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  • Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang, PhD, PEng

    Professor Xiaowu (Shirley) Tang joined the Department of Chemistry & Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) at the University of Waterloo (UW) in 2006. Currently, she is the Associate Dean of Science, Research, and a member of the Board of Directors for WIN. During ...

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  • Paul M. Yip, PhD, FCACB, DABCC

    Dr. Paul Yip is Division Head of Clinical Biochemistry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center in Toronto, and is Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. Prior to his current position, he was at University Health ...

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  • Brian McNally

    Brian McNally, PhD is a Vice President at Kx Advisors and is based in Washington, DC. Brian brings his deep expertise in diagnostics and life sciences to create tailored growth strategies for his clients. He specializes in corporate strategy, product development, market sizing ...

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  • Suzie Alarcon, CGMBS, MB(ASCP)ᶜᴹ

    Suzie Alarcon CGMBS, MB(ASCP)CM is the manager of the Next Generation Sequencing Core at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and Team Leader of Team LJI - winner of the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition. Suzie has 18 years of experience working in molecular biology ...

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NOV 10, 2021

Clinical Diagnostics & Research Virtual Event Series 2021

Twelve years ago Labroots launched a new system of learning for a global scientific audience. Now, the 2021 Clinical Diagnostics & Research Virtual Event Series will again bring together clinicians, researchers, medical experts and professionals for the twelfth time, Labroots aims to elevate the level of collaboration and in turn, advance clinical diagnostics, research and medicine.

On November 10, 2021 thousands of will join in a discussion of the continuous progress made with advances in laboratory testing and patient care and treatment. With new technologies and treatments available, updates in regulatory processes are also necessary to ensure patient safety and proper practices.

This year's event includes the following topics and tracks:
  • Emerging Diagnostic Technologies
    • COVID-19 Impact in the Laboratory
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Molecular Diagnostics
  • COVID-19 - Screening and Diagnosis
  • Medical Imaging
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Precision Medicine
  • The Labs Role in Advancing Equity
    • Equity in a Pandemic
    • Considerations for Specific Patient Populations

"Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially machine learning, has grown and proliferated in a ground-changing way across different industries and sectors. AI is particularly poised to make a tremendous impact in healthcare and biotechnology, especially in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic that has put stress on healthcare systems worldwide," said Dr. Alexander Wong, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Waterloo, Canada. "During the LabRoots conference, I will share how AI is being leveraged for COVID-19 clinical decision support and treatment planning through the lens of the COVID-Net open source initiative aimed at building high-performing deep learning AI models and diverse data repositories for the scientific community and clinical community to leverage to advance the field."

- Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE (Keynote Speaker)

Call for Posters — Virtual poster sessions offer the opportunity to present data to a global audience via a PDF poster and video summary and discuss results with interested colleagues through email. Plan now to have your poster included in the 2021 Clinical Diagnostics Virtual Event. Submission is free; submit your abstract here. 

Our virtual conference allows you to participate in a global setting with no travel or cost to you. The event will remain open for 2 years from the date of the live event, and the webinars will be available for unlimited on-demand viewing. This virtual conference also offers increased reach for the global microbiology community with a high degree of interaction through live-streaming video and chat sessions.

Continuing Education
Labroots is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program. By attending this event, you can earn 1 Continuing Education credit per presentation for a maximum of 30 credits.

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Speakers
  • David Baunoch, PhD

    CSO and Co-Founder, Pathnostics
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Mary Kathryn Bohn

    PhD Candidate, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, CALIPER Project, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Barbara Bojko, PhD

    Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacodynamics and Molecular Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Rachel Carling

    Scientific Director, Viapath, Guys & St Thomas' NHSFT
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dominic Foley

    Principal Scientist, Clinical Applications, Waters Corporation
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lorenz Fülle, PhD

    Global Product Manager for antigen and virus-specific T cells - Miltenyi Biotec
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Malaina Gaddis, PhD

    Clinical Field Application Scientist, QIAGEN Digital Insights
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Manoj Gandhi, MD, PhD

    Senior Medical Director, Genetic Testing Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Kimberly Holden

    Research Associate III, Research and Development, Labcorp
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Martin Jones, PhD

    Scientific Product Owner, QIAGEN Digital Insights
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Chris MacDonald

    Vice President - Data Science, Engineering, and Operations, Chromacode
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lauren Miller

    Scientist, Clinical Applications / Marketing Support, Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Asma H. Mirza

    Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Steradian Technologies, Inc.; MSc-GH, Global Health, Duke University, Duke Global Health Institute
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Heather Nelson, PhD

    Acting Medical Director, Automated Core Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anami Patel, PH.D, MB (ASCP) DLM

    Chief Science Officer, Poplar Healthcare
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Janusz Pawliszyn, PhD, FCIC, FRSC

