The Association of Genetic Technologists

March 2026 E-newsletter

POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, MARCH 21!

Don't miss your chance to share your research or case studies with peers across the nation.

• Competition is open to undergraduate, graduate students, and professionals.
• Accepted posters are eligible for monetary and travel awards.
• Accepted submitters receive a $100 registration discount.

Joint Annual Meeting 2026

Mark your calendars and plan to join us in St. Louis, MO from June 28 - July 2. Registration link available in early March.

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT), and Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS) holds a single Joint Annual Meeting (JAM), integrating educational programs, abstracts/posters, and industry engagement platforms.

Outstanding Achievement Award Nominations

Submit your nomination by March 28, 2026.

Nominations are open for the 2025 AGT Outstanding Achievement Award. We are looking for those who are committed to furthering the field of genetics as demonstrated by their work, attitude and AGT activities. If you have a colleague who performs above and beyond the call of duty, nominate him or her for the AGT Outstanding Achievement Award today. 

1. Submit a shirt design highlighting the medical laboratory profession

Follow these 5 simple steps to

Celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) with AGT

2. Vote on submission options

3. Order your shirt or other product displaying the winning design

4. Wear your shirt or display your item during MLPW

5. Capture and share on AGT’s social media pages using #2026MLPW

Contest Submission Requirements:

·         The design submission is open to all laboratory professionals and trainees/students.

·         Voting is open to all current AGT members.

·         Order early to ensure delivery before MLPW on April 19-25, 2026.

·         The winner will be announced on March 30.

·         The winner will receive an item containing their custom design.

Sex Discrepant Results

in the Laboratory

March 19, 2026

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

Presented by:

Rikki H. Pittman CG(ASCP)
Clinical Cytogenetic Technologist Specialist
University of Washington

Description:

There has been a significant increase in sex discrepant result in the laboratory due to transgender patients. How should laboratories consider changing their protocols? How can providers and laboratories work together to provide the best patient care to the trans community?

Virtual webinar provides 1.0 CE credits. Complementary registration available to AGT members. Non-members can receive CE credits for $20.

AGT Elected Officials

Call of Nominations 

AGT announces open positions for election in 2026.

All nominees must be regular AGT members in good standing. 

Deadline: April 10, 2026

Open Positions:

• Director-At-Large (2 positions)
  • Membership Director
  • Annual Meeting Director

2026 AGT Memberships

All AGT memberships expired on December 31, 2025.

Renew or join now to become a member now through December 31, 2026.

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 2026

3.0 CE credits per issue included with AGT membership

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

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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