AACB's annual conference a pathologist's paradise

This October, the Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (AACB) is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking.

The week will commence with the Quality Control ‘Statistics’ Workshop, to be held on 16 October at the Royal ICC (Brisbane Showgrounds). This workshop is designed to provide practical advice and insights for individuals who may not be regularly engaged in statistical processes.

Following this, the centrepiece of the week unfolds at the Royal ICC — the AACB 60th Annual Scientific Conference, themed ‘Patient Centred Pathology’ (17–19 October).

The theme will explore how we can focus laboratory medicine’s essential role in health care to enhance and individualise our contribution to improved outcomes. A diverse program awaits, encompassing personalised laboratory medicine, pathology informatics, patient-controlled electronic health records, fostering public awareness of pathology, mitigating individual health risks and an array of updates spanning research, clinical and analytical biochemistry.

Distinguished experts from around the globe, as well as local luminaries, have been invited. The program includes notable highlights such as the David Rothfield Memorial Oration, which will be delivered by the esteemed Professor Abdurrahman Coskun, and the David Curnow Plenary Lecture, to be presented by the esteemed Professor Graham Jones.

In addition to the keynote plenary sessions, the conference boasts an array of concurrent symposia, industry sessions, proffered papers and poster presentations, as well as an extensive industry exhibition providing the latest innovative insights and cutting-edge technologies.

Beyond the academic and professional facets, the conference offers a plethora of networking avenues, providing opportunities for interaction and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences among like-minded professionals.

Bringing the week to a fitting culmination is the two-day Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Satellite Meeting (20–21 October) at the RBWH Education Centre. This specialised meeting promises an array of diverse topics, including insights into therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), the future trajectory of mass spectrometry (MS), the pivotal role of MS in neonatal monitoring, method development, clinical toxicology and much more.

This exceptional week of education will be held in the lively city of Brisbane this October. Renowned for its laidback outdoor lifestyle, warm and welcoming locals, and vibrant urban precincts, Brisbane provides an idyllic backdrop for both professional enrichment and leisurely exploration.

For further details, visit https://aacb.eventsair.com/aacb-60th-annual-scientific-conference/ and discover the wealth of knowledge and opportunities this week holds. Early-bird rates are available until the end of August.

What: AACB 60th Annual Scientific Conference and Satellite Meetings
Where: Brisbane
When: 16–21 October 2023
Web: https://aacb.eventsair.com/aacb-60th-annual-scientific-conference/

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