ASLM2018 is the fourth biennial international conference of the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) centred around the theme “Preventing and Controlling the Next Pandemic: The Role of the Laboratory”.

ASLM2018 aims to serve as a platform for the international laboratory medicine community to share best practices, acquire knowledge and debate innovative approaches for combatting global health threats.

Who should attend ASLM2018? 

  • Laboratory scientists and professionals 
  • Clinicians 
  • Policy makers and programme managers 
  • Epidemiologists 
  • Pathologists 
  • Researchers 
  • Diagnostic companies and staff 
  • Private industry partners 

Why attend ASLM2018? 

  • Learn about the most recent laboratory advances and innovations 
  • Connect with colleagues from across Africa 
  • Visit with international global health experts 
  • Gain continuing education credits 
  • Help shape collaborations between laboratories and clinicians 
  • Contribute to strengthening African health systems and laboratory networks 

ASLM2018 is scheduled to be held at the Transcorp Hilton, in Abuja, Nigeria, from 10-13 December 2018. 

ASLM is an independent, pan-African professional body that coordinates, galvanises and mobilises relevant stakeholders – local, national and international – so that together, we improve local access to world-class laboratory services and ensure healthy African communities now and for the long-term.