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Biomarker days: people as decision-makers regarding their own health

From 30 05/23
From 30 May 2023
to 31 May 2023
Information updated on 30/05/23

The University of Montpellier’s Biohealth research cluster, AD'OCC Regional Agency, and Eurobiomed Competitiveness Cluster are organizing the 7th Biomarker Days.

The 7th edition of Biomarker Days will be held at Montpellier's former Faculty of Medicine on May 30 - 31, 2023, in the Anatomy Amphitheatre. The event aims to foster new collaborations between academics, industry, and clinical practitioners.

New for this year: BtoB meetings to encourage new collaborations. Discussion sessions will be offered by appointment with other participants, laboratories, and companies during the event. You can propose a time slot or make an appointment when you register.

Program contents

May 30: Tools and Concepts
  • Ethics & AI on the topic of people as decision-makers regarding their own health
  • Introduction to artificial intelligence
  • AI applications in biohealth
  • Biosensors – Probes – Microfluidics
  • Behavioral and physiological biomarkers
  • ESNbyUM keynote
  • The users’ perspective

May 31: What is the role of self-testing in the healthcare journey?

Technological advances continually open up new opportunities for the use of self-tests, and new market players are staking out their positions. This progress is accompanied by a host of questions regarding the most appropriate uses, including diagnosis of asymptomatic patients, mass screening, early warning, and much more. The question of user autonomy is also crucial, with considerations such as total autonomy, AI support, and processing by biologists via digitization...

Expert testimonials and shared experiences will provide an overview of these issues over the course of the day.

What to expect?
 Keynotes on the topic from the viewpoint of biology laboratories, health authorities, AI experts, major diagnostics groups, and others
  • Business testimonials
  • Time for talks and sharing ideas