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We are happy to announce that the 1st European Congress of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology will take place in Athens in 2025, hosted by the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine/Medical Biopathology, the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine, and the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology!
With the goal of making the congress an institutional event for the medical community going forward, the οrganisation of the first European Congress of Laboratory Medicine is a historic milestone for Greece and the specialty of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology. We believe that it will be a unique opportunity to bring together laboratory doctors across Europe.

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Organizing Committee

Stelios Chatzipanagiotou - OC PresidentPresident of the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine
Stelios Chatzipanagiotou - OC PresidentPresident of the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine
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Chrysoula Nikolaou - MemberPresident of the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
Chrysoula Nikolaou - MemberPresident of the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
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Patrick Twomey - MemberPresident of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
Patrick Twomey - MemberPresident of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
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Vesna Kušec - MemberSecretary of the Section of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
Vesna Kušec - MemberSecretary of the Section of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
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Lemonia Skoura - MemberSecretary of the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
Lemonia Skoura - MemberSecretary of the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
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Matthias Orth - MemberTreasurer of the Section of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
Matthias Orth - MemberTreasurer of the Section of the UEMS Section of Laboratory Medicine / Medical Biopathology
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Alexandra Tsirogianni - MemberTreasurer of i) the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine and ii) the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
Alexandra Tsirogianni - MemberTreasurer of i) the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine and ii) the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology
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Pinelopi ParaskevopoulouHonorary Member (In Memoriam)

Secretary of i) the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine and ii) the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology

Pinelopi ParaskevopoulouHonorary Member (In Memoriam)

Secretary of i) the Hellenic Society of Medical Biopathology / Laboratory Medicine and ii) the Panhellenic Union of Medical Biopathology

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Registration

Early Bird

  20/07/24 - 28/10/24
  • Medical Doctors 550€
  • Scientists 550€
  • Medical Trainnees 450€
  • Healthcare Professionals 300€
  • Students 230€
  • Industry Representatives 550€
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Main Ticket

€€  29/10/24-26/02/25
  • Medical Doctors 700€
  • Scientists 700€
  • Medical Trainnees 550€
  • Healthcare Professionals 400€
  • Students 350€
  • Industry Representatives 700€

On Site

€€€  27/02/25-29/03/25
  • Medical Doctors 780€
  • Scientists 780€
  • Medical Trainnees 630€
  • Healthcare Professionals 480€
  • Students 420€
  • Industry Representatives 780€

Agenda

  • Day 1 26 March 2025
  • Day 2 27 March 2025
  • Day 3 28 March 2025
  • Day 4 29 March 2025
  • Hall A
  • Hall B
  • Hall C
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe new methodologies for rapid diagnosis and antibiogram radically change the management of septic patients By E. Protonotariou, A. Spiliopoulou, T. Naas, T. Giani   Moderators: L. Skoura, O. Zarkotou, S. Pournaras

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: L. Skoura, O. Zarkotou, S. Pournaras  

Current challenges in the microbiological diagnosis of bacterial bloodstream infections 
E. Protonotariou 

The application of MALDI- TOF technology in the diagnosis of bloodstream infections 
A. Spiliopoulou 
 
Syndromic testing applications to the diagnosis of bloodstream infections: Molecular resistance detection Vs antibiogram 
T. Naas 

The role of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (RAST) from positive blood cultures using EUCAST methods and modern technologies  
T. Giani 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMDiagnostics in autoimmunity By C. Tsigalou, M. Infantino, G. MantzarisModerators: A. Tsirogianni, D.P. Bogdanos, Chr. Papasteriades

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: A. Tsirogianni, D.P. Bogdanos, Chr. Papasteriades

Recommendations for interpreting and reporting Hep-2 IIFA ANA results: Focus on their clinical relevance according to the ICAP initiative  
C. Tsigalou 

The diagnostic approach of the antiphospholipid syndrome with the new classification criteria 
M. Infantino 

