Full membership of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry is now open to “Any health professional with an interest in Clinical Biochemistry”.
The Association has progressed with the changing times. Originally titled “The Association of Clinical Biochemists” it changed its name in 2005 to “The Association for Clinical Biochemistry” reflecting a foundation in the science rather than its practitioners. The broadening of the membership base is a further step in that direction.
The Association’s President, Dr. Ian Watson welcomed the change: “The recognition by the current membership that engagement with others who practice or engage with our discipline is very welcome. I believe a broader membership will enable us to more effectively promote the profession and practice of Clinical Biochemistry.”
The President Elect, Dr. Julian Barth, added: “The internal boundaries of traditional clinical laboratories are being broken down by technological advances which are common to all disciplines. The Association needs the flexibility to be able to move into the developing structures of laboratory medicine”.
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