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BioDot to Host Hands-On Workshop: “Microfluidics Regenerated: New Approaches, Applications, and Enabling Technologies”

BioDot Inc.
27 Jan 2014
Sarah Thomas
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On June 17th-19th 2014 BioDot will be hosting a 2.5 day workshop entitiled “Microfluidics Regenerated: New Approaches, Applications, and Enabling Technologies” in Irvine, CA, USA. This 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:
o Exploring Advances in Early Diagnostics & Biomarkers
o Biosensors 101
o Digital Microfluidics for Diagnostics
o Rapid Detection of Bacterial Toxins in Microfluidic Assays
o Material Selection & Enzyme Stabilization
o Taking the Next Step: Transitioning a Glucose Sheet Sensor from Research to Commercialization
o Alternative Approaches with Adhesives for Microfluidics
o What to know about Patents and Filings before it’s too Late
o Technical Challenges in the Development of Simplified Nucleic Acid Diagnostic Tests
o DNA Biosensors for Environmental Monitoring
o New Modalities of “On-Card” Processing
o Gas Plasma for Low Cost Surface Modification of Microfluidic Devices and Components
o Miniaturization Biosensors for Use in Vitro Diagnostics
o Sensors in “Non-Medical” Applications
o Quantification of Analytes using a Multiplex ELISA system
o Completing the Product – Don’t Overlook the Cartridge
o Microfluidics: The Next Generation

Registration: 17th June, 2:00 pm Fee: $1250

Fee includes:
• 2 Nights Lodging at the Hotel Irvine Jamboree
• Lecture Series Complete with Course Workbook
• Practical Materials
• Reception on Tuesday Evening
• Wednesday Evening Dinner Extravaganza
• Breakfast and Lunch on Wed. & Thurs

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