Clinical Chemistry

Diagnostic Biomarkers

The "Diagnostic Biomarkers" track at our esteemed conference. This track serves as a pivotal platform for professionals dedicated to the discovery, validation, and clinical translation of diagnostic biomarkers, offering insights into the latest advancements, technological innovations, and clinical applications in the field.

Key topics covered in the Diagnostic Biomarkers track include:

1. Biomarker Discovery and Validation: Explore the methodologies and approaches used in biomarker discovery, including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, and discuss the criteria and strategies for biomarker validation, including sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, and clinical utility.

2. Biomarkers in Cancer Diagnosis: Investigate the role of biomarkers in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response prediction, including tumor markers, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and liquid biopsy-based assays, and discuss their applications in early detection, risk stratification, and personalized oncology.

3. Cardiovascular Biomarkers: Delve into the diagnostic and prognostic value of biomarkers in cardiovascular diseases, including cardiac troponins, natriuretic peptides, and inflammatory markers, and explore their utility in risk assessment, disease monitoring, and therapeutic decision-making.

4. Neurological Biomarkers: Address the challenges and opportunities in identifying biomarkers for neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke, and discuss their potential applications in early diagnosis, disease staging, and treatment monitoring.

5. Infectious Disease Biomarkers: Navigate through the landscape of biomarkers for infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, and discuss the role of biomarkers in diagnosing acute and chronic infections, monitoring treatment response, and predicting disease outcomes.

6. Autoimmune Biomarkers: Explore biomarkers associated with autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and inflammatory bowel disease, and discuss their utility in disease diagnosis, activity assessment, and treatment response monitoring.