From August 7th to 9th, 2026, the "2026 Academic Conference on Laboratory Medicine and Chronic Disease Management of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the National Continuing Education Project 'New Advances in Geriatric Laboratory Medicine Learning Class'" was jointly organized by the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University. [Project Number: It was successfully held in Shanghai on November 1-421, 2026.

This study class has set up five thematic sub-venues. On August 7th, the "Huadong Hospital Sub-venue" will focus on the cutting-edge technologies and precise diagnosis and treatment in geriatric laboratory medicine throughout the day. From the afternoon of August 8th to the morning of August 9th, four thematic sub-forums were held, respectively focusing on "AI and New Technologies Driving Smart Elderly Testing", "Testing Empowerment and Management of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly", "Testing of Infectious Diseases in the Elderly", and "Multi-dimensional Testing and Prevention and Control of Comorbidities in the Elderly" for in-depth discussions.

The five sub-forums cover the key dimensions of geriatric laboratory medicine from basic mechanisms to clinical applications, from traditional indicators to intelligent tools, aiming to effectively enhance the core capabilities of clinical laboratory personnel in the precise diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases in the elderly and the standardized construction of laboratories. This conference invited nearly 40 renowned domestic experts and scholars to serve as speakers, and over 40 experts hosted academic reports. It attracted hundreds of clinical and laboratory medicine colleagues from medical institutions at all levels across the country to attend on-site. At the same time, online live streaming was launched, creating a strong academic atmosphere and generating a warm response to exchanges.

Huadong Hospital Sub-venue: From Experimental Diagnosis to Precision Treatment

Professor Zhong Tianyu, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, presided over the event, and Professor Lin Guangwu, vice president of Huadong Hospital, delivered a speech. The academic report was hosted by Professors Liu Shanrong, Xu Jin, Yu Fangyou, Zheng Yingxia, Liu Xiaoyan, Guo Yong, Ju Yi, Sheng Huiming, Li Dong, Shen Lisong, Liu Weiwei, Luo Qingqiong, Shu Ming, Wang Xiaozhong and others.

Professor Yang Mengsu from City University of Hong Kong presented a report titled "Liquid Biopsy of Tumors: Prospects and Challenges". Professor Fan Lieying from the Eastern Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University shared a report titled "New Advances in Laboratory Diagnosis of Membranous Nephropathy". Professor Liu Zhiping from Gannan Medical University shared a report titled "Innate Immunity and Fungal Infections". Researcher Jiang Lubin from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, shared a report titled "Research on Epigenetics of Malaria and Development of New Antimalarial Drugs". Professor Liu Baohua from Shenzhen University delivered a report titled "Molecular and Cellular Biological Mechanisms of Aging". Professor Qi Tao from Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, shared a report titled "Analysis of Blood Cell Morphology and Clinical Thinking in Abnormal Reporting". Professor Wang Xu from Wenzhou Medical University presented a report titled "Deubiquitinating Enzymes and Inflammatory Diseases". Professor Wu MAO from Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital shared a report titled "Current Situation and Promotion Value of Body Fluid Cell Morphology Examination". Professors Qu Xinkai, Lu Bin, Zou Jun, Cheng Qun, Shi Lei and Hong Wei from Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University respectively presented on "Clinical Interpretation of the Detection Timing and Results of Myocardial Injury Markers in the Elderly", "Laboratory Testing Strategies in the Precise Management of Diabetes", "Clinical Characteristics and Key Points of Laboratory Tests of Behcet's Disease", and "Bone Metabolism Markers Facilitating the Standardization of Osteoporosis" Excellent lectures were given on "Chemical Management", "Special Clinical Manifestations and Efficient Pain Relief Regimens of Herpes zoster", and "Research Progress on Aging Biomarkers".

The sub-forum on AI and New Technologies Driving Smart Elderly Inspection

Professor Cheng Xinqi, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, served as the chairperson of the forum and delivered a speech. The academic chairpersons are Professors Shen Zuojun, Li Shijun, Lu Renquan, Liu Xinghui and Jiang Chaoxin.

Professor MAO Yuanli, the director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from the Hainan Hospital of the PLA General Hospital, delivered a report titled "Artificial Intelligence Facilitating the Synergistic Development of Laboratory Technical Capabilities and Chronic Disease Management in the Elderly". Professor Wang Xuefeng, a standing committee member of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, delivered a report titled "The Era of Multiple Disease Co-management: Monitoring of Antithrombotic Therapy in Elderly Patients". Professor Ma Xiaoling from the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, a standing committee member of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, delivered a report titled "AI Facilitates Clinical Microbiological Testing: from 'Exploring Things to Acquire Knowledge' to 'Intelligently Seeing the Future'". Professor Cheng Xinqi, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, delivered a report titled "The Application of Digital Intelligence in Total Quality Management of Clinical Laboratories". Professor Huang Yi from Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital presented a report titled "Research and Application of Tumor Liquid Biopsy Based on Specific Capture of Extracellular Vesicles".