Celiac Disease: From genetics to the future 
G. Mantzaris

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 03:30 PMFamilial Hypercholesterolemia: An Underdiagnosed Health Problem  By P. Twomey Moderator: M. Dalamaga   

LECTURE 
Moderator: M. Dalamaga   

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: An Underdiagnosed Health Problem
P. Twomey 

03:30 PM - 05:30 PMDiabetes and obesity: What’s new in pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapeutics in the 21st century? By G. Argyrakopoulou, A. Kokkinos, C. Koliaki   Moderators: A. Kokkinos, M. Dalamaga 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: A. Kokkinos, M. Dalamaga 

Gut hormones and neuro-hormonal mechanisms of food intake regulation  
G. Argyrakopoulou 

What’s new in the pharmaceutical treatment and management of obesity? 
A. Kokkinos 

Sarcopenic obesity: Epidemiological evidence, pathophysiology and treatment options 
C. Koliaki 

05:30 PM - 06:00 PMThe role of the Gut Microbiome in Alcoholism  By E. TzavellasModerator: St. Chatzipanagiotou   

LECTURE 
Moderator: St. Chatzipanagiotou   

The role of the Gut Microbiome in Alcoholism

E. Tzavellas

06:00 PM - 08:30 PMOpening CeremonyModerators: Chr. Nikolaou, St. Chatzipanagiotou

LECTURE
Moderators: Chr. Nikolaou, St. Chatzipanagiotou   

One Heatlh, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Medical Humanism 
A. Germenis  

09:00 AM - 10:00 AMOral Presentations
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOral Presentations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMOral Presentations
12:30 PM - 01:30 PMSatellite Symposium
01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 04:00 PMSatellite Symposium
04:00 PM - 04:30 PMMonitoring treatment of chronic viral hepatitis: The role of the laboratory  By E. Hadziyannis Moderators: M. Orth

LECTURE 
Moderators: M. Orth

Monitoring treatment of chronic viral hepatitis: The role of the laboratory 
E. Hadziyannis 

04:30 PM - 05:00 PMMediterranean diet and immunonutrition as potential intervention on gut microbiome in autoimmunity By D. P. Bogdanos Moderators: Ε. Bezirtzoglou 

LECTURE 
Moderators: Ε. Bezirtzoglou 

Mediterranean diet and immunonutrition as potential intervention on gut microbiome in autoimmunity 
D. P. Bogdanos 

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMSjögren Disease: Clinical phenotypes and predictors of lymphoma development in the era of Precision Medicine By A. G. Tzioufas   Moderators: E. Andreakos

LECTURE 
Moderators: E. Andreakos 

Sjögren Disease: Clinical phenotypes and predictors of lymphoma development in the era of Precision Medicine 
A. G. Tzioufas   

05:30 PM - 06:00 PMB Cell Subsets: Diagnostic and Clinical Significance in Common Variable Immunodeficiency    By H. Lalic Moderators: I. Kakkas

LECTURE 
Moderators: I. Kakkas

B Cell Subsets: Diagnostic and Clinical Significance in Common Variable Immunodeficiency
H. Lalic    

09:00 AM - 11:00 AMMetagenomics in haematology    By E. Magiorkinis, A. Ieronymaki, L.-M. Gheorge Moderators: E. Magiorkinis, S. Alexia 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: E. Magiorkinis, S. Alexia 

Molecular pathways and metagenomics in acute leukemias  
E. Magiorkinis 

Molecular pathways and metagenomics in lymphoproliferative diseases  
A. Ieronymaki 

Molecular pathways and metagenomics in plasma cell malignancies  
L.-M. Gheorge

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMClinical utility and practical aspects of laboratory biomarkers in cardiovascular disorders By E. Oikonomou, E. Faviou, I. Giallafos Moderators: E. Faviou, M. Dalamaga 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: E. Faviou, M. Dalamaga 

Multigenic Risk Assessment in Cardiovascular Diseases 
E. Oikonomou 

How Biochemistry Labs Shape Critical Choices: Boosting Emergency Response to Heart Attacks
E. Faviou  

