Thursday, May 17, 2012
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 | Rapid Clinical Diagnostics in a Continuous Flow Lab-on-a-Chip Dr Nicole Pamme, University of Hull, speaking at Lab-on-a-Chip 2011. |
 | Genome-scale Analysis with Single Cells Dr Honghua Li, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, speaking at Single Cell Analysis Summit 2011. |
Biochips Market (DNA Microarrays, Lab-on-Chip, Protein Microarrays, Tissue & Cell Arrays) Trends & Global Forecast (2010-2015)
MarketsandMarkets
The global biochip market is studied by the types and key applications. It was valued at $2.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2015; growing at a CAGR of 16.7%. This growth is attributed to increasing applications in cancer diagnostics and expression profiling, the boom in personalized medicine, and government funding.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Biochips - Products, Applications, Technologies and End-Use Markets Growth Analysis, 2009-2015
Axis Research Mind
The report reviews the latest biochips market trends with a perceptive attempt to disclose the near-future growth prospects. An in-depth analysis on a geographic basis provides strategic business intelligence for life science sector investments. The study reveals profitable investment strategies for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), government organizations and many more in preferred locations.
World Microfluidic Players Database 2011
Yole Développement
Description of more than 620 microfluidic players worldwide. The Microfluidic Players Database 2011 is a unique tool for business and marketing managers which are looking for development or manufacturing partners, customers or research capabilities.
Top 10 Drug Discovery Technologies - Strategic Analysis and Global Forecasts
MarketsandMarkets
The top 10 drug discovery technologies play a vital role in the growth of the entire pharmaceutical industry as they are the key contributors in the swift introduction of blockbusters and innovative drugs. The applications of these technologies in the introduction of drugs have created significant opportunities for market growth. The slow introduction of new blockbuster drugs is a major concern which the drug development companies are catering to by using these top technologies.
Nanotechnology in Healthcare: Market outlook for applications, tools and materials, and 40 company profiles
Business Insights
The advent of healthcare nanotechnology has had a vast impact on the fields of drug delivery and diagnostics. Its role in healthcare is very important in terms of eradicating diseases, especially in the treatment of cancer. Advanced technological developments in coatings and implants using nanotechnology are expected to boost the scope of the market in various applications.
Single Cell Analysis 2010: the New Frontier for 'Omics Market Report
Select Biosciences Ltd
Successful conversion of opportunity to profit requires a detailed understanding of this emerging market. Single-Cell Analysis 2010: the New Frontier for ’Omics explains the key technologies, applications, unmet needs and trends. The 128-page report includes a survey of more than 300 participants, interviews with 5 leading experts, analyses of 25 companies and 16 academic programs and a 5-by-7 quantitative market model of technologies and applications.
Multiplexed Diagnostics 2010
Select Biosciences Ltd
The multiplexed diagnostics market has grown rapidly and generated sales of approximately $2.4 billon in 2009, but is now balanced on multiple tipping points.
MarketsandMarkets
The global biochip market is studied by the types and key applications. It was valued at $2.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2015; growing at a CAGR of 16.7%. This growth is attributed to increasing applications in cancer diagnostics and expression profiling, the boom in personalized medicine, and government funding.
Single Cell Omics 2011
Select Biosciences Ltd
The single cell Omics revolution is the potential transformation of cellular heterogeneity from a source of noise to a source of new, as yet hidden discoveries.
Biochips - Products, Applications, Technologies and End-Use Markets Growth Analysis, 2009-2015
Axis Research Mind
The report reviews the latest biochips market trends with a perceptive attempt to disclose the near-future growth prospects. An in-depth analysis on a geographic basis provides strategic business intelligence for life science sector investments. The study reveals profitable investment strategies for pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), government organizations and many more in preferred locations.
World Microfluidic Players Database 2011
Yole Développement
Description of more than 620 microfluidic players worldwide. The Microfluidic Players Database 2011 is a unique tool for business and marketing managers which are looking for development or manufacturing partners, customers or research capabilities.
Top 10 Drug Discovery Technologies - Strategic Analysis and Global Forecasts
MarketsandMarkets
The top 10 drug discovery technologies play a vital role in the growth of the entire pharmaceutical industry as they are the key contributors in the swift introduction of blockbusters and innovative drugs. The applications of these technologies in the introduction of drugs have created significant opportunities for market growth. The slow introduction of new blockbuster drugs is a major concern which the drug development companies are catering to by using these top technologies.
