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.

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Dr Kevin Plaxco University of California Sunday 21 September	Dr. Andrea Kwa Singapore General Hospital Monday 22 September
Prof. Nicholas Buckley The University of Sydney Tuesday 23 September	Dr. Xiaoman Liu The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Wednesday 24 September

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

Congress Co-Chairs:
Sophie Stocker and Jana Stojanova

Congress website: iatdmct2025.org/

Contact Us: iatdmct2025@expertevents.com.au

See you in Singapore in September!

We gather the two chairs of the upcoming IATDMCT annual meeting in Singapore, Sophie Stocker and Jana Stojanova, plus Cindy Lau, who contribute to the organization of the young scientists’ part of the event to discuss the content, urbi et orbi, of our annual meeting.

In this episode we’ll hear about:

• The journey from an inspiration to the building of a real conference dedicated to creating innovative solutions in therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology.
• The keynote lectures, main topics and hosts selected highlights of a scientific program going from biosensors applications in TDM and CT to pharmacogenomics integrated approaches and the strong choices made by the local organizing committee.
• The networking initiatives conceived by the local organizing committee to foster collaboration within IATDMCT members and build a solid sense of belonging to the TDM and CT community.
• Not to mention, the social activities, culinary art and secret events and places cooked by the team to help you discover Singapore and have fun during the meeting.

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Dear IATDMCT Members and Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the establishment of a new Analytical Committee within the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). The Analytical Committee is now joint with the Alternative Sampling Strategies Committee and will continue to support their initiatives.

The committee was established to recognize the vital role of laboratories and analytical assays within the International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology (IATDMCT). By utilizing lab results, we aim to shape research, improve therapeutic drug monitoring, and enhance patient outcomes. Our goals include guiding the development of new analytical methods, refining existing practices, and fostering a collaborative platform for professionals to share insights. This will elevate standards of care and drive innovation in the field. Additionally, the committee seeks to identify knowledge gaps and emerging areas in therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology, ensuring targeted and impactful research. We also aim to educate members on the significance of analytical methods and the importance of analytical skills in practice.

We invite all interested scientists and clinicians to join this committee. Whether your background is in laboratory science, clinical research, or a related area, your contributions will be invaluable in shaping the committee's objectives and activities. If you are passionate about analytical methodologies and their application in clinical settings, we encourage you to express your interest in joining the Analytical Committee.

Please respond to Danijela Kocic and Marieke Sturkenboom to be considered for membership.

Together, we can make significant strides in the realm of therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology. We look forward to your involvement and ideas as we embark on this exciting journey.

In this issue:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Pharmacogenetics and Gender Medicine
• An Alternative Strategy for Detecting Novel Psychoactive Substances in Urine
• Can we use saliva to personalise our medicines?
• Changes in the pharmacokinetic profile of mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus in transplant patients undergoing bowel surgery
• Advancing Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Asia-Pacific: Initiatives and Achievements

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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

Deadline: 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

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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 June 19 – July 17, 2025:

ORIGINAL ARTICLES:

• External Cross-validation of Two Ciprofloxacin Population Pharmacokinetic Models in Patients in Intensive Care
  Rigter, Irma M.; Swart, Eleonora L.; Brüggemann, Roger J.; Guo, Tingjie; Elbers, Paul W.G.; van Hest, Reinier M.
  July 17, 2025
• Rivaroxaban Plasma Concentrations Cannot be Predicted from Coagulation Assays: Real-Life Experience From a Tertiary Hospital in New Zealand
  Alamri, Yassar; Sundermann, Milan; O'Mahony, Adele; Hiskett, Isabel; Zhang, Mei; Neal, Catherine; Chin, Paul
  July 16, 2025
• In vitro Study of the Effects of Acetylcysteine on the International Normalized Ratio Over Time
  Nazar, Messia; Kootstra-Ros, Jenny E.; Touw, Daniel J.; Sturkenboom, Marieke G.G.
  July 14, 2025
• Vancomycin Dosing Assessment in a Tunisian Pediatric Population
  Souissi, Safa; Ben Hammamia, Syrine; Ben Sassi, Mouna; Daldoul, Mouna; EL Jebari, Hanene; Zouari, Mohamed; Charfi, Rim; Daghfous, Riadh; Gaies, Emna; Trabelsi, Sameh
  July 9, 2025
• Effect of CYP3A4 Methylation on Tacrolimus Pharmacokinetics
  Koudijs, Karel K. M.; Etsouli, Oumaima; Vallerga, Costanza L.; Moes, Dirk Jan A. R.; Ruijter, Bastian N.; Swen, Jesse J.; Coenraad, Minneke J.; van Gelder, Teun
  July 8, 2025
• Pharmacokinetic Characterization of Rituximab in Patients with Glomerular Diseases
  Larrosa-García, María; Agraz Pamplona, Irene; Sanz Martínez, María Teresa; Bury Macías, Roxana Paola; Martínez Gallo, Mónica; Colobran, Roger; García García, Sonia; Soler, María José; Hernández González, Manuel; Montoro Ronsano, José Bruno
  June 27, 2025

REVIEW ARTICLE:

• Beating Drug Tests by Ingesting Detoxifying Agents or Adulterating Urine in vitro: Are These Practices Effective?
  Dasgupta, Amitava
  July 17, 2025

SHORT COMMUNICATION:

• “Goofballing”: An Emerging Threat With Clinical Challenges—A Short Communication
  Drevin, Guillaume; Briet, Marie; Ferec, Séverine; Abbara, Chadi Less
  June 19, 2025

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TDM Education India – August 6 at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (India time / UTC +05.30)

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Guest Lecture: Post-transplant Immunosuppressive Therapy in Liver Transplant Patients: The Role of Genetic Polymorphism Information
  Dr. Satohiro Masuda, Professor, Division of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Care, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Himeji Dokkyo University, Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan
• Presentation: Escorting medications for therapeutic monitoring: bridging theory and practice
  Dr. Vaishnavi Bamane, Research fellow (Medical), ACTREC-TMC, Navi Mumbai, India
  and
  Dr. Agnisha Sharma, Oncotherapeutics Fellow, ACTREC-TMC, Navi Mumbai, India

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IATDMCT European Regional Meeting – Friday November 28 & Saturday November 29

Local organizers: Teun van Gelder and Anders Åsberg

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Co-editor: Manuela Neuman
Co-editor: Ryuji Kato
Co-editor: Miao Yan

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