Point of Care Diagnostics - Market Opportunities & Technology Trends

Designed for the new stake holders in the point of care diagnostics industry, the conference will examine how the care testing market can reach its full potential. Drawing on the experience of leaders in the field, this is an excellent opportunity to learn how clinical, regulatory and operational challenges can be overcome. Examine the essential issues; ACCESS EMERGING MARKETS: Examine the unmet needs of the sector, overcome the challenges and apply proven strategies to the integration of point of care EFFECTIVE PRICING: Strategies to drive long term gain in POCT INTEGRATION OF POCT: compare the quality expectations in hospitals and communities looking at service improvements and evidence based outcomes NEW TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: Look at the global industry developments, issues and implementation REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Hear the latest updates on how can you meet the changing regulatory requirements and comply with legislations

Speakers include:

• Professor Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer, Department of Health, UK
• Johannes Kedzierski, CEO, Alkmaar Medical Centre
• Dr Ian Yeeles, Commercial Manager Region Europe, Abbott point of care*
• Dr Jeffrey A. DuBois, Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Nova Biomedical*
• Dr Gert Blackenstein, Director, R & D Microfluidics, Boehringer Ingelheim
• Dr Konstantinos Christoglou, Hospital Manager, General Hospital of Katerini
• Dr Samuel J Machin, Professor of Haematology, Department of Haematology, The University College London Hospitals
• Dr Ian Watson, Consultant Biochemist, Clinical Biochemistry, University Hospital Aintree
• Lou Ann Wyer, Clinical Specialist, POCT, Sentara Laboratory Services
• Dr Paul O Collinson, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, St. Georges Hospital
• Dr Mark Charney, Managing Director, Translucency UK
• Dr Gill Hart, Technical Director, Yorktest Laboratories
• Dr Tracey Thornley, Service Development Manager, Boots The Chemist
• Dr David Huckle, Chief Executive, Adams Business Associates
• Dr Fiona Rahman, Programme Leader Clinical Diagnostics, Life Sciences Group Healthcare (EMEA), Frost & Sullivan

This is a must attend event for those working with POC, including;

• Hospital CEOs, CIOs, CFOs
• Physicians
• Consultants
• Pharmacists
• Policy Makers
• Manufacturers
• Vendors
• Pharmaceutical Directors