The accreditation of the event has been officially submitted to the Accreditation Committee of Semmelweis University. Participants holding a valid Hungarian professional license will receive their continuing education credits retrospectively.
Welcome
Beckman Coulter Hungary Kft. is pleased to invite you to a meaningful and professionally enriching forum aimed at showcasing the latest laboratory technologies and advanced solutions, while fostering dialogue around the challenges and opportunities of the future.
This two-day event offers an excellent opportunity to shape the future of laboratory diagnostics together—through professional discussions, knowledge exchange, and the presentation of innovative solutions.
We will open the program with a highly relevant topic: quality control. Our internationally recognized speaker, Sten Westgard, will share the latest perspectives on laboratory quality assurance.
In the afternoon, the focus will shift to automation and clinical informatics. We will learn how these technologies help make laboratory workflows more efficient and transparent, and how they contribute to reducing errors and better utilizing data.
It is a special honor and an inspiring opportunity for us to support young talents who, through their innovative thinking and dedication, actively shape the future. As we listen to the presentations of the Dr. Arnold Beckman Award winners, we celebrate a new generation of excellence.
One of the highlights of the second day will be the “Menu that Matters” session, where we’ll place special emphasis on virus testing and the diagnostics of neurodegenerative diseases. This session will provide insights into the latest developments in neurodegenerative biomarkers, the clinical significance of TAU protein and other soon-to-be-available tests, as well as the practical application of the Six Sigma methodology on the DxI 9000 platform.
Last but not least, we’ll conclude the program with a highly engaging and widely relevant topic: the hematology session. Topics will include the role of MDW in infection and sepsis diagnostics, new research-use biomarkers, and the latest findings in flow cytometry and white blood cell analysis.
We hope this event will enrich you with new knowledge, spark inspiring ideas, and foster valuable professional connections.
Program
OCTOBER 9, 2025 (Thursday)
12:00-13:00 | Welcome & Lunch
section #1
QC Session
Session chair:
Dr. Éva Ajzner
Prof. Dr. Gábor Kovács L.
13:00 – 13:10 | Opening
Andrea Nagy, Commercial leader, Beckman Coulter Magyarország Kft.
13:10 – 14:30 | QC Practices: Evolving, Devolving, or Revolving and Revolving? Including Q&A
Sten Westgard, Westgard QC, Inc., Madison, USA
14:30 – 15:00 | Smart QC: Maximum Impact with Minimum Resources
Jan Kotlik, BIO-RAD
Jan Kotlik with a focused career spanning 15 years, he is a leading Quality Control specialist. His expertise lies in developing and implementing comprehensive QC strategies, designing robust laboratory QC systems, and creating innovative, end-to-end quality solutions.
15:00 – 15:20 | QC strategies in laboratories of varying sizes
Dr. Szakony Szilvia, Head of Laboratory, Szent Imre Hospital
15:20 – 15:50 | Coffee break
Section #2
Automation session
Session chair:
Prof. Dr. Barna Vásárhelyi
Dr. Imre Földesi
15:50 – 16:10 | The Strategic Role of Automation in moving from the Fourth to the Fifth Industrial Revolution
Timea Zsiray, VP Automation Clinical IT Innovation, Product and Program Management, Beckman Coulter
16:10 – 16:30 | Trendformers: The Rise of New Order – user experiences with slp.blue
Zoltán Balázs Gerei, Semmelweis Egyetem
16:30 – 16:50 | Automation&CIT
Prof. dr.sc. Lidija Bilić Zulle, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Professor at Medical University and Head of the Clinical Department for Laboratory Diagnostics
16:50 – 17:10 | Laboratory in a cartridge. Automated molecular testing for accurate results when and where it is needed
Dr. Georgy Lominadze, Cepheid
17:10 – 17:20 | Break
Section #3
Young Talent session
Session chair:
Dr. Éva Ajzner
Prof. Dr. János Kappelmayer
17:20 – 17:40 | Role and Strategy of MLDT in development of young lab experts/specialist
Dr. Éva Ajzner Phd, med. habil., Director, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg Vármegyei Oktatókórház
17:40 – 18:00 | Arnold Beckman Award Hungary
Linda Lóczi, University of Debrecen, KLK Tanszék
Ágnes Tomán, Bethesda Children Hospital
18:00 – 18:10 | Central venous catheter blood draws: simple interventions for minimizing blood loss
Ivana Lapic, University Hospital Centre, Zagreb
18:10 – 18:30 | Raising your professionals: new era, new skills, great challenge
Prof. Dr. Barna Vásárhelyi, Head of Institute, Semmelweis University, Laboratory medicine
19:30 | Gala dinner
Dress code: semi-formal*
*The semi-formal dress code is a style guideline that aims for an elegant appearance, but it is less strict than fully formal attire (such as black tie).
