Thank You - That's a wrap! 

Dear colleagues and friends,

It is my great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 59^th AACB Annual Scientific Conference which will be held as a hybrid meeting, in Perth, Western Australia from the 18^th to the 20^th October 2022.  

In a fast changing world with new and evolving challenges to the Scientific and Medical community, our profession has shown great resilience in responding to these headwinds with agility and innovations. The 59^th AACB ASM in Perth will be a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues after a long hiatus as Australia reopens after two years of shutdowns and lockouts, to exchange ideas and update ourselves on the latest developments in clinical and laboratory science. 

The conference venue is the state-of-the-art Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on the shores of the beautiful Swan River, adjacent to the new Elizabeth Quay entertainment and leisure precinct. Whilst the conference will have a hybrid format, we strongly encourage you to attend in person to obtain the maximum benefits of participating in the scientific conference; networking with colleagues, engaging in the face-to-face in interactive scientific sessions and lively social programs, as well as enjoying the vibrant city of Perth and the natural beauty of Western Australia.

We are putting together an exciting scientific and educational program, under the theme of "From Disruption to Innovation", covering the breadth and depth of Clinical Biochemistry, Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Medicine including updates on all aspects of COVID-19. There will be a broad spectrum of international, national and local experts and opinion leaders providing updates on the latest developments in health care and clinical science, as well as presentations on professional matters. Please plan to present your research and development work by submitting an abstract in order to participate in the poster and oral presentation sessions with prizes awaiting the best offerings. You can also look forward to a spectacular industry exhibition featuring the latest products and advances in diagnostic technologies presented by all the leading manufacturers, keen to display their wares to you.

A Satellite Meeting on "Patient-based real-time quality control" will be held on Monday 17 October. 

The success of AACB ASC 2022 depends on your participation; we look forward to welcoming you to Perth in October 2022.

Sam Vasikaran
Chair, Scientific Program Committee