Objectives & Activities

Objectives of the Association

The following objectives are based directly on Article 5 of the bylaws, with minor editorial changes for readability.

1. Establish and strengthen scientific, research, and professional relationships among laboratory science professionals.
2. Advance the scientific level of laboratory disciplines and familiarize professionals and the laboratory community with current developments.
3. Protect the professional rights of laboratory scientists and promote their role in the medical community.
4. Increase the knowledge and information of specialists in the various laboratory disciplines.
5. Promote cooperation and coordination among laboratory specialists and other healthcare professionals.
6. Cooperate with responsible authorities in continuous evaluation, review, and revision of programs.
7. Maintain relations with scientific institutions in other countries and international organizations for cooperation and awareness of international advances.
8. Prepare, develop, and publish scientific and research publications covering the latest developments in laboratory disciplines, including books that contribute to their advancement.
9. Hold scientific and educational conferences, seminars, congresses, and workshops on a quarterly or annual basis.
10. Recognize outstanding researchers and individuals who have made notable contributions to advancing the objectives of the association.
11. Examine issues that can advance laboratory sciences in the country and present the findings as recommendations to relevant authorities.
12. Prepare and propose joint research projects to scientific and research centers.
13. Cooperate with the Ministries of Health and Science, universities, and educational and research institutions in educational, research, and professional planning.
14. Evaluate and review educational and research programs and provide the necessary recommendations.

Source: Chapter One, Article 5 of the bylaws.