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Friday, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM to 4:50 PM EDT

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Friday, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM to 4:50 PM EDT

Event Description : FSCLS 2026 Virtual Symposium

FSCLS, invites you to attend this virtual continuing education symposium to gain new medical information, current practices, and networking opportunities for laboratory professionals and students, and exlplore  exhibits from leaders in the clinical laboratory science industry.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 7:45AM - 4:50PM EST

Location: Virtual throuh Zoom using the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw

Target Audience: Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Directors, Managers, Researchers, Supervisors, Technologists, Technicians, Phlebotomists, POCT Coordinators, other health professionals and medical laboratory students.

Symposium Educational Sessions Standards & Goals

The program offers CEUs that meet Florida license/biennium license renewal, including Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel mandatory requirements for Florida license/biennium license.  When attended in full, earn at least 8 contact hours, and attend exhibits from leaders in the clinical laboratory science industry. CEUs as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E ® pending approval, meets CE Broker and FL liscensing requirements.

For more information visithttps://www.fscls.org/home

Contact Lynne Ulmer at lynnu1030@gmail.com

Registration is limited and therefore will continue until filled on a first come, first served basis.

About Organizer

Florida Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (FSCLS) Organizer name

https://www.fscls.org/home

Join FSCLS on July 10, 2026 for the Virtual Symposium to gain knowledge and access to new medical information, current practices, and networking opportunities for laboratory professionals and Students, and exhibits from leaders in the clinical laboratory science industry.

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Speakers

About Maridaliz Rodriguez, Ph.D., MA, MLS
Program Director
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Jul 10, 2026
02:00 PM

Session 5a: HIV Smarts: A Jeopardy Game for Medical Lab Professionals

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Heather McNasby, MHSH, MT(ASCP)
Director, MLT & MLS Programs
Keiser University, Orlando, FL
Jul 10, 2026
07:45 AM

Welcome & Introductions

07:45 AM - 07:55 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Linda Valdes, MS, MLS(ASCP), QLS
Laboratory Executive Director of Policy & Quality
Advent Health, Central Florida Division
Jul 10, 2026
09:00 AM

Session 2a: Laboratory Errors (2-hour session per FL license requirements)

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
11:00 AM

Session 3a: Laws and Rules of the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About LaShanta Brice, DCLS, MLS(ASCP), SH(ASCP)
Scientific Engagement & Clinical Education Scientist
Diagnostica Stago US
Jul 10, 2026
09:00 AM

Session 2b: D-Dimer in Modern Diagnostics: Opportunities, Limitations, and Lessons from the Bench

09:00 AM - 09:50 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Richard Gammon, M.D.
Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine and Blood bank
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Jul 10, 2026
11:00 AM

Session 3b: Recommendations for Transfusion Thresholds

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Aaron Odegard, MS, MLS(ASCP)SM, QLS
Quality Laboratory Coordinator
Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville
Jul 10, 2026
02:00 PM

Session 5b: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Updates & Trends in Clinical Microbiology

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Frederico Rodriguez Quezada, SBB, MLS(ASCP)
Client Services Manager
FACT Global, Gainesville, FL
Jul 10, 2026
04:00 PM

Session 7: Closing Keynote: Recognizing and Addressing Microaggressions: Advancing DEIA in the Clinical Laboratory Professions

04:00 PM - 04:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Mark De Luna, MS, MLS(ASCP)
Lead Medical Technologist
UF Health Emergency Center- Kanapaha, Gainesville, FL
Jul 10, 2026
01:00 PM

Session 4b: Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates: Diagnosis and Treatment

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Tripat Kaur, Ed. D, MS, MT (ASCP)
Director, Program Director, Medical Lab. Science Program
Hillsborough Community College
Jul 10, 2026
01:00 PM

Session 4a: Arterial Blood Gases

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Sarah Van Kirk, MLS,(AAB)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Werfen Instrument Laboratory
Jul 10, 2026
01:00 PM

Session 4a: Arterial Blood Gases

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Jane Hata, Ph.D.,D(ABBM)
Associate Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratories and Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Jul 10, 2026
08:00 AM

Session 1: Opening Keynote: Looking into the Future: AI Vision Applications in the Medical Microbiology Laboratory

