t was once again a pleasure to attend the 6th Diagnostim Meeting. The meeting was well-attended and filled with interessting topics in the field of flowcytometry. The first presenatation was on the complex topic NK cell leukemia and CUS. In a interessting hybrid meeting MIkael Roussel clearly explained the field of NK cell dignostics by flow. It was followed by an precise and comprehensive presentation on T-LGLL by Francoise Solly from CHUV and then completetd by an matching case presentation from Aarau.
this was followed by a Joint Keynote Lecture together with our colleagues from molecular diagnostic. The topic “from CHIP to MDS” was explored from both the molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry perspectives, highlighting how increasingly relevant this subject is becoming. Marisa Wesrers from Amsterdam UMC provided an excellent overview and the latest findings in the field, delivered in a very well-structured presentation. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for sharing her expertise with us. Her presentation is available in the members’ area.
The topic was further complemented from the molecular diagnostic side by the highly experienced Constanze Baer from the MLL and rounded off by a case presentation from Diana Ditz at the University Hospital Basel, which demonstrated that CHIP can also occur under CAR T therapy.
In the afternooon the general assembly of the scs was held. There has been several urgend topics discussed such as the billing of flocytometry reporting in the new area of Tardoc. Importantly, there have been a new vote to the board. As Bijan had left Siwtzerland for his work in the netherlands, Jan Dirks from the University Hospital Basel had replaced hi ad interim as president. As he has been already been president for several years, he passed on his place to Cassandra Hogan which has been elected new presdient for the SCS. We are very happy and thankful for her committment. Jan Dirks will remain special member of the Board. Further Corinne Widmer had to resign after 9 years of Board but she will firther stay Webadiminstrator for the SCS Hompage. You will find the new Board composition on the Homepage.