IMPORTANT DEADLINES Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30, 2016Early Bird Registration: January 24, 2017Advanced Registration: February 28, 2017Congress Opening: April 3, 2017Onsite registration is based on availability.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGEEnglish

VENUEEstrel Congress & Exhibition CenterSonnenallee 22512057 Berlin, Germany

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMAMP – Association for Molecular PathologyBethesda, MD 20814, USAhttp://www.amp.org

LEGAL ORGANIZER (PCO) /ORGANIZER EXHIBITION & SPONSORINGMCI Deutschland GmbHMCI – Berlin Offi ceMarkgrafenstr. 56, 10117 Berlin, GermanyPhone: +49 (0)30 20 45 90Fax: +49 (0)30 20 45 950amp-berlin@mci-group.com

REGISTRATIONThe online registration will open in September 2016. To register, please visit www.ampberlin2017.com. You can either register online or download the registration form provided on the website.  

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONOpening in August 2016 www.amp.org

AMP GLOBAL 2017

Global Congress on Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Technologies and Clinical ApplicationsAdvancing Patient Care Through Molecular Medicine

ABOUT AMP | HOW TO GET INVOLVED?About AMPThe Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) was founded in 1995 to provide structure and leadership to the emerging fi eld of molecular diagnostics. AMP‘s 2,300+ members include individuals from academic and community medical centers, government, and industry; including pathologist and doctoral scientist laboratory directors; basic and translational scientists; technologists; and trainees.Through the efforts of its Board of Directors, Committees, Working Groups, and members, AMP is the primary resource for expertise, education, and collaboration in one of the fastest growing fi elds in healthcare. AMP members infl uence policy and regulation around the globe, ultimately serving to advance innovation in the fi eld and protect patient access to high quality, appropriate testing.

MissionThe Association for Molecular Pathology is a not-for-profi t scientifi c society that advances the clinical practice, science, and excellence of molecular and genomic laboratory medicine through education, innovation, and advocacy to enable highest quality health care.

How to Get InvolvedAMP is the premier organization representing the needs and interests of the international molecular diagnostics community. AMP members receive a host of valuable benefi ts including access to our offi cial publication, The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, discounted registration fees for AMP sponsored events, instant access to experts in the fi eld through AMP’s Members-Only community CHAMP, free access to many online learning materials, and a wide-variety of other resources and opportunities. Join the global community of molecular pathology professionals and make AMP your professional home! To join vist: www.amp.org/join

Further Information: MCI Deutschland GmbHMCI – Berlin Offi ceMarkgrafenstr. 56, 10117 Berlin, GermanyPhone: +49 (0)30 20 45 90Fax: +49 (0)30 20 45 950E-mail: amp-berlin@mci-group.com

April 3-5, 2017Estrel ∙ Congress & Exhibition CenterBerlin, Germany

www.ampberlin2017.com

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) is pleased to invite you to join us for the inaugural AMP 2017 Global Congress on Molecular Pathology: Diagnostic Technologies and Clinical Applications, in Berlin, Germany, April 3-5, 2017.

A multi-disciplinary scientific program showcases molecular technology with clinical applications in oncology (solid tumors, hematopathology), genetics (congenital, heritable), and infectious diseases.

Importantly, there is an emphasis on modern, user-friendly laboratory analytics supported by informatics tools to facilitate interpretation of actionable genomic test results. The Global Congress brings together a network of molecular professionals and representatives of the diagnostics industry to educate healthcare practitioners and to advance the value of molecular laboratories in providing high quality patient care around the world.

AMP is the premier organization representing the field of molecular diagnostics worldwide. AMP members can be found in 43 countries and are dedicated to advancing molecular medicine around the world.

Plan now to join us in Berlin!

Organizing Committee ChairMargaret L. Gulley, MDUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

AMP 2017 PresidentFederico A. Monzon, MD Castle BiosciencesHouston, Texas, USA

ORGANIZING COMMITTEEChair:Margaret L. Gulley, MD University of North CarolinaSchool of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

David Barton, PhD National Centre for Medical GeneticsDublin, Ireland

Andreas Jung, PhD University of MunichMunich, Germany

Todd Kelley, MD University of Utah/ARUP LaboratoriesSalt Lake City, Utah, USA

Frederick Klauschen, MD, PhD, MScInstitute of Pathology Charité University Hospital Berlin Berlin, Germany

Rami Mahfouz American University of Beirut Medical CenterBeirut, Lebanon

Annette Meredith, PhD, FACMG Color Genomics, Inc.Burlingame, California, USA

Siby Sebastian, PhD Duke University Medical Center Durham, North Carolina, USA

Roberta Sitnik, PhD Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein São Paulo, Brazil

Ernst-Jan Speel, PhD Maastricht University Medical CenterMaastricht, Netherlands

Albrecht Stenzinger, MD Institute of PathologyHeidelberg, Germany

Laura Tafe, MD Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical CenterLebanon, New Hampshire, USA

Lei Po (Chris) Wong, PhD Hong Kong Molecular Pathology Diagnostic CentreHong Kong

TARGET AUDIENCE• Lab Professionals

(Directors, Researchers, Supervisors, Managers)

• Clinicians (Oncologists, Geneticists, Infectious Disease and Primary Care Physicians)

• Molecular/Medical Technologists and Doctoral Trainees

TOPICS

9 Cross-Cutting Sessions on Emerging Diagnostic Technologies:• Liquid Biopsies• Small or Degraded Specimens• Informatics• Microbiome• Quality Assurance

9 Focused Discussions on Molecular Pathology in: • Cancers• Inherited Conditions• Infectious Diseases

9 Practical Short-Courses in:• Next-Generation Sequencing• Clinical Informatics Pipeline• Clonal Evolution and Heterogeneity• Emerging Technologies

9 Industry Workshops & Exhibits

ADVISORSHelen Fernandes, PhD Weill Cornell Medical CollegeNew York, New York, USA

Michael Lewinski, PhD Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Pleasanton, California, USA

Jörg Maas Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pathologie e.V. (DGP)Berlin, Germany

AMP GLOBAL 2017

Global Congress on Molecular PathologyDiagnostic Technologies and Clinical Applications

April 3-5, 2017 – Estrel ∙ Congress & Exhibition Center