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Celebrating the 2025 ADLM Award Winners

On June 2, 2025, the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), previously known as AACC, proudly acknowledged the award recipients for the year. These awards are a critical aspect of ADLM's annual commitment to recognizing contributions in the field of laboratory medicine, emphasizing the significant impact these professionals have on patient care.

Overview of the 2025 ADLM Awards

The ADLM and the Academy of Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine aim to honor professionals across all career stages. The awards serve to raise awareness about the importance of clinical laboratory testing in enhancing patient health.

Notable Award Recipients

Among the distinguished recipients of the 2025 awards are:

• - Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship Award:

- Heidi Rehm, PhD, FACMG from Massachusetts General Hospital.

• - Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine:

- Larry J. Kricka, DPhil, FACB, CSci, CChem, FRSC, FRCPath from the University of Pennsylvania.

• - Outstanding Contributions Through Service to the Profession of Clinical Chemistry:

- Alison Woodworth, PhD, DABCC, FADLM from CTI Clinical Trials Consulting.

• - Outstanding Contributions to Education in Clinical Chemistry:

- David J. Anderson, PhD from Cleveland State University.

• - Outstanding Scientific Achievements by a Young Investigator:

- Nicholas C. Spies, MD from the University of Utah/ARUP Laboratories.

• - Clinical Laboratory Scientist Achievement Award:

- Michelle R. Campbell, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMMBCM,SCCM from Mayo Clinic.

• - Humans of ADLM – DEI Leadership Award (Individual Category):

- Dina N. Greene, PhD, DABCC from the University of Washington.

• - Humans of ADLM – DEI Leadership Award (Team Category):

- WashU Section of Pathology Informatics, Washington University School of Medicine.

• - ADLM Past President's Award:

- Octavia M. Peck Palmer, PhD, FADLM from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

• - ADLM General Research Grant Recipient:

- Lejla Alić, MD, PhD from the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Medicine.

• - Helen Free Travel Grant Recipient:

- Daniel Barry, MLS(ASCP)CM from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Awards from the Academy of Diagnostics Laboratory Medicine

In addition to the ADLM awards, the Academy of Diagnostics Laboratory Medicine recognized several outstanding contributions, including:

• - Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Chemistry:

- Tony Hu, PhD, FNAI, FAIMBE from Tulane University, School of Medicine.

• - Professor Alvin Dubin Award for Contributions to the Profession:

- Alison Woodworth, PhD, DABCC, FADLM from CTI Clinical Trials Consulting.

• - George Grannis Award for Excellence in Research and Scientific Publication:

- Vahid Azimi, MD, MS from Alameda Health System.

Words of Appreciation

ADLM President, Dr. Anthony Killeen, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the awardees, stating, "A hearty congratulations to this year's award winners, whose dedication to excellence and innovative work in the field of laboratory medicine have been essential to advancing healthcare. Their exceptional achievements in research, service, education, and advocacy have enhanced the ability of lab experts to address challenging medical issues and ensure high-quality care for all."

Upcoming Recognition Ceremony

The accomplishments of the 2025 ADLM and Academy Award winners will be celebrated during the plenary sessions of ADLM 2025, taking place in Chicago from July 27-31. This event will gather laboratory medicine professionals, providing a unique opportunity to network and share further advancements in the field.

About ADLM

Founded in 1948, the ADLM is dedicated to promoting better health through laboratory medicine. With a membership of over 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals across 110 countries, ADLM plays a pivotal role in advancing laboratory medicine. Their activities encompass various disciplines, including clinical chemistry, microbiology, and data science, aiming to improve the health outcomes for people everywhere. For more on ADLM, visit www.myadlm.org.