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specimencare.com is an online resource to identify, evaluate and promote the application of best practices in all aspects of the preanalytical phase of clinical laboratory testing in order to improve the safety and efficiency of laboratory services to more effectively manage patient outcomes throughout the world. Last modification on 23rd July 2010

Global Preanalytical Scientific Committee

EMA (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Committee Members

ema
Mission:
To advance the quality of healthcare services across a very diverse region by providing education and scientific support, in order that the preanalytical and analytical phases are well understood and the quality of laboratory results is improved.
Dr. Liubov Stankevich
  • Medical Director, CITILAB Group, Russia
  • Ph.D. in medicine; Dissertation in the field of Molecular Pharmacology
  • GM and Chief Doctor of Scientific and Methodological Center of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, CITILAB
  • Russian State Medical University, Department of Molecular Pharmacology
  • Chief of the student laboratory, organizes and conducts practical classes for the students
  • Participation in clinical research in the field of pharmacology
Prof. Alex Gilmanov
  • Vice-President of the Russian Association of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics (RAMLD)
  • Chief of RAMLD regional branch in Bashkortostan Republic Head of the department, Bushkiria Medicine University
  • Qualifications: Biochemistry, Clinical Chemistry.
Professional activities: Biochemical Methods, QC, Lab Information and Consulting. Teaching: Professor, Lecturer in Lab Medicine and Clinical Chemistry. Research: Ecologically caused Endocrine Disorders, Inherited and Acquired Hemostasis Disorders, Gene Markers of Hyperlipidemia, Bio Effects of Bacterial Endotoxins. Professional memberships: AACC, All-Russia Association for Medical Laboratory Diagnostics (vice president & leader of regional department), all-Russia Scientific and Practical Society of Lab Medicine Specialists (member of Board), Russian Biochemical Society
Dr. Kiran Radia
CEO PathCare, Kenya Dr. Radia is the Chairperson and consultant at the Department of Pathology Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi. Built the Aga Khan Hospital laboratory with introduction of various automations and new tests; designed and commissioned the new laboratories in the hospital. Started a state of the art laboratory (Pathcare Kenya) in partnership with Pathcare South Africa. Initiated and executed Pathcare Kenya to become the first internationally accredited laboratory in East and Central Africa in 2004.
Dr. Godswill Okara
President, Nigeria Association of Biochemical Laboratory Scientists Dr. Okara is a seasoned Medical Laboratory Scientist, Biomedical Consultant, Immunologist and Chartered Biologist. He is the National President, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. Dr.Okara is a member of the Governing Board, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and also served as member of the Presidential Committee on Harmonious Work Relationship amongst professional groups and workers in the Health Sector in Nigeria. Dr.Okara is a Founding Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science.
Prof. Patrick Bouic
Chief Scientific Officer, Synexa Life Sciences Full Professor, University of Stellenbosch Member, SociétéFrancaised’Immunologie (SFI). Member, South African Society of Immunology (SAIS). Member, South African Pulmonology Society S.A.P.S. Member, Allergy Society of South Africa. Member, Flow Cytometry Association of South Africa (FCASA), Treasurer of Western Cape Branch. Prof Bouic has presented at scores of national and international congresses on the subject of immunology, immunopharmacology, and immunodeficiency disorders.
Prof. Dr. Goncagül Haklar
Professor, Biochemistry, Marmara University Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey Co-director of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Marmara University Hospital Publications on reperfusion injury, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, luminol, acridines, free radicals, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, superoxides, blood glucose, endothelins, peroxidase, malondialdehyde, insulin, insulin like growth factor I, and luminescent measurements.
Dr. Fouad Al-Dayel
Chairman of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia Professor of Pathology, College of Medicine, Al Faisal University, Saudi Arabia Most of his research interests are focused on lung pathology, bone pathology, diagnostic molecular oncology of solid tumors, and stem cell applications in clinical and research (Cell Therapy). He has 128 publications in many international journals, and he is the CAP commissioner for the Middle East.

