Medicine workshops

Two separate one-day workshops connect laboratory testing with clinical interpretation through expert presentations, practical cases and interactive discussion. The Haemostasis & Thrombosis Workshop on 10 November covers von Willebrand factor assays, rare bleeding disorders, variability in point-of-care coagulation tests, viscoelastic testing and clot curves. Sessions also address heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, ADAMTS13 and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, endothelial activation, platelet testing and external quality assurance. The Haemoglobinopathy Workshop on 12 November examines thalassaemias, haemoglobin variants and sickle cell disorders. It covers diagnostic and screening approaches, complex cases in antenatal, paediatric and transfusion settings, early-eluting alpha-thalassaemia markers, regional testing practices and newborn haemoglobin studies. Participants will discuss how to interpret quality-assurance reports and improve laboratory practice. Both days run 09:00–16:45 AEDT (Australia/Sydney, UTC+11), with registration from 08:45. There is no workshop on 11 November. Intended participants include medical scientists, clinicians, pathology trainees and laboratory managers. In-person tickets are A$357.50 per day and virtual tickets A$220 per day. Register separately for each day; virtual access details are supplied before the event.

Researchers from neuroscience, engineering and clinical practice will examine technologies for understanding brain function and treating disorders. Three tracks cover emerging neural recording and imaging methods, machine learning and brain-inspired computation, and clinical translation through neuroprosthetics, neuromodulation and brain-computer interfaces. The programme connects multiscale measurement, interpretable models, multimodal data and biomarkers with deployment challenges. Panels consider ethics, standards, clinical needs, careers and funding; posters, live demonstrations, exhibits and an aging-brain symposium support exchange. In-person at the National Housing Center, 1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, November 11–13. All times are US Eastern (America/New_York): November 11 registration 12:00, activities 13:00; November 12–13 registration 08:00, sessions 08:30; closing events end November 13 at 18:00. Regular fees: IEEE members USD 425, non-members USD 475; students USD 50/75 respectively. Early rates ended October 1. General poster/demo abstracts close October 19. Member and non-member registration is available through the event website.

The second M4H workshop brings mathematics, data science and medical research together to improve care. Mathematical models, numerical methods, statistics and machine learning support precision medicine, healthcare-resource allocation and multimodal patient-data analysis. Keynotes examine evolutionary cancer treatment and model-driven digital twins, longitudinal health records, topology and geometry for cyclic gene expression, statistical approaches to individual mental-health variation and patient-specific blood-flow simulation. Panels connect these methods with cardiovascular medicine, health data science and sustainable brain health. The Department of Mathematics at Politecnico di Milano hosts the in-person workshop on 11–13 November 2026 in Aula Rogers, Building 11, Via Ampère 2, Milan. Posters use Aula Vetrata, Trifoglio Building 13, Via Bonardi 9. The programme runs 11 November 14:00–19:30, 12 November 09:00–18:10 and 13 November 09:00–16:00. Times are Europe/Rome, CET (UTC+01:00). Registration is free and open until 15 October through the form on the official workshop page. Speaking slots are invitation only; general attendance is open, and participants may submit poster abstracts.

The emergence of organoids, simulations and AI-based approaches raises practical questions about how neuroscience should combine human studies with animal models. This workshop examines why animal models remain necessary for some medical questions and how complementary experimental systems can support stronger conclusions. Case studies connect brain organoids and zebrafish in rare genetic disease, rodent and human neuromodulatory systems, translation from rat experiments to clinical research, and human versus non-human primate contributions to understanding decisions and movement. A concluding roundtable compares the uses and limits of these approaches. The French-language programme runs on 17 November 2026, beginning at 09:30 CET (Europe/Paris). Expert presentations start at 10:30, the roundtable at 12:45 and a buffet at 13:30. The workshop counts toward continuing training in animal experimentation. Registration uses a Sciencesconf or HAL account. Attendees must present identification and their registration certificate at the hospital's pedestrian entrance.

This two-day interactive course examines quality, regulation, ethics and justice in genetic diagnostics and research. Sessions address biobanks, returning results, research ethics, responsible data use and sharing, diagnostic quality, and the IVD/IVDR framework. Workshops explore genomic variant interpretation and reporting and practical data sharing. Further discussions consider journal editorial responsibilities, ethical communication and human germline gene editing, ending with a participant debate. The virtual programme runs 26 November, 09:00–18:30, and 27 November, 09:00–19:15 CET (GMT+1). Participation costs EUR 149; registration closes 24 November 2026.

Detect and interpret genomic alterations of at least 50 bases using short and long reads. Lectures and practical exercises compare assembly-based and reference-mapping workflows, evaluate sequencing and assembly quality, and filter and annotate structural variants. Participants build trio or population VCF datasets, examine mosaic and somatic variation, and prioritise possible functional effects using human-genome examples. Linux and cloud exercises connect raw data processing with interpretation of disease and phenotype associations. Sessions: 30 November–2 December, 14:00–20:00 daily, Europe/Berlin (CET, UTC+01:00). Live online training; fee €450. A biology background and familiarity with genomic data formats are expected. Command-line Linux practical work is introduced during the course.

