2025 Innovation in Laboratory Medicine Award

Sponsored by AB Sciex | Presented by NACCCA

The North American Chinese Clinical Chemists Association (NACCCA) is pleased to invite applications for the 2025 Innovation in Laboratory Medicine Award, proudly sponsored by AB SCIEX. This award recognizes innovative diagnostic tools, assays, or workflows that have demonstrated potential to significantly enhance patient care.

Eligibility

• Open to individuals or teams in laboratory medicine—no geographic restrictions.

• Submissions must describe validated diagnostic assays, devices, or workflows with demonstrated clinical utility.

Application Requirements (max 3 pages):

1. Background

   Outline the clinical challenge or gap the innovation addresses and its relevance to patient care.

   
   

2. Methods

   Describe the innovation and its novel aspects. Include peer-reviewed references and/or patents, if available.

   
   

3. Results

   Provide evidence of feasibility, reproducibility, and validated clinical outcomes.

   
   

4. Impact

   Highlight the potential for broader adoption and its role in improving healthcare quality.

Evaluation Process

Applications will be reviewed by the NACCCA Award Committee.

Finalists will be selected based on their innovation’s technological merit or healthcare impact and will be invited to present at the 2025 NACCCA Annual Meeting.

How to Apply

Submit your application by May 25, 2024 to: nacccaus@gmail.com

Include the following:

• Application Letter (max 3 pages)

• Applicant’s CV

• Supporting documents (e.g., publications, patents)