The TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 has been organized to provide a critical examination of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting edge molecular diagnostics technology, structuring mutually beneficial deals and the molecular diagnostics industry's impact on the field of in vitro diagnostics. This conference will also provide an integral forum for leaders in molecular diagnostics, in vitro diagnostics and laboratories to share ideas, network with other delegates and advance understanding of the potential of new molecular diagnostics technologies.