Editor's Highlights for AACC 2017 Clinical Lab Expo
SelectScience will be providing full event reporting from the AACC 2017 Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego
24 Jul 2017
Sonia Nicholas
Managing Editor and Clinical Lead
Editorial article
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting is an action packed five days, offering opportunities to learn about the latest developments in clinical science from July 30 – August 3. Plenary sessions will feature advances is CRISPR and the future of genome engineering; antibiotic resistance; treating substance abuse and addiction; preserving fertility in cancer patients; and genomic sequencing.
More than 750 exhibitors will be highlighting the very latest diagnostic technology, covering topics such as molecular diagnostics, mobile health, mass spectrometry, automation and point-of-care.
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AACC Session Highlights
New Frontiers in Genomics
- Session 11001: CRISPR Biology, Technology & Ethics: The Future of Genome Engineering, Sunday, July 30, 5–6:30 p.m.
- Session 13001: Beyond Sequencing: New Frontiers in Genomics, Tuesday, August 1, 8:45–10:15 a.m.
Oncofertility
- Session 12001: Oncofertility: From Bench to Bedside to Babies, Monday, July 31, 8:45–10:15 a.m.
Public Health
- Session 14001: Antibiotic Resistance: A Public Health Crisis, Wednesday, August 2, 8:45–10:15 a.m.
- Session 15001: Modern, Effective Care for Substance Use Disorders: Findings From the 2016 Surgeon General’s Facing Addiction Report, Thursday, August 3, 8:45–10:15 a.m.
Digital Health Revolution
- Session 32227: A Q&A With Qualcomm Tricorder XPrize Finalists, Monday, July 31, 4:30–6 p.m.
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Blood TransfusionBlood Transfusion involves giving donor blood to a recipient patient. Screening is essential to avoid transfusion reactions. Blood banks use immunohematological techniques to determine rh and ABO blood group, and screen for antibodies using specific antisera. Blood Banks use Direct Coombs Tests (DCT) and Indirect Coombs Tests (IAT) to detect hemolysis and Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).HematologyIn Haematology / Hematology, complete blood cell counts (or full blood counts) are obtained using automated blood count analyzers to enumerate blood cell types. Hematology also encompasses haemostasis and coagulation, thrombophilia and hemophilia, plasma viscosity and ESR analysis, hemoglobinopathies, cell morphology and haematinic measurement.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.Cellular PathologyCellular Pathology deals with the microscopic analysis of tissue samples and cells. Sample preparation and processing includes fixation, staining, sectioning and slide mounting, using equipment such microtomes and cryostats. In choosing immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry kits, consider chromogens, staining method, antibodies, microscopes and imaging.Point-of-CarePoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) or Near Patient Testing (NPT) products are available for urine, blood and other clinical chemistry analyses. POCT includes: blood glucose testing, blood gas and electrolytes analysis, rapid coagulation testing (PT / INR), rapid cardiac markers diagnostics, drugs of abuse screening, urine strips testing, pregnancy testing, fecal occult blood analysis, food pathogens screening, hemoglobin diagnostics, infectious disease testing and cholesterol screening.Clinical ChemistryBiochemistry (or clinical chemistry) involves the analysis of bodily fluids using chemical tests. Techniques used include HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immunochemical, electrophoresis, turbidometric / spectrophotometric assay, MRI and ISE analysis. Tests are often carried out on plasma or serum but urine (urinalysis) and fecal specimens are also processed.Clinical GeneticsMolecular Genetics covers the analysis of hereditary genetic disease and chromosomal abnormalities. Genetics can be analysed using DNA, RNA, and protein microarrays, PCR, RT PCR and DNA sequencing. Genetic equipment includes genetic workstations, thermal cyclers, cooling blocks and electrophoresis products. Diagnostic kits are used for DNA / RNA extraction and purification.Clinical MicrobiologyMicrobiology is the study of microorganisms including protists, prokaryotes, fungi, and, often, viruses. Microorganisms are a useful research tool as genetic vectors and, in immunology, for antibiotic susceptibility testing, cellular biology and genetics. Microorganisms commonly grow readily in incubators with microbial culture media; this can contain chromogenic supplements to differentiate between cell lines. Estimate your culture’s density of microorganisms with colony counters, or screen and select colonies for desirable clones with automated colony pickers. Additionally, equipment is available to monitor environments for the presence of microbes and identify with microbial identification instruments. Find the best microbiology products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Embryology / IVFEmbryology refers to the development of an embryo resulting from the fertilization of the ovum, to fetus stage. In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the fertilization of the egg outside of the human body, and is an important treatment for infertility.AACCThe American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo is the largest meeting for clinical laboratory professionals in the world. This year's meeting is being held in Atlanta, USA, July 26th-30th, 2015.Molecular DiagnosticsMolecular diagnostics use an individual’s genetic code and gene expression to diagnose and monitor diseases. The technique is used increasingly in the field of infectious diseases and oncology, as well as areas such as coagulation, HLA typing and pharmacogenomics. Molecular diagnostics plays a pivotal role in personalized medicine.