Biomarkers in Heart Failure 
I. Giallafos

  • Hall A
  • Hall B
  • Hall C
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe role of transfusion medicine laboratory in selected patient populations  By D. Moschandreou, M. Pape, M. Plota  Moderators: P. Ntouramani, M. Plota 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: P. Ntouramani, M. Plota 

Hemostasis and transfusion in management of patients with end liver disease  
D. Moschandreou 

Hemostasis and transfusion in management of pediatric patients  
M. Pape 

Hemostasis and transfusion in management in patients with end renal disease   
M. Plota 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMTransplantation immunology – An overview By I. Doxiadis, K. Tarassi, J. Mytilineos Moderators: K. Tarassi, A. Fylaktou 

SYMPOSIUM  
Moderators: K. Tarassi, A. Fylaktou 

Matching, mismatching in the view of solid organ transplantation 
I. Doxiadis 

The role of Immunology and Histocompatibility Laboratory in clinical transplantation 
K. Tarassi 

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): The role of Unrelated Donor Registries 
J. Mytilineos 

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMLaboratory management and regulatory affairs By J. Adler, A. Bertam, M. VogeserModerators: M. Orth, Ch. Becker

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: M. Orth, Ch. Becker 

When and how will Artificial Intelligence (AI) be implemented in laboratory services?  
J. Adler 

Indirect methods for verification of reference intervals 
A. Bertam 

Do the IVD-regulations prevent innovations? 
M. Vogeser

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMThe role of laboratory diagnosis in sepsis By C. Anastogiannis , D. Adamou , M. Giannoula, M. Demetriou  Moderators: D. Theodoridis, D. Zafeiropoulou 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: D. Theodoridis, D. Zafeiropoulou 

Clinical appearance in sepsis
C. Anastogiannis                                                                  

Hematology lab in the diagnosis of sepsis  
D. Adamou  

Novel biomarkers in sepsis: The role of clinical biochemistry sepsis and immunity: the role of the immunological laboratory  
M. Giannoula 

Sepsis and immunity: The role of the immunological laboratory 
M. Demetriou

09:00 AM - 11:00 AMOral Presentations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMVoltage – Gated: Potassium Channels as Regulatorsof T-Cells Activation Threshold: Implication forImmune Dysregulation By K. PoulopoulouModerator: I. Markakis

LECTURE 
Moderator: : I. Markakis

Voltage – Gated: Potassium Channels as Regulators of T-Cells Activation Threshold: Implication for Immune Dysregulation
K. Poulopoulou

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMRare Endocrinological Cases: the experience from a European Reference Center   By T. Stratigou Moderator: N. Malliaraki      

LECTURE 
Moderator: N. Malliaraki      

Rare Endocrinological Cases: the experience from a European Reference Center 
T. Stratigou 

12:30 PM - 01:30 PMSatellite Symposium
01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 04:00 PMSatellite Symposium
04:00 PM - 04:30 PMThe poisoned patient: Teamwork between the laboratory and the clinic  By E.-J.  Franssen Moderators: E. Wieland 

LECTURE
Moderators: E. Wieland 

Analytical role in clinical toxicology: Impact on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoned patients 
E.-J.  Franssen 

04:30 PM - 05:00 PMThe autoantibody landscape in inflammatory myopathies: Challenges and Opportunities  By C. P. Mavragani Moderators: K.  Poulopoulou  

LECTURE
Moderators: K.  Poulopoulou  

The autoantibody landscape in inflammatory myopathies: Challenges and Opportunities 
C. – P. Mavragani 

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMESKAPE pathogens … A big problem in infection control By H. Cruz Moderators: I. Papaparaskevas

LECTURE 
Moderators:  I. Papaparaskevas

ESKAPE pathogens … a big problem in infection control 
H. Cruz 

05:30 PM - 06:00 PMRecycling old antibiotics to fight new MDR bacteria (Clinical Microbiology)  By Μ. Seruca Moderators: S. Pournaras 