Nanotechnology in Healthcare: Market outlook for applications, tools and materials, and 40 company profiles
Business Insights
The advent of healthcare nanotechnology has had a vast impact on the fields of drug delivery and diagnostics. Its role in healthcare is very important in terms of eradicating diseases, especially in the treatment of cancer. Advanced technological developments in coatings and implants using nanotechnology are expected to boost the scope of the market in various applications.
Single Cell Analysis 2010: the New Frontier for 'Omics Market Report
Select Biosciences Ltd
Successful conversion of opportunity to profit requires a detailed understanding of this emerging market. Single-Cell Analysis 2010: the New Frontier for ’Omics explains the key technologies, applications, unmet needs and trends. The 128-page report includes a survey of more than 300 participants, interviews with 5 leading experts, analyses of 25 companies and 16 academic programs and a 5-by-7 quantitative market model of technologies and applications.
Multiplexed Diagnostics 2010
Select Biosciences Ltd
The multiplexed diagnostics market has grown rapidly and generated sales of approximately $2.4 billon in 2009, but is now balanced on multiple tipping points.
Sheathless Size-based Acoustic Particle Separation
The separation of particles or cells is critical for many biological and biomedical applications, including cell biology, diagnostics and therapeutics. This paper presents a novel sheathless SSAW based particle separation technique in a microfluidic channel.
Fluorescence Detection Methods for Microfluidic Droplet Platforms
This article reports the entire experimental process for detection of single cells and the mapping of mixing processes inside picoliter-volume droplets, including microfluidic chip fabrication, the optical setup and the process of droplet generation and detection.
Lipid-based Passivation in Nanofluidics
This study demonstrates the use of lipid bilayers as a passivation layer in nanofluidic networks, consisting of nanochannels and nanoslits, fabricated in fused silica.
Finnish Researchers Discover Genes Inhibiting the Spread of Prostate Cancer
Researchers utilize the cell spot micro array technology to study the impacts of all genes in an entire genome in a single experiment.
A Nano Approach for ELA 2012
Nano and microfluidics one of eight available conference streams.
Microfluidic Chip for Molecular Amplification of Influenza A RNA in Human Respiratory Specimens
This paper demonstrates a proof-of-concept microfluidic chip using clinical specimens collected over a two-year period from patients with suspected influenza.
Moving Microfluidics from the Lab Bench to the Factory Floor
MIT reports how their Center for Polymer Microfabrication has designed manufacturing processes for a new generation of diagnostic tools.
Single-Cell Chemical Lysis on Microfluidic Chips with Arrays of Microwells
This study looks at the looks at a way of accurately analysing individual cells in order to investigate cellular content.
MIT Researchers Develop a New Approach to Producing 3D Microchips
Microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, are small devices with huge potential. Typically made of components less than 100 microns in size they have been used as tiny biological sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and actuators.
Recent Advances in Microfluidic Technologies for Biochemistry and Molecular Biologys
A range of basic biochemical and molecular biological operations have been transferred to chip-based microfluidic formats over the last decade.
The separation of particles or cells is critical for many biological and biomedical applications, including cell biology, diagnostics and therapeutics. This paper presents a novel sheathless SSAW based particle separation technique in a microfluidic channel.
Fluorescence Detection Methods for Microfluidic Droplet Platforms
This article reports the entire experimental process for detection of single cells and the mapping of mixing processes inside picoliter-volume droplets, including microfluidic chip fabrication, the optical setup and the process of droplet generation and detection.
Lipid-based Passivation in Nanofluidics
This study demonstrates the use of lipid bilayers as a passivation layer in nanofluidic networks, consisting of nanochannels and nanoslits, fabricated in fused silica.
Finnish Researchers Discover Genes Inhibiting the Spread of Prostate Cancer
Researchers utilize the cell spot micro array technology to study the impacts of all genes in an entire genome in a single experiment.
A Nano Approach for ELA 2012
Nano and microfluidics one of eight available conference streams.
Microfluidic Chip for Molecular Amplification of Influenza A RNA in Human Respiratory Specimens
This paper demonstrates a proof-of-concept microfluidic chip using clinical specimens collected over a two-year period from patients with suspected influenza.
Moving Microfluidics from the Lab Bench to the Factory Floor
MIT reports how their Center for Polymer Microfabrication has designed manufacturing processes for a new generation of diagnostic tools.
Single-Cell Chemical Lysis on Microfluidic Chips with Arrays of Microwells
This study looks at the looks at a way of accurately analysing individual cells in order to investigate cellular content.
MIT Researchers Develop a New Approach to Producing 3D Microchips
Microelectromechanical systems, or MEMS, are small devices with huge potential. Typically made of components less than 100 microns in size they have been used as tiny biological sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes and actuators.
