Drug testing and toxicological analysis remain essential tools in modern laboratory diagnostics, clinical practice, and public health systems. At the same time, the emergence of new synthetic substances, the complexity of result interpretation, and the need for rapid and accurate diagnostics create new challenges for laboratories and toxicology professionals.
Modern approaches to drug testing increasingly combine immunoassay, mass spectrometry, and multidisciplinary strategies, enabling more accurate substance detection and more effective support for clinical decision-making.
To highlight the latest trends in toxicology, Siemens Healthineers is organizing a free international educational webinar: Toxicology Talks 2026.
Siemens Healthineers is a global technology company and one of the world leaders in laboratory diagnostics and medical solutions. The company actively supports educational initiatives for the laboratory community and promotes the implementation of modern diagnostic and testing approaches.
The webinar will take place online on May 20, 2026, and will include two sessions:
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12:00 PM Kyiv time
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6:00 PM Kyiv time
The event duration is 2.5 hours. Participation is free of charge. More than 1,000 participants from over 100 countries are expected to attend. The webinar language is English.
As part of Toxicology Talks 2026, leading international experts will deliver three presentations focused on current challenges in toxicology testing:
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Cristiana Stefan, PhD (Canada) — “Cross-reactivity in immunoassay drug screens: old and new questions”;
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Donata Favretto, PhD (Italy) — “Synthetic drugs: detection, risks, and multidisciplinary strategies”;
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Sumandeep Rana, PhD (USA) — “Immunoassay and mass spectrometry in modern drug testing”.
During the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to:
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learn about modern approaches to drug testing and toxicological analysis;
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explore current issues related to cross-reactivity in immunoassays;
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gain practical insights into the detection of synthetic drugs and associated risks;
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understand the role of immunoassay and mass spectrometry in modern laboratory toxicology;
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discover new trends and research developments in the field of drug testing.
The webinar will be valuable for:
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clinical and toxicology laboratories;
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laboratory directors and managers;
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laboratory specialists;
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laboratory medicine physicians;
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pain management professionals;
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representatives of addiction treatment centers;
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law enforcement agencies, military institutions, and forensic organizations.
An additional benefit of the event is the opportunity for laboratory professionals to earn ADLM ACCENT CE credits by attending all live sessions or watching the on-demand recordings.
After the event, participants will also have access to webinar recordings in an on-demand format.
Participation in the webinar is free upon prior registration.
Medical company Empirica supports educational initiatives of international partners and contributes to the development of modern laboratory technologies and professional education in Ukraine.