08:00 AM - 08:50 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About Melmar Ordinario, MSML, HTL(ASCP)
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Keiser University, Orlando, FL
Jul 10, 2026
10:00 AM

Session 2c: ASCP and NAACLS: Status of Today’s Laboratory Programs

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
About David Segal
Professor
Keiser University, Orlando, FL
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Sessions on Jul 10, 2026

07:45 AM

Welcome & Introductions

07:45 AM - 07:55 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
    speaker

    Heather McNasby, MHSH, MT(ASCP)

    Director, MLT & MLS ProgramsKeiser University, Orlando, FL
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    08:00 AM

    Session 1: Opening Keynote: Looking into the Future: AI Vision Applications in the Medical Microbiology Laboratory

    08:00 AM - 08:50 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
      speaker

      Jane Hata, Ph.D.,D(ABBM)

      Associate Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratories and Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and PathologyMayo Clinic, Jacksonville
      SocialLink
      09:00 AM

      Session 2a: Laboratory Errors (2-hour session per FL license requirements)

      09:00 AM - 11:00 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
        speaker

        Linda Valdes, MS, MLS(ASCP), QLS

        Laboratory Executive Director of Policy & QualityAdvent Health, Central Florida Division
        SocialLink
        09:00 AM

        Session 2b: D-Dimer in Modern Diagnostics: Opportunities, Limitations, and Lessons from the Bench

        09:00 AM - 09:50 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
          speaker

          LaShanta Brice, DCLS, MLS(ASCP), SH(ASCP)

          Scientific Engagement & Clinical Education ScientistDiagnostica Stago US
          SocialLink
          10:00 AM

          Session 2c: ASCP and NAACLS: Status of Today’s Laboratory Programs

          10:00 AM - 10:50 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
            speaker

            Melmar Ordinario, MSML, HTL(ASCP)

            Associate Dean of Academic AffairsKeiser University, Orlando, FL
            SocialLink
            11:00 AM

            Session 3a: Laws and Rules of the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

            11:00 AM - 11:50 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
              speaker

              Linda Valdes, MS, MLS(ASCP), QLS

              Laboratory Executive Director of Policy & QualityAdvent Health, Central Florida Division
              SocialLink

              Session 3b: Recommendations for Transfusion Thresholds

              11:00 AM - 11:50 AMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                speaker

                Richard Gammon, M.D.

                Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine and Blood bankMoffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
                SocialLink
                11:50 AM

                Vendor Presentations and Lunch

                11:50 AM - 12:50 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                01:00 PM

                Session 4a: Arterial Blood Gases

                01:00 PM - 01:50 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                  speaker

                  Tripat Kaur, Ed. D, MS, MT (ASCP)

                  Director, Program Director, Medical Lab. Science ProgramHillsborough Community College
                  SocialLink
                  speaker

                  Sarah Van Kirk, MLS,(AAB)

                  Clinical Laboratory ScientistWerfen Instrument Laboratory
                  SocialLink

                  Session 4b: Hereditary Spherocytosis in Neonates: Diagnosis and Treatment

                  01:00 PM - 01:50 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                    speaker

                    Mark De Luna, MS, MLS(ASCP)

                    Lead Medical TechnologistUF Health Emergency Center- Kanapaha, Gainesville, FL
                    SocialLink
                    02:00 PM

                    Session 5a: HIV Smarts: A Jeopardy Game for Medical Lab Professionals

                    02:00 PM - 02:50 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                      speaker

                      Maridaliz Rodriguez, Ph.D., MA, MLS

                      Program DirectorFlorida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
                      SocialLink

                      Session 5b: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Updates & Trends in Clinical Microbiology

                      02:00 PM - 02:50 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JxDvncFPTQ6Zj00QUJXQRw
                        speaker

                        Aaron Odegard, MS, MLS(ASCP)SM, QLS

                        Quality Laboratory CoordinatorBaptist Hospital, Jacksonville
                        SocialLink
                        04:00 PM
                          speaker

                          Frederico Rodriguez Quezada, SBB, MLS(ASCP)

                          Client Services ManagerFACT Global, Gainesville, FL
                          SocialLink