Dr Susan Matthews from the Flinders’ International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing (IPOCT) team, has been appointed to the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Point-of-Care Committee for 2025–2027, recognising her global expertise in this specialised field.

This is a fantastic achievement, given the process for nomination is highly competitive, where committee members are nominated by their regional national professional body and elected for a 2-year term.

The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC ) and Laboratory Medicine is a worldwide, non-political organisation with the mission to advance excellence in laboratory medicine for better healthcare worldwide. In collaboration with other organisations, the IFCC supports research and education for the development of best practice standards to enhance the scientific level and the quality of diagnosis and therapy for patients throughout the world.

The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) Point-of-Care Committee will meet annually at the EuroMedlab Congress, with aims to promote quality in the use, performance, interpretation and reporting of POCT across the full spectrum of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine and provide international leadership for developing the clinical practice of POCT in Laboratory Medicine.