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Each year, the ARUP Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology® presents at more than 200 conferences, workshops, annual meetings, and symposiums for several national and international organizations. Recent posters and presentations are listed below.
IDWeek
Washington, D.C., October 21–24, 2026
Nelson B–Poster
Nelson BD, Olson J, Lopansri B, Lawrence S, Mehra S. Congenital syphilis in Utah.
European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)
Toronto, Canada, October 21–23, 2026
Peterson LK, Smith TL–Presentation
Müller-Jensen L, Hughes M, Ding Y, Belluci G, Chakravarty D, Mosely C, Peterson LK, Wong K-H, Demarest B, Cree BAC, Zamvil S, Green A, Baranzini S, Harroud A, Wilson M, Clardy SL, Smith TL, Abdelhak A. Early and sustained immune dysregulation precedes Seroconversion and CNS injury in NMOSD.
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
Montreal, Canada, October 20–24, 2026
Pizzo L, Bui H, Dehostel M, Paxton C, Lewis T, Yang L, Close D, Andersen EF, Best H–Poster
Pizzo L, Bui H, Dehostel M, Paxton C, Lewis T, Yang L, Vitoriano I, Weir JC, Zhang Q, Close D, Andersen EF, Best H. Resolving complex clinically relevant structural variants using TruPath Genome.
Society for Pediatric Pathology Fall Meeting (SPP)
Columbus, OH, October 14–18, 2026
Ng DP–Presentation
Ng DP. AI applications in the Hematology Laboratory.
ASM BIG
Washington, D.C., October 11–14, 2026
Tardif KD, Himes S, Simmon KE, Hymas WC, Bradley BT–Poster
Tardif KD, Himes S, Simmon KE, Hymas WC, Bradley BT. Microbial identification by nanopore sequencing.
Mass Spectrometry: Applications to the Clinical Laboratory (MSACL)
Montreal, Canada, October 4–9, 2026
Ray JA, Merrigan SD, Johnson-Davis KL–Presentation
Ray JA, Merrigan SD, Johnson-Davis KL. “Goldilocks” in bioanalysis of hypoglycemic drugs in human serum or plasma by LC-MS/MS.
Merrigan SD, Shen Z, Kushnir MM, Frank EL–Poster
Merrigan SD, Shen Z, Kushnir MM, Frank EL. Does sample collection tube type matter for nicotinamide quantitation? Reference interval differences and pre-analytical implications.
DeSantis MD, Frank EL, Nelson HA–Poster
DeSantis MD, Frank EL, Nelson HA. Variance in 5-HIAA concentration between plasma and serum samples is mediated by time spent as whole blood at room temperature.
Kushnir MM–Presentation
Kushnir MM, Salihovic S, Bergquist J, Lind PM, Larsson A, Lind L. Environmental pollutants and adrenal steroidogenesis.
Kushnir MM–Presentation
Thorsteinsdóttir M, Eiriksson FF, Kushnir MM. Design of experiments for optimization of LC-MS clinical assays.
Brose SA, Hobert JA–Poster
Brose SA, Hobert JA. Method improvement and validation of an LC-MS/MS assay to evaluate butyrylcarnitine, isobutyrylcarnitine, and glutarylcarnitine in urine.
Bajaj AO, Profaizer T, Merrigan S, Lebert D, Delgado J–Poster
Bajaj AO, Profaizer T, Merrigan S, Lebert D, Delgado J. Feasibility of LC–MS/MS based therapeutic drug monitoring for vedolizumab and ustekinumab using commercial PK and ADA kits.
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Las Vegas, NV, October 3–6, 2026
Vieni C–Presentation
Vieni C. AI implementation guide.
International Clinical Cytometry Society (ICCS)
Miami, FL, October 2–6, 2026
Ravkov EV, Davis PM, De Juan JD, Gudipaty S, Abbott GV, Ng DP, Lin L – Presentation
Ravkov EV, Davis PM, De Juan JD, Gudipaty S, Abbott GV, Ng DP, Lin L. Development of a CD20 flow cytometry assay in whole blood for anti-CD20 therapy monitoring on BD FACSLyric.
