19th EBF Open Symposium

Fearless Science, Driven by Curiosity – Guided by Data

In the tradition of reflecting on historic moments that reshaped scientific thinking, the 19th EBF Open Symposium (OS) looks back 500 years to the time of Paracelsus. At a time when medicine was dominated by rigid doctrine, he challenged prevailing dogma and argued that scientific practice should be grounded in observation, context and purpose.

His thinking marked a shift from inherited rules toward fit-for-purpose science. Today, bioanalysis faces a similar moment. Rapid technological advances, new modalities, increasing data complexity and evolving regulatory expectations are reshaping how bioanalytical science is applied in Pharma R&D. Long-established approaches are not necessarily wrong, but they may no longer be sufficient for every context.

The 19th EBF OS invites the community to reflect on this evolution, exploring how bioanalysis can continue to innovate while maintaining scientific foundations and responsible interpretation. In the spirit of Paracelsus, the symposium encourages open discussion on how context of use, purpose and impact should guide the future of bioanalysis.

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