Urmia University of Medical Sciences is proud to host valuable researchers of the 1^st International Congress of Biomarkers in October 2022. The main purposes of holding this congress are to update information, exchange views, and get acquainted with scientific advances in the field of diagnostics and biomarkers. We invite all active and interested researchers in the field of diagnostic biomarkers to accompany us in this field; we can strengthen our scientific relations in Iran and with the scientists of the world by exchanging experiences and benefiting more from the knowledge of specialties.

This congress will focus on different areas of biomarkers including different working groups such as cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, epigenetics, stem cells, person-centered medicine, and disciplines such as biochemistry, applied cell sciences, molecular medicine, biotechnology, immunology, hematology, pathology, medical genetics, laboratory sciences, and all disciplines related to medical sciences that face challenges will be discussed.

It is hoped that this congress will provide an opportunity for experts, and researchers to intercommunicate and present key issues in this field, and its results will pave the way for planning and promoting the health of the people in Iran and the world. I wish everyone success and pride from God Almighty.

Dr. Yousef Rasmi

Scientific Chairman of the Congress