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POST-CONFERENCE SHORT COURSE I*
Array Technologies for Pathogen Detection
Wednesday, August 23
9-12am
8:30
am Registration for Morning Short Courses
9:00
Advanced Applications of xMAP Technology for Pathogen Detection
Dr. John C. Carrano, Executive Director, R& D, Luminex
Corporation
In this paper we present a discussion of the chip-scale
implementation of a bio-detection technology suitable for a
variety of applications including medical diagnostics, drug
discovery, and environmental pathogen sensors. One very successful
instrument approach in this class of detection technology is the
optically read, bead-based bio-assay flow cytometer. Dyed
microspheres capable of generating 100 distinct bead sets are
coated with bio-assays, then prepared with a given sample and
interrogated by two lasers: one to identify the distinct bead set;
and the other to determine assay binding events. Our new concept
involves an optimized implementation of micro-fluidics,
electronics, and photonic components designed to provide very high
performance, compact form-factor, and greatly reduced cost
compared to current generation systems. This chip-scale
implementation takes advantage of not only the economy of scale
traditionally associated with semiconductor technologies, but also
the robustness offered by the heterogeneous integration of
multiple components on a single substrate. |
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10:00
Development of Simple, Sensitive and Sturdy devices for Threat
Detection and Identification
Dr. Andy McShea, Vice President, Biology & Chemistry,
CombiMatrix Corporation
CombiMatrix technology readily supports multiplexed genomic and
serological assays against all categories of biothreat agents.
CombiMatrix instruments are based on a novel semiconductor
technology platform combined with electro-chemical detection.
CombiMatrix electrochemical detection system is a fixed or mobile
stand-alone detection system that identifies threat agents in less
than one minute. |
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11:00 Living Cell Assays for Pathogen Detection
Dr. Stacy Montgomery, Director Global Marketing, Global Marketing, Biolog Inc.
*Separate
Registration Required
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