The Association of Genetic Technologists

March 2025 E-newsletter

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Join us June 8-12, either in-person in Sacramento, California, or virtually online.

• All educational sessions will be streamed live and recorded.
• Both in-person and virtual registrants will have access to ~50 hours of PACE approved credits for 30 days after the event.
• Design a schedule that fits your work and personal life.

JAM is the gathering for all those with a mutual interest in advancing medical laboratory science for the benefit of patients.

• Participate in the best learning experiences that encompass all disciplines of the laboratory profession and all stages of your career.
• Gain practical knowledge on methodologies, management, and emerging issues, including the latest in molecular and genetics innovations.
• Develop new skills and learn proven leadership strategies to advance in your career and progress into leadership roles.

Additional Learning Opportunity: Pre-Conference Workshop

OMG! Let's take a deep dive into Optical Genome Mapping

Sunday, June 8th - 8:00am - 3:30pm

Join us for an engaging six-hour interactive workshop tailored for technologists and directors interested in Optical Genome Mapping (OGM). Whether you've already implemented OGM, plan to, or simply want to learn more, this workshop is for you! Dive deep into sample preparation and processing, data collection and analysis, and the reporting of significant findings, with a special focus on  the newly updated 2024 ISCN standards. Experience hands-on learning in an interactive classroom setting, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and exploring numerous cancer genetic case studies that highlight processes and discoveries across various hematolymphoid and solid tumor sample types. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in OGM! 

In -person only event in Sacramento, CA. Register via JAM. Options for event only registration or JAM add-on opportunity.

Outstanding Achievement Award Nominations deadline has been extended to March 28, 2025.

This is the highest honor that AGT can bestow on a member. This award was created to recognizes those who are committed to furthering the field of genetics as demonstrated by their work, attitude and AGT activities.

Let's Celebrate

2025 marks AGT's 50th year! Join us in celebrating this momentous event in at Cafeteria 15L in Sacrament, CA on June 10, 2025. 

Attendance is complementary to all current AGT members and honored patrons. Guests are welcome for an additional fee. Registration is required to secure your spot.

Molecular Biology Board Certification Preparation Course 

Virtual Event

5/29/2025 - 5/30/2025
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Central

Virtual two-day course designed for individuals interested in sitting for the Molecular Biology Exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC), MB(ASCP).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your organization to a targeted audience of laboratory professionals. 

Select the package level that is right for your organization. Packages begin as low as $100.

AGT Elected Officials

Call of Nominations 

AGT announces open positions for election in 2025.

All nominees must be regular AGT members in good standing. 

Deadline: April 6, 2025

Open Positions:

• President-Elect
• Director-At-Large (2 positions)
  • Public Relations Director
  • Annual Meeting Director

Celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) with AGT

Submit a shirt design by Friday, March 21 to enter our contest.

The winning design will be added to apparel available for purchase and the winning submitter will receive a free shirt displaying their design.

2025 AGT Memberships

All AGT memberships expired on December 31, 2024.

Renew or join now to become a member now through December 31, 2025.

Login to the AGT website and view and pay your invoice or use the buttons below.

Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists and Test Yourself 

Test Yourself Q1 2025 Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025.

As a reminder, all members receive free access to JAGT issues. These issues are now located within the Member Area of the website.

Members: Each JAGT issue also contains a Test Your continuing education offering, free to members. Upon successful completion you will receive 3.0 CE
hours.

Non-members: The Test Yourself opportunity is available for a fee of $30. Non-members must initially register as “prospective members" here to gain access to the learning modules. There is no fee for this process. Once you have set up your profile as a prospective member you can follow the access link provided above for members, or click here to pay your fee and continue on to the Test Yourself offering. 

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