17th Dresden Symposium on Autoantibodies
9-12 September, 2025
Dresden, Germany I Booth #3
We are excited to announce our participation in the 17th Dresden Symposium on Autoantibodies where we will showcase our solutions in autoimmune diagnostics. From our expert-staffed booth, where you can discuss the most accurate solutions with our team, to our engaging symposium, we have an array of activities planned to enhance your experience and knowledge in autoimmune testing.
We care. We are precise. Let’s test.
Explore the latest in EliA™ autoimmune testing at our booth. Our solutions are designed to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases and improve patient management. As an expert in autoimmune diagnostics, we invite you to discover how EliA tests can make a real difference for your lab or clinical practice. We’re committed to partnering with labs, clinicians and scientists to deliver accurate diagnoses for better patient outcomes.
Visit us at booth #3
Our team is looking forward to connecting with you!
- Engage with our experts: Discuss using the right test for the right patient at the right time and learn how EliA tests support best practices in autoimmune diagnostics.
- Pick up your copy of the new EliA test algorithms booklet: An essential guide to choosing the right tests for your lab and patients. Unable to attend the 17th Dresden symposium on autoantibodies? Download the EliA test algorithms booklet below.
Symposium:
The culture of autoantibody testing: Overtesting and undertesting in times of rising autoimmunity and polyautoimmunity
Join us and hear from leading experts as they discuss the challenges of overtesting and undertesting in autoantibody diagnostics. Gain practical insights to improve early detection, support clinical decision-making and help improve patient outcomes.
When: Friday 12 September 2025, 8:30–10:00 CEST
Where: Dresden Fair
Learning objectives
- Recognize the burden of increasing cases of autoimmunity and polyautoimmunity
- Identify risks associated with overtesting and undertesting in autoantibody diagnostics
- Enhance decision-making for optimal use of autoantibody diagnostics
Agenda
| Time (CEST) | Topic |
8:30–8:40 |
Welcome and introduction Dr. Raul Castellanos Moreira, Global Medical Director, Autoimmunity, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Madrid, Spain |
8:40–9:00 |
The global autoimmunity burden: Trends, biomarkers and the early detection dilemma Prof. Marvin J. Fritzler, Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, Canada |
9:00–9:40 |
Autoantibody testing debate: Do we need more or less testing? 9:00–9:20: Uncovering the unseen to enhance early diagnosis 9:20–9:40: Undirected diagnostic expansion and its impact on patients and society |
9:40–10:00 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A Moderated by Nina Olschowka, Product Manager, Autoimmunity, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Freiburg, Germany |
Speakers
Dr. Jan Damoiseaux, Laboratory Specialist Medical Immunology, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Prof. Marvin J. Fritzler, Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, Canada
Prof. M. Luisa Mearin, Emeritus Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Nina Olschowka, Product Manager, Autoimmunity, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Freiburg, Germany
Dr. Raul Castellanos Moreira, Global Medical Director, Autoimmunity, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Madrid, Spain
Poster session
Discover the latest advancements in allergy research and diagnostics at the EAACI 2025 poster session. Engage with leading researchers, explore innovative studies, and discuss findings that are transforming patient care in allergy and clinical immunology.
| Poster Title | Authors | Date & Time | Poster number |
| Evolving the Allergen Encyclopedia - A comprehensive and intuitive educational resource | M. Spangfort, M. Mehic Chaveton, A. Fiocchi, M. Ebisawa, E. Södergren, M. Borres, J. Vitte | 001118 | |
| Development of a specific IgE immunoassay for rAra h 18 | M. Quach, L. Tjäder, L. Mattsson, J. Lidholm, S. Bohman | 000378 | |
| Measurement of eosinophilic and neutrophilic granule proteins and IgE antibodies in nasal mucosal lining fluid in allergic rhinitis – A pilot study | E. Pertsinidou, M. Molin, R. Movérare | 001200 | |
| Performance of a point of care allergy test compared to an established laboratory test for specific IgE in Japanese patients with allergic rhinitis | C. Iwamura, T. Ono, T. Morimoto, T. Hanakita, D. Iwahashi, N. Asakura | 100121 |
| Poster Title | Authors |
| Systemic reactions due to pollen-food-syndrome in a birch prevalent area | M. Westman, A. Asarnoj, N. Andersson, A. Bergström, N. Ballardini, M. P. Borres, I. Kull, E Melén, M. van Hage |
| The effect of early food introduction and frequent skin emollient use on birch sensitization in early childhood | S. Wärnberg Gerdin, H. O. Skjerven, J. Konradsen, M. P. Borres, B. Granum, G. Hedlin, C. Monceyron Jonassen, M. Leblanc, E.M. Rehbinder, K. Rudi, A.C. Staff, C. Söderhäll, M. van Hage, R. Vettukattil, K. C. Lødrup Carlsen, B. Nordlund |
| Infant salivary cortisol levels and risk of allergic sensitization in early childhood | N. Löfvenberg, C-A. Olsson Mägi, S. Wärnberg Gerdin, H. O. Skjerven, M. P. Borres, B. Granum, G. Hedlin, C. Monceyron Jonassen, E.M. Rehbinder, K. Rudi, A.C. Staff, C. Söderhäll, M. van Hage, R. Vettukattil, K. C. Lødrup Carlsen, B. Nordlund |
Immerse yourself in the forefront of allergy research, connect with experts, and gain valuable insights that can enhance your clinical practice. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the scientific dialogue shaping the future of allergy diagnostics.
The right test for the right patient at the right time
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we believe in providing the right test for the right patient at the right time. Our commitment to precision and care ensures you have the tools needed to deliver best patient outcomes.
We look forward to seeing you at the 17th Dresden Symposium on Autoantibodies. Together, let's advance autoimmune diagnostics and improve patient care with EliA™ testing using Phadia™ Laboratory Systems
