Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

10/15/2026

Introducing Cohort 20 of APHL's Emerging Leader Program for Upcoming Leaders! We are thrilled to introduce the 42 remarkable individuals who make up Cohort 20. They represent 33 public health laboratories, including four CDC partners, two FDA partners, two Canadian partners and one APHL staff member. Click here to learn more about all the members of our newest cohort!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Yesterday at we held a town hall with HHS where we discussed strengthening the newborn screening system and saving lives. We look forward to working with HHS Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, HRSA led by Tom Engels, Dr. Jeff Brosco and his team and partners from the newborn screening community on an updated approach to addressing rare disease priorities across the newborn screening system.

10/14/2026

After a Russian lab worker died of suspected pneumonic plague, fears of a worldwide epidemic escalated. Read our latest Lab Culture News article to learn how the nation’s Laboratory Response Network works to contain public health threats like the plague and other dangerous pathogens before they have a chance to cause widespread infection. https://buff.ly/3wipXPQ

10/14/2026

Happy International Biosafety and Biosecurity Month! APHL is proud to celebrate the 13th anniversary of ABSA International's Biosafety and Biosecurity Month by spotlighting our biosafety and biosecurity resources!

APHL’s Laboratory Preparedness Exercise Toolkit gives labs the knowledge and resources to strengthen biosecurity and preparedness. Use it to sharpen existing protocols or build new ones to prevent, respond to and recover from biological threats, extreme weather, IT disruptions and other emergencies.

Explore the toolkit: https://buff.ly/TDSGfFV

10/14/2026

Another day at the in New Orleans highlighted how every part of the newborn screening system is connected!

From molecular technologies and genomic sequencing to result reporting and short- and long-term follow-up, today’s sessions, roundtables and exhibits explored the latest science, technology and workflows advancing the field and improving health outcomes for all newborns.

At yesterday’s town hall, federal partners and APHL leaders shared an updated approach to rare disease priorities across the newborn screening system, along with plans to launch a national newborn screening workgroup.

View photos in our Facebook Album: https://buff.ly/SER33mB

10/14/2026

This ASM-APHL-CAP webinar will discuss what lab preparedness looks like when faced with emerging infectious diseases. It will explore the intersection between clinical and public health labs.

10/13/2026

Take a look back at yesterday’s Newborn Screening Symposium sessions, where resilience was a common theme. From expanded screening panels and improved follow-up to lessons from Hurricane Katrina, the newborn screening system showed its ability to adapt, respond and lead during challenging times.

The day also featured strong science from rapid and digital poster presenters, creative and informative Ignite the Night talks, and social hours to close it out!

10/13/2026

Monday recap: Resilience took center stage!

Yesterday’s Newborn Screening Symposium sessions showed how the newborn screening system adapts, responds and leads through change, from expanded panels and strategies to improve screening accuracy and follow-up to lessons learned from emergencies like Hurricane Katrina.

Rapid poster and digital poster presenters shared strong scientific evidence moving the field forward. Ignite the Night speakers brought creative, lighthearted and informative talks. The day wrapped with social hours and great conversations!