Dr. Katherina Psarra, eNews Editor, says: "With the first raindrops the summer is gone... As the summer is still here in Greece and especially in the islands, it is a great idea to join us in Crete for the IFCC-GSCC Joint Symposium on October 2nd. In the meantime, full of images of sunsets, seasides or green mountains, we are back to work in our labs. It is a different time of the year!
IFCC, our international society that gives us visibility as lab people and shows our importance all over the world, is planning lots of events for this fall. The most important event is the IFCC General Conference in Brussels, where we will celebrate the 70-year anniversary of IFCC. Our President, Prof. Adeli invites us to this wonderful event in his message. In this issue of the eNews you will find Ms. Helen Martin's very interesting description of the WorldLab in Seoul, with a lot of information about the city, the congress, the people, the atmosphere. In this issue, an interview with Prof. Michael Neumaier on the 70 years' anniversary and his long experience in his positions in IFCC offers a great view of IFCC life over time. News from the committees and working groups and corporate members are completing this issue. With my best wishes for a wonderful fall!
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The IFCC Nominations Committee is announcing the schedule for the election of the next IFCC Secretary and Treasurer who will serve on the Executive Board (EB) from January 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2026.
IFCC Full Member Societies are invited to nominate appropriate candidates for these two positions on the EB.
The election to the IFCC EB is a major step for the operational and strategic management of the Federation based on global partnership to strengthen the IFCC community. The EB team should develop a common vision based on a federal approach, which respects the diversity of cultures.
We invite you to propose candidates with a strong work ethic and vision who will commit to the Federation to assure a sustainable IFCC future, in a changing health care environment.
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The IFCC Nominations Committee is announcing the call for nominations of the Corporate Member Representative for service on the Executive Board (EB) from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
Corporate Members are important partners for IFCC, making a valuable contribution to its scientific, educational and professional activities. The election of the Corporate Member Representative to the EB is an essential component of the operational and strategic management of the Federation, and its influence in the global field of laboratory medicine.
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