APHL Annual Conference 2026 APHL 2026 Annual Conference, was held in Baltimore, Maryland, from May 4–7, 2026, marking the organizations 75th anniversary. This milestone year had setting record setting, 1,475 in-person registrant and highlighted the important work of public health laboratories nationwide. At the conference, APHL recognized several California representatives for their contributions in advancing Public Health Science. Some of the award categories included: Gold Standard Award –...

APHL LEAD AWARD Dr. Jeremy Corrigan, Director of San Diego County’s Public Health Laboratory, has been honored with the nationally recognized LEAD Award by the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). This award recognizes exemplary leadership, advocacy, and dedication to strengthening the public health laboratory workforce. The LEAD Award celebrates individuals who embody the qualities of a leader, encourager, advocate, and developer, and who have contributed at least 10 years of...

Shasta County PHL Job Title: Public Health Microbiologist III Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Public Health Posted On: April 21, 2026 Application Deadline: May 12, 2026 ABOUT THE POSITION Under general direction of the Public Health Laboratory Director (Lab Director), plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Public Health Laboratory, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-accredited laboratory performing high complexity testing in compliance with the...