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The Time of Young Scientists

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Eleftherios P Diamandis
Eleftherios P Diamandis
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T. Bruck et al. (“Empowering Young Scientists,” editorial, 2 April, p. [17][1]) support the formation in various countries of young-scientist academies that younger scientists would be eligible to join, along the lines of the already-formed Global Young Academy. The latter will include an elite

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... Regarding the need for a YLMPs network in the EFLM (questions 5-8 and 10G), as similarly established in the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) [8] and most National societies, a compelling number of participants (93%) responded that they would welcome such initiative, and most of them (59%) would like to be highly involved. YLMPs know what they need [9,10]. Although the format of such a network still needs to be defined, different initiatives were suggested, including specific YLMPs meetings (68% acceptance) and a YLMPs working group (56% acceptance). ...
Thoughts and expectations of young professionals about the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM)
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Background Young laboratory medicine professionals (YLMPs) are the future of clinical laboratories. Although everyday practice shows significant differences among countries, especially during residency training, most of them face the same challenges. Besides promoting scientific, professional and clinical aspects of laboratory medicine in Europe, the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) should take into consideration YLMPs’ concerns and interests to help them achieve excellence. The aim of this survey was to assess the opinion and expectations of YLMPs about their involvement in the activities of EFLM. Methods An online survey was distributed to YLMPs in Europe through different channels. The questionnaire consisted of 21 items grouped into five sections: demographic questions, opinion about the current status of YLMPs within EFLM, YLMPs network, suggestions and opportunities, and scientific training and exchange. Where appropriate, responses from residents and specialists were compared. Results A total of 329 valid responses were obtained from 53 different countries. Countries with the highest number of participants were Spain, Turkey, Croatia and Romania. A significant percentage would like to know more about EFLM and their activities (86%) and wish EFLM promoted networking and scientific exchanges (95%), for instance by means of a European YLMPs network (93%). EFLMLabX project was widely unknown (75%). Conclusions YLMPs demand better connection to share concerns about daily healthcare duties, to keep updated and to advance professionally. EFLM needs to improve their advertising through national societies to increase YLMPs’ participation. In addition to international meetings and congresses, respondents have emphasized that workshops and other small group activities would significantly help promote laboratory medicine practice in Europe.
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In Response: In responding to my recent guest editorial, Eleftherios Diamandis makes a plea for investment in the “youth” as a way to recruit the brightest minds and most innovative ideas to the cause of cancer research. While I embrace this concept wholeheartedly, it seems that Diamandis misses
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