Editor's Highlights for AACC 2017 Clinical Lab Expo

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting is an action packed five days, offering opportunities to learn about the latest developments in clinical science from July 30 – August 3. Plenary sessions will feature advances is CRISPR and the future of genome engineering; antibiotic resistance; treating substance abuse and addiction; preserving fertility in cancer patients; and genomic sequencing.

More than 750 exhibitors will be highlighting the very latest diagnostic technology, covering topics such as molecular diagnostics, mobile health, mass spectrometry, automation and point-of-care.

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AACC Session Highlights

New Frontiers in Genomics

• Session 11001: CRISPR Biology, Technology & Ethics: The Future of Genome Engineering, Sunday, July 30, 5–6:30 p.m.

• Session 13001: Beyond Sequencing: New Frontiers in Genomics, Tuesday, August 1, 8:45–10:15 a.m.

Oncofertility

• Session 12001: Oncofertility: From Bench to Bedside to Babies, Monday, July 31, 8:45–10:15 a.m.

Public Health

• Session 14001: Antibiotic Resistance: A Public Health Crisis, Wednesday, August 2, 8:45–10:15 a.m.

• Session 15001: Modern, Effective Care for Substance Use Disorders: Findings From the 2016 Surgeon General’s Facing Addiction Report, Thursday, August 3, 8:45–10:15 a.m.

Digital Health Revolution

• Session 32227: A Q&A With Qualcomm Tricorder XPrize Finalists, Monday, July 31, 4:30–6 p.m.

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