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
General: Medical Laboratory Technologists in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) – Sgt Junkyu Lee
Quality: The general topic of my presentation is empowering frontline healthcare staff through engagement and education to drive sustainable quality improvement and culture – Dusk Farkas
Micro: Updates in Measles Virus Diagnostics and Epidemiology - Dr. Amanda Wilmer
Haematology: Elaboration of the recurring Hematology theme "Look at the company they keep", often used when interpreting results and identifying cells – 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
Leadership: Introducing young learners to careers in laboratory medicine – Megan Hattori
Molecular Micro: From design to implementation and production, how laboratory developed tests (LDT) are validated and maintained - Dr. Melissa Caza
General: Introduction of non- MLTs to the PCR Lab during COVID – Kendra Soukeroff
· 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
· Chemistry - UDS 101: What You Need to Know – Dr. Jan Palaty
· General - Climate Change, Emergency Management: Now with Extra Variables – Anne Benn
Friday, Sept 25
Transfusion Medicine: Hospital Blood Inventory Management: Theory and Practice – Dr. Jennifer Duncan
Microbiology: From Plates to Pixels: The Rise of Total Laboratory Automation in Microbiology – Dr. Marthe Charles
General: Exploring Integration in BC Lab System - TBA
Chemistry: Implementing Sustainable Quality Improvement in the Clinical Laboratory - Dr. Angela Fung
Microbiology: What's New in Number 2: Lessons from Implementation of Molecular Testing for Enteric Infections in BC – Dr. David Goldfarb
Leadership: Emerging and Established Leaders can build stronger connections, foster mentorship, and communicate effectively across generations to strengthen team culture and performance. - Jim Shopland
General: Emotional well-being for lab professionals: understanding the hidden emotional load of lab work and practical tools to support resilience – Laurie Shopland
Quality: Reframing laboratory quality by examining people, culture, and leadership as critical systems influencing safety, resilience, and patient outcomes – Michael Wheadon
Hematology: Common leukocyte abnormalities in the peripheral blood and bone marrow - Dr. Will Chen
Chemistry: Troponin T or I - which one to trust in an emergency? - Dr. Andre Mattman
PPA: Providing Lab Services in the Community for Complex Care Clients – Lori Morrow
POCT: Community based Strep A identification through Point of Care Testing – Arthur Sanchez
Saturday, Sept 26
Chemistry : Beyond Pass or Fail: Strengthening Quality Through Effective External Proficiency Testing (EPT) Investigations – Dr. Teralee Burton
Leadership: Leadership in a Changing World: Finding the Human Edge in the Age of AI – Haleh Bahrami
Quality: Proficiency Testing in Rural Communities - Haleh Bahrami
AP: Improving Efficiencies in Anatomical Pathology – Jennifer Yaholnitsky
Micro: Consequences of blood culture contamination on patient safety and unnecessary resource utilisation at a large Canadian hospital network - Dr. Clayton Hall
Molecular Micro : Implementation of a Rapid Molecular Meningoencephalitis Panel for Diagnosis of CNS Infections in Interior Health – Dr. Amir Hadzic
PRINTABLE CONGRESS POSTERS - coming soon
Health Authorities poster | BC Student poster | Other - email angie@bcsls.net
