IATDMCT Monthly eNews
April 2025
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Important Deadlines!

  • Nominations to Council: April 30 – TODAY!
  • Award Nominations: April 30 – TODAY!
  • Travel Grant Applications: June 30
  • TDM Special Issue on Toxicology: June 30
  • Application to host the 2029 Congress: July 31
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
››› IATDMCT 2025 – Singapore!
››› Membership Renewal Reminder
››› Call for Nominations to IATDMCT Council – Term: AGM 2025-2027
››› Call for Nominations for 2025 IATDMCT Awards
››› The March IATDMCT Compass is now available
››› 2025 IATDMCT Member-Get-A-Member Campaign – The Competition is On!
››› Follow IATDMCT Institutional LinkedIn, X(Twitter), and Instagram for Updates
››› Invitation from the TDM Journal
››› Published Ahead-of-Print in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring – Latest Update
››› News from the Communication Committee
››› IATDMCT Events Calendar
››› Contact E-News

IATDMCT 2025

IATDMCT Congress 2025 – Singapore, Sep 21 – 24

It is with warm hearts and open arms that we welcome you to the 23rd Congress of the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT 2025) to be held from Sunday 21 September to Wednesday 24 September 2025 in Singapore. The congress venue, the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, is ideally located in the heart of Singapore, within walking distance of a range of fantastic restaurants, tourist attractions and hotels.

Introducing our latest plenary speaker: Dr. Andrea Kwa

Andrea KwaWe’re excited to announce that Dr Andrea Kwa from Singapore General Hospital will be joining us as a plenary speaker at this year’s IATDMCT conference! Dr Andrea Kwa, a distinguished pharmacist clinician -scientist, has had a remarkable journey fueled by her curiosity. She excels in translational science, where she conducts evidence-based research and translate discoveries into practical applications, ensuring top-tier patient care. She specialised in critical care medicine, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial resistance research, specifically in in-vitro wet bench translational (phage therapy, antibiotics combination testing), population PKPD studies, molecular diagnostics in anti-fungal and antibacterial resistance, epidemiology/outcomes studies and health services research (specifically AI/ML for AMR management) to guide antimicrobial stewardship. To date, she has authored more than 120 publications.

Dr Kwa's expertise and insights will undoubtedly be a highlight of the program, and we can’t wait to hear from her. Stay tuned for more updates as we build an exciting program!

Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge!

Stay tuned! We will also be announcing additional keynote speakers soon, making this an event you won’t want to miss.

SingaporeIMPORTANT DATES

2025

  • 20 June: Early registration deadline
  • 18 July: Accommodation booking deadline
  • 21 September: Congress commences

 

Congress Co-Chairs:
Sophie Stocker and Jana Stojanova

 

Congress website: iatdmct2025.org/

Contact Us: iatdmct2025@expertevents.com.au

See you in Singapore in September!

 
 

Travel GrantsTRAVEL GRANTS

A limited number of International Travel Grants are available to help offset travel expenses to attend the IATDMCT Congress. Click here for full details and to submit an application.

Please ensure to submit all required documents as outlined on the application form – incomplete applications will not be eligible.

Travel Grant Application Deadline: June 30

 
   
The March IATDMCT Compass is now available
 

Compass Cover

In this issue:

  • Phosphatidylethanol in Red Blood Cell Transfusions
  • Spotlight on the Young Scientist Award Winners
  • Banff Congress Statistics & Awards
  • Closing the Ethnicity Gap in Pharmacogenomics: Insights from Tacrolimus Pharmacokinetics and the Impact of CYP3A56 The Evolution of Bayesian Dosing in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, William Diep
  • Implementing Latest Approaches of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Antimicrobials in Oman
  • Victor Armstrong Young Investigator Award Winner
  • PK/PD Modeling of Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid In Vitro Effects and In Vivo Exposure Evaluation

Available in your choice of format:         Compass         epub logo detail

Note: You must be logged in to access these download links.

 
   
IATDMCT 2025 Membership Renewal Reminder
 

IATDMCTJoin us in maintaining the IATDMCT membership at a high level!

Please ensure you renew your membership in order to retain your IATDMCT member benefits. Members who renew their membership for two years will receive a 10% discount on membership fees!