Sub-forum on the Empowerment and Management of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly

Professor Cao Yingping, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Union Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, served as the chairperson of the forum and delivered a speech. The academic chairpersons are Professors Sun Yongfen, Wang Shiwen, Du Yuzhen, Wang Jinghua and Wang Peijin.

Professor Cao Yingping shared a report titled "The Formulation of AutoAntibody Detection Procedures under the New Medical Reform System and Their Application in the Elderly Population". Professor Hu Yanwei from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, shared a report titled "Characteristics and Clinical Detection of Blood Lipids in the Elderly Population". Professor Zeng Rong from Shanghaitech University shared a report titled "Protein Polymorphism and Cognitive Aging". Professor Zhang Yi, a standing committee member of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, delivered a report titled "New Dimensions of Chronic Disease Management in the Elderly: Clinical Application of Sequencing Technology under the Quality Management System". Professor Wang Beili from Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University presented a report titled "Management of Monoclonal Gammaglobulinemia in the Elderly".

Sub-forum on the inspection of infectious diseases in the elderly

Professor Zhou Yu, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from the Second Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, served as the chairperson of the forum and delivered a speech. The academic chairpersons are Professors Wen Wen, Dai Jing, Yuan Jinyun, Zhu Zhaoqin and Chang Dong.

Professor He Lei from Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine presented a report titled "Precision Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Implant-related Infections". Professor Chen Yu, a standing committee member of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from the Institute of Laboratory Medicine at Zhejiang University, delivered a report titled "Microecology of the Gut-Lung Axis and Pulmonary Infection". Professor Tong Mingqing from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University shared a report titled "Chronic Viral Infection and Elderly Health Care". Professor Zhao Hu from Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, an expert advisor of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, shared a report titled "Multigene Detection System Facilitates the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases in the Elderly". Professor Xu Jian, a standing committee member of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital, shared a report titled "Characteristics and Experimental Diagnostic Strategies of Infectious Diseases in the Elderly".

Sub-forum on Multi-dimensional Testing and Prevention and Control of Comorbidities in the elderly

Professor Zhong Tianyu, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, served as the chairperson of the forum and delivered a speech. The academic chairpersons are Professors Hou Yanqiang, Liu Qingzhong, Zheng Fang, Wang Jianghuai and Ke Jiangwei.

Professor Guan Ming from Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University shared a report titled "Multidimensional and Longitudinal Examination of Elderly Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms". Professor Zhong Tianyu, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics and from Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, shared a report titled "Clinical Application of Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease". Professor Lu Xuechun from the Second Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital shared a report titled "Integrated Testing for Elderly Complex Coagulation and Bleeding Diseases to Guide Precise Treatment". Professor Wang Xuejing, Standing Committee Member and General Director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Civil Aviation General Hospital, shared a report titled "Establishment of a Multicenter Study on the Biological Reference Interval of Serum Glycated Albumin in Apparently Healthy Elderly People in China". Professor Zhou Hongwei, deputy director of the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, delivered a report titled "From Interconnection to Intelligent Interconnection: Construction and Practice of AI+ Medical Laboratory Platform Based on Big Data".

Summary and Prospect

The five sub-forums have a tight schedule and rich content, covering topics such as liquid biopsy of tumors, molecular mechanisms of aging, myocardial injury markers, and blood cell morphology, as well as AI-assisted diagnosis, intelligent testing platforms, chronic disease management, precise detection of infectious diseases, and multi-dimensional prevention and control of comorbidities in the elderly. They comprehensively showcase the cutting-edge progress and transformation practices of geriatric laboratory medicine. The conference not only systematically sorted out the complete chain from basic research to clinical application, but also consolidated the industry's deep consensus on the core concept of "strengthening the technical foundation and empowering chronic disease management". Facing the severe challenge of the aging wave, laboratory medicine is accelerating its shift from "behind-the-scenes indicator interpretation" to "precise decision-making on the stage", using AI, multi-omics, and big data as new engines to drive geriatric laboratory tests towards digitalization, personalization, and inclusiveness. In the future, the Laboratory Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society will continue to build a high-level academic platform, deepen multi-disciplinary collaboration, establish a localized standard system, and contribute solid laboratory strength to promoting the cause of healthy aging.