1. Biomarkers of dysfunctional visceral fat Alejandro Gugliucci 2. Biomarkers in Cardiogenic Shock Johan Lassus 3. Cysteine and related aminothiols in cardiovascular disease, obesity and insulin resistance Maria Leonor Pavao 4. Oligoclonal bands: an immunological and clinical approach Carmen Cabrera 5. Immunoassay Design and Biotin Interference Amitava Dasgupta 6. Orexin/Hypocretin and Major Psychiatric Disorders Tiao-Lai Huang
Dr Gregory S Makowski is a board certified clinical chemist and fellow of the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Following receipt of his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut Storrs, he pursued post-doctoral studies at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington that culminated in his joint appointments in the School of Medicine and the Department of Laboratory Medicine at John Dempsey Hospital. He has numerous clinical and basic science publications and serves on various scientific and editorial boards. He is actively engaged in the training of Pathology residents and fellows in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Hartford Hospital. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for Clinical Laboratory Partners in Newington CT, USA.