AACC Academy, formerly the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB), is the home of scientifically engaged and distinguished laboratory experts who provide the leadership and research to move the profession forward to provide better health for patients worldwide. AACC Academy members’ expertise across all areas of lab medicine shapes science in the field, driving innovative solutions for patient care and creating the tools to bring greater visibility to the value of laboratory medicine. AACC consults the Academy for input whenever topic-area experts are needed; for example, when practice guidelines are developed or reviewed, for committee appointments, and for a variety of other issues.
Fellowship in AACC Academy is open to AACC members who are doctoral-level clinical scientists and meet the AACC Academy membership criteria. The category of Associate Fellow is for doctoral-level individuals who do not meet the criteria.