October 10, 2025 (Friday)
SECTION #4
Menu that matters session
Session chair:
Dr. Imre Földesi
Dr. Béla Nagy
09:00 – 09:20 | Indirect Methods for Establishing Reference Intervals: Thyroid Hormones on the Beckman Coulter DxI9000
Vesna Šupak Smolčić, spec. med. biochem. and lab. med., Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, Head Clinical Department of Laboratory Diagnostics
09:20 – 09:40 | Innovating patient care: Blood-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases
Dr. Jean-Sebastien Blanchet, PhD, Director Medical and Scientific Affairs, Beckman Coulter
09:40 – 10:00 | The importance of early recognition of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical practice
Prof. Dr. Tibor Kovács, Professor, Vice Director, Semmelweis University, Clinics of Neurology
10:00 – 10:20 | The advancement of BV testing using DxI9000
Ahmed Hassan, EEMEA Virology & Transfusion BDM, Beckman Coulter
10:20 – 10:50 | Coffee break
Section #5
Hematology session
Session chair:
Dr. Zsuzsanna Hevessy
Edi Perovic
10:50 – 11:10 | The Clinical utilization of the Monocyte Distribution width in the Diagnosis of Infection and Sepsis
Edi Perovic, PhD, General Hospital Zadar
11:10 – 11:30 | From Data to Discovery: Leveraging RUO Parameters in Hematology Research
Dr. Angela Harison, PhD, Scientific Marketing Manager, Beckman Coulter
11:30 – 11:50 | Cell subset analysis by multicolor flow cytometry
Prof. Dr. János Kappelmayer, Head of Laboratory medicine, University of Debrecen, Laboratory medicine
11:50 – 12:00 | Closing
Dejan Katalinic, Commercial leader, Beckman Coulter Croatia
12:00 | Lunch
Exhibitors
Visit Us at the Beckman Coulter Professional Forum – October 9–10!
Join us at the upcoming Laboratory Medicine Conference and discover how S4DX is transforming the future of preanalytics in diagnostics. We’ll be showcasing our cutting-edge solution at our booth on October 9th and 10th — and we’d love to meet you!
🔬 Enhancing Preanalytical Processes and Quality Standards with S4DX
At S4DX, we’re redefining the preanalytical phase of laboratory diagnostics. Our system digitizes the entire journey — from sample collection to lab reception — bridging the critical gap between blood draw and analysis.
💡 Seamless integration with Beckman-Remisol Advance empowers laboratories to elevate their quality standards, improve diagnostic precision, and ultimately enhance patient care.
📍 Stop by our booth to:
- Experience live demos of the S4DX system
- Learn how digital preanalytics can revolutionize your workflow
- Connect with our team and explore integration opportunities
Meet slp.blue at the Beckman Coulter Professional Forum on October 9–10
On October 9th and 10th you will also find slp.blue among the exhibitors. We will be presenting how modern laboratories use our platform to simplify ISO 15189 compliance, streamline documentation, and keep quality management under control.
slp.blue is the all-in-one platform for laboratory quality management — connecting documents, audits, risks, training, equipment, and more in one digital system. The result is less administration, fewer errors, and labs that stay compliant with less effort.
Why labs choose slp.blue:
- Fully aligned with ISO 15189:2022 and IVDR
- Document lifecycle management with approvals, versioning, and traceability
- Linked modules for audits, risks, equipment, suppliers, personnel, handbooks and more
- Fast onboarding — migrate from Word, Excel, SharePoint and others
- Browser-based access — no plugins or MS Office required
🎤 Don’t miss it: On October 9th at 16:10 in the Automation Session, Semmelweis University will share their real-life experience with slp.blue.
At our booth you can:
- See live demos of slp.blue in action
- Learn how laboratories already use it for ISO 15189 audits and daily quality work
👉 Come by and experience how slp.blue turns complex quality management into a simple digital workflow.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIO.B) is a leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. Based in Hercules, California, Bio-Rad operates a global network of research, development, manufacturing, and sales operations with over 7,500 employees, and $2.6 billion in revenues in 2024. Our customers include universities, research institutions, hospitals, and biopharmaceutical companies, as well as clinical, food safety and environmental quality laboratories. Together, we develop innovative, high-quality products that advance science and save lives.
Visit us at the Beckman Coulter Professional Forum
Address:
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Parking:
We offer complimentary parking for our guests in the hotel’s gated parking area. Please indicate your parking request during the registration process.
The event is free of charge but requires registration.
Due to the limited capacity of the venue, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
We kindly ask you to complete your registration no later than September 15, 2025.