MSACL 2023Monterey, CA : April 2-7 |
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645 |
Sunrise Tai Chi / Qigong Activity Location: Ferrantes (10th Floor @ Marriott)
Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) explore the underlying internal practices and approach to fitness training beyond merely moving the body. Ideal for stress reduction this experience involves the interpenetration of mind and body during movement; meaning it can’t just be the mind, or just the body separately. Qigong exercise includes opening energy centers, joints, and tendons. This is achieved in part through abdominal breathing to calm the mind and in turn relax the body in movement. During the relaxation phase you will learn to activate and sense energy kinesthetically in “felt” terms through simple moving practices. Practice session includes Healing Sounds which function in discharging heat and toxins trapped within the fascia around the internal organs. Qigong exercises together with Tai Chi aim to produce a mental and physical sense of balance, centeredness, and harmony. What to wear: One principle of Tai Chi and Qigong is relaxed, unrestricted movement, therefore casual loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Avoid tight fitting clothing. Skin breathes, body moves freely with more mobility. Remove any belts during practice. Footwear: Flat soled shoes preferable to feel balanced and rooted or connected to the floor, as opposed to high arched athletic shoes or raised heels. Shoes off OK as long as you aren’t subject to easily slipping or sliding. |
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800 |
Breakfast Industry Workshop : Thermo Fisher Scientific Location: Steinbeck 1
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800 |
Breakfast Industry Workshop : Agilent Technologies Location: Steinbeck 2
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800 |
Breakfast Industry Workshop : Open Slot : None Scheduled Location: Steinbeck 3
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845 |
Coffee Break Location: Exhibit Hall - Serra
Visit the Exhibit Hall for a relaxed tour of the posters and Exhibits while enjoying your morning coffee. |
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845 |
Coffee Roundtables Location: Steinbeck Foyer
1. Meetup for Black & Brown Scientists There is a growing appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion as drivers of excellence in the workplace in general, where Black and Brown scientists are extremely underrepresented. The goal of this roundtable is to ensure a safe place for full and meaningful conversations between Black and Brown Scientists. We will discuss our individual experiences in the analytical and/or clinical laboratory. Despite discrimination and continuing inequities, we have seen members of these communities rise to leadership roles in our societies. Let’s engage and help identify practices with demonstrated success with collaborative dialogue and identify the actions necessary to further positive change.
2. JMSACL Editors-in-Chief The current path and future prospects for the journal. How to participate in or initiate Special Issues. Ask questions about submitting to the journal or being a reviewer.
3. Careers in Clinical Chemistry
4. IVDR : The Regulation Environment in the EU As of May 2022, the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) regulates items (such as calibration and QC materials) manufactured and used in individual medical laboratories in the European Union. The interpretation of the IVDR is still controversial on several points.
5. Testing in Dried Spots, Microcollection Devices and Self-Collection: What’s trending? The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented increase of digital health visits. This practice is seen as an effective strategy to manage patients with chronic diseases, although the long term sustainability and impact beyond the pandemic is still evolving. Decentralized sample collection for laboratory testing is projected as a major cornerstone to sustain telemedicine efforts, and could increase remote access to testing and outcomes. Although promising, the literature regarding self-collection and outcomes remains scarce. Moreover, only a few laboratories offer testing in these devices likely due to the technical limitations of these devices, and considerably increased technical and regulatory needs. The purpose of this roundtable is to foster a discussion about the potential clinical applications of testing in dried spots and other self-collection devices, some of the existing literature and technology, clinical practice trends, and foreseeable needs and gaps. The format will consist of presenting brief case studies/vignettes related to testing in these devices, followed by guided and open discussions. |
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945 |
Scientific Session 3 Interoperative Dx Location: Steinbeck 1
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945 |
Scientific Session 3 Multi-omics Location: Steinbeck 2
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945 |
Scientific Session 3 Biomarkers Location: Steinbeck 3
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945 |
Scientific Session 3 Practical Training Location: Colton
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945 |
Exhibitor Feedback Meeting Location: De Anza 1
Time for exhibitors to join with MSACL admin to provide feedback from MSACL 2023 and plan for the future. |
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1000 |
Intermission Location: Steinbeck Foyer
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1100 |
Scientific Session 4 Ion Mobility Location: Steinbeck 1
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1100 |
Scientific Session 4 Metabolomics 1 Location: Steinbeck 2
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1100 |
Scientific Session 4 Microbial Detection Location: Steinbeck 3
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1100 |
Scientific Session 4 Practical Training Location: Colton
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1230 |
Poster Session 3 Location: Exhibit Hall - Serra
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1330 |
Lunch Buffett Location: Exhibit Hall - Serra
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1245 |
Troubleshooting Posters Location: Exhibit Hall - Serra
To be held in the Troubleshooting Poster Presentation Corner (lower left) of the Exhibit Hall. |
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1400 |
Poster Session 4 Location: Exhibit Hall - Serra
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Exhibits Close Location: Steinbeck Foyer
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1500 |
Scientific Session 5 Antibody Analysis Location: Steinbeck 1
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1500 |
Scientific Session 5 Metabolomics 2 Location: Steinbeck 2
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1500 |
Scientific Session 5 Endocrine Assay Optimization and Advances Location: Steinbeck 3
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1500 |
Scientific Session 5 Practical Training Location: Colton
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1515 |
Intermission Location: Steinbeck Foyer
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1615 |
Scientific Session 6 Microsample Analysis Location: Steinbeck 1
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1615 |
Scientific Session 6 Are We Doing This Correctly? Location: Steinbeck 2
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1615 |
Scientific Session 6 Data Science Location: Steinbeck 3
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1615 |
Scientific Session 6 Practical Training Location: Colton
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1630 |
Intermission Location: Steinbeck Foyer
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1730 |
Scientific Session 7 Imaging / Cell Analysis Location: Steinbeck 2
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1730 |
Scientific Session 7 Emerging Tech Location: Steinbeck 3
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1730 |
Scientific Session 7 Microbiome Location: Colton
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1800 |
Happy Half-Hour & Gala Check-In Location: Steinbeck Foyer
Enjoy a relaxing moment during check-in for the Closing Gala in the Steinbeck foyer and Jeffers plaza. |
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2030 |
Dinner & British-Style Trivia Night with Tim Location: Steinbeck 1
Fee-based Pre-Registration Required for Entry Includes outdoor seating (weather permitting) on adjacent patio between Stevenson 1 and 2. Presentation of the Poster Awards. Closing statements by the Steering Committee Chair. |
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2400 |
MSACL Hospitality Lounge Location: Portola Club Room
Drinks, snacks, foosball and open mic! |