NASH Biomarkers Workshop 2018

3rd International Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Biomarkers Workshop is organized by Expert Medical Events, Forum for Collaborative Research and will be held during May 18 - 19, 2018 at The Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America.

Course Description :
The recognition of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe has generated much activity in therapeutic and diagnostic development. Histology-based assessments requiring liver biopsies remains the NASH diagnostic standard; drug developers and clinical researchers are challenged by the lack of accepted and/or validated non-invasive diagnostic, prognostic and endpoint biomarkers. Collaboration across sectors and stakeholders will facilitate progress along the path to acceptance, validation and/or qualification of non-invasive biomarkers.

Building on the successes of two previous editions, this public, the abstract driven workshop will provide the much needed time and space to focus on NASH biomarker development by bringing together all the key individuals and organizations in the field of NASH Biomarkers. During this workshop, we will hear from the leaders in the field as we consider collaborative pathways to accelerate the pace of development by increasing efficiency and productivity. By sharing knowledge, coordinating activities, and working through the complex issues surrounding NASH, the NASH Biomarkers Workshop will continue to impact the advancement of the field.

Course Objectives are :
• Review the current regulatory landscape and gaps in regulatory science related to biomarker development for NAFLD.
• Review the gaps in evidence needed to qualify specific biomarkers for NAFLD.
• Stimulate collaborative science to accelerate biomarker development for NAFLD.
• Promote innovation in design and analytic approaches to biomarker development for NAFLD.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.