June 17, 2014 – June 19, 2014
17900 Jamboree Rd
Description:
This 2.5 day course focuses on innovative technologies for quantitative microfluidic devices. A lecture series designed from classical development approaches to manufacturing processes will be presented and paired with practical “Hands On” laboratory sessions.
Topics Include:
- Novel Approaches to Existing & NextGen Devices
- Cell-free Microreactor Arrays for Multiplexed Analyses in Biotech & Synthetic Biology
- Exploring Advances in Diagnostics & Biomarkers
- Rapid Detection of Bacterial Toxins in Microfluidic Assays
- Paper-based Microfluidics for Low Costs Diagnostics
- Gas Plasma for Low Cost Surface Modification of Microfluidic Devices & Components
- From Bench-top to Product: The Commercialization of Microfluidic Devices
- High Performance Labels & Display Methods for Point of Care Diagnostics
- Technical Challenges in the Development of Simplified Nucleic Acid Diagnostic Tests
- Real Time Inspection & Quality Control of Devices
- Miniaturization Biosensors for Use In Vitro Diagnostics
- Design Essentials for Successful Microfluidic Devices
- Microfluidics: The Next Generation
Fee Includes:
- 2 Nights Lodging at the Hotel Irvine at Jamboree
- Lecture Series Complete with Course Workbook
- Practical Materials
- Reception on Tuesday Evening
- Wednesday Evening Dinner Extravaganza
- Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday & Thursday
DAY ONE
Session Chair: Barbara McIntosh
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Registration |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 2:45 – 3:45 | Novel Approaches to Existing & NextGen Devices Dr. Robert Matson, President, QuantiScientifics |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Survey of Micro Analytical Systems to Explore Advances in Diagnostics & Biomarkers Dr. David Cohen, Lead Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton |
| 4:30 – 4:45 | Coffee Break |
| 4:45 – 5:30 | Cell-free Microreactor Arrays for Multiplexed Analyses in Biotech and Synthetic Biology Dr. Brent Lutz, Founder & CEO, Covitect |
| 5:30 – 8:00 | Reception |
DAY TWO
Session Chair: Scott Williams
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Advanced Substrates for IVD Applications Dr. Matthew Misner, Material Scientist, GE Global Research |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Paper-based Microfluidics for Low Costs Diagnostics Dr. Matthew Stewart, Senior Scientist, Diagnostics for All |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Gas Plasma for Low Cost Surface Modification of Microfluidic Devices & Components Mikki Larner, Vice President, Plasma Technology Systems |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Rapid Detection of Toxins in Microfluidic Assays Dr. Robert Hnasko, Scientist, USDA |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Quantitative Dispensing & Inspection Options for Microfluidics Felix Beltran, Sales Manager, BioDot Inc |
| 1:45 – 2:45 | Practical Session: Substrate Conditioning |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Coffee Break |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Digital Tools for Developing Electrochemical Biosensors Dr. Henry Wieck, Scientist, Polygenesis Corporation |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | From Bench-top to Product: The Commercialization of Microfluidic Devices Dr. David Wright , CEO, Wi Medical Device Development |
| 5:00 | Meet in the lobby for dinner |
DAY THREE
Session Chair: David Moore
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast, Hotel Checkout |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | High Performance Labels & Display Methods for Point of Care Diagnostics Dr. Brendan O’Farrell, President, DCN Diagnostics |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | NextGen PCR Device TBD, Manufacturing Operations, GenMark Dx |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Design Essentials for Successful Microfluidic Devices John Zeis, Founder, ZedMed |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Practical Sessions: Printing & Development |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Automated Assembly Approaches Dr. Jorma Venalainen, President, JOT |
| 1:45 – 2:30 | High Performance Fluorescence Detection in Microfluidic & Point of Care Devices Dr. Roberto Spricigo, Scientist, Qiagen |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Practical Sessions: Analysis |
| 3:45 – 4:15 | Transitioning IVD Tests to the Future Dr. Robert Matson, President, QuantiScientifics |
| 4:30 | Close of Meeting and Certificate Distribution |