Dear Colleagues,
The next IFCC webinar: “Detection of Acute Kidney Injury: Definitions, Biomarkers and e-Alerts” – will be held on June 18, 2025.
The session titled “Detection of Acute Kidney Injury: Definitions, Biomarkers and e-Alerts” will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of acute kidney injury (AKI) detection, with a focus on its early identification, emerging biomarkers, and innovative alert systems. The first speaker, Dr. Melanie Hoenig, will introduce the audience to AKI, exploring its various subtypes, pathophysiology, and the critical importance of early detection for improved patient outcomes. By emphasizing the clinical significance of prompt intervention, Dr. Hoenig will highlight the challenges in recognizing AKI in its early stages and the need for effective diagnostic strategies.The second speaker, Dr. Dennis Moledina, will delve into the latest developments in AKI biomarkers, discussing their potential to improve early diagnosis and treatment decisions. While biomarkers hold promise,the speaker will also address their limitations, including issues related to sensitivity, specificity, and their ability to predict clinical outcomes. The final speaker, Dr. Rajeevan Selvaratnam, will review recent studies evaluating the use of electronic alert systems (e-alerts) to enhance AKI detection inclinical settings. By analyzing the effectiveness of these alert systems in improving timely interventions and patient outcomes, this presentation will offer insights into how digital tools can support clinicians in managing AKI more efficiently. Together, the three talks will provide a holistic understanding of the challenges and innovations in the detection and managementof acute kidney injury.
This webinar comprises of three following presentations of 20 min each followed by 20 min of panel discussion at the end.
Chair: Dr. Joe M.El-Khoury
Talk 1- “Acute Kidney Injury: A Primer” – Dr. Melanie Hoenig
Talk 2- “Biomarkers of acute kidney injury” – Dr. Dennis G.Moledina
Talk 3- “Electronic Alerts for Acute Kidney Injury – Challenges and Benefits” – Dr. Rajeevan Selvaratnam
Target Audience:
This webinar is intended for:
– Lab Specialists
– Medical Lab Directors
– Clinicians
– Physicians
– Medical Laboratory Trainees
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:
– Define acute kidney injury and the challenges associated with its diagnosis
– Describe limitations of currently available clinical tests for AKI
– Discuss challenges and benefits of electronic alerting strategies for acute kidney injury
All speakers have completed the conflict of interest declaration and have no conflicts to disclose.
Instructions for Participation and Earning CE Credit:
This IFCC Live webinar is designed to be completed within 90 minutes.
To earn CE credit, participants must complete the activity online.
A passing score of 75% on the post-webinar quiz is required to receive 1.5 CE credits.
- Time Zones: Live presentations starting at: 9:30AM EDT-New York ; 3:30PM CET-Rome; 9:30PM CST-Beijing;
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- Recorded webinar: available on demand
- Certificate of participation: available for all registrants