LECTURE
Moderators: S. Pournaras 

Recycling old antibiotics to fight new MDR bacteria (Clinical Microbiology) 
M. Seruca

09:00 AM - 11:00 AMFrom Therapeutic Drug Monitoring to Therapeutic Drug Management By Μ. Shipkova, C. Hiemke, E. WielandModerators: V. Kusec, P. Twomey 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: V. Kusec, P. Twomey 

Pharmacodynamic biomarkers in TDM: A still emerging tool 
M. Shipkova 

TDM in Neuropsychopharmacology 
C. Hiemke 

When therapy fails: Adherence testing for lipid lowering and anti-hypertensive drugs 
E. Wieland 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMNew Medical Genetics: Present and future expectations By Ε. Frysira Moderator: G. Papadopoulos 

LECTURE 
Moderator: G. Papadopoulos 

New Medical Genetics: Present and future expectations
E. Frysira 

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMTumor markers in ovarian cancer  By H. GasparL. Martins 

LECTURE 
Moderator: L. Martins 

Tumor markers in ovarian cancer
H. Gaspar

12:30 PM - 01:00 PMMitochondria in cardiovascular diseases: Looking for biomarkers by translational research  By F. SedlicModerator: V. Kusec 

LECTURE 

  Moderator: V. Kusec 

Mitochondria in cardiovascular diseases: Looking for biomarkers by translational research
F. Sedlic  

  • Hall A
  • Hall B
  • Hall C
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMNovel biomarkers in acute and chronic disorders   By N. Malliaraki, A. Gargalionis, K. MakedouModerators: N. Malliaraki, K. Makedou   

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: N. Malliaraki, K. Makedou   

Novel biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury in clinical practice: Hope Vs hype 
N. Malliaraki 

Novel Biomarkers in Diagnosis and Monitoring of Lung Cancer
A. Gargalionis   

Methods and challenges in the determination of thyroid hormones 
K. Makedou  

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMVulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC): The Most Common Mycological Infection in Humans By J. D. Sobel, G. Donders, J. Meletiadis, S. Antonopoulou   Moderators: S. Antonopoulou, J. Meletiadis 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: S. Antonopoulou, J. Meletiadis 

Latest Epidemiological Trends in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) 
P. Nyirjesy

Challenges in Treating VVC: New Antifungals and Vaccines on the Horizon  
A. Powell

Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Current Strategies and Suggested Guidelines 
J. Meletiadis  

Economic and Psychological Impact of Persistent VVC on Women’s Health 
S. Antonopoulou  

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMLaboratory Medicine and Direct Patient Care  By P. Twomey, A. Ryan, C. de Buitleir, T. PillayModerator: P. Twomey

SYMPOSIUM
Moderator: P. Twomey 

 Laboratory Medicine – A lipid clinic 
P. Twomey 

Training in Laboratory Medicine and direct patient care – The United Kingdom approach 
A. Ryan 

Training in Laboratory Medicine and direct patient care – The Ireland approach 
C. de Buitleir 

Training in Laboratory Medicine and direct patient care – The South Africa approach 
T. Pillay 

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMPrimary immunodeficiencies By S. Holland, M. Tzanoudaki, S. Tantou Moderators: Μ. Kanariou, F. Paliogianni 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: M. Kanariou, F. Paliogianni 

Infectious manifestations of primary Immunodeficiencies   
S. Holland 

The diagnostic Approach  
M. Tzanoudaki 

The therapeutic Management – Precision Medicine  
S. Tantou

09:00 AM - 10:00 AMOral Presentations
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOral Presentations
11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMHeparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT)      By M. KechagiaModerator: Z. Pallantza 

LECTURE 
Moderator: Z. Pallantza 
 
Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT)     
M. Kechagia

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMRhezus null: A challenge to transfusion medicine By M. MpompolaModerators: V. Tsagari, Μ. Plota

