Join us for a stimulating meeting programme with exceptional industrial/academic speakers covering the entire spectrum of diagnostics.

Centre for Advanced Diagnostic Development and Application (CADDA) Annual Conference, 15th September 2026 - Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

View full programme HERE.

The CADDA Annual Conference is a forum for the latest ideas, cutting‑edge research and innovative thinking shaping the future of diagnostics. Our programme brings together exceptional speakers and thought leaders working at the interface of research, clinical practice and commercial innovation.

As well as short presentations from our exemplar projects, we will provide updates on our CKTV funded projects. Throughout the day there will also be a focussed workshop and a topical panel session covering new and exciting developments and challenges in the diagnostic field.

Built for networking, this meeting is a great chance to connect and showcase your work.

We encourage you to present a poster - there will be a poster prize, and a limited number of travel bursaries are available for Early Career Researchers*. Up to £200 to be paid post-conference with receipts.

So please share this with any ECRs colleagues who might not be members of CADDA but would benefit from attending the conference.

Sessions include:

Session 1: Innovation in the diagnostics ecosystem

Session 2: Challenges for diagnostics development

Session 3: Idea to Innovation: Novel CADDA-supported exemplars

Session 4: Ongoing CADDA-supported exemplar projects

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