From the EFLM Newsletter Editor
This spring edition of the EFLM EuroLabNews is offering a joyful bouquet of Laboratory Medicine news. The EFLM Secretary, Snežana Jovicic informs about three new EFLM Functional Units: Direct-to-Consumer Testing, Preparation of Labs for Emergencies and Integrated Diagnostics - a New Interdisciplinary Frontier. In line with the EFLM Strategic Plan 2022-2023, the dedicated efforts of these EFLM Task Forces are evidence of the continued commitment of the EFLM Executive Board, EFLM Functional Units and EFLM National Society Members to achieving better healthcare forwarded through Laboratory Medicine. Daria Pašalić, Chair of the EFLM Academy Award’s Evaluation Committee and Chair of the EFLM Committee on Education and Training, announces the winner of the EFLM Academy Award for Education in 2022. Heartiest congratulations to Sedef Yenice. In the regular column ‘Coffee with the EFLM President’ read four excellent interviews by Tomris Ozben with Presidents of the national societies of Turkey, Norway, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Tomris Ozben furthermore, reports about the special issue edition of the CCLM and new certificate recipients for Green and Sustainable Laboratories. Tara Rolić, EFLM Communication Committee member, reports on the EFLM Continuing Professional Education Credit System - CPECS®. Learn how to collect the credits in this news item. Short summaries and announcements of forthcoming EFLM webinars is presented. Visiting the EFLM e-Learning platform is highly encouraged, don’t miss out on the latest happenings. An amazing EFLMLabX program is inviting EFLM members to apply to experience new laboratory settings and encourages dissipation among colleagues of the knowledge and experience gained in Laboratory Medicine. In news from National Societies, the Spanish Society is presenting the LabTest Online platform. The IFCC corner highlights global happenings in laboratory medicine. Mark your calendar for a variety of upcoming EFLM events and especially the upcoming conferences. I hope you enjoy reading this EuroLabNews issue and am looking forward to seeing you this May in Rome!
Harjit Pal Bhattoa, Editor EFLM EuroLabNews
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