Recent Advances in Microfluidic Technologies for Biochemistry and Molecular Biologys
A range of basic biochemical and molecular biological operations have been transferred to chip-based microfluidic formats over the last decade.
Fluidigm Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2012
Q1 total revenue up 26% compared to Q1 2011.
Dolomite Joins Forces with LioniX B.V.
Companies join forces in the areas of designing, developing and fabricating microfluidic devices and systems.
Almac and Affymetrix Announce a Global Distribution Agreement for Almac’s Xcel™ Array
Xcel™ array optimized for RNA expression profiling from FFPE samples.
Agilent Technologies and FDA Collaborate to Improve Testing for Salmonella
Project also seeks to develop better tools to test truth of seafood labels.
BMG LABTECH is Attending ARABLAB 2012
Company will be exhibiting at ARABLAB 2012 from March 26-29th. Visit Booth #408 to get a personal introduction to the SPECTROstar Nano and the POLARstar Omega microplate readers.
Look for Pharma Talent with Fleming Europe
Are you looking for a way to find and retain talented individuals for your company?
Dolomite and GigaGen Collaborate to Develop Novel Droplet Merging Technology
Development of a novel Droplet Merger Chip for massively parallel single cell genetic analysis.
DNA Electronics CEO to Address Scripps “Future of Genomic Medicine” Conference
Company to present “DNA Transistors and Handheld Sequencing” at key educational conference (La Jolla, California, March 1-2 2012).
Bring a Buddy to ELA 2012
Select Biosciences, organisers of the Second European Lab Automation (ELA) at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 30th-31st May 2012, is pleased to offer a ‘bring a buddy’ discount on conference registration fees.
Nanoink Announces Launch of Contract Services Program for Live Single Cell Assay Work
Service offering expected to advance research programs involved with toxicity assessment, high content screening, and cell-cell communication.
Q1 total revenue up 26% compared to Q1 2011.
Dolomite Joins Forces with LioniX B.V.
Companies join forces in the areas of designing, developing and fabricating microfluidic devices and systems.
Almac and Affymetrix Announce a Global Distribution Agreement for Almac’s Xcel™ Array
Xcel™ array optimized for RNA expression profiling from FFPE samples.
Agilent Technologies and FDA Collaborate to Improve Testing for Salmonella
Project also seeks to develop better tools to test truth of seafood labels.
BMG LABTECH is Attending ARABLAB 2012
Company will be exhibiting at ARABLAB 2012 from March 26-29th. Visit Booth #408 to get a personal introduction to the SPECTROstar Nano and the POLARstar Omega microplate readers.
Look for Pharma Talent with Fleming Europe
Are you looking for a way to find and retain talented individuals for your company?
Dolomite and GigaGen Collaborate to Develop Novel Droplet Merging Technology
Development of a novel Droplet Merger Chip for massively parallel single cell genetic analysis.
DNA Electronics CEO to Address Scripps “Future of Genomic Medicine” Conference
Company to present “DNA Transistors and Handheld Sequencing” at key educational conference (La Jolla, California, March 1-2 2012).
Bring a Buddy to ELA 2012
Select Biosciences, organisers of the Second European Lab Automation (ELA) at the Congress Center Hamburg, Germany from 30th-31st May 2012, is pleased to offer a ‘bring a buddy’ discount on conference registration fees.
Nanoink Announces Launch of Contract Services Program for Live Single Cell Assay Work
Service offering expected to advance research programs involved with toxicity assessment, high content screening, and cell-cell communication.
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Rapid PCR for Integration in Sample-to-answer Analysis Platforms
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster describes how molecular testing at the point-of-care can increase time to results and yield rather specific information, concentrating on PCR on a chip layout which proves to be fast and robust.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Laser Welded Microfluidic Plasma Seperation Unit with On-Chip Pressure Conversion
Robert Bosch GmbH
This poster shows how microfluidic components for the separation of plasma from full blood can be cost-effective, with reliable processing and the production of quality plasma.
One Pot Method for the Simultaneous Synthesis and Anchoring of Organic Monolith Inside COC Microchip Channel
Universite de Lyon
Study shows monolith synthesis in COC microchip, including: the influence of BME concentration on performances; the separations of primary amines.
Nanoliter Volume Pin Tool Transfers as Measured by a Dual-Dye Absorbance Method
V & P Scientific, Inc.
This poster compares the volumes of sample solutions delivered by an array of stainless steel and hydrophobic-coated pins as measured by a fluorescent-dye approach versus a dual-dye absorbance approach.
