This report provides an overview of the highlights of the 12th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics held in Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands, 12-14 October 2022. This 3-day conference covered many relevant topics in the field of molecular diagnostics in humans i.e. oncology, infectious diseases, laboratory medicine, pharmacogenetics, pathology, and preventive medicine. Other relevant topics included quality management, laboratory automation, diagnostic preparedness, and lessons learned from the COVID pandemic. More than 400 participants, the majority coming from European countries, attended the meeting. Besides high-quality scientific presentations, more than 40 diagnostic companies presented their latest innovations, altogether in an informal and inspiring ambiance.
Keywords: COVID pandemic; laboratory automation; medical microbiology; molecular diagnostics; next generation sequencing; oncology; pharmacogenetics; quality management.