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15-Sep-2008 - LGC to host workshop on biometrology for
microfluidics
As part of the DIUS Innovation R&D programme, LGC will run
and host a 'Biometrology for microfluidics' workshop
LGC will be running and hosting a workshop on ‘Biometrology for
Microfluidics’ at Teddington, South West London, on 21
November 2008, as part of the DIUS Innovation R&D programme.
The event is open to all organisations and is aimed at enabling
developers and users to network, share experiences and discuss
their needs to help define the measurement agenda going
forward.
Microfluidic devices are now being applied in many areas of the
biotechnology and life science sectors. However, in order for
successful transition from an academic, research environment to a
viable commercial product many technical hurdles must be overcome.
Examples include the design and production of appropriate
platforms, their integration with or replacement of existing test
devices and procedures or the difficulties presented by the nature
of the sample types analysed. Such technical hurdles present key
measurement technology challenges and also provide further
requirements for targeted collaborative R&D.
As the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for
chemical and biochemical analysis, LGC will be organising this
‘bio’ application focussed event and colleagues from
NPL
and NEL will also be in
attendance. This FREE one day workshop aims to identify the key
trends, requirements, risks and bottlenecks affecting the
production and use of microfluidic devices for biological
measurement applications. The agenda will comprise morning
presentations from keynote external speakers and fromLGC staff,
followed by afternoon breakout and discussion sessions.
Feedback from the workshop will be used to define stakeholder’s
current and future metrology requirements and help shape and
underpin the measurement research and support required for
continued development and use of microfluidic technologies within
the bioscience sector in the UK.
For further information and to register your interest in
participating at this Workshop, contact the Booking Hotline on tel:
+44 (0)20 8943 7423 or by email to nmshelp@lgc.co.uk.
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