    University Professor, University of Waterloo & Canada Research Chair and NSERC Industrial Research Chair, New Analytical Methods and Technologies
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dan Richards, PhD

    Vice President, Global Clinical Product Management, Digital Insights at QIAGEN
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Eric Seiser, PhD

    Global Product Manager, QIAGEN Digital Insight​s
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Raymond Suhandynata, PhD, NRCC (CC)

    Clinical Chemistry Fellow, Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Diego
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Sean Taylor, MBA, PhD

    North American Field Application Scientist Manager, GenScript USA, Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Tra T. Tran, MSc-GH

    Director of Development & Clinical Affairs, Steradian Technologies, Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE

    Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging Member, College of the Royal Society of Canada
    BIOGRAPHY

Agenda

  • Size Selection of Cell-free DNA Increases the Proportion of Tumor Specific Variants in Cancer Patients

    Kimberly Holden
    Research Associate III, Research and Development, Labcorp
    BIOGRAPHY
  • An Introduction to Lab-on-a-Chip Technology in Clinical Diagnostics: Successes and Remaining Challenges

    Heather Nelson, PhD
    Acting Medical Director, Automated Core Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories
    BIOGRAPHY
  • COVID-19 Serology Testing in the Pandemic: Lessons Learned

    Raymond Suhandynata, PhD, NRCC (CC)
    Clinical Chemistry Fellow, Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Diego
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Leveraging Data Science to Broaden Access to Precision Diagnostics

    Chris MacDonald
    Vice President - Data Science, Engineering, and Operations, Chromacode
    BIOGRAPHY
  • The Canadian Laboratory Initiative on Paediatric Reference Intervals: Key Objectives, Progress, and Lessons Learned

    Mary Kathryn Bohn
    PhD Candidate, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, CALIPER Project, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children
    BIOGRAPHY
  • NOV 10, 2021 6:00 PM PST

    How to Streamline Your Variant Classification Workflow with HGMD

    Malaina Gaddis, PhD
    Clinical Field Application Scientist, QIAGEN Digital Insights
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
  • NOV 10, 2021 4:30 PM PST

    Putting the Pieces Together, from Variant Calling to Biological Insights - A Lynch Syndrome Case Study

    Eric Seiser, PhD
    Global Product Manager, QIAGEN Digital Insight​s
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
  • NOV 10, 2021 3:00 PM PST

    Recent Developments in the SARS-CoV-2 Landscape, and Testing Strategies to Address this Constantly Evolving Field

    Manoj Gandhi, MD, PhD
    Senior Medical Director, Genetic Testing Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • NOV 10, 2021 3:00 PM PST

    SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Testing for Vaccine Efficacy Assessment

    Sean Taylor, MBA, PhD
    North American Field Application Scientist Manager, GenScript USA, Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: GenScript
  • NOV 10, 2021 1:30 PM PST

    Advancements in UTI Testing: A Multi-omics Approach

    David Baunoch, PhD
    CSO and Co-Founder, Pathnostics
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • NOV 10, 2021 1:30 PM PST

    Keynote Panel Presentation: Successes and Challenges: Developing a 30-second Photonic Detection Diagnostic for the Price of a Latte

    Asma H. Mirza
    Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Steradian Technolo...
    Tra T. Tran, MSc-GH
    Director of Development & Clinical Affairs, Steradian T...
  • NOV 10, 2021 12:00 PM PST

    Confidence in your Calibrators - Introducing the MassTrak Endocrine Steroid Calibrator and Quality Control Sets

    Dominic Foley
    Principal Scientist, Clinical Applications, Waters Corporation
    BIOGRAPHY
  • NOV 10, 2021 12:00 PM PST

    Panel Presentation: Multiplex RT-PCR to Accurately Detect and Differentiate Respiratory Viruses Presenting Similar Clinical Symptoms

    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Lauren Miller
    Scientist, Clinical Applications / Marketing Support, T...
    Anami Patel, PH.D, MB (ASCP) DLM
    Chief Science Officer, Poplar Healthcare
  • NOV 10, 2021 10:30 AM PST

    Operation Moonshot: Rapid Translation of a SARS CoV2 LC-MS/MS Test from Research to Routine Use

    Dr. Rachel Carling
    Scientific Director, Viapath, Guys & St Thomas' NHSFT
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Reproducible Isolation, Stimulation and Analysis of Antigen-specific T-cells to Further SARS-CoV-2 Research
    NOV 10, 2021 10:30 AM PST

    Reproducible Isolation, Stimulation and Analysis of Antigen-specific T-cells to Further SARS-CoV-2 Research

    Lorenz Fülle, PhD
    Global Product Manager for antigen and virus-specific T cells - Miltenyi Biotec
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Miltenyi Biotec
  • NOV 10, 2021 9:00 AM PST

