Extreme PCR: Efficient Amplification in < One Minute Amongst Topics at Integrating Digital PCR Event

Jan. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Advances in microfluidics and nanofabrication have led to the manufacture of technologies capable of utilizing hundreds to millions of small-scale partitions. Digital enumeration, whether it is done through digital PCR, microfluidics, or next-generation sequencing, is finding growing utility in both basic research and clinical applications. By allowing for detection of nucleic acids at higher resolution and lower target levels, digital detection technologies have the ability to identify diseases earlier in progression, providing an advantage for diagnostics and preventative medicine. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Inaugural Integrating Digital PCR conference will cover digital PCR, microfluidics, and single-cell analysis and how these technologies are best used in a clinical setting. The evolution of qPCR to a more digital format will also be discussed. Special focus will be given to clinical translation and future trends driving the field.

Featured Presentations:

Use of Digital PCR in Oncology: Changing the Paradigm for Systemic Therapy Administration
Ben Ho Park, M.D., Ph.D., The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

Extreme PCR: Efficient Amplification in Less than One Minute
Carl Wittwer, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Pathology, University of Utah

Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Integrating Digital PCR will cover:

-Validating digital PCR for clinical use
-Novel digital PCR technologies and techniques-
-Moving digital PCR to the clinic
-Single cell analysis methods
-Future trends driving the field

Top Reasons Why You Should Attend This Event:

-Discover how digital PCR is being applied to cancer, genetic testing, and infectious disease
-Hear from leading digital PCR device providers
-Learn how single cell analysis methods are changing medicine
-Explore the latest advances in digital detection technologies
-Network with early adopters and visionaries

For full details visit www.healthtech.com/Integrating-Digital-PCR.  An early registration discount of up to $350 is available until Friday, January 18.