Dear Colleagues,
The next IFCC webinar: “Innovations in Point-of-Care Testing – Enhancing Precision and Performance” – will be held on June 11, 2025.
Point-of-care testing (PoCT) is revolutionizing healthcare by offering rapid, accessible diagnostics tailored to diverse healthcare settings. This webinar highlights key advancements, in cancer genetic testing with for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, providing a cost-effective approach to next-generation sequencing that enhances early detection and personalized care. Additionally, artificial intelligence is showcased as a transformative tool for enhancing the quality and efficiency of PoCT, streamlining workflows, and enabling real-time decision-making. Together, these innovations demonstrate the potential of PoCT to redefine healthcare delivery globally, bridging gaps in access and improving outcomes for all. Insights from a survey conducted in Africa also reveal the unique challenges and opportunities in implementing PoCT across the continent, emphasizing the need for equitable access, infrastructure improvements, and strategic resource allocation.
This webinar comprises of three following presentations of 20 min each followed by 20 min of panel discussion at the end.
Chair: Dr. Sibtain Ahmed
Talk 1- “BRCA1/2 point-of-care testing combined with genetic counselling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: A practical solution for cost-effective implementation of next-generation sequencing” – Mr. Lwando Mampunye
Talk 2- “Enhancing Point-of-Care Testing with Artificial Intelligence” – Dr. Lena Jafri
Talk 3- “Status of point of care testing practice in Africa, insights from AFCC POCT-committee survey” – Mr. Peter Kibet Kiptim
Target Audience:
This webinar is intended for:
- Lab specialists
- Lab managers
- Clinicians and Physicians
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Gaining insights into the latest advancements in PoCT
2. Understanding the unique challenges of PoCT implementation in resource-limited settings and possible opportunities arising from these challenges
3. Discussing opportunites and ideas for the integration of genetic testing and artificial intelligence to enhance human health
All speakers have completed the conflict of interest declaration and have no conflicts to disclose.
Instructions for Participation and Earning CE Credit: This IFCC Live webinar is designed to be completed within 90 minutes. To earn CE credit, participants must complete the activity online. A passing score of 75% on the post-webinar quiz is required to receive 1.5 CE credits.
- Time Zones: Live presentations starting at: 9AM EDT-New York ; 3PM CET-Rome; 9PM CST-Beijing;
Important: Please ensure that you carefully determine the time that the presentation will start in your global time zone. Click here to convert to your time-zone.
- Recorded webinar: available on demand
- Certificate of participation: available for all registrants
