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Bridging the gap: From clinical need to lab precision in Alzheimer's diagnosis

How biomarker-driven lab precision and clinical collaboration support earlier, more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis and patient care.

Wibke Johannis, Pablo Martinez

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What is the value of an Alzheimer's diagnosis?

Blood-based biomarker tests are a breakthrough for Alzheimer's diagnosis, enabling more effective treatment and reducing healthcare costs.

Olivier Gilliéron

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Bridging the gap: From clinical need to lab precision in Alzheimer's diagnosis

How biomarker-driven lab precision and clinical collaboration support earlier, more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis and patient care.

February 11, 2026 | 8 min read

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What is the value of an Alzheimer's diagnosis?

Blood-based biomarker tests are a breakthrough for Alzheimer's diagnosis, enabling more effective treatment and reducing healthcare costs.

July 14, 2025 | 7 min read

Viral hepatitis in Australia

On World Hepatitis Day, the Australian government re-committed to making available $23.7m over two years for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) initiatives

March 19, 2025

Pathology Update 2025

Watch the recordings of three in-booth presentations given by our distinguished speakers covered a range of topics relevant for deligates.

March 19, 2025

cobas respiratory flex

Roche is excited to share that the cobas Respiratory flex assay is now included on the Australian Register of Therapeutics Goods, and is available in Australia.

November 6, 2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease Now: Who? When? Why? This educational roadshow series held in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth featured a panel of dedicated keynote speakers passionate about improving outcomes for Alzheimer’s Disease patients in Australia. Hear perspectives covering the importance of accurate early diagnosis, Australia's changing Alzheimer's Disease landscape, updates on patient management, new clinical pathways and evolving models of care.

July 10, 2024

NT-proBNP - MBS listed for Heart Failure diagnosis in the non-hospital setting

Australian heart failure guidelines have a STRONG recommendation for the measurement of NT-proBNP levels to aid in the diagnosis of patients with suspected heart failure when the diagnosis is uncertain2. In this situation the measurement of NT-proBNP has been shown to improve diagnostic accuracy.

July 10, 2024

Alzheimer's Disease Expert Dinner Symposium

Leading international and Australian experts in Alzheimer’s Disease presented an in-depth discussion on the critical role of early and accurate diagnosis, particularly in the context of the recent approval of amyloid targeting therapies (ATT) in Australia. The program will explore the use of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood-based biomarkers to support timely diagnosis and optimise patient care.

July 10, 2024

Post-transplant Viral Monitoring: Challenges and Way Forward

To understand post-transplant Infection Management in Australia, we spoke with Dr Adam Stewart, Consultant Infectious Disease physician at University of Queensland Centre for Clinician Research and Queensland Health.

June 4, 2024

Infectious Disease challenges for transplantation

Roche Diagnostics Australia spoke with Dr. Adam Stewart about Transplant patients and how clinicians and the lab better protect them from opportunistic infections.

May 14, 2024

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April 15, 2024

The Role of Biomarkers in Management of Sepsis

Delve into Sepsis management with Dr. Niti Dawar, Roche Diagnostics Australian Medical Affairs Manager. Explore early Sepsis diagnosis, differentiation from non-infectious causes, the role of Prognostic and Diagnostic Biomarkers.

February 7, 2024

Digital Pathology Webinar

Three Australian speakers will explore where Australian clinics are currently, and where are we heading in the digital pathology journey. Originally held Wednesday 6 December 2023.

December 6, 2023

Understanding Lipoprotein(a)

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has emerged as an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Find out more about the science behind this risk factor.

November 15, 2023

Alzheimer's Disease

By 2050, the number of people affected by dementia is projected to reach 152 million worldwide. In Australia, it is estimated that 400,000 people live with dementia, and 70% of the diagnosed cases have Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

November 7, 2023

Lipoprotein(a): The Science Behind the Risk Factor

In November 2023 Roche Diagnostics Australia hosted a complimentary webinar with the aim to educate Australia's healthcare professionals and proactively reduce the one in four (26%) Australian deaths due to cardiovascular disease

November 7, 2023

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is prostate cancer awareness month. Healthcare professionals are encouraged to have 'the walnut chat' with men more at risk of developing the disease,

August 17, 2023

PrOSPeCT oncology partnership

This public-private-partnership program aims to transform cancer care in Australia

July 26, 2023

NT-proBNP in management of heart failure

Webinar recording for cardiologists, endocrinologists and pathologists with insights from leading Australian professors

July 21, 2023

Digital image analysis algorithms and breast cancer - An Australian study

An Australian study has found "potential to improve therapy selection and outcomes for patients" with breast cancer.

