Responding to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) emerging in Wuhan, China
By Scott J. Becker, executive director, APHL As news spreads of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) emerging in Wuhan, China, we at APHL are taking…
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Lab Culture Ep. 21: 2019 Year in Review
Are we already at the end of 2019?! While to many of us it felt like the year flew by, APHL staff, members and partners…
New Lab Matters: Making data fly
In today’s technology-connected world, information moves quickly. But in the world of public health, pathogens often travel faster than the data needed to diagnose, treat…
CDC findings mark a breakthrough in investigation of lung injury associated with vaping
Statement from Scott J. Becker, executive director, Association of Public Health Laboratories Silver Spring, MD, November 8, 2019 — “Test results announced today by the…
APHL Newborn Screening Systems Quality Improvement Projects Award Recipients Announced
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Newborn Screening Systems Quality Improvement Projects awards. Funded through a…
New Lab Matters: A game-changer in the fight against antibiotic resistance
Given the global rise of drug-resistant pathogens over the past few decades, some physicians and scientists warn of a possible antibiotic apocalypse—a scary, post-antibiotic era.…
Self-directed regional networks: Connecting neighbors strengthens labs
(Photo: The Pacific Rim Consortium met in person for the first time at the Hawaii Public Health Laboratory in March, 2019.) How can a public…
New Lab Matters: The promise and challenge of newborn screening in 2019
Newborn screening is a public health success story, ongoing for 56 years. On the one hand, new treatment and laboratory testing options open up the…
2019 APHL Annual Meeting: Day 3
Today was day three of the annual meeting! We started the day with awards ceremony and concluded with the member assembly, listening to many great…
APHL honors public health leaders at 2019 annual meeting
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards for outstanding achievements in laboratory science, creative approaches…