›› Click here to renew today

 
   
IATDMCT Call for Nominations to Council – Term: AGM 2025-2027
Deadline April 30, 2025
 

IATDMCTIATDMCT members are invited to nominate individuals for the IATDMCT Council.

Current members of Council are eligible for election to another office or for one reelection to a second term in their current position.

Only 2 terms may be served by any individual in any one post.

Council positions:

  • President-elect
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Director of Education (3 positions)
  • Councillor (4 positions)

Nominations should be submitted using the online nomination form.

Nominations from members must be accompanied by curriculum vitae and a letter of support from the nominator. Additional letters of support from IATDMCT members are welcome.

 
   
Call for Nominations for Awards – 2025
Deadline April 30, 2025
 

AwardThe Call for Nominations for the 2025 IATDMCT award is open!

This year you are invited to nominate individuals for the following IATDMCT Award:

  • Irving Sunshine Award, presented for outstanding contributions to Clinical Toxicology

The Call for Nominations is open until April 30, 2025. The award presentation will take place at the Opening Ceremony of the 23rd IATDMCT Congress in Singapore.

Nominations from members must be accompanied by curriculum vitae including a list of publications and a letter of support from the nominator containing an evaluation and appraisal of the nominee for the award. Additional letters of support from members of the Association or other respected scientists are welcomed as supporting information for the Selection Committee.

Submit your nominations using the online nomination form.

 
   
2025 IATDMCT Member-Get-A-Member Campaign – The Competition is On!
 

 

IATDMCT Professional

 

Dear IATDMCT Members,

In 2025, we think big for IATDMCT! What we would like you to do is that each and everyone of you convince (at least) one person to become a new IATDMCT member! With your help, we will reach the 1,000-member objective of the association.

The challenge is set and again, this year, the best recruiter, with at least 50%-paying members recruited, will be awarded a free registration for our next IATDMCT meeting in September in Singapore! We count on you!

Campaign Deadline: August 31, 2025

 
   
26th International Congress of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Clinical Toxicology 2029
 

IATDMCT 2029Deadline: July 31, 2025

At the 2025 IATDMCT Congress in Singapore, the venue for the 2029 Congress will be chosen.

Members interested in submitting a proposal to host the Congress must submit an application by July 31, 2025. The purpose of this application is to provide guidance for candidates and to facilitate the task of selecting the final site, for the Site Selection Committee. You may choose to submit the information required on the application form in a different format, but all questions on the form should be addressed. Very often a tourism office, conference centre, or hotel in the region can help you gather the information.

For more information on the application process, please contact: Congress Site Selection Committee

Click here to send your questions and/or request an application form

 
   
Follow IATDMCT Institutional LinkedIn, X(Twitter), and Instagram
for updates
 

LinkedInFind the latest news and follow our IATDMCT institutional page on LinkedIn, X(Twitter) @IATDMCT or Instagram!

 
   
Invitation from the TDM Journal
 

TDM JournalDear Colleagues,

We would like to inform you about the development of a Special Issue of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring with a focus on toxicology that we plan for this year. This will be in collaboration with the Scientific Committees on Clinical Toxicology/Drugs of Misuse and on Toxicology and Environmental Health.

You are invited to consider participating in this project and to submit innovative work from your research group to the journal. Both review and original articles are welcome. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2025. If you are interested, please contact the Reviews Editor Dr Maria Shipkova at maria.shipkova@arcor.de to share your proposals.

Furthermore, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you that our “TDM in Oncology” Special Series is an ongoing project and submissions are greatly appreciated!

Maria Shipkova
Reviews Editor
Uwe Christians
Editor-in-Chief
 
   
Published Ahead-Of-Print in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring – Latest Update
 

TDM Journal

Stay ahead with the latest scientific research developments in the fields of TDM and CT!

