Technical Seminar
Lateral Flow Test Development: a hands-on experience
Join Merck, BBI Solutions and Kinematic Automation in beautiful Temecula Valley at the award-winning South Coast Winery and Spa.
This course will take you through the development and manufacture of a lateral flow test, incorporating raw materials, research and development considerations plus machinery.
Attendees will become familiar with all these aspects further through two hands-on practical sessions. Learn about future technologies and market trends from industry leaders and take advantage of great networking opportunities.
Event Co-Sponsors
| June 24 & 25, 2015 | Lateral Flow Test Development: a hands-on experience South Coast Winery Resort & Spa 34843 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 |
Register now! Space is limited! |
| Agenda Wednesday, June 24 |
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| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Registration | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Welcome & Introduction | |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Design considerations for lateral flow test strips (Merck) | |
| 9:30 am - 10:15 am | Streamlining detection of diagnostic biomarkers (Merck) | |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Networking break | |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Reagent chemistries and labels of choice for lateral flow (BBI & Merck) | |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Selecting a membrane and pad materials (Merck) | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Lateral Flow development & manufacturing journey (BBI) | |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Design for manufacturability I (Kinematic) | |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Increasing sensitivity in lateral flow tests (BBI) | |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Networking break | |
| 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Interactive Lab Part 1 & Technical Clinic | |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Dinner | |
| Thursday, June 25 | ||
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Next Generation Lateral Flow (BBI) | |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Design for manufacturability II (Kinematic) | |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Networking break | |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Partnering for success – case studies (BBI) | |
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Quantifying lateral flow tests – reader options (BBI) | |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Troubleshooting lateral flow tests (Merck) | |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Interactive Lab Part 2 & Technical Clinic | |
| 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Review and session close (All) | |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Networking break | |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Optional tour of the Merck facility - Learn more about antibody production on-site | |
Registration fees and payment
$595 per person; lunch and dinner are included. The fee will be invoiced upon registration.
Cancellation of registration
Cancellation in writing should be addressed to Britta Smith, Merck
Cancellations made after June 10, 2015 will not be refunded.
Hotel reservation
You may reserve a room at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa for a discounted rate of $129 per night. Please reference the "Merck Seminar" when making your reservation.
You must make your room reservation by May 23 to obtain the reduced rate!