Dr. Robert Murray discusses his plans and goals for the NACB in the upcoming year. He touches on issues regarding the AACC/NACB partnership, the 2011 Beckman conference, health care reform, and guidelines and other documents drafted by the NACB. >>
Meeting Report
Dr. Alex Rai writes about his trip to Germany and the 12th Annual Conference of the Bergmeyer Conference. >>
Pharmacogenetics Guideline
The Pharmacogenetics Guideline is now available online and for purchase. The Board recognizes and thanks the committee members. >>
Get to Know NACB Board Member Dr. Patti Jones
NACB member Dr. Patti Jones has been blogging about the 2010 Annual Meeting. Learn a little more about Dr. Jones and blogging in this article and podcast. >>
Special Issue of Clinical Chemistry on Proteomics
Dr. Glen Hortin writes about the February 2010 Proteomics Special Issue of Clinical Chemistry. Dr. Hortin was one of three guest editors for this special issue. >>
Meet NACB Mentor Dr. Elizabeth Frank
Dr. Joshua Bornhorst writes about his mentor—NACB member Dr. Elizabeth Frank. He reviews their academic histories as well as the ways in which she has influenced him. >>
Lab Tests Online Update
AACC staff member George Linzer talks about recent and upcoming changes to Lab Tests Online. From additional test listings to new translations, a number of important changes have occurred recently and as a sponsor of Lab Tests Online, NACB should be proud of these developments. >>
NACB Officers
PresidentRobert L. Murray Midwest Diagnostic Pathology
President-ElectRonald J. Whitley University of Kentucky
SecretaryJames Carl Ritchie Emory University Hospital
TreasurerKenneth E. Blick University of Oklahoma
Past PresidentStephen E. Kahn Loyola University Medical Center
Director Mary Lou GantzerSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Director Patricia M. Jones Children's Medical Center
Director Gary L. Myers Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Director Loralie LangmanMayo Clinic
Director Lori J. Sokoll Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Director William E. Winter University of Florida
Staff Penelope Jones, AACC
NACB membership has grown from 381 in 1999 to 575 in 2009. The Academy welcomes doctoral level scientists with professional certification and a commitment to advancing the science and practice of laboratory medicine.