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UPDATED 01/06/17 Scientific Program 22nd IFCC - EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 25th Meeting of Balkan Clinical Laboratory Federation 15th National Congress of GSCC-CB www.athens2017.org We thank all our Sponsors Platinum Gold Silver Bronze 2 EuroMedLab app Using the EuroMedLab App you can display the following: • Scientific program with speakers’ presentations and CVs • Posters • General information • Sponsors and exhibitors • Push notifications with the latest news • Breaking news Moreover using the EuroMedLab App you can: • Ask questions to the presenters and chairs during Scientific Sessions (symposia, authors workshop, meet the expert and debates) • Participate to surveys posted by the speakers • Rate the Scientific Session Sponsored by For incompatible mobile devices, laptops and in order to access directly the Q&A module please scan this QR or visit: www.eventmobi.com/euromedlab2017 3 Index SESSION DESCRIPTIONS MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS To make it easier for you to arrange your schedule, each In cooperation with the Young Scientists (YS) division of IFCC we have prepared, for the first time in the EuroMedLab session has a level of content: congresses, six interactive “meet the experts” sessions Basic, Intermediate or Advanced: covering subjects of general interest and not only addressed to the young colleagues. These are your opportunity to join a BASIC For participants who lack previous training small group of interested colleagues for intense, interactive or experience in the subject or whose experience is discussions with plenary speakers and other experts. minimal. Each session has a type of content: INTERMEDIATE For those with knowledge of basic theory of the topic, and who have prior training and MENTORING CLINICAL TECHNICAL education. ADVANCED For attendees with specialized content and working knowledge of current theory and practice YOUNG SCIENTISTS COORGANIZATION who want to refine their skills or learn about new principles and techniques. The sessions require previous free registration on a first “come first served” basis, as the attendance will be limited for practical reasons. PLENARY SESSIONS MEET THE EXPERT SESSION TIMES MONDAY 14:30 - 16:45 & 16:45 - 18:00 Designed for all levels, the Plenary Sessions feature renowned TUESDAY 15:30 - 16:45 & 16:45 - 18:00 speakers in Laboratory practice, research, education and WEDNESDAY 14:30 - 15:45 & 16:45 - 18:00 policy who are visionaries on the future of laboratory medicine and healthcare. PLENARY SESSION TIMES PRESIDENT’S INVITED SESSION MONDAY - THURSDAY 09:00 - 10:00 The EuroMedLab president created this special session of particular importance to Congress attendees featuring a OPEN DISCUSSIONS - DEBATES renowned scientist presenting his awarded work. TUESDAY 14:30 - 16:30 An EuroMedLab congresses innovation, these sessions following the plenaries presentations, will be open to the general public and the press. Controversial issues that EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS concern the utilization of laboratory medicine services and The Educational Workshops will be organized with the active concern the general public will be debated in these sessions. support of IVD Industry, and they will be reviewed by the SPC, in order to be fully integrated in to the EuroMedLab Congress. The sessions require previous free registration in order to finalize the room and admission arrangements. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS SESSIONS TIMES OPEN DISCUSSIONS TIMES MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 14:30 - 18:00 MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 12:30 - 14:30 THURSDAY 10:30 - 12:30 POSTER SESSIONS Featuring the newest and ongoing research, Poster Sessions are a highlight of the EuroMedLab Congresses. SYMPOSIA & SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPS POSTER SESSIONS TIMES Presented by experts actively involved in the field, the MONDAY - THURSDAY 12:30 - 14:30 Symposia provide a broad subject overview designed for basic, intermediate or advanced participants. These 34 SATELLITE MEETINGS Symposia and 2 scientific workshops coordinated by SPC Four Satellite Meetings will be organized before and after the will cover a wide spectrum of important topics, including new main Congress in collaboration with other Scientific Societies areas of research and development. They will mostly consist from Greece and other European countries. of three invited lectures and two presentations selected from the posters’ abstracts. A short Q&A session is featured at the end of each lecture. We suggest you select specific Symposia EXHIBITION based upon interests and level of experience. During EuroMedLab Athens 2017 a large, interesting and SYMPOSIA & SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPS SESSION TIMES detailed exhibition of IVD industry products will be organized. In Athens several thousand square meters will be allocated MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:30 - 12:30 to offer space in order that the latest innovations in the field MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 14:30 - 16:30 of the clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, cell counting, TUESDAY 16:00 - 18:00 immunochemistry, and several other will be exhibited. EXHIBITION TIMES ABBREVIATIONS MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 10:00 - 17:30 AACC EuSPLM IFCC PoCT American Association of European Specialist in International Federation Point of Care Testing Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Medicine of Clinical Chemistry and TFG EFLM FIFBCML Laboratory Medicine Task and Finishing Group European Federation of Fédération Internationale NACB TF Clinical Chemistry and Francophone de Biologie National Academy of Task Force Laboratory Medicine Clinique et de Médecine de Clinical Biochemistry WG Laboratoire Working Group EuroMedlLab Program Designed by Pecora Nera Design Studio (GR) - www.pecoranera.gr Printed by ARTION SOULAKOS GRAPHIC ARTS S.A. (GR) - www.soulakos.gr 4 Contents Invitations 7-11 Committees 12 Executive Boards 13 Sunday June 11 16-17 Monday June 12 18-40 Tuesday June 13 42-63 Wednesday June 14 64-85 Thursday June 15 86-94 Scientific Societies Profiles 96-103 Company Profiles 107-124 Satellite Meetings 129-151 General Information 154-159 Closed Meetings 160-161 Authors Index 162-165 Timetable & Exhibition Plans Insert 5 6 Alexander Haliassos, EuroMedLab Athens 2017 Congress President Dear Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the Greek Society of Clinical Chemistry - Clinical counting, immunochemistry, and several other to be exhibited. Biochemistry (GSCC-CB) and the Congress Organizing Athens, a city famous all over the world for its history and Committee, I would like to invite you to the 22nd IFCC-EFLM culture, is abundant with places of interest within a relatively European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory small area surrounding the city center (Syntagma Square) and Medicine “EuroMedLab Athens 2017” taking place in Athens, in walking distance from the congress venue. The downtown Greece, on June 11-15 2017 at Megaron - the Athens Congress Congress Center is also conveniently situated nearby to the Center. The Congress will be co-organized along with the 25th districts of Plaka and Monastiraki (old town) as well as Kolonaki Balkan Clinical Laboratory Federation (BCLF) meeting and (shopping and museums area and night life district). Acropolis, the 15th National Congress of GSCC-CB, offering a fruitful the New Museum and charming historic quarters with restored exchange of opinions and visions among the Greek, European 19th century neoclassical homes, picturesque pedestrian streets, and International colleagues. shops and restaurants, and ancient monuments from classic The scientific program, containing an amalgamation of and Roman era will offer you unforgettable memories to take presentations, symposia, discussions, open sessions and back home. workshops, describing recent state of the art innovations in 21st century Laboratory Medicine, has been finalized in collaboration with the European Societies through the Looking forward to welcoming you in Athens in June 2017, International Scientific Advisory Board. During EuromedLab Athens 2017 a large and detailed exhibition of IVD industry products as well as many Industry Sponsored Workshops will take place. In Athens, several thousand square meters are allocated to offer ample space for the latest innovations in the fields of clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, cell Alexander Haliassos 7 8 Yorgos Kaminis Mayor of the city of Athens As mayor of the city of Athens, I would like to pledge my full support as well as the support of the city of Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, to Greek Society of Clinical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry in its effort to host the 2017 Meeting of EuroMedLab. An event of such magnitude would undoubtedly constitute an honor for the City of Athens and for the entire scientific community of Greece, as well as for the public. I am certain that the Greek Society of Clinical Chemistry & Clinical Biochemistry shall exceed itself to ensure the organisational and scientific success of the EuroMedLab. I personally believe the the exchange of information and knowledge is of crucial significance to scientific advancement and I am fully convinced that EuroMedLab 2017 in Athens will promote science and give the ideal opportunity to scientists and researchers from all over the Europe to meet and produce outstanding result of high scientific value. I look forward to welcoming the EuroMedLab in Athens in 2017. Yours sincerely, Yorgos Kaminis 9 Maurizio Ferrari IFCC President Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is my great pleasure to announce that the 22nd IFCC-EFLM will guarantee an efficient exchange of ideas and allow pro- European Congress of Clinical Chemistry