PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The ASM programme will be exciting, innovative and informative put together by an organising committee of people working in the industry with the objective that presentations delivered will be relevant and valuable for all laboratory staff, ranging from laboratory assistants, core laboratory scientists to specialised senior scientists and laboratory managers.

Concurrent session streams include: Education, Immunology, Forensic Pathology, POCT, Transfusion Science, Haematology, Anatomical Pathology, Quality, Pre-Analytical, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Industry Changes and Information Technology.

The programme is still being developed. It will be added to the website in May.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FOR CONCURRENT SESSIONS
If you want to submit an abstract for inclusion in the programme, please email it to
Vanessa.Buchan@cdhb.health.nz no later than 31 May 2024. Please click on the button
to view abstract guidelines.

POSTER SESSION
We are offering you the chance to present your poster session at the ASM. The deadline
to submit your poster is 31 May 2024 Please send your poster to
Vanessa.Buchan@cdhb.health.nz.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Josh Komen 

At the age of 23, Josh Komen was one of the fastest 800m runners in New Zealand, then in a blink of an eye,
he became one of the sickest. He then had to learn to run a new race, it was a race for his life.

Josh was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, not once but twice. This diagnosis took him on a 10 year
battle of deep depression, having an allogenic stem cell transplant, being put into a coma, developing graft
vs host disease, pneumonia, multiple complications, treatment overseas in Australia for 5 years, plus having
multiple heart attacks.

Today, 12 years after he received his deadly diagnosis, he is alive, strong, healthy and happy. Not only did he survive but he began to thrive. Josh reclaimed back his health, through patience, persistence and perseverance. Josh is now married and is a father to his first child.

Life has taken Josh on an arduous path. Through his own suffering Josh has learnt so much. He understands how life can be so difficult for everyone. He shares his story and tools that have helped him through such adversity to encourage others to confront life's challenges, to seize opportunities, build resilience, learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable, and to continue courageously with life itself.

GALA DINNER

Gala Dinner Theme: Captain’s Table
Think elegant and classy!

Gala Dinner Entertainment: The Stowaways

"The Stowaways are a five-piece covers band from Ōtautahi Christchurch. All members are alumni of Jazz 
school, bringing a depth of musical knowledge and skill to their performances. Having honed their craft
performing on cruise ships, they are now anchored back in their home town and are eager to get the
party started. As a dynamic party band, The Stowaways guarantee to get you dancing with their
infectious energy and irresistible beats. With a repertoire spanning genres and decades, they promise
an unforgettable musical journey enchanting listeners with their renditions of beloved classics."