ADLM 2025 to Showcase the Transformative Power of Laboratory Medicine in Addressing Global Health Challenges
CHICAGO – The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM), formerly the AACC, will host its annual meeting, ADLM 2025, from July 27-31 in Chicago. This year’s meeting, held in partnership with the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CSCC), promises to be a dynamic exploration of the critical role laboratory medicine plays in shaping the future of healthcare. The event will convene leading experts to discuss groundbreaking advancements and address pressing challenges facing the field, including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the fight against medical misinformation, the pervasive impact of plastics, and the potential of genomics and microbiome medicine for personalized healthcare.
The meeting will feature a series of plenary sessions led by distinguished researchers and clinicians. Dr. Heidi L. Rehm, the 2025 Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship awardee and chief genomics officer at Massachusetts General Hospital, will open the meeting with a discussion on the power of genomics in diagnosing and treating rare diseases. Her presentation will highlight the latest research, technologies, and data-sharing initiatives driving progress in this field. Dr. Judy Wawira Gichoya, associate professor of interventional radiology and informatics at Emory University, will tackle the complexities of integrating AI into real-world healthcare settings. She will examine the challenges and offer valuable insights learned from both successful and retracted AI algorithm deployments.
Addressing the growing threat of misinformation, Professor Timothy Caulfield, research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, Canada, will delve into the pervasive nature of false medical narratives and their impact on public health. He will dissect the cultural forces fueling misinformation, including celebrity endorsements, fear-mongering, and social media echo chambers, and offer practical strategies for individuals and organizations to combat this “infodemic.” The exploration of cutting-edge medical science continues with Dr. Jack Gilbert, director of the Microbiome and Metagenomics Center at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Gilbert will showcase the latest research on the human microbiome and its crucial role in various health conditions. He will illuminate how microbiome-wide association studies are paving the way for personalized approaches to diet and medicine.
The environmental and health implications of plastics will also be a key focus of the meeting. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, professor of pediatrics at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, will address the urgent threat posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of chemicals found in many plastics. He will discuss the latest scientific findings on PFAS exposure and its health consequences, as well as potential strategies for mitigation, including regulatory interventions and the role of clinical laboratories in PFAS testing. These plenary sessions underscore ADLM’s commitment to addressing critical issues at the intersection of laboratory medicine, public health, and scientific innovation.
Beyond the plenary sessions, ADLM 2025 will offer a rich program of scientific presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to explore the latest diagnostic technologies and advancements in various subdisciplines of laboratory medicine, including clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, clinical microbiology, and data science. The Clinical Lab Expo, featuring over 800 exhibitors, will showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions from leading industry players. This comprehensive program will provide laboratory professionals, researchers, and clinicians with invaluable insights and tools to enhance their practice and contribute to improving global health outcomes.
ADLM 2025 represents a pivotal moment for the field of laboratory medicine, showcasing its transformative power to address the complex health challenges facing the world today. From unraveling the secrets of the human genome to combating the spread of misinformation and tackling environmental health threats, laboratory medicine is playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of healthcare. The meeting serves as a platform to connect, collaborate, and inspire the next generation of laboratory professionals, fostering innovation and driving progress towards a healthier future for all. The ADLM encourages media participation and offers free registration for members of the press to facilitate wider dissemination of the meeting’s key findings and insights. The Association is dedicated to promoting awareness of the vital role laboratory medicine plays in improving patient care and advancing global health.