July/Aug 2020 issue of #IFCCeNews now available:
https://www.ifcc.org/ifcc-communications-publications-division-cpd/ifcc-publications/enewsletter/

#IFCCeNews editor, Katherina Psarra highlighting the contents on July/Aug 2020 issue.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=4

IFCC Task Force - Young Scientists in Lab Medicine on #IFCCeNews!
“Today, as tomorrow, the creative and scientific force of the laboratory medicine professionals is mobilizing for your health. All over the world, we are devoting all our energy to fight COVID-19 pandemic. Your health and safety, our priority.”
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=16
Written by: Marie Lsk

#IFCCeNews: President Prof Khosrow Adeli outlined the top three strategic priorities and plans for IFCC over the next three years. President invites you to review these proposed strategic plans and provide feedback and comments.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=5

"Lab professionals around the globe are working around the clock performing diagnostic tests to fight against the virus. With the beginning of this devastating COVID-19 crisis, the importance of laboratory professionals has risen more than ever".
#IFCCeNews, Full article: https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=7

The principles of the #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Program align nicely with the mission of PERSI to inspire innovation and improved outcomes in healthcare. It is my hope that through our partnership, we further enhance integration of clinical care across the world with valued best practices from Indonesia.” - Dr. Mus Aida
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=20

Here is what Paul L. Epner, one of early advocates of the #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Programs has to say about the program.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=20

“What inspires me most about the #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Program is the opportunity to celebrate valued best practices in healthcare in order to inspire new ones. The time is NOW for laboratorians to act and lead through the valued insights of the contribution of laboratory medicine to healthcare.” - Stephen Hill
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=21

“The #Univants of Healthcare Excellence Program is a unique and highly valuable platform for collaboration in the field of laboratory medicine. At this challenging moment for global health systems, the space created to share and celebrate effective best practices has never
been more important.” - Usman Khan, PhD
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=21

IFCC Information Guide on #COVID19 is updated with several publications regarding molecular and serology testing, and CAP webinar on serology testing.
https://www.ifcc.org/ifcc-news/2020-03-26-ifcc-information-guide-on-covid-19/

Here is what Prof. Masato Maekawa (JSCC), one of early advocates of the #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Programs has to say about the program.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=22

Dr. Wilson Shcolnik remarks on the #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence award Programs - “it is an excellent program, providing opportunities for recognition across the globe.”
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=22

"The #UNIVANTs of Healthcare Excellence Program focuses on intervention, prevention, patient engagement… even as far as even consumer engagement." - Khosrow R. Shotorbani
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=23

This is what Angela Velkova from Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has to say on The #UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award Program.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=23

#IFCCeNews: Critical analysis by Dr. Bernard Gouget on Social Distancing and the truth of masks.
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=10

“#UNIVANTS highlights the most vital truth of our time: laboratory results make a huge impact on patients and society. Before everyone else recognized this fact, UNIVANTS was there, championing the laboratory and honoring their efforts.” - Sten Westgard
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=24

“The UNIVANTS award is a fantastic initiative for healthcare teams to demonstrate how they can jointly improve patient care. I strongly encourage everyone who works in collaboration with clinicians and laboratory professionals to consider applying.”- Ian S. Young, MD
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=24

#IFCCeNEWS FROM REGIONAL FEDERATIONS AND MEMBER SOCIETIES: An experience of conducting a successful multidisciplinary conference in the face of #COVID19 uncertainty!
https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=26

New Documents in Spanish in RIA
La metrología y sus herramientas aplicables a la bioquímica y medicina del laboratorio
Dr. Raúl Girardi, Chair Working Group Ibero-american Nomenclature and Translations - WG-IANT/RIA/CPD-IFCC.
Director Revista Diagnóstico in Vitro
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Codificación de Pruebas de Laboratorio con Nomenclatura Sistemática en Español
Dr Félix Gascón Luna,Responsable funcional MPA y GNC
Director UGC Laboratorio Clínico ASNC Hospital "Valle de los Pedroches", Pozoblanco Córdoba - España
https://www.ifcc.org/ifcc-news/2020-07-21-new-documents-in-spanish-in-ria

In honor of Prof. Howard Morris, the IFCC Executive Board has proposed to rename the current IFCC Distinguished Clinical Chemist Award, sponsored by Yashraj Biotechnology Ltd, as the "IFCC Howard Morris Distinguished Clinical Chemist Award"
#IFCCeNews: https://www.ifcc.org/media/478539/ifccenewsjuly2020.pdf#page=13