    Keynote Presentation: AI in Times of COVID-19: the COVID-Net Open Source Initiative

    Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE
    Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging Member, College of the Royal Society of Canada
    BIOGRAPHY
  • NOV 10, 2021 7:30 AM PST

    Panel Presentation: Overcoming Challenges of Copy Number Variant Interpretation with QCI Interpret and the ACMG Guidelines for CNVs

    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
    Dan Richards, PhD
    Vice President, Global Clinical Product Management, Dig...
    Martin Jones, PhD
    Scientific Product Owner, QIAGEN Digital Insights
  • NOV 10, 2021 6:00 AM PST

    Keynote Panel Presentation: Solid Phase Microextraction: New Developments in Bioanalysis and Medical Applications

    Janusz Pawliszyn, PhD, FCIC, FRSC
    University Professor, University of Waterloo & Canada R...
    Barbara Bojko, PhD
    Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacodynamics and...
  • Emerging Diagnostic Technologies
  • NOV 10, 2021 6:00 AM PST

    Keynote Panel Presentation: Solid Phase Microextraction: New Developments in Bioanalysis and Medical Applications

    Janusz Pawliszyn, PhD, FCIC, FRSC
    University Professor, University of Waterloo & Canada R...
    Barbara Bojko, PhD
    Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacodynamics and...
  • NOV 10, 2021 7:30 AM PST

    Panel Presentation: Overcoming Challenges of Copy Number Variant Interpretation with QCI Interpret and the ACMG Guidelines for CNVs

    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
    Dan Richards, PhD
    Vice President, Global Clinical Product Management, Dig...
    Martin Jones, PhD
    Scientific Product Owner, QIAGEN Digital Insights
  • Reproducible Isolation, Stimulation and Analysis of Antigen-specific T-cells to Further SARS-CoV-2 Research
    NOV 10, 2021 10:30 AM PST

    Reproducible Isolation, Stimulation and Analysis of Antigen-specific T-cells to Further SARS-CoV-2 Research

    Lorenz Fülle, PhD
    Global Product Manager for antigen and virus-specific T cells - Miltenyi Biotec
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Miltenyi Biotec
  • NOV 10, 2021 12:00 PM PST

    Confidence in your Calibrators - Introducing the MassTrak Endocrine Steroid Calibrator and Quality Control Sets

    Dominic Foley
    Principal Scientist, Clinical Applications, Waters Corporation
    BIOGRAPHY
  • NOV 10, 2021 1:30 PM PST

    Keynote Panel Presentation: Successes and Challenges: Developing a 30-second Photonic Detection Diagnostic for the Price of a Latte

    Asma H. Mirza
    Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Steradian Technolo...
    Tra T. Tran, MSc-GH
    Director of Development & Clinical Affairs, Steradian T...
  • NOV 10, 2021 1:30 PM PST

    Advancements in UTI Testing: A Multi-omics Approach

    David Baunoch, PhD
    CSO and Co-Founder, Pathnostics
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • NOV 10, 2021 4:30 PM PST

    Putting the Pieces Together, from Variant Calling to Biological Insights - A Lynch Syndrome Case Study

    Eric Seiser, PhD
    Global Product Manager, QIAGEN Digital Insight​s
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
  • NOV 10, 2021 6:00 PM PST

    How to Streamline Your Variant Classification Workflow with HGMD

    Malaina Gaddis, PhD
    Clinical Field Application Scientist, QIAGEN Digital Insights
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: QIAGEN
  • An Introduction to Lab-on-a-Chip Technology in Clinical Diagnostics: Successes and Remaining Challenges

    Heather Nelson, PhD
    Acting Medical Director, Automated Core Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Leveraging Data Science to Broaden Access to Precision Diagnostics

    Chris MacDonald
    Vice President - Data Science, Engineering, and Operations, Chromacode
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Size Selection of Cell-free DNA Increases the Proportion of Tumor Specific Variants in Cancer Patients

    Kimberly Holden
    Research Associate III, Research and Development, Labcorp
    BIOGRAPHY
  • Medical Imaging
  • NOV 10, 2021 9:00 AM PST

    Keynote Presentation: AI in Times of COVID-19: the COVID-Net Open Source Initiative

    Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE
    Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging Member, College of the Royal Society of Canada
    BIOGRAPHY
  • COVID-19 - Screening and Diagnosis
  • NOV 10, 2021 10:30 AM PST

    Operation Moonshot: Rapid Translation of a SARS CoV2 LC-MS/MS Test from Research to Routine Use

    Dr. Rachel Carling
    Scientific Director, Viapath, Guys & St Thomas' NHSFT
    BIOGRAPHY
  • NOV 10, 2021 12:00 PM PST

    Panel Presentation: Multiplex RT-PCR to Accurately Detect and Differentiate Respiratory Viruses Presenting Similar Clinical Symptoms

