July 31 2026 AMR CoP ECHO session: Bacterial Genetics and the Emergence and Spread of AMR
This webinar looks at how mutation and horizontal gene transfer generate resistance, why plasmids rather than the chromosome drive the global AMR pandemic, what the burden looks li
August 06 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Advancing One Health Through GIS Laboratory Mapping: Experiences of Africa CDC, Mozambique, Sightsavers and UKHSA
During an ECHO Session held on 6 August 2026, Africa CDC and ASLM showcased the evolution of the GIS Laboratory Mapping (LabMap) programme into LabMap 2.0, a comprehensive One Heal
August 20 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Beyond Health: A Multisectoral Approach to Ending Tuberculosis
Although tuberculosis (TB) is managed through national TB programmes, the epidemic is shaped by wider social, economic, and environmental determinants, including air pollution, ove
August 13 2026 LabCoP ECHO Session: Near Point-of-Care TB Diagnostics: From Demand Forecast to Diagnostic System Design – Evidence from 10 Countries
The WHO recommendation on near point-of-care nucleic acid amplification tests (nPOC NAATs) and the adoption of these tools by 13 countries through the Global Fund SI/CIFF mechanism
LabCoP Connect – Laboratory Community of Practice Newsletter
Volume 9, Issue 2 LabCoP Connect is the official newsletter of the ASLM Laboratory Community of Practice (LabCoP), a platform dedicated to strengthening laboratory systems through
July 3 2026 AMR CoP ECHO session: Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
This session is on Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory by Prof. Omai Garner (UCLA Health). In this session, which is part of the webinar series, we sh
July 09 2026 LabCoP ECHO Session: Sustainable Financing and Pooled Procurement for essential diagnostics
With a growing number of diagnostic tools available for tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB, the challenge is no longer innovation alone, but how to establish clear frameworks
June 11 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Strengthening governance and pooling laboratory infrastructure: Towards an integrated approach for sustainable public health, Burkina Faso
Faced with the emergence and resurgence of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and recurring health emergencies, the need for an integrated diagnostic network and
June 19 2025 AMR CoP ECHO session: The Analytical Phase in Clinical Bacteriology: Methods, Workflow, and Quality Control
The analytical phase, encompassing Gram staining, culture, organism identification, and quality control, is where a well-collected specimen is either converted into a reliable resu
June 18 2026 LabCoP Extended ECHO Session: Breaking Silos: Leveraging HIV Infrastructure for Integrated Cervical Cancer Screening in Tanzania
Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early. However, access to screening services remains limited for many women in low- and middle-income countries, where 90