AACC Divisions, AACC's Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians (SYCL), AACC Academy, and other groups all will host special events at the 2020 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo. Many of these events require advanced registration, and in some cases, registration is limited. Attendees can register for special events through the meeting’s online registration system.
Monday, December 14, 6 – 7 p.m. U.S. Central Time
This exclusive, members-only event will be a great opportunity to network with colleagues you’ve gotten to know on the Artery. Held on Zoom, the AACC Artery Happy Hour will include four different breakout rooms, each of which will feature fun discussion topics to keep the conversation flowing and to help you connect with your fellow Arterians.
Tuesday, December 15, 6 – 7 p.m. U.S. Central Time
This virtual networking event is open to all 2020 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo attendees. As you enter the Zoom event, you’ll be greeted by a live DJ playing classic, feel-good hits. You can groove along to the music in the main DJ Party Room and request your favorite songs. Or you can explore the event’s different breakout rooms, which will be set up so that you can freely move among them. The breakout rooms will include:
So grab your beverage of choice, kick back, relax, and enjoy the company of your colleagues.
No additional registration necessary.
Wednesday, December 16, 6 – 7 p.m. U.S. Central Time
You simply can’t miss this fun and festive celebration of AACC members’ talents on Wednesday night of the 2020 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting. Join hosts Joely Straseski, PhD, and AACC President David Grenache, PhD, for a 30-minute presentation of music, craft, and hilarity. And be sure to show up for the show in your favorite ugly sweater. After the talent display, attendees will vote on who showed up with the ugliest, most memorable sweater to close out the night.
Navigating the Clinical Laboratory and Driving Outcomes: Strategies to Excel at the Basics and Beyond
Saturday, December 12, 1:30–5 p.m. U.S. Central Time (Mixer 5:30–6:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time)
The focus of the 2020 workshop is to provide laboratory leaders with the tools and strategies required to succeed in the current laboratory landscape, regardless of their role or career stage. The workshop will launch with an overview for early-career laboratorians and the knowledge base and skill sets needed for success. Further didactic sessions and hands-on activities will be used to outline the steps required to effectively manage large-scale problems and find innovative solutions. Attendees will also learn how to shift from a problem-solving mentality into one of strategic planning and deploy key tactical approaches to communicate and accomplish their goals.
The SYCL mixer will immediately follow the workshop.
Wednesday, December 16, 12–2 p.m. U.S. Central Time
The AACC Academy Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Luncheon is the annual meeting of the Academy fellows. The Academy will honor its award recipients and several recipients will present their scientific research. Academy fellows will also be updated on current Academy activities and have the chance to network with other Academy fellows.
AACC Divisions will hold the following special events at the meeting. Check back for more details on these events, which will be posted as information becomes available.
Monday, December 14, 5:30–7 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Tuesday, December 15, 12–1:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Thursday, December 17, 9–11 a.m. U.S. Central Time
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