International conferences and seminars
Biomarker Summit 2013
GTC is proud to present the Biomarker Summit 2013, to be held on March 20-22, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Assembling leading scientists, researchers, decision-makers and other players across the industry spectrum, the Summit provides a unique opportunity to gain the latest biomarker developments in three major therapeutic areas, formally organized in the following tracks:
6th Oncology Biomarkers
2nd Neurological Biomarkers
2nd Inflammatory & Immunological Biomarkers
The summit will discuss a wide range of issues such as biomarker identification and validation strategies, patient stratification, enabling omics technologies, bioinformatics and systems biology techniques, regulatory and reimbursement trends and the development of companion diagnostics. These areas will be addressed in an intimate and highly interactive environment with perspectives from industry, academia and the public sector. Below is an agenda outline for the summit:
March 20th
Plenary Keynote Session
March 21st-22nd
Oncology Biomarker Discovery & Identification Strategies
Diagnostics & Therapeutic Development for Cancer
Proteomic Platforms in Oncology Biomarkers
Digital Pathology Solutions
Implementation of Next-Generation Sequencing
Breakout: Neurological Biomarkers
Updates on Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease
CSF / Blood-based Biomarkers
Imaging Biomarkers in Neuroscience
- PET
- MRI /fMRI
Biomarkers in Other Neurological Disorders
- Parkinson's
- Schizophrenia
- Huntington's
- Frototemporal Dementia
- Autism
- Stroke
Breakout: Inflammatory / Immunological Biomarkers
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Clinical Development
Biomarkers in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
Biomarkers in Respiratory & Autoimmune Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- SLE
- Asthma & COPD
Development of Immunotherapy for Cancer
Mar 22nd
General Session
Regulatory & Reimbursement Updates in Biomarker Development
+ Panel Discussion
New Technologies & Novel Approaches to Biomarker Development
Companion Diagnostics Development & Partnering Strategies
+ Panel Discussion
Call for Papers!
To be considered for an oral presentation, please submit an abstract here by February 20, 2013. Selected presentations will be based on quality of abstract and availability. Presentation slots fill up fast so please submit your abstract ASAP.
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available in a range of levels, which can be tailored to fit your needs. Please contact 626-256-6405 x102 or spex@gtcbio.com for more information.
Best Regards,
Organizing Committee
See you in San Francisco!