LECTURE 
Moderators: V. Tsagari, M. Plota      

 
Rhezus null: A challenge to transfusion medicine 
M. Mpompola 

12:30 PM - 01:30 PMSatellite Symposium
01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 04:00 PMSatellite Symposium
04:00 PM - 04:30 PMChallenges in the evaluation of glycated hemoglobin  By M. DalamagaModerator: A. Gargalionis     

LECTURE 
Moderator: A. Gargalionis     

Challenges in the evaluation of glycated hemoglobin 
M. Dalamaga 

04:30 PM - 05:00 PMMonocyte distribution width (MDW): A new biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis By D. TheodoridisModerator: S. Chaniotaki

LECTURE 
Moderator: S. Chaniotaki  

Monocyte distribution width (MDW): A new biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis  
D. Theodoridis 

05:00 PM - 05:30 PMWhy laboratory tests should remain in the hands of laboratory physicians  By M. OrthModerators: S. Chatzipanagiotou 

LECTURE
Why laboratory tests should remain in the hands of laboratory physicians 
Moderators: St. Chatzipanagiotou 

A critical appraisal of direct to the consumer tests 
M. Orth 

05:30 PM - 06:00 PMTuberculosis  By F. DrobnewskiModerators: D. Papaventsis, S. Karampela 

LECTURE
Moderators: D. Papaventsis, S. Karampela 

Is there any hope of “Ending Tuberculosis”? 
F. Drobnewski  

06:00 PM - 06:30 PMCurrent trends in allergy lab diagnostics By I. SkountzouModerator: E. Angelakis

LECTURE
Moderator: E. Angelakis

Current trends in allergy lab diagnostics
I. Skountzou

11:30 AM - 01:30 PMMicrobiome and haematology By S. Korovesi, E. Petrou, P. Mazarakou Moderators: A. Lekka, S. Chaniotaki 

SYMPOSIUM Microbiome and haematology     
Moderators: A. Lekka, S. Chaniotaki 

Microbiome and hematological malignancies     
S. Korovesi 

Microbiome and hemostasis   
E. Petrou  

Microbiome and iron metabolism  
P. Mazarakou 

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMOne earth - One health By A. Velegraki, A. Velegrakis, Th. Zaoutis, O. Karaoulani, M. Linou Moderators:  S. Antonopoulou, A. Mavrommati  

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators:  S. Antonopoulou, A. Mavrommati  

Οne earth
A. Velegrakis

Epidemiology – Nosocomial Infection
Th. Zaoutis

Rare mycoses in South East Europe
A. Velegraki

One Health and the Veterinary sector   
O. Karaoulani

AMR- The Veterinary Approach 
M. Linou

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMSymposium | This symposium will be organized by the Turkish Society of Clinical Biochemistry, Türkiye By M. Kilercik, O. C. MadenciModerator: O. Alataş

Moderator: O. Alataş

Advanced Hematological Parameters In Clinical Practice
M. Kilercik

Laboratory Markers in the Diagnosis of Thrombosis
O. C. Madenci

  • Hall A
  • Hall B
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMAdvances in biomarkers in gynecology, obstetrics and perinatal medicine By K. Papa, N. Thomakos, D. Zaharakis, A. Papapanagiotou  Moderators: A. Papapanagiotou, Sp. Marinopoulos

SYMPOSIUM
(This symposium will be organized by the 1st Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics NKUA, Athens) 
Moderators: A. Papapanagiotou, Sp. Marinopoulos 

The use of -omics in gynecological diseases 
K. Papa 

Implantation failure. The value of diagnostic biomarkers 
N. Thomakos 

Biomarkers in gestational diabetes
D. Zaharakis

The use of biomarkers in placental disorders 
A. Papapanagiotou

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMUEMS Session By P. Twomey , Ch. Becker, V. KusecModerators: L. Martin, Ch. Becker  

