{"id":144674,"date":"2026-08-14T14:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/?post_type=newsletter_sections&#038;p=144674"},"modified":"2026-08-14T14:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:51:16","slug":"a-changing-of-the-guard","status":"publish","type":"newsletter_sections","link":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/newsletter_sections\/a-changing-of-the-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"A Changing of the Guard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"advanced-editor-block_3c62168d6fa225096cb95cc1a5904a65\" class=\"wrap-block advanced-editor page_id_144674\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container vertical-padding\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\r\n            \t\t\t\t\t\r\n                    <div class=\"cell large-12 medium-12 small-12  \" data-column-number=\"1\">\r\n                        <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A Changing of the Guard:<br \/>\nReflections from the CSCC News Editorial Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Submitted by Dr. Dorothy Truong<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-144675\" src=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-Dorothy-Truong-Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"1a Dorothy Truong Picture1\" width=\"253\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-Dorothy-Truong-Picture1.jpg 502w, https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-Dorothy-Truong-Picture1-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 85vw, 253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After five rewarding years as Editor-in-Chief of the <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em>, the time has come for me to pass the torch.<\/p>\n<p>Serving in this role has been both a privilege and a pleasure. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to share the numerous stories and accomplishments of our CSCC colleagues. One of the most rewarding aspects of this position has been helping to keep our members informed and connected, particularly during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, when maintaining a sense of community was more important than ever.<\/p>\n<p>I am especially proud of the newsletter&#8217;s evolution from a traditional print publication to a fully online format. This transition allowed us to broaden our reach, deliver content more efficiently, and create new opportunities for engagement with our members. While the format has changed, the newsletter&#8217;s core purpose has remained the same: to inform, connect, and celebrate the achievements of our clinical biochemistry community.<\/p>\n<p>Looking back, I am grateful to everyone who has contributed articles. The newsletter\u2019s success has depended on the willingness of our members to contribute their voices and perspectives. I always look forward to photos from our Annual CSCC conference as it exemplifies the connectivity within our community. Thank you to everyone who has contributed articles, announcements, and photographs.<\/p>\n<p>I am so thankful for the help provided by the CSCC Head Office. Elizabeth Hooper and Valerie Olteanu worked behind the scenes to ensure each newsletter was full of content and published on time. They both played an important role in supporting the CSCC Editorial Board.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to our Associate Editors, Dr. Joanna Jung and Dr. Cate Omosule. They dedicated their time to write and edit articles for each newsletter. Thank you for the feedback, support, and ideas to keep the <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em> relevant and engaging for our community.<\/p>\n<p>As I step aside, I do so with excitement and optimism for the future of the <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em>. New leadership brings fresh ideas, new perspectives, and opportunities for continued growth. I look forward to seeing how the newsletter evolves in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage all CSCC members to continue sharing their stories, accomplishments, innovations, and insights. Your contributions are what make this publication meaningful and relevant to our community. Whether you are highlighting a new initiative, reflecting on your professional journey, or celebrating the achievements of colleagues, we would love to highlight it in the <em>CSCC Newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your Editor-in-Chief. I look forward to remaining an engaged reader and supporter of the <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em> as this next chapter begins.<\/p>\n<p>With gratitude,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dorothy Truong<\/strong><br \/>\nOutgoing Editor-in-Chief, <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Submitted by Dr. Joanna Jung<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-144679\" src=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1d-Joanna-Jung-head-shot-002-1.jpg\" alt=\"1d Joanna Jung Head Shot (002)\" width=\"209\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1d-Joanna-Jung-head-shot-002-1.jpg 581w, https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1d-Joanna-Jung-head-shot-002-1-500x469.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 85vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to help share many stories, achievements, and milestones of CSCC members. I am grateful for the experience and for everyone who has contributed the articles, ideas, and feedback to the newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>I would like to thank Dr. Dorothy Truong for her dedicated leadership as Editor-in-Chief. Dorothy worked hard to ensure that the newsletter remains an engaging and valuable resource to our members.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Dr. Cate Omosule \u2013 co-Associate Editor \u2013 for being a great partner over the past few years. A special thank you to Elizabeth Hooper and Valerie Olteanu from the CSCC Office. Their hard work is what brought each issue to life. From coordinating content and keeping us on schedule, they have kept the editorial process running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>I am confident that the newsletter will continue to remain an important resource for our community. Thank you to everyone who has supported the CSCC\u00a0<em>Newsletter<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 I look forward to the next issue\u00a0\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joanna Jung<\/strong><br \/>\nOutgoing Associate Editor, <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Submitted by Dr. Mary Kathryn Bohn<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-144681\" src=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-resized-MKB-headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"1a Resized Mkb Headshot\" width=\"196\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-resized-MKB-headshot.jpeg 615w, https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/1a-resized-MKB-headshot-423x500.jpeg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 85vw, 196px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a privilege to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of the CSCC Newsletter. I look forward to continuing the excellent work and vision of Dr. Dorothy Truong and associate editors to serve the CSCC community. We thank them for their meaningful contributions over the years, especially shepherding the transition of the newsletter to an online format \u2013 a wonderful achievement!<\/p>\n<p>As we look towards this upcoming academic year, we are excited to start new initiatives with fresh perspectives for continual quality improvement. This includes a survey on newsletter engagement to best serve our readers and community. \u00a0If you have not had the opportunity to complete it, please take a moment. We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/share\/4e7949bd-643d-4070-b544-b5ab1e356e14\">here<\/a> for survey<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes and enjoy the rest of the summer!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mary Kathryn Bohn<\/strong><br \/>\nIncoming Editor-in-Chief, <em>CSCC Newsletter<\/em><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div><!-- .grid-container -->\r\n<\/div><!-- .wrapBlock.advanced-editor -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dorothy Truong, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of CSCC News, passes the torch to Mary Kathryn Bohn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","newslettersectioncategories":[38],"class_list":["post-144674","newsletter_sections","type-newsletter_sections","status-publish","hentry","newslettersectioncategories-cscc"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsletter_sections\/144674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsletter_sections"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsletter_sections"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"newslettersectioncategories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cscc-sccc.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newslettersectioncategories?post=144674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}