KnowledgeLab 2024

Find your community. Learn new strategies. Lead with confidence.

KnowledgeLab is the premier destination for current and aspiring leaders in the laboratory, bringing together impactful speakers and motivated colleagues who are tackling similar challenges as you.

Over 2 days you will learn from the knowledge and experiences of one another, sharpening your own management and leadership skills while making lasting connections. You'll leave feeling energized and equipped with solutions that will make an immediate impact in your laboratory.

"As a public health and medical laboratory professional with over 30+ years of experience in the profession and academia, KnowledeLab was one of my top experiences."
2023 attendee

"A great opportunity to meet other laboratory managers and consultants, to share ideas and success stories."
2023 attendee

Education

KnowledgeLab focuses on issues that are top of mind for laboratory leaders today. Sessions are highly interactive, giving you the chance to contribute your experiences and hear how others in similar positions are thinking.

Choose from a full slate of sessions over 2 days, along with an inspiring General Session each day.
Areas of focus include:

Laboratory Management
Business and Clinical Operations
Medical Decision Support
Quality Management for Patient Safety
Human Resources
Compliance and Risk Management
Information Management and Technology
Financial Management
Strategic Planning

Opening Keynote

Inclusive Laboratory Leadership in a Post-Pandemic Era
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:15am

Dana Powell Baker, Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

General Session Highlights

Let's get to work! Applying the ASCP's Negotiation & Advocacy Toolbox to Advocate for your Laboratory's Needs
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 3:55pm – 4:55pm

Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ
Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Be the Expert: Advocacy and Expertise as a Laboratorian
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV^CM, MB^CM, FACSc

Closing Session

A New Frontier: Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Medicine
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 3:45pm – 4:45pm

Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

What KnowledgeLab 2023 Attendees Say

"OUTSTANDING speakers!"
"The expertise of the speakers and the outstanding leadership in management content exceeded my expectations."

Reach Your Potential
If you are an emerging leader looking to advance in your career, KnowledgeLab provides an invaluable forum to hear first-hand how Laboratory Directors and other leaders think about and tackle some of the hardest challenges they face, giving you a critical leg up as you return home.

"KnowledgeLab is absolutely necessary for laboratory leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions. Not only do you gain knowledge that is relevant, but you meet other leaders and make connections that you can use whenever questions arise. When I have a question I send out an email to other leaders from around the country to get their input."
2023 attendee

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Access Everything from $559!

Full Pass

Regular Registration

ASCP Members: $559

Non-Members: $659

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

Be a part of the premier global gathering of current and emerging laboratory leaders.
To learn more and discuss opportunities, contact: exhibit@ascp.org

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2024 Speakers

Dana Powell Baker,
Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM
John Baci,
MBA, C-PM
Barbara Caldwell,
MS, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)^CMSH^CM
Michelle Campbell,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMMB^CM, SC^CM

Charles Dunham
Patty Eschliman,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, DLM^CM, CPC
Ashwini Esnakula,
MD, MBBS, MS, FASCP
Joseph Keary,
MS, MBA

Charles McDonald,
MLS(ASCP), MA, MBA
Melody Boudreaux Nelson,
DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ
Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Olusegun Olayemi
Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV ^CM, MB^CM, FACSc
Daniel Scungio,
MLS(ASCP)SLS^CM, SLS, CQA(ASQ)
Adrian Suarez,
MD

Sean Tucker,
MLS(ASCP)^CM, MBA
Stephanie Whitehead,
MBA, MPH, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Dennis Winsten,
MS, FHIMSS, FCLMA

Find your community. Learn new strategies. Lead with confidence.

Education

Opening Keynote

Dana Powell Baker, Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

General Session Highlights

Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV^CM, MB^CM, FACSc

Closing Session

Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

What KnowledgeLab 2023 Attendees Say

Reach Your Potential

Destination

Meeting Venue

Register to Attend

Regular Registration

ASCP Members: $559

Non-Members: $659

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

2024 Speakers

Dana Powell Baker,
Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

John Baci,
MBA, C-PM

Barbara Caldwell,
MS, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)^CMSH^CM

Michelle Campbell,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMMB^CM, SC^CM

Charles Dunham

Patty Eschliman,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, DLM^CM, CPC

Ashwini Esnakula,
MD, MBBS, MS, FASCP

Joseph Keary,
MS, MBA

Charles McDonald,
MLS(ASCP), MA, MBA

Melody Boudreaux Nelson,
DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Olusegun Olayemi

Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV ^CM, MB^CM, FACSc

Daniel Scungio,
MLS(ASCP)SLS^CM, SLS, CQA(ASQ)

Adrian Suarez,
MD

Sean Tucker,
MLS(ASCP)^CM, MBA

Stephanie Whitehead,
MBA, MPH, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Dennis Winsten,
MS, FHIMSS, FCLMA

Find your community. Learn new strategies. Lead with confidence.

Education

Opening Keynote

Dana Powell Baker, Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

General Session Highlights

Christina Nickel,MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM

Rodney E. Rohde,PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc

Closing Session

Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

What KnowledgeLab 2023 Attendees Say

Reach Your Potential

Register to Attend

Regular Registration

ASCP Members: $559

Non-Members: $659

Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

2024 Speakers

Dana Powell Baker,Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

John Baci,MBA, C-PM

Barbara Caldwell,MS, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM

Michelle Campbell,MS, MLS(ASCP)CMMBCM, SCCM

Charles Dunham

Patty Eschliman,MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, DLMCM, CPC

Ashwini Esnakula,MD, MBBS, MS, FASCP

Joseph Keary,MS, MBA

Charles McDonald,MLS(ASCP), MA, MBA

Melody Boudreaux Nelson,DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

Christina Nickel,MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM

Olusegun Olayemi

Rodney E. Rohde,PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SV CM, MBCM, FACSc

Daniel Scungio,MLS(ASCP)SLSCM, SLS, CQA(ASQ)

Adrian Suarez,MD

Sean Tucker,MLS(ASCP)CM, MBA

Stephanie Whitehead,MBA, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM

Dennis Winsten,MS, FHIMSS, FCLMA

Dana Powell Baker, Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV^CM, MB^CM, FACSc

Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Dana Powell Baker,
Ed.D., MBA, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

John Baci,
MBA, C-PM

Barbara Caldwell,
MS, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)^CMSH^CM

Michelle Campbell,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMMB^CM, SC^CM

Patty Eschliman,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, DLM^CM, CPC

Ashwini Esnakula,
MD, MBBS, MS, FASCP

Joseph Keary,
MS, MBA

Charles McDonald,
MLS(ASCP), MA, MBA

Melody Boudreaux Nelson,
DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Christina Nickel,
MHA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, CPHQ

Aaron Odegard,
MS, MLS(ASCP)^CMSM^CM

Rodney E. Rohde,
PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)^CM, SV ^CM, MB^CM, FACSc

Daniel Scungio,
MLS(ASCP)SLS^CM, SLS, CQA(ASQ)

Adrian Suarez,
MD

Sean Tucker,
MLS(ASCP)^CM, MBA

Stephanie Whitehead,
MBA, MPH, MLS(ASCP)^CM

Dennis Winsten,
MS, FHIMSS, FCLMA