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The Association for Clinical Biochemistry (ACB) was founded in 1953, and is one of the oldest such Associations in the world. Based in the United Kingdom, it is a professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. The Association has medical and non-medical members in all major UK healthcare laboratories, in many university departments and in several commercial companies. The links with its Corporate Members leads to a fruitful relationship with the clinical diagnostics industry. The Association liaises with and is consulted by many national and international organisations on issues relating to Clinical Biochemistry.
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Latest News
Clinical Scientist Recruitment 2009 (3/11/2008)
The recruitment process for October 2009 intake is now open. You may click on the web link to apply online or get the documents here.
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National Pathology Week -Latest News (14/10/2008)
Now available, an updated version of 'What happens to my blood sample?', a patient's introduction to Laboratory Medicine. This can be viewed on the ACB web site under the NPW tab and copies can be obtained from the ACB office on a first come first served basis. This web site also provides an update on ACB-led events and the College web site (http://www.nationalpathologyweek.org/index.php) also highlight the latest initiatives and provides an opportunity to update on local events. What's happening in your area?
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Graham Beastall elected President of IFCC (29/09/2008)
We are very pleased to announce that Dr Graham Beastall, the current Association for Clinical Biochemistry Past President and former Chair and President of the ACB, has been elected as President of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) at their meeting at Fortaleza in Brazil this weekend.
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