James T. Griffith
James T. Griffith, Ph.D., CLS(NCA)
"It often appears as though the world or your part of it are at a crossroad, water shed or some other crucial point. I do not necessarily think that all the time, but I do think there are some interesting things going on. Health care reform, emerging infectious diseases, and changes in technology, are all sources of great interest. I think there is great promise in all of this and the Department of Medical Laboratory Science will be in on all of it."
Professional Interests
Microbiology, Infectious Disease, Government Affairs, Professional Issues
Recent Professional Activities
2006 - 2007
Member, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Board of Directors
2000 - present
Initiator and Chair, Coordinating Council for Clinical Laboratory Workforce (consortium of over 20 professional organizations, federal agencies, and industry partners)
1999 - 2000
President, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
1996 - 1998
Member, ASCLS Board of Directors
1995 - present
Chairperson, ASCLS Web Page Group
Recent University Service
2007 - present
President, UMass Faculty Federation
1984 - 2007
1st Vice President, UMass Faculty Federation
1990 - present
Chair, UMass Faculty Federation Negotiating Committee
1989 - 2007
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor for Government
Recent Papers Published
2007
Griffith JT, Leclair SJ. DNA in the Courtroom. Roundtable Symposium Law Journal 1, 1; 62-109.
Griffith JT. Review of the Indiana Pathology Microbiology Learning CD Series. Clin Lab Sci:20, 40-45.
2006
Griffith JT. Government 101 or How A Bill Becomes Law. Clin Lab Sci. 2006, 19(1) , 50-4.
Griffith JT. Government Influences on the Clinical Laboratory. Clin Lab Sci, 19 (1), 54-8.
Recent Awards
2003
Robin H. Mendelson Award for the Creation and Implementation of the Coordinating Council for the Clinical Laboratory Workforce, the first ever cooperative effort of over twenty professional organizations, five governmental agencies and manufacturers. (This is only second time in ASCLS history that a member has received 4 different Mendelson awards.)
2000
Robin H. Mendelson Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Profession (Activities as President of ASCLS)
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Alumni Association University Service Award
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