Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers
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Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

Learn how scientists identify and characterize biomarkers for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

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 LIVE Symposium

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET

From simple physiological measurements and small molecules to imaging and histologic information, biomarkers found within the human body reveal valuable insights into health and disease. These key indicators can facilitate early disease detection, monitor progression, guide diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, and expand scientists' understanding of complex biological processes.

In this symposium brought to you by The Scientist, researchers will discuss how they discovered novel biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-frontotemporal dementia (FTD), malignant glioma, and systemic sclerosis.


Jorge

Jorge Moscat, PhD
Homer T. Hirst III Professor of Oncology
Vice Chair, Cell and Cancer Pathobiology
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University


Katie

Katie Irwin
MD-PhD Candidate 
Departments of Neuroscience and Pathology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine


David

David Nathanson, PhD
Professor
Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology
University of California, Los Angeles


Lisa

Lisa Willis, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science, University of Alberta 
Adjunct Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta


Francesca I. De Simone, PhD


Francesca I. De Simone, PhD
Manager, Scientific Affairs
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.

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Fujirebio


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