The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) accredited HLA laboratory director program provides two years of formal training for one candidate funded by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Funding includes the trainee stipend, materials for research projects and additional continuing education and training.The fellow will work under the direct guidance of four ASHI qualified directors and experienced laboratory staff at the UCLA Immunogenetics Center. The fellow will gain `hands on’ experience and perform clinical case reviews.