Brain-restricted somatic variants can cause cortical malformations, developmental tumors and other focal epilepsies while escaping routine germline tests. This investigators workshop examines sensitive methods for detecting variants present in only a small fraction of cells. Sessions cover minimally invasive sampling, genomic assays, single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial analysis of brain tissue, then connect these approaches to genotype–phenotype relationships and mechanistic studies in human cells and mosaic mouse models. The aim is to improve diagnosis and identify more targeted therapeutic strategies. Saturday 5 December, 14:30–16:00 Mountain Standard Time (America/Denver). Part of the 2026 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. In-person meeting registration and a free myAES account are required. Standard full-meeting rates are USD 800 for member scientists and USD 1,075 for non-member scientists; student rates are USD 250 and USD 360, respectively. Other professional and one-day categories are available. Seating priority goes to registered attendees.

Many epilepsies remain unexplained after exome or genome sequencing. This workshop investigates mechanisms that conventional testing may miss: somatic mosaicism, repeat expansions, epigenetic changes and microRNA regulation. It relates biological and technical detection limits to neuronal excitability, clinical heterogeneity and treatment resistance. Thematic presentations and an interactive panel address multi-omics study design, clinical phenotyping, biomarkers and therapeutic development, connecting molecular mechanisms to precision medicine and surgical decisions. Sunday 6 December, 08:30–10:00 Mountain Standard Time (America/Denver). Part of the 2026 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. In-person meeting registration and a free myAES account are required. Standard full-meeting rates are USD 800 for member scientists and USD 1,075 for non-member scientists; student rates are USD 250 and USD 360, respectively. Other professional and one-day categories are available. Seating priority goes to registered attendees.

This investigators workshop examines adeno-associated virus gene therapies for epilepsy from design and animal testing through clinical translation. Research examples concern Lafora disease, SCN1B-related Dravet syndrome and SLC6A1-related neurodevelopmental disorder. The panel considers treatment efficacy, seizure-associated adverse effects and AAV toxicity, alongside strategies for overcoming current limitations. Discussion also covers biomarkers, scalability and the evidence needed to advance candidates beyond preclinical studies. Sunday 6 December, 14:00–15:30 Mountain Standard Time (America/Denver). Part of the 2026 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. In-person meeting registration and a free myAES account are required. Standard full-meeting rates are USD 800 for member scientists and USD 1,075 for non-member scientists; student rates are USD 250 and USD 360, respectively. Other professional and one-day categories are available. Seating priority goes to registered attendees.

This workshop connects genomic discovery with prediction of epilepsy outcomes. It examines genome-based multi-omics in multigenerational cohorts, multimodal deep learning that combines clinical and genomic information to predict antiseizure medication response, and polygenic risk scores integrated with machine learning to estimate disease severity and seizure control. The presentations link these complementary approaches to the problem of clinical heterogeneity and assess their practical role in more individualized treatment. Sunday 6 December, 14:00–15:30 Mountain Standard Time (America/Denver). Part of the 2026 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. In-person meeting registration and a free myAES account are required. Standard full-meeting rates are USD 800 for member scientists and USD 1,075 for non-member scientists; student rates are USD 250 and USD 360, respectively. Other professional and one-day categories are available. Seating priority goes to registered attendees.

Connect neuromuscular diagnosis with therapeutic decision-making through clinical lectures, interactive case workshops and participant case reports. The live programme addresses muscle imaging, channelopathies, myasthenic syndromes, muscular dystrophies and metabolic disorders, alongside clinical-trial methods and treatment challenges in settings with limited resources. Each day includes a 90-minute case-based workshop and discussion with experts, complemented by a library of recorded teaching. 14–16 December, 15:00–19:00 each day; Europe/Paris (CET, UTC+01:00). Entirely online, with up to 200 participants working in neuromuscular disorders. Applications require a CV and a short professional biography by 20 November. Fees including VAT: €250 regular or €1,000 industry; payment is due 10 December.

Dissemination and implementation research examines how effective interventions reach clinical practice and remain useful in real settings. This introductory workshop applies those methods to aging research, addressing the gap between research findings and everyday care. Participants will examine conceptual frameworks, implementation strategies, study designs, and outcome measures, including implications for equitable access and sustainability. Small-group work, live polls, and moderated questions provide opportunities to apply the concepts. Attendees are encouraged to identify a current or planned project before the workshop and use it during the practical discussions. Live online on 2026-12-17, 12:00–14:00 EST (America/New_York). Registration requires a GSA member or non-member account; the fee is US$15 for members or US$25 for non-members. Annual Scientific Meeting attendance is not required.

Mechanistic cancer models and data-driven learning offer complementary ways to understand tumour behaviour and improve individualized treatment. This workshop explores how mathematical modelling can be combined with machine and deep learning, bringing together data scientists and mathematical oncologists. Plenary lectures survey current developments, while collaborative group projects develop algorithms that integrate mechanistic knowledge with observations. The programme aims to turn methodological exchange into sustained collaborations and more informative approaches to personalized cancer care.

This course gives PhD students and early-career postdoctoral researchers practical and theoretical training in spheroids, organoids and tissue explants. Participants compare models for biological research, disease modelling and functional precision medicine, including their strengths, limitations and levels of complexity. Training covers extracellular matrices, reproducible culture establishment, experimental controls, longitudinal microscopy, viability and cell-death assays, advanced imaging and preparation for downstream omics. Experimental-data processing and interpretation accompany the laboratory work. Standardisation, minimum-information guidance and metadata sharing support the selection of appropriate models and reproducible study design.