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WHX 2027 | Laboratory Medicine & Diagnostics – Stage 2

Specialist diagnostics, clinical innovation and better patient care

Across four days, discover the advances shaping haematology, clinical chemistry, transfusion medicine and cell therapy, histopathology and clinical microbiology.

Venue

Dubai World Trade Centre (Trade Centre Arena)

Dates

25–28 January 2027

Labs 2 Stage content is included with the Platinum ticket

What is this stage about and who is it for?

Stage 2 brings together four specialist conferences across haematology, clinical microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, transfusion medicine, cellular therapy and histopathology. Designed for laboratory and clinical professionals, the programme explores precision diagnostics, emerging technologies, AI and innovation shaping better clinical decisions and patient outcomes.

Why attend Stage 2?

The four-day journey

Four days. Four specialist conferences. One connected laboratory experience.

Haematology

Day 1 | Monday 25 January

Haematology

Advancing Haematology Diagnostics: Precision, Digital Innovation and Laboratory Excellence

Explore specialised diagnostic testing, flow cytometry, precision medicine, pathology informatics, AI and operational excellence.

Key topics

  • Advancd haematology diagnostics
  • Precision and personalised haematology 
  • AI, informatics and digital haematology 
  • Laboratory quality and operational excellence
Clinical Chemistry

Day 2 | Tuesday, 26 January

Clinical Chemistry

Biomarkers, analytical quality and diagnostic interpretation

Focus on trustworthy results, biological variation, diagnostic uncertainty, test utilisation, POCT governance, AI-supported interpretation and emerging biomarkers.

Key themes:

  • Trustworthy results and interpretation 
  • Clinical value and demand management 
  • Future clinical chemistry

Day 3 | Wednesday 27 January

Blood Transfusion Medicine & Cell Therapy

Transforming Transfusion Medicine: Cellular Therapies, Digital Innovation and Clinical Excellence

Discover cellular therapies, regenerative medicine, AI, precision transfusion, blood-group genomics, donor services and blood-component quality.

Key topics:

  • Cellular therapies and regenerative medicine 
  • AI and digital transformation in transfusion medicine 
  • Precision and clinical transfusion practice 
  • Donor services and blood-component quality
Histopathology

Day 3 | Wednesday 27 January | Al Ain J & K

Histopathology

Morphology to Molecular/Digital/AI

A focused programme exploring molecular biomarkers, precision pathology, challenging diagnostic cases, digital workflows, pathology data and AI.

Key topics:

  • Molecular biomarkers and precision pathology 
  • Classification and challenging cases 
  • Pathology data, molecular integration and AI
Clinical Microbiology

Day 4 | Thursday 28 January

Clinical Microbiology

Transforming Clinical Microbiology: Smarter Diagnostics, Stewardship and Laboratory Excellence

Explore emerging diagnostic technologies, AI, outbreak investigation, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic stewardship and laboratory performance.

Key topics

  • Diagnostic innovation and AI 
  • Infectious diseases and outbreak response 
  • Diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship 
  • Quality and laboratory excellence

Meet the Scientific Chairs

What you'll explore

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of laboratory medicine

Connect with specialists shaping the future of haematology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, cellular therapy and pathology. Explore emerging technologies, share practical insights and discover how precision diagnostics, AI, antimicrobial stewardship and digital pathology are transforming laboratory medicine.