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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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
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
09:00 AM - 11:00 AMThe new methodologies for rapid diagnosis and antibiogram radically change the management of septic patientsBy 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 autoimmunityBy 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 autoimmunityBy 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 MedicineBy 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 disordersBy 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 overviewBy 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 affairsBy 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 sepsisBy 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 DysregulationBy 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 controlBy 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 ManagementBy 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 expectationsBy 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 HumansBy 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 immunodeficienciesBy 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 medicineBy 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 sepsisBy 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 diagnosticsBy I. SkountzouModerator: E. Angelakis
LECTURE Moderator: E. Angelakis
Current trends in allergy lab diagnostics I. Skountzou
11:30 AM - 01:30 PMMicrobiome and haematologyBy 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 healthBy 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, TürkiyeBy 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 medicineBy 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 SessionBy 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 NeurologyBy 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 ImmunologyBy 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 ageBy 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 diseasesBy 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
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