IVAM Focus Group Microfluidic

Precise and valid measurement results are an important basis for the optimal medical care of patients. Point of Care Testing (POCT) allows the required measured values to be determined directly and immediately on the patient and transferred promptly to the hospital and laboratory information systems. Microfluidics is a decisive factor in the realization of such systems, as it is the only way to achieve the required miniaturization of the test instruments. Additionally, automation solutions in the production of POCT devices can not only save valuable resources in the form of hands-on time, but also valuable sample material and expensive reaction materials.

What components do such test systems need and how can they be integrated into diagnostic tools that are as compact as possible?

At the next digital meeting of the IVAM Microfluidics Focus Group, we therefore want to discuss the topic "Life Sciences - Point of Care Testing". The meeting will take place digitally on Wednesday, December 06, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (CET).

Speakers from Lee Ventus, Hahn-Schickard and Bosch

You can look forward to the following experts:

• John Watson, Lee Ventus: Choosing the right microfluidic driver in a POC diagnostic system
• Dr. Silvia Calabrese, Hahn-Schickard: From idea to IVD product – Implementation of microfluidics for diagnostic purposes
• Dr. Jochen Hoffmann, Robert Bosch GmbH: Vivalytic from Bosch: Laboratory-quality molecular diagnostics for decentralized patient care at the point of care

The presentations provide a basis for discussions on the topic of POCT in microfluidics and provide the basis for a subsequent discussion.

In the second part of the meeting, the further activities of the Focus Group will be coordinated.

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The necessary dial-in data for the Zoom video conference will be sent out shortly before the event!

Participation in IVAM Focus Group meetings is free of charge for association members. Non-members may participate three times for a fee. In this case, we charge an administrative fee of € 50.00 (plus VAT), which is also due in case of non-participation. Of course, it is possible to nominate a substitute participant at any time and without additional costs.