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APHL works to build effective laboratory systems in the US and globally. The association represents state and local governmental health labs that monitor and detect public health threats.
Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.
Hantavirus made headlines this spring after a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic experienced a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a particular type of hantavirus. While rare in this country, hantaviruses do occur. How are public health labs staying prepared? Read more: buff.ly/3c5Nnn1
Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.
South Carolina just opened its new $116.5 million Public Health and Environmental Laboratory! It is 140,000 square feet of expanded capacity and advanced technology supporting newborn screening, infectious disease testing, emergency response, water testing and more. Congrats, South Carolina!
Nominate a colleague, peer, or advocate who's championed the newborn screening system! Help us recognize those going above and beyond in our NBS community. Deadline: Fri, July 31, 11:59pm EST. Submit here: buff.ly/Xk32uoY
APHL President Sharon Massingale’s road to public health was not a straight one. It had detours, setbacks and disappoints. Read more about Massingale and her winding journey to laboratory science in our latest Lab Culture News article: buff.ly/bTVRLyv
This summer, 6.5 million visitors will travel through 11 US cities for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Each fan could spread infectious diseases, familiar or not. Are public health labs ready? We asked four in host cities. Read more in Lab Culture News: buff.ly/eum9E5R
Save the date! APHL's ID Lab Con 2027 is March 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Join public health lab professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers as we dive into the latest in infectious disease detection and surveillance. Registration opens September 2026. More details soon.
Radiochemists from TN and VT met in NY last month for an APHL peer to peer exchange. One participant said it was the first time in nearly 20 years they had a way for labs to support each other instead of reinventing the wheel alone. Real connections create a stronger network.
Meet Tyler Mizglewski, our Public Health Laboratory Ambassador of the Month from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL). He notes that this program has allowed him to share valuable ideas. Learn more about the program here: buff.ly/4hosAae
APHL's Global Health team visited Nakhon Phanom Hospital in Thailand, where new digital tools are transforming patient care. A microbiology module cut antibiogram turnaround from a month to a minute, and a new digital ER form now feeds data straight into hospital systems. #globalhealth
The final video in our APHL history series covers 2023 to 2026, including the Lab Ambassadors Program, an AWS Children's Health Innovation Award, DETOR, whole genome sequencing in newborn screening, 200-plus Career Pathways fellows, and PulseNet turning 30. Thanks to all for your continued support!
Nominate a colleague, peer, or advocate who's championed the newborn screening system! Help us recognize those going above and beyond in our NBS community. Deadline: Fri, July 31, 11:59pm EST. Submit here: buff.ly/MaCqfus
In 2026, we celebrate 30 years of PulseNet USA, the national laboratory network that plays a crucial role in protecting public health by rapidly identifying and responding to foodborne outbreaks. Learn more: buff.ly/HElg75y #PulseNetUSA30 #FoodSafety
This summer, 6.5 million visitors will travel through 11 US cities for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Each fan could spread infectious diseases, familiar or not. Are public health labs ready? We asked four in host cities. Read more in Lab Culture News: buff.ly/eum9E5R
Registration is now open for the next APHL Newborn Screening Symposium in New Orleans, October 11-15! We're looking forward to this annual opportunity to share best practices, connect with colleagues and strengthen the newborn screening system. Register Here: buff.ly/fvMTs0x
Mark your calendars for Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month this September! This year’s theme is “Legends.” That means we’re excited to celebrate all of you laboratory legends—past and present—working to protect the public’s health. Visit aphl.org/PHL-month for new materials coming soon!
In 1951, cells were taken from Henrietta Lacks without her knowledge or consent. Those cells changed science forever. At APHL 2026, her great granddaughter Veronica Robinson reflected on her legacy with us. Read more: buff.ly/YwpuJDE
75 years ago, smog blanketed cities, synthetic chemicals filled homes, and manufacturing waste flowed freely into rivers. How did America respond and what role did environmental testing play in cleaning it up? Explore our latest Lab Culture News article: buff.ly/aY35qdl
Video three of our APHL history series covers 2010 to 2019, from a cooperative agreement with FDA on food safety to launching NewSTEPs, a public health lab database, the Global Laboratory Leadership Programme, and an opioids biosurveillance task force. APHL was powering through all the challenges!
Registration is now open for the next APHL Newborn Screening Symposium in New Orleans, October 11-15! We're looking forward to this annual opportunity to share best practices, connect with colleagues and strengthen the newborn screening system. Register Here: buff.ly/fvMTs0x
APHL welcomes its fourth cohort to the Newborn Screening Follow-Up Training, led by Amy Gaviglio. The workshop deepens understanding of the NBS follow-up process and offers practical education on conditions identified through newborn screening. Participants range from Maryland to American Samoa!
Mark your calendar! Join us on June 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET for a webinar featuring a live presentation from emerging public health professionals showcasing developments in laboratory science. We hope to see you there! Learn more and enroll: buff.ly/Ezm6dp9 If you need help email alc@aphl.org
Video two of our APHL history series covers 1999 to 2008, including the launch of the Laboratory Response Network, anthrax testing at postal facilities, expanding global health work, and the CDC partnership that brought AIMS to life!
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda are currently experiencing an #Ebola outbreak, one that the WHO has classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What does the surveillance and detection of Ebola look like? How is the virus contained? Read more: buff.ly/dTCoEH2
APHL and public health laboratory representatives will be available to discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program and share insights into laboratory career opportunities. Event information: buff.ly/Lb8a75H Learn more about Career Pathways: buff.ly/WRj8tRc
This year marks 75 years of APHL advancing quality laboratory science, practice, and policy in support of public health. To mark the milestone, we are sharing a series of short videos tracing our history from the very beginning. First up: 1951 to 1998. Watch to see how it all started!
ICYMI: Six African countries wrapped a successful wastewater-based surveillance pilot, proving it is an effective, low-cost way to detect emerging threats earlier than traditional clinical surveillance. Read more in our latest Lab Culture News article: buff.ly/Xikiv8L
75 years ago, smog blanketed cities, synthetic chemicals filled homes, and industrial waste poured into rivers. How did America respond? A session at the 2026 APHL Annual Conference explored the history of environmental testing and its role in building a healthier country. Read more: buff.ly/aY35qdl