SFC Fluidics Microfluidic ePump Technology Ideal for Point of Care Diagnostics
SFC Fluidics LLC
True Point of Care medical devices place unique demand on micropump characteristics. SFC Fluidics ePump is an innovative electrochemical pumping system that is different from other microfluidic pumps.
Magnetohydrodynamic Based Circular Liquid Chromatography On Chip
SFC Fluidics LLC
This poster demonstrates cyclic liquid chromatography on chip and shows how this can be used in other closed loop applications.
Novel Valve Designs in a Completely Sealed Microfluidic System
SFC Fluidics LLC
Two one time use valve strategies have been successfully demonstrated in a completely sealed assay chip. They were also shown to be feasible for on chip reagent storage.
Electrochemical Microfluidic Biosensor for E.coli Detection
INRS-EMT, University of Quebec
Microfluidic electrochemical biosensor based on Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) was developed for detection and quantification of E.coli. The electrochemical detection was achieved using Hoechst 33258 redox molecule and linear sweep voltametry (LSV). Here, we detect and quantify 48 CFU/ml of bacteria in 35 min in LB media and urine samples. This microfluidic chip has great potential to be used as a point of care diagnostic (POC) device for clinical application.
Aptamer-based protein biochip with a SPAD array time-resolved detection
1-FBK-Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Povo-Trento (Italy) 2-Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa (Italy)
In this work a silicon biochip based on a matrix of transparent micro-reactor sites coupled with a linear SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) detector array for detecting traces of proteins in biological fluids is presented. A microfluidic layer of PDMS containing a peristaltic pump was implemented. The biofunctional layer for the detection of target proteins is based on a dual-site binding strategy employing DNA aptamers.
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster describes how molecular testing at the point-of-care can increase time to results and yield rather specific information, concentrating on PCR on a chip layout which proves to be fast and robust.
Lab-on-a-Chip System for Detection of Mycotoxins in Animal Feed
Institut fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz
This poster introduces an automated Lab-on-a-Chip system for reliable quantitative testing of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed developed in the framework of the EU-funded project micro- FLUID.
Laser Welded Microfluidic Plasma Seperation Unit with On-Chip Pressure Conversion
Robert Bosch GmbH
This poster shows how microfluidic components for the separation of plasma from full blood can be cost-effective, with reliable processing and the production of quality plasma.
One Pot Method for the Simultaneous Synthesis and Anchoring of Organic Monolith Inside COC Microchip Channel
Universite de Lyon
Study shows monolith synthesis in COC microchip, including: the influence of BME concentration on performances; the separations of primary amines.
Nanoliter Volume Pin Tool Transfers as Measured by a Dual-Dye Absorbance Method
V & P Scientific, Inc.
This poster compares the volumes of sample solutions delivered by an array of stainless steel and hydrophobic-coated pins as measured by a fluorescent-dye approach versus a dual-dye absorbance approach.
SFC Fluidics Microfluidic ePump Technology Ideal for Point of Care Diagnostics
SFC Fluidics LLC
True Point of Care medical devices place unique demand on micropump characteristics. SFC Fluidics ePump is an innovative electrochemical pumping system that is different from other microfluidic pumps.
Magnetohydrodynamic Based Circular Liquid Chromatography On Chip
SFC Fluidics LLC
This poster demonstrates cyclic liquid chromatography on chip and shows how this can be used in other closed loop applications.
Novel Valve Designs in a Completely Sealed Microfluidic System
SFC Fluidics LLC
Two one time use valve strategies have been successfully demonstrated in a completely sealed assay chip. They were also shown to be feasible for on chip reagent storage.
Electrochemical Microfluidic Biosensor for E.coli Detection
INRS-EMT, University of Quebec
Microfluidic electrochemical biosensor based on Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) was developed for detection and quantification of E.coli. The electrochemical detection was achieved using Hoechst 33258 redox molecule and linear sweep voltametry (LSV). Here, we detect and quantify 48 CFU/ml of bacteria in 35 min in LB media and urine samples. This microfluidic chip has great potential to be used as a point of care diagnostic (POC) device for clinical application.
Aptamer-based protein biochip with a SPAD array time-resolved detection
1-FBK-Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Povo-Trento (Italy) 2-Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa (Italy)
In this work a silicon biochip based on a matrix of transparent micro-reactor sites coupled with a linear SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) detector array for detecting traces of proteins in biological fluids is presented. A microfluidic layer of PDMS containing a peristaltic pump was implemented. The biofunctional layer for the detection of target proteins is based on a dual-site binding strategy employing DNA aptamers.
