STEPUPIORS participants Remond Fijneman, Paul van der Leest and Carmen Rubio Alarcón from NKI-AVL and Ana Djuric and Milena Cavic from IORS attended the European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS) General Assembly in Barcelona on Nov 26-27, 2024 contributing to the vivid discussions of this vibrant community.
IORS was introduced as a new member in the ELBS network. Paul van der Leest gave a lecture on the challenges and opportunities to bring circulating tumor DNA-based molecular testing to routine implementation deriving conclusions from the COIN consortium. During the reimbursement workshop, Remond Fijneman gave a crucial lecture pointing to the potential path to reimbursement and the role of ELBS in the journey. Milena Cavic offered insights on liquid biopsy reimbursement issues from a non-EU European country. Specific strategies for advancement of liquid biopsy in Europe will be sought by the next meeting in 2025.
