Clinical laboratory sciences are one of the most important medical specialties, where the practice of medicine and disease diagnosis integrates with precise laboratory analyses of pathological samples to detect abnormal changes in the body through various laboratory settings. This advanced science encompasses several related fields, including clinical pathology, biochemistry, medical microbiology—which also includes immunology and virology—mycology, entomology, epidemiology of infectious diseases, hematology, blood immunology, histopathology, pathophysiology, and medical genetics. Therefore, recognizing the significant importance of this specialty, the Saudi Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences was established under the auspices of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University [Memo from the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research No. 2816025747 dated 3/1/1429 AH]. This decision reflects the interest of the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his trustworthy Crown Prince—may Allah protect them—in everything that serves the interest of citizens and residents and affirms the influential role of specialists in this precise and advanced profession. We take this opportunity to congratulate all members of this field on the establishment of the Saudi Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and we hope that it will enrich and support the field through your presence and interest.

Founding Committee of the Saudi Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Objectives of the Association

1. Elevate the scientific and technical level of practitioners in the specialty through continuous education.

2. Establish sound standards and regulations for practicing the profession and provide scientific advice within the specialty.

3. Enhance the quality and performance level of the association's members, while promoting the roles and responsibilities of laboratory specialists in the healthcare field.

4. Create a connection for laboratory specialists at the local level and highlight their role in the healthcare community, as well as inform them about career and research opportunities.

5. Contribute to resolving the professional challenges faced by laboratory specialists.

6. Facilitate the exchange of scientific production and ideas in the field of laboratories among institutions and universities within and outside the Kingdom.

Activities of the Association

1. Coordinate important monthly scientific lectures and conduct scientific discussions and workshops to keep up with the latest in the field.

2. Prepare scientific publications and organize exhibitions related to the specialty.

3. Conduct field research that benefits laboratory specialists in their work.

4. Contribute to community service programs by offering assistance and advice in the specialty.

5. Maintain a website for the association that regularly updates its members on the latest developments.

6. Coordinate between the association and other relevant scientific societies.