, screening, and follow-up care.
Provider Education
Provides targeted education and training for pathologists, laboratory professionals, and other multidisciplinary care team members to improve diagnostic skills and strengthen local capacity.
Studying Innovative Pathology Imaging Technologies for Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Ghana
Collaboration to evaluate fluorescence imitating brightfield imaging (FIBI) for breast cancer diagnosis in Ghana, providing histology expertise and training.
WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI)
Collaboration with WHO and other partners to provide guidance to governments on strengthening systems for diagnosing and treating breast cancer, particularly in LMICs.
relationships · 35
who they work with
- ARUP Laboratories Partner — Panelist in a webinar on developing laboratory teams.
- ASCLS Partner — Sponsored a webinar on standardized nomenclature for medical laboratory science programs.
- ASCP BOC Partner — Sponsored a webinar on standardized nomenclature for medical laboratory science programs.
- Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition Coalition — ASCP co-founded ATOM Coalition to increase access to quality-assured essential cancer medicines in LLMICs.
- Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP) Funder — Funds a multi-institutional project coordinated by ASCP to examine cervical cancer screening patterns.
- American Journal of Clinical Pathology Network — Journal that published findings from ASCP's job satisfaction and burnout surveys.
- American Journal of Clinical Pathology Network — Journal that publishes results of ASCP wage and vacancy surveys
- Boston Children's Hospital Partner — Featured partner in a case study about their internship program for high school students.
- CDC Government — Supports the CDC OneLabTM Initiative through a cooperative agreement.
- CHAI Partner — ASCP supported a CHAI-led study to evaluate an AI-based tool for detecting pre-cancerous cervical lesions.
- CMS Government — Engaged in advocacy opposing CMS proposed rule on CLIA personnel requirements.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Partner — Partnered to develop the Negotiation & Advocacy Toolbox.
- City Cancer Challenge (C/CAN) Partner — Serves as an organizational liaison or representative to this international partner.
- Coalition for Implementation Research in Global Oncology (CIRGO) Coalition — ASCP joined forces with global oncology organizations to establish CIRGO to address healthcare infrastructure lack in resource-limited countries.
- FDA Government — Submitted grassroots comment letters opposing FDA's proposed rule on laboratory developed tests (LDTs).
- Harvard Partner — Working with to develop and evaluate a digital pathology algorithm for breast cancer diagnosis.
- International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) Partner — Serves as an organizational liaison or representative to this international partner.
- Loyola University Chicago Partner — Panelist in a webinar on developing laboratory teams.
- Massachusetts General Hospital Partner — Working with to develop and evaluate a digital pathology algorithm for breast cancer diagnosis.
- Medical and Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) Workforce Coalition Coalition — Established coalition to draw attention to the laboratory and raise visibility of careers in laboratory medicine.
- Medical and Public Health Laboratory Workforce Coalition Coalition — Initiated this coalition of 25+ laboratory and healthcare organizations to draw attention to laboratory testing occupations.
- NAACLS Partner — Sponsored a webinar on standardized nomenclature for medical laboratory science programs.
- NIH Funder — Funds the evaluation of FIBI for breast cancer diagnosis in Ghana with a U01 grant.
- Partners in Health Partner — Working with to develop and evaluate a digital pathology algorithm for breast cancer diagnosis.
- Peace and Love Hospital Partner — Collaborating with Dr. Biatrice Wiafe of Peace and Love Hospital in Ghana on an evaluation of FIBI for breast cancer diagnosis.
- Siemens Foundation Funder — Provided grant support for the Clinical Laboratory Workforce study.
- The Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) Partner — Serves as an organizational liaison or representative to this international partner.
- The Max Foundation Partner — Founding partner of the Humanitarian Partnership for Access to Critical Treatments (Humanitarian PACT) for Advanced Breast Cancer.
- UC Davis Partner — Collaborating with Dr. Richard Levenson of UC Davis on an evaluation of FIBI for breast cancer diagnosis in Ghana.
- Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Partner — Established the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition with UICC and other partners.
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