Association of Medical Laboratory Immunologists (AMLI)
Salt Lake City, UT, August 13–16, 2026
Ghazaryan A, Lázár-Molnár E–Presentation
Ghazaryan A, Hurst D, Delgadillo A, Pole A, Lázár-Molnár E. Bridging to heart transplant, while igniting antibodies: cardiac assist devices and HLA allosensitization.
Stark DL, Bauter B, Slev P–Poster
Stark DL, Bauter B, Slev P. Comparison of two Chagas ELISA assays used in a tandem testing algorithm.
Stark DL, Ockey G, Bauter B, Slev P–Poster
Stark DL, Bauter B, Slev P. Evaluation of an antibody index assay for the diagnosis of Lyme neuroborreliosis.
Profaizer T, Saadalla A–Poster
Profaizer T, Saadalla A. The clinical utility of elevated DGP-IgA antibodies in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.
Faust MA, Banerjee D, Lorton O, Peterson LK, Saadalla A–Poster
Faust MA, Banerjee D, Lorton O, Phan K, Santiago J, Peterson LK, Saadalla A. Method comparison between the investigational use only MosaiQ AiPlex Celiac Disease Microarray Immunoplex Assay to the Aptiva.
Ravkov EV, De Juan JD, Gudipaty S, Abbott GV, Lin L–Presentation
Ravkov EV, De Juan JD, Gudipaty S, Abbott GV, Lin L. Conversion of lymphocyte subsets assay from 3 to 1 tube format.
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
Anaheim, CA, July 26–30, 2026
Jackson AN, Wyness SP, Rudolf JW, Genzen JR–Poster
Jackson AN, Wyness SP, Rudolf JW, Genzen JR. Diluent evaluation using the Diazyme Lp(a) immunoassay.
Jackson AN, Wyness SP, Rudolf JW, Genzen JR–Poster
Jackson AN, Wyness SP, Rudolf JW, Genzen JR. Identifying and resolving outliers in Lipoprotein(a) immunoassay testing.
University of Florida Pathology Grand Rounds
Gainesville, FL, September 9, 2026
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Parasite histopathology.
3rd FDLC/Atlas Course in Clinical Fungi
Salt Lake City, UT, September 2, 2026
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. A fungus walks into a parasite bar...or, human microsporidiosis.
International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA)
Montreal, Canada, August 16–21, 2026
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Tissue pathology in parasitic eosinophilia.
Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC)
Houston, TX, August 1–5, 2026
Shaaban S–Presentation
Shaaban S. Clinical pharmacogenomics testing; navigating the landscape.
Zhang C, Li P, Risheg H, Zhao J, Andersen E, Hong B–Poster
Zhang C, Li P, Risheg H, Zhao J, Andersen E, Hong B. Beyond the karyotype: molecular mutational profiling and recurrent genomic alterations define the genetic complexity of Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Isolated Trisomy 8.
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Paris, France, July 11–15, 2026
Smock KJ–Poster
Salazar E, Smock KJ, Dlott JS, Fuja C, Lickteig N, Mize R, Mulvey JJ, Oladipo OO, Reyes-Gil M, Teruya J, Volod O, Zantek ND. Feasibility of cangrelor-spiked specimens for platelet function proficiency testing across three survey formats.
2026 CCDS Scientific and Patient Symposium
Midway, UT, June 25–28, 2026
Ingoglia F, Pasquali M–Poster
Ingoglia F, Kumari S, Pasquali M, Longo N. Monocyte derived macrophages as an alternative cell model for the functional diagnosis of Creatine Transporter Deficiency.
2026 Mayo Clinic Parasitology Workshop
Rochester, MN, June 19, 2026
Mathison BA–Presentation
Mathison BA, Pritt BS. 2026 Parasitology Workshop.
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Washington, D.C., June 4–7, 2026
Bennett MS, Hymas WC, Fisher M–Poster
Bennett MS, Hymas WC, Fisher M. Development of a Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma Real-Time PCR assay on the Roche cobas Omni Channel.
