CYTOO is Official Sponsor of the First Edition of the World Cell Race

May 26, 2011 - PRLog -- The idea behind this original and unusual race to be held this summer is to gather scientific data regarding the mechanical properties underlying cell migration. This exciting scientific event offers the opportunity to test migratory capabilities of cells possibly modified for the expression of one or several gene(s). Researchers from all around the world are invited to choose their fastest cell line and send them to the closest participating Nikon Imaging Center (San Francisco, Boston, Paris, London, Heidelberg and Singapore). “Wow! This is awesome.” said Wendell Lim at UCSF when first asked to become one of the participating Imaging Centers.

“The idea came to us during the last ASCB* meeting where it appeared that the community working on cell migration was larger than ever. I have always been keen to mix both fun and serious science”, said Manuel Théry, one of the 3 organizers of the event. “I was amazed and encouraged by the enthusiasm it immediately raised in the scientific community.”

Any laboratory may participate in the cell race. Genetic modifications are allowed and even encouraged. The cells will run on the fibronectin coated tracks that will be fabricated by CYTOO. The final speed that will be registered will correspond to the most rapid cell covering the official distance of 100 µm. The videos of the race will be shown and prizes will be given out during the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in Denver, Colorado (Dec 3-7, 2011).

The pre-registration of contestants is open. More information and on the official website of the World Cell Race: http://www.worldcellrace.com

May the best cell win!

*American Society for Cell Biology

About CYTOO Cell Architects

CYTOO develops, manufactures and markets innovative enabling technologies and products destined for high content cell analysis, cell based assays and cell screening applications. Its products control internal cell organization, making analysis more reliable for cell biology researchers and organizations (pharma, biotech, CRO and academic core facilities) involved in High Content Screening for drug discovery and high content cell analysis applications.
CYTOO holds an exclusive worldwide license from the Institut Curie and the CNRS (The French national scientific research center) for the adhesive micropattern patent portfolio, as well as a license agreement with Harvard University (USA). CYTOO is headquartered in Grenoble, France.  Its US subsidiary, CYTOO Inc., is located in Framingham, MA.  

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