Invitations

The field of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine are confronting many scientific and technological advancements. This congress is an excellent opportunity to discuss timely topics such as precision medicine, applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, biomarker discovery, diagnostic advancements, and more. Experts have gathered from across Europe and around the world to enable scientific exchange that will ensure our organization and the field of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine remain at the cutting edge. Without a doubt, the biannual EuroMedLab Congress has proven to be one of the leading forums to bring together scientists, laboratory specialists, clinicians, and industry colleagues in the field of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.

During the congress, attendees will get to experience the outstanding scientific program, which features innovative and diverse educational opportunities that incorporate the best of clinical laboratory medicine and in vitro diagnostics, including lectures, symposia, recent advancements in clinical practice and science, poster presentations, and much more. Special emphasis will be placed on scientific and technological advancements, as this meeting aims to connect the latest breakthroughs in diagnostic laboratory technology with the best minds in laboratory medicine to help attendees learn and implement the latest and greatest in clinical laboratory science, technology, and medicine. Several satellite events have also been organized before the congress including an IFCC Young Scientists Forum and special conferences on clinical applications of mass spectrometry and POCT.

I hope you all enjoy the excellent scientific programs curated by the congress organizing and scientific committees, and I wish you all a productive conference and a pleasant stay in the wonderful city of Rome.

Prof Khosrow Adeli

IFCC President

The Scientific Program Committee has put together a fantastic multidisciplinary program covering a broad range of important themes such as basic concepts, advanced diagnostics and techniques used in laboratory medicine. The program will feature plenary lectures, oral presentations, posters and high-level educational workshops. Distinguished international speakers and key opinion leaders will deliver presentations in health care, on recent diagnostic technologies, scientific advances, and challenges.

Satellite meetings have been also planned including 2^nd IFCC FORUM for Young Scientists; conferences on clinical mass spectrometry: validation and accreditation of IVD and laboratory developed test (LDT) in the new “regulation EU 2017/746” ERA; the Road to Measurably Better Healthcare Performance; Integrated Clinical Care Workshop to Maximize Key Performance Indicators for Patients, Payors, Clinicians and Health Systems;  Point-of-Care Testing: Home, Hospital and Beyond; and 16^th International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine.

In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Sector supports the Congress via organizing two important activities, high-level Educational Workshops on important topics with eminent speakers presenting the latest scientific advances in all disciplines pertinent to laboratory medicine. The IVD Sector also organizes a great exhibition providing the attendees a great opportunity to explore the recent novel technological advances and practical solutions fitting to the needs of clinical laboratories.

The Congress is accredited by the EFLM CPECS®, a quality assurance mechanism to provide Continuing Professional Development for participants. The CPECS® Continuing Professional Education Credit System is a unique acronym for laboratory medicine and an EFLM trademark registered by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for professional recognition of continuing education.

I look forward to meeting you at the last Joint WorldLab – EuroMedLab Congress and 55^th SIBioC Congress to be held in the excellent conference venue of Rome “The Cloud”, enjoying an inspirational scientific program, exhibition, networking, and social activities. I am confident that you will find your time rewarding and worthwhile.

Professor Tomris Ozben

EFLM, President

IFCC, President-Elect (2023)

For our Society, 2023 is an extraordinary year! We have a unique opportunity to host XXV IFCC-EFLM EuroMedLab Congress in the occasion of our Sibioc’s 55th Annual congress, in the most stylish and futuristic Convention Center “The Cloud”.

The Rome Conference Organizing Committee has developed an impressive, remarkable and exciting scientific program, covering the most relevant and strategic areas for the future of Laboratory, Medicine and Patient Care. International speakers and key opinion leaders will review and present important issues regarding the profound changes expected in Laboratory Medicine following the introduction of new analytical technologies, new diagnostic strategies, innovation in digitalization, extensive data processing and the consequent integration and interpretation of clinical laboratory information. Further satellite events have also been planned before the congress including an IFCC Young Scientists Forum and conferences on clinical applications of mass spectrometry and POCT to promote laboratory science and Medicine.

“The Cloud” Congress Center is a novel and unique location that offers innovative services facilitating participants every comfort requirement. The location also offers a great opportunity to visit the fascinating “Eternal City” of Rome; a city which has inspired people for millennia with its incredible history, works of art, collection of monuments and and its “dolce vita” lifestyle.

We hope the 2023 WorldLab Rome Conference will provide us not only a chance to learn remarkable scientific skills from experts but also to develop new outstanding personal and professional relationships.

I wish you all to enjoy the outstanding scientific conference program and the amazing city of Rome.

Tommaso Trenti 

Italian Society of Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology, Sibioc- Laboratory Medicine President

Rome, a city well-known for its Art and Culture, is happy to be the host of the event and will be honored to welcome you at the new Convention Center “The Cloud” placed in the heart of the city. This spectacular location promises to offer you an excellent conference venue with latest technology and functionality combined with the extraordinary history of Rome.

The Covid Pandemic forced us to change our life for years, to get in touch mainly by distance and to limit meetings with colleagues and friends.

During this challenging time we fought together against the spread of the virus and against Covid19 disease contributing to the screening, diagnosis, follow up and prognosis with a decisive impact in the outcome of Covid19 for millions of people all over the world.

From this tragedy we learnt that nobody can be leave behind and that this is the main mission of IFCC that always has been the leader in developing evidence on the Value and impact of Laboratory Medicine in patient care and enhancing quality of clinical laboratory testing globally.

The Rome Conference Organizing Committee planned an exciting scientific programme to showcase the future of laboratory diagnostics. The event will be covering cutting edge science and disrupting technologies in laboratory medicine together with IVD Companies that will attend the great LabMed Exhibition in “The Cloud”. We are certain that the IFCC WorldLab  EuroMedLab Rome 2023 will be a rewarding and unforgettable experience for all our participants attending from around the world.

Looking forward to meeting you all in Rome at IFCC WorldLab-Euromedlab 2023.

Yours truly,

Sergio Bernardini

Congress President

The COVID-19 pandemic was and still is a very difficult time for most of us, but it was also the opportunity to demonstrate the extraordinary value and significant contribution of our profession in the global joint battle against Sars-CoV-2 virus. Laboratory medicine was at the core of the defence strategy, providing tools for effective detection of COVID-19 infection, monitoring of the disease progression and measuring the function of the various elements of immunity. The 25^th WorldLab-EuroMedLab will be the opportunity for us to further emphasize our value and contribution to the society and to the healthcare, discuss latest exciting developments in all areas of laboratory medicine and broaden our knowledge by learning from the best.

The Scientific Committee, which I have the honour to chair, will strive to put together an outstanding, challenging and inspirational programme. We will make sure to address most, if not all, of the topics suggested by the members of the International Scientific Advisory Board and do our best to deliver the content that fully meets your expectations.

None can guarantee that 25^th WorldLab-EuroMedLab will be held in personal attendance, but my hopes are that, at the time of this event, the pandemic restrictions will be long gone and that we will have the opportunity to enjoy fully not only the scientific but also the social part of the conference.

What I am absolutely sure is that the organizers will make their best to ensure the safe environment and pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere for you. The beautiful city of Rome will be ready to welcome you warmly in May 2023.

Come to Rome, join us for the 25^th WorldLab-EuroMedLab and enjoy the opportunity to get inspired by some extraordinary colleagues, experts and top scientists in our profession.

Help us make the 25^th WorldLab-EuroMedLab a truly memorable meeting.

I look forward to meeting you all in Rome!

Professor Ana-Maria Šimundić

Scientific programme committee, chair