A clinical lab scientist works with inactive specimens of highly infectious diseases as part of SHL training.
The center is a public venue intended for use by environmental and public health professionals, education groups, and community businesses and organizations. It is managed by the SHL Office of Education, Training and Professional Development.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Since CALS opened in July 2014, approximately 20,000 people received training at more than 1,000 events.
- Courses and events included: • National CDC Rapid Methods Course • Packaging and Shipping Workshop • Biosafety Workshop • Laboratory Symposium • Principles of Biomedical Science • Iowa Academy of Science • UI Project Lead the Way
- Partners who held events in CALS included: • Iowa Biotechnology Association • Integrated DNA • Clinical Laboratory Managers Association (CLMA) • Iowa Department of Natural Resources • Iowa Healthcare Collaborative • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Iowa Nursing Coalition