    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Lauren Miller
    Scientist, Clinical Applications / Marketing Support, T...
    Anami Patel, PH.D, MB (ASCP) DLM
    Chief Science Officer, Poplar Healthcare
  • NOV 10, 2021 3:00 PM PST

    SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Testing for Vaccine Efficacy Assessment

    Sean Taylor, MBA, PhD
    North American Field Application Scientist Manager, GenScript USA, Inc.
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: GenScript
  • NOV 10, 2021 3:00 PM PST

    Recent Developments in the SARS-CoV-2 Landscape, and Testing Strategies to Address this Constantly Evolving Field

    Manoj Gandhi, MD, PhD
    Senior Medical Director, Genetic Testing Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific
    BIOGRAPHY
    Sponsored By: Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • The Labs Role in Advancing Equity
  • The Canadian Laboratory Initiative on Paediatric Reference Intervals: Key Objectives, Progress, and Lessons Learned

    Mary Kathryn Bohn
    PhD Candidate, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, CALIPER Project, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children
    BIOGRAPHY
  • COVID-19 Screening and Diagnostics
  • COVID-19 Serology Testing in the Pandemic: Lessons Learned

    Raymond Suhandynata, PhD, NRCC (CC)
    Clinical Chemistry Fellow, Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Diego
    BIOGRAPHY

Speakers


  • David Baunoch, PhD

    David Baunoch, PhD

    CSO and Co-Founder, Pathnostics

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Mary Kathryn Bohn

    Mary Kathryn Bohn

    PhD Candidate, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, CALIPER Project, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Barbara Bojko, PhD

    Barbara Bojko, PhD

    Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacodynamics and Molecular Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dr. Rachel Carling

    Dr. Rachel Carling

    Scientific Director, Viapath, Guys & St Thomas' NHSFT

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dominic Foley

    Dominic Foley

    Principal Scientist, Clinical Applications, Waters Corporation

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lorenz Fülle, PhD

    Lorenz Fülle, PhD

    Global Product Manager for antigen and virus-specific T cells - Miltenyi Biotec

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Malaina Gaddis, PhD

    Malaina Gaddis, PhD

    Clinical Field Application Scientist, QIAGEN Digital Insights

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Manoj Gandhi, MD, PhD

    Manoj Gandhi, MD, PhD

    Senior Medical Director, Genetic Testing Solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Kimberly Holden

    Kimberly Holden

    Research Associate III, Research and Development, Labcorp

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Martin Jones, PhD

    Martin Jones, PhD

    Scientific Product Owner, QIAGEN Digital Insights

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Chris MacDonald

    Chris MacDonald

    Vice President - Data Science, Engineering, and Operations, Chromacode

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Lauren Miller

    Lauren Miller

    Scientist, Clinical Applications / Marketing Support, Thermo Fisher Scientific

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Asma H. Mirza

    Asma H. Mirza

    Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder, Steradian Technologies, Inc.; MSc-GH, Global Health, Duke University, Duke Global Health Institute

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Heather Nelson, PhD

    Heather Nelson, PhD

    Acting Medical Director, Automated Core Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Anami Patel, PH.D, MB (ASCP) DLM

    Anami Patel, PH.D, MB (ASCP) DLM

    Chief Science Officer, Poplar Healthcare

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Janusz Pawliszyn, PhD, FCIC, FRSC

    Janusz Pawliszyn, PhD, FCIC, FRSC

    University Professor, University of Waterloo & Canada Research Chair and NSERC Industrial Research Chair, New Analytical Methods and Technologies

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Dan Richards, PhD

    Dan Richards, PhD

    Vice President, Global Clinical Product Management, Digital Insights at QIAGEN

    BIOGRAPHY Overcoming the challenges of NGS data interpretation and reporting for inherited disorders
  • Eric Seiser, PhD

    Eric Seiser, PhD

    Global Product Manager, QIAGEN Digital Insight​s

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Raymond Suhandynata, PhD, NRCC (CC)

    Raymond Suhandynata, PhD, NRCC (CC)

    Clinical Chemistry Fellow, Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, University of California San Diego

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Sean Taylor, MBA, PhD

    Sean Taylor, MBA, PhD

    North American Field Application Scientist Manager, GenScript USA, Inc.

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Tra T. Tran, MSc-GH

    Tra T. Tran, MSc-GH

    Director of Development & Clinical Affairs, Steradian Technologies, Inc.

    BIOGRAPHY
  • Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE

    Alexander Wong, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE

    Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging Member, College of the Royal Society of Canada

    BIOGRAPHY

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Precision Medicine Virtual Event Series 2019
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Precision Medicine Virtual Event Series 2018
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February 22, 2017 6:00 am Pacific Time

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Precision Medicine Virtual Event Series 2016
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