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Roche Diagnostics Belgium invites you to

Infectious Diseases Event

on 3 October 2024

 


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What is this event about? 

Join us to connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded professionals in Infectious Diseases management in Belgium.

During this event, you will have the chance to explore the latest diagnostic tools available today and gain insights into the future advancements in the field. Discover the power of rapid diagnostics techniques in various use cases and learn how they can revolutionize your approach.

Together, we can unlock new frontiers in infectious diseases management and pave the way for a healthier future.


Who can join? 

No matter if you're a biologist, clinician specialised in ID, laboratory manager or director, a key decision-maker in your hospital, network or health care, join us for this exclusive event aimed at unlocking new innovative solutions, maximizing efficiency, and ultimately improving patient outcomes together.


* Accreditation points are approved by RIZIV-INAMI. All biologists with a RIZIV number will obtain 6 accreditation points on their license.  

 

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Have a look at the program of the day 

3 October 2024, 9:30 -17:30



Moderator:
Alain Verstraete,  Medical Director Cerba Healthcare CRI

Morning program
9:30 - 12:10


9:00 - 9:30
Welcome & Introduction 

9:30 - 10:00
Shining a light on Infectious Diseases in Belgium,
Mathias Sellenslagh, Market Manager Infectious Diseases Roche Diagnostics Belgium

Roche's long term commitment towards infectious diseases,
Isabelle Decker, General Manager Roche Diagnostics Belgium 

Shining a light on Viral Hepatitis 

10:00 - 10:20
Hepatitis E: Belgian epidemiology and future perspectives,
Dr. E. Ho, Microbiologist - Coordinator, HOST-BRIANT Network

10:20 - 10:40
Quantitative HBe and surface antigen at chronic HBV infections, 
Prof. Thomas Vanwolleghem - Deputy Head of Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

10:40 - 10:50
Q&A

10:50 - 11:10
Coffee Break


Molecular Testing

11:10 - 11:30
Implementation of Primary HPV testing: The HHZ Lier experience, 
Gert van den Eynde, Pathologist HeiligHart Lier 

11:30 - 11:50
Performance of the cobas® ePlex system for the diagnosis of bloodstream infections:
An innovative approach for rapid optimization of antimicrobial therapy?,
S. De Koster, PhD, Scientific Research Associate, UZ Antwerp

11:50 - 12:10
Q&A

12:10 - 13:30
Lunch, Learn & Network



Afternoon program
13:30 - 17:30

Shining a light on Viral Hepatitis - part 2 

13:30 - 13:50
Establishment of a threshold for automated HCV screening tests using the Elecsys HCV Assay, Dr. B. Buffart, Clinical Biologist, ULB-LHUB 

13:50 - 14:10
Validation of the HCV DUO assay: a correlation with HCV RNA positivity and conventional HCV serology methods, Dr. D. Cappelle, Clinical Biologist, AML Antwerp

Shining a light on Congential Infections 

14:10 - 14:30
Complexity of interpretation of Toxoplasma serology results:
A pregnancy with recent toxo infection?, Prof. D. de Geyter, Clinical Biologist, UZ Brussels

14:30 - 14:50
Congenital CMV Infections - why a comprehensive diagnosis to identify acute primary infections in the first trimester of pregnancy is crucial, but challenging,
Carolin Bier, Medical Affairs Lead Roche Diagnostics - Clinical Development and Medical Affairs

14:50 - 15:05
Q&A

15:05 - 15:20
Coffee Break

Shining a light on Sepsis

15:20 - 15:30
Introduction, Annick Tourny, Product Manager Core Lab, Roche Diagnostics Belgium

15:30 - 16:00
Early detection and diagnosis in neonatal late-onset sepsis, Dr. H.R. Taal, Neonatologist, Erasmus MC Nederland

16:00 - 16:30
Impact of Antimicrobial resistance - The added value of Procalcitonin in reducing exposure to Antibiotics (in ICU patients), Prof. J-L. Vincent, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine (Université Libre de Bruxelles) Consultant, Dept of Intensive Care, Erasme University Bruxelles

16:30 - 16:45
Medical-economic impact of procalcitonin-guided antibiotic stewardship in sepsis,
A. Lefevre, Goverment Access & Patient Affairs Lead, Roche Diagnostics Belgium


16:45 - 17:10
Every hour counts, Ilse Malfait, Sepsis survivor, Sepsibel 

17:10 - 17:25
Closing & Q&A session

Network Drink

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Event Location

Roche Diagnostics Belgium

GreenHouse BXL, Berkenlaan 8A
Diegem



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1st Webinar
Coagulopathy in COVID-19
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Welcome and introduction
Prof. Nicole Juffermans
Thrombotic and haemostatic issues in intensive care, which challenges do we face and what the biomarkers tell us
13:30-13:45
Prof. Edwin J.R. van Beek
Role of Radiology and plasma D-dimer in pathophysiological aspects and treatment of COVID-19
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13:30-13:45
Dr. Raphael Twerenbold
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13:30-13:45
Prof. Alexandre Mebazaa
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13:30-13:45
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