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Plenary talk at SEMDSA 2026 in Cape Town

Plenary talk at SEMDSA 2026 in Cape Town on next-generation diabetes monitoring.

April 21, 2026

Lilian Witthauer delivered a plenary talk at the SEMDSA (Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa) Conference in Cape Town titled “Rethinking Diabetes Monitoring: From Single Biomarkers to Systems Physiology.” The presentation outlined the transition from single-parameter monitoring approaches toward integrated, systems-level sensing strategies that combine multiple physiological signals to better capture metabolic states. This perspective is central to ongoing work in the sensing and monitoring lab on multimodal and non-invasive sensing technologies for diabetes and metabolic health. During the visit, the lab also engaged in scientific exchange with colleagues at Stellenbosch University, discussing opportunities for collaboration in sensing technologies.

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