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14/08/2025

This month’s staff spotlight is Marketing & Communications all-rounder, Hailey Galpin.

With a double degree in Science and Media & Communications, Hailey combines creativity and scientific know-how to bring NRL’s stories to life. Before joining NRL in 2023, she gained experience in allied health and disability support, alongside professional internships in media and advertising. Hailey is passionate about crafting engaging, accessible content that bridges her love of science and healthcare to create meaningful impact.

If it’s written, designed, filmed, or posted - chances are, Hailey made it.

She also plays a key role in the NRL Workshop, managing event logistics, sponsor communications, digital setup, and design to keep everything running smoothly.

29/07/2025

Last week, 30 scholarship recipients from more than 13 countries attended the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Point of Care Testing for Infectious Diseases in Bangkok, Thailand.

Supported delegates had a fantastic time learning about the latest advancements in the rapidly evolving field of point of care testing, and how these are being applied across the Asia Pacific region.

Scholarships were provided under the ASHM Scholarship and ASHM Global Scholarship programs, with funding support from ASHM, RAPID, and NRL - Science of Quality. A huge thank you to all these supporters, whose contributions enable us to ensure attendance by people and groups who may otherwise be unable to.

29/07/2025

⏳ Only 2 weeks to go until Early Bird pricing ends for

Secure your spot now: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/registrations

21/07/2025

Early bird pricing for the 41st NRL Workshop ends soon – don’t miss your chance to join us at a reduced rate!

This is your opportunity to connect with global leaders in laboratory quality, infectious diseases, diagnostics, and public health – all in one place.

📅 Workshop Dates: 8–10 October
📍 Location: Mantra Legends, Surfers Paradise
💡 Featuring expert presentations, networking, and practical insights to improve your lab’s performance

Secure your spot before early bird closes: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/registrations

21/07/2025

This month’s Staff Spotlight is Thuy-Le Bon, our Senior Customer Service and Event Coordinator.

Thuy has been a valued member of NRL for nearly eight years, starting her journey in the lab where she supported logistics and QA operations. She later transitioned into Customer Service, becoming a key contributor to NRL EQAS, managing everything from participant enrolments to sample dispatch.

Today, Thuy leads coordination for our annual NRL Workshop, combining her deep understanding of our services with her outstanding organisational skills. Known for her adaptability, reliability, and team-first attitude, Thuy wears many hats and is a true asset to NRL!

30/06/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Fabiola Martin to the NRL Workshop 2025!

With a strong evidence-based approach, Dr Fabiola is dedicated to improving s*xual and mental health outcomes, particularly for transgender people, LGBTIQ+ communities, s*x workers, and individuals experiencing s*xual dysfunction. Her clinical and research expertise includes HTLV-1, HIV, HBV, and HCV.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Dr Fabiola and many other experts at this year’s Workshop.

📅 Workshop details & Speakers: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025
🐦 Early bird registration is still open!
Register now: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/registrations

20/06/2025

🚨 Final call for abstracts 🚨

Submissions for the NRL Workshop 2025 close Monday, 23 June – so if you’ve been meaning to submit, now’s the time!

This is your opportunity to share your insights, contribute to best practice, and spark important conversations with peers from across the region. All abstracts are reviewed by our scientific committee, with selected authors invited to present at the Workshop in front of a diverse audience of scientists, researchers, clinicians, and industry experts.

Submit now: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/abstractsubmission
Abstract Information: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/abstracts
Learn about our sponsors: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/sponsors

18/06/2025

This month’s staff spotlight is our Quality Associate, Alison Natoli. As part of the Quality Team, Alison contributes to enhancing the quality culture at NRL through the underpinning of quality function. She also assists to maintain and improve NRL’s Quality Management System, is the Fast Track guru and provides support to the NRL Executive Team.

Alison joined NRL at Fairfield in 1993 as Liz Dax’s assistant until 1995. She returned in 2008 and took up exactly where she left off working closely with three NRL Directors.

In recognition of her skills and potential, Alison was offered the role of Quality Associate in 2023 and is passionate about her contribution to the Quality Management System within the organisation.

04/06/2025

Registrations are now open for the 41st NRL Workshop – Australia’s leading event for professionals in infectious disease diagnostics 📣

Held on 8-10 October, at Mantra Legends, Surfers Paradise, this workshop delivers expert insights and cutting-edge advancements, with topics curated to reflect the evolving healthcare landscape and drive meaningful impact.

To register: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/register/Site/Register
Key information for registering: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/registrations

07/04/2025

We’re now accepting abstracts for the 2025 NRL Workshop – an event that brings together researchers, scientists, clinicians, laboratory professionals, and public health experts who are driving innovation and improving outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Why submit an abstract?
✔ Share your work with a like-minded, engaged audience
✔ Inspire fresh thinking and practical improvements
✔ Receive valuable feedback and professional recognition
✔ Help shape the 2025 Workshop program

👩‍🔬 Who should submit?
Researchers, scientists, laboratory professionals, quality specialists, clinicians, and public health experts – if you’re passionate about quality and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

🗓 Abstract deadline: 15 June 2025

📩 Submit yours today: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/abstractsubmission

More information: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025/

24/03/2025

This month, we are highlighting Fabian Busby from the NRL Research and Development (R&D) team. Fabian joined the NRL in 2019 as a Laboratory Technician while completing his Master of Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne. He now serves as a Research Assistant with NRL R&D.

Since joining the NRL, Fabian has worked across both SVI Biobank and NRL R&D. His work has supported numerous clinical trials and projects, providing reliable blood and tissue pre-analytical processing services in accordance with Good Clinical/Laboratory Practice. Recently, NRL R&D was awarded a grant from the Australian Centre for HIV and Hepatitis Virology Research (ACH4) to verify dried blood collection methods to improve access to HTLV-1 nucleic acid testing. On this project, Fabian is applying his pre-analytical process development experience to enable high-quality HTLV-1 nucleic acid testing for remote communities.

04/03/2025

Save the Date - 41st NRL Workshop on Infectious Disease Testing📣

📅 Date: 8 - 10 October, 2025

📍 Location: Mantra Legends, Surfers Paradise

This premier interstate event will showcase groundbreaking advancements and unite leading experts in the field. Stay tuned - abstract submission and registration details are coming soon!

Bookmark our workshop website for the latest updates: https://nrlquality.eventsair.com/nrl-workshop-2025

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