July 21, 2023

Australian perspective on STRONG-HF and NT-proBNP

Hear from an Australian-born International thought leader, on the STRONG-HF study and implications for Australia.

July 7, 2023

Cardihab CVD Partnership

The complementary nature of Roche’s diagnostic portfolio together with Cardihab’s digital therapeutic solutions will accelerate our ability to realise our purpose of providing patients with the care they need in ways that work for them.

June 29, 2023

Cancer and fertility options

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women under the age of 50, making one of the most common reasons cancer treatment impacts upon an Australians fertility. This short animated video explains more about fertility planning options available to both men and women.

May 18, 2023

Diagnostic value of the NT-ProBNP cardiac biomarker

Biomarkers like N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) are clinically significant natriuretic peptides made by the heart. We hear from Professor Sindone on the clinical utility of the NT-proBNP biomarker, in the diagnosis of heart failure and in the context of Australian patients.

April 20, 2023

A history of Roche in Australia

Read how Roche has evolved in Australia, from it's initial business of manufacturing and distributing medicines and vitamins at Roche Dee Why, to become a diagnostic and pharmaceutical leader in Australia.

April 19, 2023

Alzheimer's Preceptorship Meeting 2023

Recognising this significant burden of disease caused by dementia, Roche Diagnostics Australia held an event in February 2023 aimed at up-skilling neurologists, geriatricians, psychologists, and other specialists with an interest in treating dementia.

April 7, 2023

Liver cancer biomarkers feature in Research Review

Director of the Liver Foundation, A/Prof. Simone Strasser gives extensively referenced details as to the impact of liver disease in Australia in publication entitled Research Review.

March 27, 2023

Roche announces winners of $125,000 Anniversary Health Charity Grants

Roche is awarding two grants totalling $125,000 AUD for local projects that will deliver health benefits for specific patient communities.

October 5, 2022

Roche 125 Year Exhibition

To celebrate Roche’s 125 year anniversary and the moments that made us, Roche Australia held a “125 Years” evening celebration at our offices in North Ryde, NSW.

July 20, 2022

Digital pathology solution

Explore how the advanced digital pathology solutions in the Roche portfolio can help you pave the way for personalized care.

July 1, 2022

Dementia Education for General Practitioners

In Australia, it is estimated that 400,000 people live with dementia, and 70% of the diagnosed cases have Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

June 28, 2022

Cervical Cancer Screening Self Collection

Expanded self-collection expected to increase screening participation rates to help eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.

June 27, 2022

125 years of celebrating life

125 years as a family-owned company has shaped a culture of going beyond what’s expected. Our innovative solutions have a tradition of looking to the past to improve the present, but never at the expense of the future. Luckily, when you’re standing on the shoulders of giants, it’s easy to see far ahead.

June 1, 2022

Genomic Profiling and Precision Medicine in Australia

Enlightened by 70 years of research into cell biology, we have a wealth of understanding of what makes cancer tick. That has now evolved to the clinical level, where patients are benefiting from precision medicine tools, available to clinicians in the oncology space.

March 24, 2022

Precision Oncology Screening Platform Enabling Clinical Trials (PrOSPECT)

Roche Australia, in partnership with the Australian Federal Government, Omico, and other partners, today announced an agreement to jointly fund an important new initiative aimed at improving access to clinical trials for Australians diagnosed with cancer.

March 16, 2022

Influenza

Influenza, a seasonal respiratory illness, usually peaks in winter affecting 5-10% of adults and 20-30% of children each year. As typical flu symptoms overlap with many other upper respiratory infections, a timely accurate diagnosis is critical.

March 7, 2022

The life-changing value of diagnostics

Diagnostics enable the collection of critical data, generating accurate and high-quality information that is fundamental as we act to address the challenges faced in the delivery of effective healthcare.

January 19, 2022

Better Chest Pain Patient Management in the ED can Deliver Significant Benefits

Emergency departments can be busy places with many anxious people crammed into a small area, all demanding attention from increasingly stretched staff.

July 4, 2021

Heart Failure

Biomarkers can play a critical role in improving diagnosis and disease management.

June 8, 2021

Infectious diseases management

Effectively manage the growing burden of infectious disease with innovative diagnostic solutions backed by a world-class infrastructure.

January 21, 2021

Transplant Transmitted Infections

Making the most out of every donation helps more patients enjoy the gift of time. From initial screening to post-transplantation follow-up, laboratories play a critical role in protecting patients.

December 1, 2020

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

With more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections acquired every day, advanced diagnostic testing strategies are essential to reducing the global burden of disease as well as ensuring sexual and reproductive health.

December 1, 2020

Viral Hepatitis

As a major public health threat and a leading cause of death worldwide, diagnosing viral hepatitis is a critical first step in limiting its impact.

November 15, 2020

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