International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH)

The International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH), a non-profit organization was founded in 1992 by an international group of laboratory professionals in order to chart new directions for laboratory hematology.

ISLH had its origins back in 1984. Motivated to see laboratory hematology recognized as an independent discipline, Dr Berend Houwen organized meetings on “Technical Innovations in Laboratory Hematology” to bring together scientists, manufacturers, clinicians, and regulatory representatives to exchange ideas on Technical Innovations in Laboratory Hematology. The first meeting was held in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The meeting was an outstanding success and heralded the arrival of a new forum for dissemination of information from around the globe on laboratory hematology. The meeting became a must attend event on the calendar for hematology laboratorians culminating in the decision to form ISLH in 1992.

Mission:
The International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH), founded in 1992 is a growing international group of laboratory hematology professionals serving as a forum for the dissemination of new ideas and information in all of the disciplines within laboratory hematology. These include:
• Cellular Analysis
• Hemostasis and Thrombosis
• Flow Cytometry
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemia
• Hemolytic Anemias
• Point of Care Testing
• Hematology Informatics
• Standards and Guidelines