LEARNING

17/09/15

Biomarkers in Nephrology: Ready for prime time?

Novotel Lyon Gerland, 70 avenue Leclerc
Lyon France

Date
September 17-18, 2015

Location
Novotel Lyon Gerland, 70 avenue Leclerc, 69007 Lyon, France
  
Organising Society/Institution/University
University of Liège, CHU Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium
  
Local Coordinator/Contact Person for information
Prof. Pierre Delanaye, University of Liège, CHU Sart Tilman

E-mail: pierre_delanaye@yahoo.fr


  
Short Description
The objective of this meeting is to review biomarkers currently available in Nephrology and to discuss their present and future role for the management of patients with kidney disease. The meeting will cover the different areas of the field, from acute kidney injury to stage 5 chronic kidney disease. Physiological and analytical dimensions of biomarkers will be explored along with their clinical relevance. Upon completion of this meeting, the participant will be able to: (1) understand the future challenges for the validation of biomarkers, (2) know what is the performance of the existing biomarkers in Nephrology, and (3) know whether and how to implement them in clinical practice. The intended audience is Nephrologist, Renal Physiologist and Biologist.

  

Details/General Information
Website: http://www.biomarkers2015.com/ 


 
Course Programme
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