European Committee Members

europe
Mission:
To identify, evaluate and promote the application of better practices in all aspects of the preanalytical phase of laboratory testing in clinical medicine. TO COME..................

German Committee Members

germany The German Committee is also called DIAPRO. DIAPRO is an abbreviation of the German terms 'Für bessere diagnostische Proben', meaning better diagnostic samples in medical tests. Das deutsche Advisory Board hat den Namen DIAPRO, als Abkürzung von 'Für bessere DIAgnostische PROben'.
Mission:
To increase awareness for the impact of the preanalytical phase.
Mission:
Das Bewusstsein für die Bedeutung der präanalytischen Phase erhöhen. Its members are as follows/Seine Mitglieder sind:
  • Prof. Dr. Matthias Nauck, Institute for Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
  • Prof. Dr. Martin Fiedler, University Institute for Clinical Chemistry, Bern, Switzerland
  • Prof. Dr. Frank Buehling, Labopart Medizinische Laboratorien, Dresden, Germany
  • PD Dr. Astrid Petersmann, Laboratory of University Medicine, Goettingen, Germany
  • PD Dr. Dr. Martin Stürmer, IMD Labor Frankfurt, Germany

Iberian (Spain and Portugal) Committee Members

IBERIA
Mission:
To identify, evaluate and promote the application of better practices in all aspects of the preanalytical phase.
Misión:
Identificar, evaluar y promover la aplicación de buenas prácticas en todas las etapas de la fase preanalítica.
Dr. Rodríguez Cantalejo
  • Quality Coordinator, UGC of Clinical Analysis, University Hospital "Reina Sofia“, Córdoba (Spain).
  • External Auditor, of the Agency for Healthcare Quality in Andalusia (ACSA).
  • Member, Spanish Society of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Pathology POCT Committee.
  • Associate Researcher, Institute for Biomedical Research Maimonides of Córdoba (IMIBIC)
  • President, Andalusian Society of Clinical Biochemistry (SANAC).
Dr. Rodríguez Cantalejo's interests and work are focused on quality control, quality assurance, auditing, and POCT. He is also closely related to the investigation of metabolic syndrome in their environment and the influence of the Mediterranean diet.
Ana García-Raja, M.D.
  • Division of Clinical Biochemistry, Son Espases University Hospital, Palma Mallorca, Spain.
  • Member,Laboratory Management Committee of SEQC (Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry).
  • Member, Working Group in Patient Safety of SEQC (Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry).
Dra. Ma Carmen MuguetaUriaque, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, Spain.
  • Consultant, Biochemistry Laboratory, University Clinic of Navarra, Spain.
  • Coordinator, Quality System in the Biochemistry Laboratory, University Clinic of Navarra, Spain.
Professor Mugueta’s special interests and work are focused on preanalytical quality improvement, total quality system, and plasmatic proteins studies.
Rubén Gómez Rioja, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Division of Clinical Biochemistry, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
  • Member, of the Extra-Analytic Quality Committee of SEQC (Spanish Society of Clinical Biochemistry).
Dr. Gómez-Rioja special interests and work are focused on global quality management systems, patient safety, preanalytical phase, Point-Of-Care Testing and Laboratory Management.
Santiago Valor, M.D.
  • Vice President Medical, LABCO Diagnostics.
João Tiago Guimarães, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Portugal.
  • Clinical Pathology Director, in Sao Joao Hospital, Porto.
  • Director, of Portuguese Society of Clinical Chemistry (SPQC).

