PCR’s sensitivity, specificity, and simplicity has revolutionized molecular biology in basic, industrial, and clinical settings.  Technologies abound including quantitative PCR (qPCR), multiplex qPCR, real-time PCR, and reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR). Your technology selection is determined by the source of nucleic acid.  However, complexities arise because of multiple assays, numerous protocols, abundant sources, lack of assay standardization, differences in sample processing, ineffective use of controls, normalization methods, and quality control management. Researchers face challenges in reliability, relevance, and reproducibility. Learn from savvy, seasoned researchers as they share their real-world experiences, applications, and results at Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s 5th Annual Quantitative PCR. 

Enabling Productivity
Assay Design, Development, Selection, and Validation
Data Analysis
Detection Chemistries
Enzymes
Higher Throughput Instrumentation
Housekeeping Genes
Primer/Probes Design
Quality Control
Sample Preparation
Standards & Trouble Shooting
Other?

Enhancing Applications
Biological Validations
Case Studies
Clinical Diagnostics
Copy Number Variation
Disease Progression Prognosis
Epigenetics
Genetic Screening
Gene Expression Analysis
Pathogen Load Detection
Pharmacogenomics
Protein Detection with Immuno PCR
Single Cell PCR
SNP Analysis
Target Validation
Validation of in Vitro/in Vivo RNAi
Other Applications

Nucleic Acid Source
Cells
Cultured Cells
Fresh, Frozen or Archival FFPE Samples
Microdissected  LCM Samples
Tissue Culture
Whole-Tissue Biopsies
 
Nucleic Acid Type
DNA
cDNA
RNA
totalRNA
mRNA
miRNA

Researchers working with technical developments driving this field or researchers utilizing therapeutic applications are encouraged to submit a title and brief summary of their research for consideration of presentation. Please note that due to limited speaking slots, preference is given to abstracts from those within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, regulators and those from academic centers. Additionally, as per CHI policy, a select number of vendors/consultants who provide products and services to these biopharmaceutical companies are offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

To ensure the quality of the program, all proposals will be reviewed by the scientific advisory committee.

To submit a proposal, please click here.

Deadline for priority consideration Friday, September 19.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Ann Brown
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
250 First Avenue, Suite #300
Needham, MA 02494
T:  781-972-5497
E:  mabrown@healthtech.com

For exhibit and sponsorship information, please contact:
Stacey Squatrito
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
250 First Avenue, Suite #300
Needham, MA 02494
T:  857-636-2332
E:  ssquatrito@healthtech.com