The monthly Therapeutic Drug Monitoring column provides you with the latest posts of ahead-of-print. Bringing to you articles posted online March 5 – April 4, 2025:

ORIGINAL ARTICLES:

  • External Evaluation of Population Pharmacokinetic Models of Ustekinumab in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Iniesta-Navalón, Carles; Saorín, Manuel Ríos; Neira-Torrecillas, Juan Manuel; Rentero-Redondo, Lorena; Garcia-Masegosa, Irene; Gil-Almela, José; Urbieta-Sanz, Elena
    April 3, 2025
  • Model-Informed Precision Dosing of Vancomycin in Vietnamese Children: Innovative Midpoint Concentration Monitoring Using 2 Bayesian Programs
    Hai Le, Ba; Phung, Chi Kien; Yip, Olivia; Gupta, Anjum; Phan, Thi Linh; Lai, Helen; Hoang, Lana; Nguyen, Thanh Hai; Nguyen, Thi Dua; Nguyen, Thi Thao; Nguyen, Thi Lien Huong; Le, Jennifer
    March 28, 2025
  • Effect of Augmented Renal Clearance and Febrile Neutropenia on Initial Trough Level and Clearance of Teicoplanin
    Kondo, Nozomi; Tanaka, Ryota; Tatsuta, Ryosuke; Tsushita, Haruka; Hashimoto, Takehiro; Hiramatsu, Kazufumi; Itoh, Hiroki
    March 27, 2025
  • Simultaneous Monitoring of 3 Antiviral Drugs in Serum Using Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Full Validation and Clinical Application
    Conesa, Laura; Gonzalez-Silva, Gonzalo; Peris-Serra, Lydia; Garriga-Edo, Sarai; Castellote, Laura; Ferrer, Roser; Villena, Yolanda
    March 18, 2025

GRAND ROUNDS:

  • Upadacitinib Optimization in a Patient With Protein-Losing Enteropathy Secondary to (Transient) Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia, Idiopathic Myointimal Hyperplasia, and Hemodialysis: Grand Round
    Kroes, Johannes A.; Voskuil, Michiel. D.; Smeijsters, Erin. H.; Krikke, Christina; Dijkstra, Gerard; Touw, Daniël J.; Visschedijk, Marijn C.; Mian, Paola
    April 4, 2025

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS:

  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Thiopurines in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Observations From Daily Practice
    Lovrić, Mila; Dukić, Kristina; Čuković-Čavka, Silvija; Ganoci, Lana; Božina, Nada; Trkulja, Vladimir
    March 28, 2025
  • Dalbavancin Pharmacokinetics in an 18-Month-Old Child Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Short Communication
    Cafaro, Alessia; Baiardi, Giammarco; Mesini, Alessio; Mariani, Marcello; Moscatelli, Andrea; Lampugnani, Elisabetta; Damasio, Maria Beatrice; Cangemi, Giuliana; Castagnola, Elio; Mattioli, Francesca
    March 26, 2025

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IATDMCT Events Calendar
 

Are you aware of additional events of potential interest for the IATDMCT society? Share this information with your IATDMCT colleagues by posting it on our Events Calendar.

» Click here to Post an Event on our Online Events Calendar today!

Visit the IATDMCT Events Calendar and stay informed about the upcoming TDM and CT Meetings. By doing this you can comfortably and directly reach all related online resources.

 
 

RAPS Webinar

 

TDM Frontiers: Innovation, Insight and Impact – May 7 at 15:00-16:30 (UTC + 10)

PROGRAM INCLUDES

  • Lab-on-Chip Revolution: Transforming Forensic and Clinical Toxicology
    Muhammad Taimoor Chaudhary, The Medical City for Military and Security Services, Masqaṭ, Oman
  • Challenges faced in developing assays using LC-MS/MS for anti-infectives
    Bin Lin, Changxing People’s Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
  • Anti-seizure Medications TDM Pearls: When Phenytoin meets Valproate
    Shirlene Leow and Pei Shieen, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
  • The barriers faced by LMIC countries on implementing TDM services for TB drugs
    Rovina Ruslami, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia

Click here for more details and to register now!

 
 

TDM India Webinar

 

SAVE THE DATE!

The next TDM India Webinar will be held June 4 at 4:30-6:00 PM India Time (UTC +5:30).

Details and the invitation will be forwarded to membership soon.

 
 

IATDMCT 2025

 
   
   
Contact E-News
 

Communications Committee LogoCo-editor: Manuela Neuman
Co-editor: Ryuji Kato
Co-editor: Miao Yan

NOTE: Items appearing in the IATDMCT monthly E-News do not necessarily have the endorsement of the Association.

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