ALM7 & 5th iLS Conference

Perth, Western Australia

18–21 October 2026

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Everything happening at ALM7 & 5th iLS — scientific sessions, keynotes, workshops, breaks, AGMs and social events.

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Venue

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Novotel Perth Langley

Level 1 (Mezzanine)

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Level 1 map showing Riverside Ballroom, Silver Room, lifts and registration in front of the service lift near the Riverside Ballroom entrance
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Riverside BallroomAll sessions & talks
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Silver RoomSocial events, sponsors, catering and poster presentations
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RegistrationIn front of the service lift, near the Riverside Ballroom entrance
Workshop venue

Australian National Phenome Centre

⌖ 5 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA 6150

The pre-conference workshop will be held at the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC).

🚆 Getting there from Perth Underground
  1. Take the Mandurah Line to Murdoch Station.
  2. From Murdoch Station, take the 512 bus towards the Murdoch precinct.
  3. Follow Google Maps for the final walk to the ANPC.
Sunday travel: services can be less frequent, so please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Check Transperth services ↗
Conference dinner
Reel Kitchen

Join us on the Perth waterfront at Reel Kitchen, located on Level 2 of DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. The restaurant overlooks the Swan River and showcases Western Australian produce in a relaxed waterfront setting.

Reel Kitchen
Level 2, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
1 Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000
Reel Kitchen dining room overlooking the Perth waterfront
From the conference hotel

Novotel Perth Langley → Reel Kitchen

The map below shows the walking route from Novotel Perth Langley to Reel Kitchen at Barrack Square.

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Information for presenters

Presentation Guidelines

Key information for oral and poster presenters at ALM7 & the 5th iLS Conference.

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Oral presenters

Oral Presentations

16:9 Widescreen slide format
  • Prepare your presentation in widescreen 16:9 format.
  • Please upload your final presentation before the conference using the link below.
  • Upload deadline: to be confirmed.
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Poster presenters

Poster Presentations

A0 Portrait orientation
  • Prepare your poster at A0 size in portrait orientation.
  • Posters can be hung from 3:00 PM on Sunday 18 October.
  • Pin tacks will be available from the registration desk if needed.
  • Poster presentations and sponsor displays are located in the Silver Room.
Make the most of your stay

Explore Perth & Surrounds

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In and around the city

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Coast, islands & day trips

Coastal & Day Trips

Thank you to our supporters

Conference Sponsors

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Pre-conference workshop

ANPC Workshop

A practical introduction to NMR lipoprotein profiling and LC-MS lipidomics — from study design and sample handling through to quality control, interpretation and reporting.

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Australian National Phenome Centre workshop space
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Workshop timetable

Agenda

Session 1

Platforms, Study Design & Sample Collection

09:00–09:10
Welcome & Overview
Workshop aims, ANPC introduction and facilitator overview.
09:10–09:35
What Do These Platforms Actually Measure?
How NMR lipoprotein profiling and LC-MS lipidomics differ, complement each other and support different biological questions.
09:35–10:00
Study Design Considerations
Matrix choice, fasting status, sample size, longitudinal versus cross-sectional designs and integrating lipid measurements into existing studies.
10:00–10:25
Sample Collection & Handling
Collection tubes, processing, pre-analytical effects, freeze-thaw cycles, long-term storage and biobanked samples.
10:25–10:50
Running Large Human Studies
Batch planning, randomisation, sample tracking, working with core facilities, budgeting and realistic timelines.
10:50–11:00
Discussion & Open Questions
Questions and take-home points from Session 1.
11:00–11:30
Lab Tour & Morning CoffeeTour the ANPC NMR and LC-MS facilities, sample preparation areas and data infrastructure.
Session 2

Data Processing, Quality Assessment & Biological Interpretation

11:30–12:20
From Raw Output to Analysis-Ready Data
NMR processing and IVDR outputs; LC-MS peak detection and lipid annotation; pooled QC design, run-order effects, drift and correction.
12:30–12:50
Common Pitfalls & How to Catch Them
Batch effects, haemolysis, lipaemia, sample mix-ups, extraction failures and other red flags worth investigating.
12:50–13:15
From Data to Biology
Interpreting lipoprotein subclasses and lipid classes, selecting biologically meaningful features, visualisation and reporting.
13:15–13:30
Open Discussion & Wrap-Up
Bring your own study questions, review key takeaways and explore ANPC services and further resources.
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