UEMS SESSION  
Moderators: L. Martin, Ch. Becker  

The Medical Aspect of Laboratory Medicine  
P. Twomey  

  Training in Laboratory Medicine  
Ch. Becker  

UEMS Medical Specialists’ Training Standards  
V. Kusec

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMNeurofilaments as emerging biomarkers in a wide range of neurological disorders: Towards precision Neurology By E. Sotirchos, A. Daponte, Ch. KorosModerators: St. Chatzipanagiotou, M. Anagnostouli 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: St. Chatzipanagiotou, M. Anagnostouli 

Neurofilaments in Multiple Sclerosis and other Demyelinating and Diseases of CNS  
E. Sotirchos 

Neurofilaments as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 
A. Daponte 

Plasma neurofilament light chain for neurodegeneration: The paradigm of Alzheimer’s Disease 
Ch. Koros 

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMSnapshots in SLE Immunology By A. Psarras, I. Gkougkourelas, D. Mastellos, I. Theodorou Moderator: P. Boura, Chr. Nikolaou 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderator: P. Boura , Chr. Nikolaou 

Type I Interferons in SLE pathogenesis 
A. Psarras

Could SLE immune pathophysiology offer reliable biomarkers to solve unmet needs?  
I. Gkougkourelas  

Targeting complement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a translational ‘conundrum’ to be solved  
D. Mastellos  

Machine learning in autoimmune disease/systemic lupus erythematosus. Where are we now?       
I. Theodorou    

07:00 PM - 07:30 PMComments on Medical Ethics from Hippocrates to our age By V. Christopoulou - KokkinouModerator: P. Twomey

LECTURE
Moderator: P. Twomey

Comments on Medical Ethics from Hippocrates to our age
V. Christopoulou – Kokkinou

07:30 PM - 09:00 PMClosing CeremonyModerators: S. Chatzipanagiotou, P. Twomey  , C. Nikolaou
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMImmune response to infection – From pathogenesis to diagnosis  By G. Hamilos, L. Skoura, C. Castaldo Moderators: G. Hamilos, F. Paliogianni 

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators: G. Hamilos, F. Paliogianni 

Novel aspects in pathogenesis of invasive fungal diseases 
G. Hamilos 

HIV infection: Diagnostic challenges- unmet needs 
L. Skoura 

Latent viruses: Laboratory determinants of reactivation and chronicity  
C. Castaldo 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe management of meningitis in the Μedical Biopathology laboratory and in the community  By C. Mousoulis Moderators: K. Patas

LECTURE 
Moderators: K. Patas 

The management of meningitis in the Μedical Biopathology laboratory and in the community 
C. Mousoulis 

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMNew Microbiological Methods for the Diagnosis of Endocarditis  By P. E. FournierModerators: E. Angelakis, I. Skountzou

LECTURE 
Moderators: E. Angelakis, I. Skountzou

New Microbiological Methods for the Diagnosis of Endocarditis 
P. E. Fournier

01:30 PM - 03:00 PMLunch Break
03:00 PM - 05:00 PMClinical virology  By K. Bragstad, R. Charrel, D. VlachakisModerators: E. Angelakis, Chr. Nikolaou

Moderators: E. Angelakis, Chr. Nikolaou 
 
Influenza – Avian Influenza  
K. Bragstad 
 
Arbovirus – OROV situation 
R. Charrel 

Antiviral drug design, viral diagnostics and therapeutics using Artificial Intelligence 
D. Vlachakis 

05:00 PM - 07:00 PMTropical Infectious diseases By E. Patsoula, N. Knap, E.T. PiperakiModerator: S. Antonopoulou,

SYMPOSIUM
Moderators:  S. Antonopoulou

Malaria – diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis 
E. Patsoula 

Climate changes Vs. vector-borne diseases 
N. Knap 

Rare, unusual, and spurious parasitic infections
E.T. Piperaki  

Abstracts

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 15th, 2024 midnight CET time.

Venue

The 1st European Congress of Laboratory Medicine/ Medical Biopathology will take place at the the Athens Conservatoire. The Venue is located at the center of Athens.

Adress: Rigillis & Vasileos Georgiou B 17-19, Athens.
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