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
Anaheim, CA, July 26 – 30, 2026
Mathison BA – Presentation
Mathison BA. When gross isn’t gross: how to manage helminth and arthropod specimens in the clinical laboratory.
Erickson JA, Frank EL – Poster
Erickson JA, Frank EL. Performance validation of an updated osmometer for serum/plasma and urine testing and comparison to an established osmometer.
Hunsaker JJH, Wyness SP, La'ulu SL, Meng F, Moss TJ, Seiter J, Straseski JA – Poster
Hunsaker JJH, Wyness SP, La'ulu SL, Meng F, Moss TJ, Seiter J, Straseski JA. Analytical validation of the Ansh Labs Glucagon ELISA.
Straseski JA – Poster
Straseski JA, Obidi O, Nerenz R. Estradiol measurement in patients receiving exogenous estradiol differs by route of administration and immunoassay platform.
Utah Public Health Laboratory Monthly Seminar Series
Taylorsville, UT, July 15, 2026
Mathison BA – Presentation
Mathison BA. Medical entomology, myiasis, and the re-emergence of the new world screwworm fly.
The Endocrine Society (ENDO)
Chicago, IL, June 13 – 16, 2026
Straseski JA – Poster
Straseski JA, Obidi O, Nerenz R. Know what you're measuring: exogenous estradiol monitoring varies by measurement method and route of administration.
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Washington, D.C., June 4 – 7, 2026
Bryant KN, Shean RC, Wagstaff K, Bradley BT – Presentation
Bryant KN, Shean RC, Wagstaff K, Bradley BT. Evaluating the effect of automation on viral load quantification and turnaround time.
Mathison BA – Presentation
Mathison BA. Field guide to arthropods of the human body.
Mathison BA – Presentation
Mathison BA. Identification of parasites in specimens processed for histopathology.
Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (ACLPS)
Saint Louis, MO, May 28 – 30, 2026
Straseski JA – Poster
Onyeka O, Straseski JA, Nerenz R. Optimal exogenous estradiol dosing varies by route of administration and assay platform.
Bryant KN, Sheen RA, Wagstaff K, Bradley B – Presentation
Bryant KN, Shean RC, Wagstaff K, Bradley BT. Evaluating the effect of automation on viral load quantification and turnaround time.
Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (ACLPS)
St. Louis, MO, May 28–30, 2026
Mathis CL, Goodfellow J, Pandya V—Presentation
Mathis CL, Goodfellow J, Pandya V. Assay performance and test utilization: a comparison of E-Z Cup point-of-care device and Alinity c automated urine drug screening platforms.
RCAP Parasitology Master Course 2026
Melbourne, Australia, May 23–24, 2026
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Arthropod ectoparasites.
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Applications for AI in the clinical parasitology laboratory.
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Identification of parasites in histopathology specimens.
In-person LIVE Global Health Course, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, May 18, 2026
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA, Pritt BS. Entomology laboratory.
Mathison BA—Presentation
Mathison BA. Cases in medical entomology.
American Cytogenomics Conference
San Diego, CA, May 17–20, 2026
Verheijen J, Rudd K, Fulmer M, Andersen E, Hong B—Presentation
Verheijen J, Mariani R, Rudd K, Fulmer M, Andersen E, Hong B. Cytogenetic characterization of incipient B-ALL with high hyperdiploidy in two pediatric cases.
Theriot M, Andersen E, Hong B—Presentation
Theriot M, Andersen E, Hong B. Encountering the unexpected: three pediatric cases of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that challenged conventional assumptions.
Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Leaders Forum
Philadelphia, PA, April 29, 2026
Smock KJ, Spies NC, Richman S, Green M, Lawlor B, Peterson LK, Rychert J, Pearson L—Presentation
Smock KJ, Spies NC, Richman S, Green M, Lawlor B, Peterson LK, Rychert J, Pearson L. Analysis of laboratory send-out testing for an academic health system containing a national reference laboratory.
