Prof. Nader Rifai Elected New President of the IFCC
The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), the world’s leading organization for clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine, has elected Prof. Dr. Nader Rifai from the United States as its new President. The distinguished Harvard professor and Director of Clinical Chemistry at Boston Children’s Hospital assumes office starting January 2026. Rifai, 62, has been a pivotal figure within the IFCC for decades. As Chair of the Education and Management Division (EMD), he has significantly advanced continuing education programs and management standards. Who is Nader Rifai? Challenges and Goals Under Rifai’s leadership, the IFCC plans to: Outlook With Nader Rifai at the helm, the IFCC enters an era of innovation. Amid pandemics, aging populations, and climate change, laboratory medicine remains system-critical. Rifai’s motto: “From Bench to Bedside—Faster, Smarter, Fairer.” Sources: IFCC Executive Board minutes, WorldLab Dubai 2025; Prof. Rifai…
