About the Association
The Iranian Association of Scientists in Clinical Laboratory was established to promote cohesion and coordination among single-specialty laboratory professionals and to advance the scientific and professional development of the field.
About the Association
The association is a scientific, professional, and occupational organization established to promote cohesion and coordination among single-specialty laboratory science professionals across the medical sciences.
The bylaws explain the establishment of the association in view of the significant presence of single-specialty laboratory professionals and their role in education and diagnostic services. Its stated purposes include strengthening coordination, advancing scientific knowledge, addressing professional issues, and improving laboratory practice.
Mission
The bylaws emphasize the presence and role of single-specialty laboratory professionals in education and diagnostic services and define the association’s mission around collaboration, knowledge advancement, and professional development.
History
Historical information available on the site is maintained in the Archive section.
Profile & General Information
- Name
- Iranian Association of Scientists in Clinical Laboratory
- Headquarters
- Qaem Hospital, Ahmadabad Street, Mashhad, Iran
- Nationality
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Term of operation
- Indefinite from the date of establishment
Source: Preamble and Chapter One of the bylaws, Articles 1–4.
Objectives of the Association
The following objectives are based directly on Article 5 of the bylaws, with minor editorial changes for readability.
- Establish and strengthen scientific, research, and professional relationships among laboratory science professionals.
- Advance the scientific level of laboratory disciplines and familiarize professionals and the laboratory community with current developments.
- Protect the professional rights of laboratory scientists and promote their role in the medical community.
- Increase the knowledge and information of specialists in the various laboratory disciplines.
- Promote cooperation and coordination among laboratory specialists and other healthcare professionals.
- Cooperate with responsible authorities in continuous evaluation, review, and revision of programs.
- Maintain relations with scientific institutions in other countries and international organizations for cooperation and awareness of international advances.
- Prepare, develop, and publish scientific and research publications covering the latest developments in laboratory disciplines, including books that contribute to their advancement.
- Hold scientific and educational conferences, seminars, congresses, and workshops on a quarterly or annual basis.
- Recognize outstanding researchers and individuals who have made notable contributions to advancing the objectives of the association.
- Examine issues that can advance laboratory sciences in the country and present the findings as recommendations to relevant authorities.
- Prepare and propose joint research projects to scientific and research centers.
- Cooperate with the Ministries of Health and Science, universities, and educational and research institutions in educational, research, and professional planning.
- Evaluate and review educational and research programs and provide the necessary recommendations.
Source: Chapter One, Article 5 of the bylaws.
Role and Structure of the Board
The association has a Board of seven principal members and two alternates. Board members are elected for four-year terms and may be re-elected for two additional terms.
The Board is the association’s legal representative. Its responsibilities and powers include forming scientific groups, committees and commissions; organizing seminars and educational and research programs; pursuing the association’s objectives; holding gatherings; publishing scientific articles and the association newsletter; and preparing necessary regulations.
Under Article 10 of the bylaws, the governing bodies are the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Inspector.
Source: Articles 10, 19, 20 and 23 of the bylaws.
Current Board — Fourth Term
The Fourth Term is presented as the current Board; earlier terms are retained in the Archive.
General Assembly
The General Assembly is the association’s highest decision-making body. The bylaws provide for both ordinary and extraordinary general assemblies.
Ordinary General Assembly
Its duties include electing the Board of Directors and inspector(s), reviewing Board and inspector reports, setting general policy, considering Board proposals, determining annual membership fees, approving financial statements and budgets, selecting the official newspaper, and considering other association matters.
Extraordinary General Assembly
Its duties include considering and approving dissolution of the association, removing the Board of Directors, and approving amendments to the bylaws.
Source: Articles 11–18 of the bylaws.
Inspector / Inspectors
The Ordinary General Assembly elects one principal inspector and one alternate for a two-year term. Re-election is permitted.
Duties
- Review the annual Board report and prepare a report on the association’s financial and other performance for the General Assembly.
- Review all financial documents and records of the association and prepare a report for the General Assembly.
- Report any Board violation of the bylaws to the General Assembly.
- The inspector may attend Board meetings without voting rights.
Source: Articles 26 and 27 of the bylaws.
Membership
The bylaws provide for regular, associate, honorary, student, and institutional membership. Membership requirements, application procedures, withdrawal, and fees are described in the relevant membership articles.
Association Bylaws
The bylaws comprise four chapters, 30 articles, and 34 notes, and provide the basis for the association’s structure, objectives, membership, governing bodies, duties, and financial affairs.