Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients! We’re proud to recognize exceptional contributions in the field of transplantation and immunogenetics: 📷 Bernard Amos Distinguished Scientist Award: Dr. Jill A. Hollenbach 📷 Paul I. Terasaki Clinical Scientist Award: Dr. Ashley Vo Their groundbreaking work continues to advance science, improve patient outcomes, and inspire the next generation of researchers. 📷

A few members of the Human Immunology Editorial Board gathered for a quick photo between sessions at the ASHI 51st Annual Meeting. Always great to connect in person and share ideas that drive our field forward! 📷 #ASHI2025 #ASHIAnnualMeeting #HumanImmunology #TeamASHI

📷 That’s a wrap on the 51st ASHI Annual Meeting! 📷 Our Board is waving goodbye and sending a huge thank you to our attendees, speakers, moderators, Program Planning Committee, Headquarters staff, and everyone who made this meeting a success! 📷 See you next year at the 52nd ASHI Annual Meeting! 📷 #ASHI2025 #ASHIAnnualMeeting #ThankYou

Throwback vibes from last year’s 50th ASHI Annual Meeting! ❤️

Drop their name or team in the comments — our crew will do our best to capture the moment! 💚

✨ The 51st ASHI Annual Meeting kicks off Monday! ✨ Can’t make it onsite? No worries! Join us LIVE on Facebook for the: 📌 Combined Forum – Wednesday, 4:45 PM ET 📌 Annual Business Meeting – Thursday, 5:45 PM ET PLUS, don’t miss our Facebook Live interviews and behind-the-scenes tours happening all week long. 🎥 Follow us here so you don’t miss a moment of ASHI 2025! 💙 #ASHI2025 #ASHIAnnualMeeting #Histocompatibility

The ASHI team is all smiles as we get ready to kick off the 51st ASHI Annual Meeting! We can’t wait to welcome our members, colleagues, and partners for another incredible week of learning, networking, and celebrating the science of histocompatibility and immunogenetics. 📷 #ASHI2025 #ASHIAnnualMeeting #TeamASHI

Missed the 2025 AEW in person? You can still access the full recordings for $320 USD. Complete the sessions at your own pace and earn up to 12.75 hours (1.91 CECs). form.jotform.com/25177420893…

We're thrilled to spotlight a groundbreaking study just published in Nature Communications "Impact of HLA evolutionary divergence and donor-recipient molecular mismatches on antibody-mediated rejection of kidney allografts" by Demir et al., including our esteemed 51st ASHI Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker, Dr. Alexandre Loupy. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from both this impactful publication and Dr. Loupy’s keynote session. See you at the 2025 ASHI Annual Meeting! Link to article: nature.com/articles/s41467-0…

Important Update for November 2025 ACHI Exam Applicants! Scoring delay? 📷 50% off exam fees? 📷 Employer support? 📷 If you're applying for the CHA, CHT, or CHS exams this November, make sure you’re up to date on the latest changes before the July 31 deadline. Swipe through for key updates—including discounts, resources, and important timelines. 📷 Visit achicertification.org for full details.

Whether you earned your ACHI certification recently or a few years ago, we can help you maintain it! An ASHI membership gives you access to ASHI University and CE — helping you stay compliant and avoid the hassle of retaking the exam. With the recent ASHI U webinar price increase for non-members, your membership pays for itself! Stay ahead, stay certified—join today!

🎉Call for entries! ASHI is now accepting submissions for the Human Immunology Cover Art Contest! 🖼️ Deadline: August 22, 2025 👉 Open to members and friends of ASHI (non members)! 🔗 Click form.jotform.com/25159377381… to learn more!

ASHI Speaks Your Language Webinar! 📌 Engraftment, Monitoring Post-HSCT & Advancements in Chimerism Testing Chimerism testing is a powerful tool in post-transplant care—helping clinicians monitor engraftment, detect relapse early, and guide life-saving treatment decisions. In this webinar, you’ll learn: ✅ The basics of chimerism and its key principles. ✅ The clinical relevance of chimerism analysis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. ✅ How chimerism testing helps to monitor engraftment status and predict graft rejection or disease relapse. Join us and explore the latest in chimerism testing techniques like STRs, VNTRs, and SNPs. Real-time translation via Wordly is available – ASHI speaks your language! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/44igKum Don’t miss this vital session in transplant medicine! #ASHIWebinar #ChimerismTesting #TransplantMedicine #HSCT #ASHISpeaksYourLanguage #ClinicalDiagnostics #LabMedicine

Lab Week Case Study Answer Revealed! The correct answer: B*27:12 The VXM is incompatible due to the donor B27:12 allele, which carries the Bw6 epitope. The patient was Bw4 homozygous and the SAB screen exhibited a Bw6 epitope pattern. 👏 Huge congratulations to Maria Aurora Masa of UFHealth Shands Rocky Point in Gainesville, FL — our case study winner! Well done! Enjoy that pizza party with your lab! 🍕 #LabExcellence #TransplantScience #LabWeekWin

Volunteer Spotlight! Thank you, Nicholas DiPaola, PhD, F(ACHI), for your long-standing commitment and leadership within ASHI! Your dedication to mentorship, collaboration, and shaping the future of transplantation continues to make a lasting impact on our community. 💙 #ASHIVolunteers #VolunteerSpotlight #TransplantationLeadership #HLACommunity #ThankYou #MentorshipMatters

ASHI Volunteer Spotlight 🌟 A big thank you to Katie Mellon for bringing passion, energy, and heart to the ASHI community! 💙 Your commitment to learning, building connections, and uplifting others truly embodies the spirit of ASHI. We’re so lucky to have you on this journey with us! 🙌 #ASHIVolunteers #VolunteerSpotlight #ASHIFamily #CommunityInAction

ASHI Volunteer Spotlight 🌟 Thank you, Cathy Gebhart, for your unwavering commitment and leadership within ASHI. 💙 Your passion for education, mentorship, and community shines in everything you do. Your impact is shaping the future of our field—and we’re so grateful for you! 🙌 #ASHIVolunteers #VolunteerSpotlight #ASHICommunity #LeadersInScience

Communications, Engagement & Marketing Committee (CEMC) Chair Jessica Gugliuzza and ASHI Vice President Carey Killion dressed up in their matching ASHI gear to celebrate the first day of Lab Week! Post your Lab Week photos below for a chance to win a prize!

🧪 Lab Week Trivia! Here’s today’s brain teaser: 💬 What is the most common type of transplant that does NOT require strict HLA matching? 🤔 Think you know the answer? 🧠 Drop your guess in the comments! 🔍 Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow! #LabWeek2025 #ASHITrivia #TransplantScience #HLA #LabFun #GuessAndLearn #ASHIVolunteers #LabWeekFun

𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! We’re proud to feature Chang Liu — a shining example of passion, collaboration, and innovation in our community. 🙌 Thank you, Chang, for your dedication to advancing science and mentoring the next generation. Your contributions continue to inspire and uplift the ASHI family! 💙🔬 #ASHIVolunteers #VolunteerSpotlight #ASHICommunity #ScienceInAction