Overcoming the Challenge of Reliable Multi-way Fluidic Connections
Dolomite
If you are struggling to create fast and reliable microfluidic connections, Multiflux™ may be the solution you are looking for.
Miniaturisation of Gas Chromatography Equipment
Dolomite
Gas Chromatography (GC) is a highly sensitive chemical analysis technique with a broad range of applications. Existing commercial GC systems are generally quite bulky and fragile. Microfluidics enables miniaturisation of the gas chromatography column and low power methods for column heating.
Mitos P-Pump Droplet Monodispersity
Dolomite
The formation of droplets of oil-in-water or water-in-oil has a range of uses in science and industry. Monodispersity, or size consistency, is the key to making droplet microfluidics a powerful tool for conducting accurate and repeatable experiments.
Pathogen Detection
febit biotech gmbh
Whereas most microarray platform providers offer biochips that are very restricted in terms of performing different analysis methods to comprehensively characterize a given sample, a new generation of multiplex assay platforms, such as the Geniom® technology, offers unlimited flexibility and is already applied in various fields of molecular analysis.
Dynamic Detection
febit biotech gmbh
In contrast to many microarray platforms, the Geniom technology provides the user with a unique feature that allows specific measurements and quality control via real-time monitoring on the chip: the dynamic detection of hybridization and amplification. Presenting this novel measuring principle, Geniom enables advanced applications and new approaches.
Enzyme-on-chip
febit biotech gmbh
Geniom® presents a revolutionary combination of PCR and micro-array analyses, superior to any previous approach applied in genomic research. The huge amount of available genomic sequence information of different organisms has opened the door to a post genome era where new challenges arise. One of the most ambitious objectives of this new period is to understand the genome and the products it encodes and how these gene products interact.
microRNA Profiling
febit biotech gmbh
febit’s Geniom Technology addresses the special requirements for the analysis of miRNA expression, its most significant advantage being the extraordinary adaptability to up-to-date information. Keeping the pace with ever changing updates of the miRNA databases as well and easy to handle adjustments of microarray setups, enable modern analyses of miRNA profiles.
Genotyping
febit biotech gmbh
The Geniom® technology for mutational and comparative sequence analysis is based on hybridization of sample DNA to specific probes on the custom array. Use genomic sequence information derived from private or public databases, or select fully validated sequences from our pre-selected probe compositions to determine design and setup of your array.
Dolomite
If you are struggling to create fast and reliable microfluidic connections, Multiflux™ may be the solution you are looking for.
Miniaturisation of Gas Chromatography Equipment
Dolomite
Gas Chromatography (GC) is a highly sensitive chemical analysis technique with a broad range of applications. Existing commercial GC systems are generally quite bulky and fragile. Microfluidics enables miniaturisation of the gas chromatography column and low power methods for column heating.
Mitos P-Pump Droplet Monodispersity
Dolomite
The formation of droplets of oil-in-water or water-in-oil has a range of uses in science and industry. Monodispersity, or size consistency, is the key to making droplet microfluidics a powerful tool for conducting accurate and repeatable experiments.
Pathogen Detection
febit biotech gmbh
Whereas most microarray platform providers offer biochips that are very restricted in terms of performing different analysis methods to comprehensively characterize a given sample, a new generation of multiplex assay platforms, such as the Geniom® technology, offers unlimited flexibility and is already applied in various fields of molecular analysis.
Dynamic Detection
febit biotech gmbh
In contrast to many microarray platforms, the Geniom technology provides the user with a unique feature that allows specific measurements and quality control via real-time monitoring on the chip: the dynamic detection of hybridization and amplification. Presenting this novel measuring principle, Geniom enables advanced applications and new approaches.
Enzyme-on-chip
febit biotech gmbh
Geniom® presents a revolutionary combination of PCR and micro-array analyses, superior to any previous approach applied in genomic research. The huge amount of available genomic sequence information of different organisms has opened the door to a post genome era where new challenges arise. One of the most ambitious objectives of this new period is to understand the genome and the products it encodes and how these gene products interact.
microRNA Profiling
febit biotech gmbh
febit’s Geniom Technology addresses the special requirements for the analysis of miRNA expression, its most significant advantage being the extraordinary adaptability to up-to-date information. Keeping the pace with ever changing updates of the miRNA databases as well and easy to handle adjustments of microarray setups, enable modern analyses of miRNA profiles.
Genotyping
febit biotech gmbh
The Geniom® technology for mutational and comparative sequence analysis is based on hybridization of sample DNA to specific probes on the custom array. Use genomic sequence information derived from private or public databases, or select fully validated sequences from our pre-selected probe compositions to determine design and setup of your array.
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