LabAutomation 2006 - SLAS

Where Laboratory Technologies Emerge and Merge
Liquid Handling Boot Camp — A Hands-On Introduction to Lab Robotics Smoketree F
Douglas Gurevitch, University of California, San Diego Palm Springs Convention Center
Petar Stojadinovic, National University/Coleman College
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in hands-on experience and training with pipetting/liquid handling techniques on liquid handling robots. 1/3 of the class
time will be lecture and 2/3 will be hands on work with the robots.
How You’ll Benefit From This Course
• Familiarized with the terminology and methods of automated liquid handling
• Learn optimal pipetting techniques
• Learn about reagent and chemical compatibility issues
• Become aware of validation/QC testing techniques and options
• Discuss proper decontamination techniques
• Try hands-on operations on real liquid handling robots with liquids of various viscosities and handling “issues.”
Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Pueblo B
Mike Greig, Pfizer Global R&D Wyndham Palm Springs Hotel
Gary Siuzdak, The Scripps Research Institute
Who Should Attend
Anyone seeking an introduction to the field of mass spectrometry its instrumentation and its application to proteomics, metabolomics, and
drug discovery. A general understanding of a mass spectrometry is helpful. Typical attendees include scientists, engineers, lab managers,
marketing and sales professionals, and students.
How You’ll Benefit From This Course
• Learn about the most recent technology developed for proteomics, metabolomics, PK-ADME analysis, and drug discovery
• Obtain a basic understanding of ionization and mass analysis
• Learn why mass spectrometry is one of the most important tools in biology and chemistry
• Learn the methods of generating data from mass spectrometers
• Approaches to data analysis for protein identification and characterization
• Become aware of quantitative analysis for both small molecule metabolites and proteins
• Learn the advantages and limitations of this technology for these specific applications
Microfluidics I/II Mesquite F
Jörg Kutter, Danish Technical University Palm Springs Convention Center
R. Scott Martin, Saint Louis University
Johan Nilsson, Lund University
Who Should Attend
This course is for anyone interested in getting a basic understanding of design, fabrication and workings of microfluidics-based devices for
chemical and biomedical applications. Typical attendees include scientists, engineers, lab managers, and students.
How You’ll Benefit From This Course
• Understand the basics of microfluidics
• Get insight into the advantages and challenges of microfabricated chemical systems
• Understand the considerations about design and choice of materials for those systems
• Develop an understanding for the cross-disciplinarity of this research field
• Get an overview of existing and envisioned applications for this technology, as well as already available commercial implementations
• Hear about the latest developments and trends
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