Latin American Committee Members

latin-america Foster laboratory practice improvement in the Latin America region through broad educational activities of health care workers and other stakeholders, generation and dissemination of relevant clinical and technical information to promote quality, efficiency and safety for patient and health workers on the preanalytical phase of laboratory testing, positively impacting health outcomes. Promote awareness and disseminate preanalytical expertise through educational activities, clinical studies, publications and guidelines in order to create and share best laboratory practices and improve healthcare and patient safety.
Visão:
Melhora das práticas de laboratório na região da América Latina por meio de atividades educativas voltada aos trabalhadores da saúde e outros interessados; geração e disseminação de informações clínicas e técnicas relevantes para promover a qualidade, efciência e segurança do paciente e profissional da saúde na fase pré-analítica laboratorial, impactando positivamente nos resultados clínicos.
Missão:
Promover a disseminação de conhecimentos do processo pré-analítico por meio de atividades educacionais, estudos clínicos, publicações e orientações, a fim de criar e compartilhar as melhores práticas de laboratório e de melhorar a saúde e a segurança do paciente e do profissional da saúde na região América Latina.
Visión:
Mejora de prácticas de laboratorio en la región de América Latina a través de actividades educativas dirigidas a los trabajadores salud y otros interesados; generación y difusión de la información clínica y técnica pertinente a la promoción de la calidad, eficiencia y seguridad para el paciente y trabajador de salud en el laboratorio de la fase pre-analítica, con impacto positivo sobre los resultados clínicos.
Misión:
Promover la difusión del conocimiento del proceso de pre-analítica a través de actividades educativas, estudios clínicos, publicaciones y directrices, con el fin de crear y compartir las mejores prácticas en laboratorio y mejorar la salud y la seguridad del paciente y la salud profissional en América Latina.
Dr. Nairo Massakazu Sumita, M.D. Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology Discipline, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), (São Paulo University Medical School), Brazil
  • Director of Clinical Biochemistry Service, Central Laboratory Division, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (Clinical Hospital of São Paulo University Medical School)
  • Coordinator of Research Nucleus, Central Laboratory Division, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Medical Advisor, Biochemistry, Fleury Medicina&Saúde (Fleury Diagnostics), São Paulo
Dr. Carlos R. Vega Salinas Santiago, Chile
  • Medical Technologist with more than 25 years of experience in the clinical laboratory, Talca University, Chile
  • ELSA Technical Manager, BUPA, Santiago, Chile
  • National evaluator of the Ministry of Health Accreditation System
  • President of the Scientific Society of Clinical Labs and Medical Technology, Chile
  • Author of the book "Continuous Improvement of the laboratory's pre-analytical phase (10 years’ experience)”
Dr. Carolina Giselle Trunzo Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Biochemist, graduated from Moron University, Argentina
  • Master in Management and Administration of Systems and Health Services, Favaloro University
  • Head of Management and Processes Central Laboratory, British Hospital of Buenos Aires
  • Professor in Health Management module in the master's degree in management and administration in systems and health services, Favaloro University
  • Externalconsultant, Fundacion Hospitalaria, Buenos Aires
  • Active member of Argentine Group of Patient Safety
Dr. Maria Mercedes Zirpoli Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Biochemist, graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Specialist in Leadership and Management of Health Systems, Austral University, Pilar, Argentina
  • Sub-head of the Laboratory, Austral University Hospital, Pilar, Argentina
  • Head of Quality Management and Preanalytical Phase, Austral University Hospital Laboratory
  • Technical Evaluator of the Argentine Association Organization - ISO 15189
  • Member of the Cooperative Group of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Argentina
Eduardo Miguel Brambila Colombres, PhD Puebla, Mexico
  • Chemist, Pharmacobiologist, Benemerita Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico
  • Specialty in Hematology, Department of Continuing Education of the National Polytechnic Institute and the Mexican Institute of Hematology, A.C., Mexico
  • Doctor of Science, Specialty in Clinical Biology, National School of Biological Sciences, National Polytechnic Institute
  • Postdoctoral degree, inorganic carcinogenesis section, Laboratory of Chemical Carcinogenesis, National Cancer Institute at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, North Carolina, USA
  • Member of the National System of Researchers, Level 1
  • Teaching activity - Bachelor's Degree, 1982 to date, Master Courses taught 1992 to date, Non-curricular courses taught (diploma and specialty, biostatistics and quality assurance in clinical laboratories) 50
  • Research papers sent to Congresses - International congresses - speaker - 50 National congresses - speaker - 100
  • Directed theses (concluded) Bachelor's degree - 50, Master's degree - 12, Doctorate - 2
  • Conferences in the area - 100
  • Distinctions and awards received - 22

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