Lab Matters Summer 2016 | Page 4

president and executive director’s message Shift Happens: Public Health 3.0 “Elected officials and policy makers at all levels listen to public health laboratory leaders and scientists, and that is encouraging. Having a seat at the table is half the battle.” – A. Christian Whelen, PhD, D(ABMM), president 2 LAB MATTERS Summer 2016 “We’re making a difference in improving public health worldwide. All of this is driven by members, partners and staff, people who have a passion for health and innovative ideas.” – Scott J. Becker, MS, executive director PublicHealthLabs @APHL APHL.org