#publichealthlab fact of the day: Newborn screening panels now test for up to 50+ conditions, from metabolic disorders to hearing loss to critical heart defects. What started in the 1960s with one condition (PKU) has grown into one of the most impactful public health programs ever created.
The 14th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of #Tuberculosis was a reminder of the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to detect, diagnose, and respond to TB across the country. APHL is proud to be a part of this community!
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Lab surge capacity matters. During a public health emergency, labs may need to go from processing hundreds of samples to thousands overnight. Investing in preparedness infrastructure before a crisis is what makes rapid response possible.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Whole genome sequencing has transformed how public health labs track infectious disease. By mapping a pathogen's DNA, scientists can link cases across states, identify outbreak sources, and stop spread faster than ever before.
Scientists from 15 LRN-C programs gathered at the WAHMR Conference for training & outreach. A huge congratulations to Meshel Lange of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene for receiving the HazMatter Award for her dedication to the hazmat response community!
Happy 75th Anniversary to APHL! For 75 years, APHL has supported the labs that quietly power our nation's health security, and most people have never heard of them. This milestone anniversary is a reminder of 75 years of lab science that has protected our communities. #ThanksPHLabs
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats of our time. Public health labs play a critical role in detecting resistant strains early, giving clinicians and health officials the data they need to act before resistance spreads.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs don't just confirm if you have a disease, they identify which strain, how it's spreading, and whether it's resistant to treatment. That level of detail is what turns a lab result into a community response.
We are honored to receive a 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award, recognizing APHL as a top organization for early career professionals to launch and grow their careers. #EarlyTalentAwards
It’s been an intense #flu season, and the emergence of a new subgroup of influenza A(H3N2) known as subclade K is largely to blame. Public health lab work now will help inform how next season’s flu vaccine is formulated. Learn more about this flu variant and how labs are tracking it: buff.ly/MyQELbN
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health labs are part of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) — a system of 100+ labs nationwide ready to rapidly detect biological, chemical and radiological threats.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Every year, public health laboratories screen nearly 4 million newborns for dozens of conditions, catching life-threatening disorders early enough to make a real difference.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: Public health laboratories test for over 100 infectious diseases, environmental contaminants and chemical threats. They are your community's first and last line of defense.
#publichealthlab fact of the day: When a new pathogen emerges, public health laboratories are first to respond. Testing. Sequencing. Reporting. The speed of their work directly shapes how fast communities get answers and relief.
Congratulations to Dallas County Health and Human Services on the opening of their new public health laboratory. This milestone strengthens laboratory capacity and supports faster, more effective responses to public health threats across the community.
APHL is hosting a Clinical Laboratory Preparedness and Response Train-the-Trainer Workshop at the Arizona State Public Health Lab, bringing together public health lab professionals to facilitate the professional development of their staff.
Two new peer-reviewed articles highlight APHL’s global wastewater surveillance work in Uganda—from SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in Kampala to supporting real-time public health interventions during the 2025 Martyrs Day mass gathering.
BMC Public Health: buff.ly/fmHX5WJ
Journal of Health: buff.ly/a6uZrWI
APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
It’s been an intense #flu season, and the emergence of a new subgroup of influenza A(H3N2) known as subclade K is largely to blame. Public health lab work now will help inform how next season’s flu vaccine is formulated. Learn more about this flu variant and how labs are tracking it: buff.ly/MyQELbN
APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLfellowship
As #measles cases rise in North Carolina, scientists at the State Laboratory of Public Health are confirming high-risk cases within hours, allowing officials to quickly notify exposed individuals and prevent further spread.
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APHL's Environmental Laboratory Science and Environmental Health Committees gathered at APHL HQ last week for three days of topical discussion, including collaborations with EPA and CDC, environmental laboratory challenges, biomonitoring, and chemical emergency response efforts.
ICYMI: Celebrating APHL’s 75th anniversary with a conversation featuring Carol Clark, our COO and longest-tenured employee. She shares why she joined in 1997, why she’s stayed for 29 years and her vision for APHL’s future.
Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/kWrgMgX
The New York State Department of Health @nysdoh.bksy.social celebrates its 125th anniversary! APHL is proud to work with New York’s public health lab community to strengthen laboratory systems and support healthier communities for all. #ThanksPHLabs
Read the press release here: buff.ly/NPBf0sU
Recently, APHL’s Laboratory Leaders of Today Cohort 3 met in Atlanta for a two-day, in-person session focused on storytelling and communication skill-building. They also connected with Emerging Leader Program participants to share insights and strengthen relationships.
Celebrating APHL’s 75th anniversary with a conversation featuring Carol Clark, our COO and longest-tenured employee. She shares why she joined in 1997, why she’s stayed for 29 years and her vision for APHL’s future.
Read our latest blog to learn more: buff.ly/kWrgMgX
APHL attended the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) annual meeting in Birmingham, AL, connecting with state leaders and partners to promote public health laboratory career pathways. Grateful for the collaboration and wishing Nancy Allen the best in retirement.
For 75 years, APHL has strengthened laboratory systems to help keep communities safe from infectious diseases and other health threats while advancing quality laboratory science, practice and policy in support of public health.
Follow along as we celebrate! Learn more at www.aphl.org/75years.
APHL Awards | Deadline Extended to Tuesday, February 17! There's still time!
Join us in recognizing those outstanding professionals who've made significant contributions to advancing public health laboratory science and practice.
Nominate today via our Awards Portal: buff.ly/Du9z8xp
ICYMI: APHL and public health lab reps will discuss our Career Pathways in Public Health Laboratory Science program at these events this month! Find full event info and register at buff.ly/iiThNT9. Discover more at buff.ly/qWinkIZ. #APHLinternship
