International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine

The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine or IFCC was founded in 1952 to promote a global vision of Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine worldwide and to be the leading organization in the field. The organization aims to transcend the boundaries of the field of Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, to build professionalism of members worldwide, to disseminate information on ”best practice” at various levels of technology and of economic development, to provide a forum of standardization and traceability, to enhance the scientific level and the quality of diagnosis and therapy for patients.

The IFCC membership comprises 88 National Societies and is associated with 5 regional Federations, 49 Corporate Members and 9 Affiliate Members representing 45000 laboratory medicine specialists worldwide.

IFCC Structure and Organization

The IFCC carries out its objectives through its Executive Board, Divisions, Committees and Working Groups. Representatives from member organizations are volunteers, invited from throughout the world on the basis of their expertise.

Scientific Division (SD)

Education & Management Division (EMD)

Its mission is to provide IFCC members and the health-care community with education relevant to Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. Current projects include:

Communications and Publications Division (CPD)

Congresses and Conferences Committee (C-CC)

Key IFCC Programs

See also

References

    External links

    A brief history of the IFCC and its leaders.

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