This 5th annual Biomarkers summit will provide a unique opportunity for debate and problem solving for key challenges facing the biomarkers fields and will present a fantastic platform for networking with senior executives from the pharmaceutical industry. It will give attendees the chance to hear about the latest developments and insights from industry leaders, and contribute to the discussion. This conference aims to provide a complete picture of developments in the biomarkers field, looking at biomarker development, discovery validation, as well as technological and regulatory updates and advice. Progress of research into therapeutic areas such as diabetes, oncology, immunology and neurodegenerative & respiratory diseases will also be discussed. Key topics to be addressed: Developments in biomarker discovery and developments Biomarker translational research Advances in biomarker imaging technology Personalized medicine The role of miRNA in biomarker development Applications of biomarkers in oncology, respiratory and CNS diseases Case Studies of biomarker use in diabetes and immunology research