The purpose of the Clinical Practice and Public Policy Committee is to ensure that the mission of the PASCV is advanced through the promotion of clinical, scientific, and technical resources that will allow members to achieve outstanding patient care and research. The Committee will achieve these strategic goals, through, among other things, (1) monitoring policy issues which have relevance to the PASCV, (2) advising the membership of relevant policy issues, (3) increasing name recognition of the PASCV among key influential audiences, (4) developing resources for clinical virology practice and research in the form of white papers, guidelines and best practice documents.

 

The purpose of the Digital Outreach Committee is to develop and maintain innovative ways for members and the public at large to learn, interact virtually, and remain apprised of PASCV activities and initiatives. The Committee will achieve these strategic goals, through (1) leveraging existing social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) to interact and provide information to members regarding PASCV initiatives related to diagnostic virology, including those addressing current challenges in the field, (2) creating and disseminating online educational resources (e.g., online cases, PASCV webinars, white papers, highlighting manuscripts from the Journal of Clinical Virology, etc.) and (3) highlighting PASCV member activities and accomplishments.

 

The purpose of the Education Committee is to plan and implement meetings and webinars for global attendees that deliver diverse and cutting-edge science and explore the latest trends, technologies, and developments in viral diagnostic testing. The Committee will achieve these strategic goals, through, among other things (1) identifying theme, design, target audience, and program content for the event, (2) developing an interactive event schedule, and (3) recruiting speakers and other event participants.

 

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to build and strengthen the membership of PASCV by recruiting, retaining, and engaging current and prospective members. The Committee will achieve these strategic goals, through, among other things, (1) promoting the value of PASCV membership, (2) engaging members and prospective members within the PASCV community, and (3) developing innovative ways to attract and retain new members. 

 

The purpose of the Nominations and Awards Committee is to manage the award nomination and selection process for the annual PASCV awards including the Clinical Virology, Diagnostic Virology, Young Investigator and travel awards, as well as the nomination and selection process for council and officer positions in PASCV. The Committee will achieve these strategic goals, through, among other things (1) soliciting and obtaining a diverse and robust slate of nominees, (2) examining eligibility and submission criteria, and (3) actively engaging award recipients within the PASCV community.