Scienion are hosting a workshop today and tomorrow in Germany....

Scienion are hosting a workshop today and tomorrow in Germany. Gold Sponsor = Sony DADC. One can only assume there will be some heavy hitters in attendance. From the project partnership announcement with Scienion:

SCIENION, a leading global provider of ultra-low volume precision liquid handling systems, and Australian biotech company Anteo Technologies today announced that they have partnered to co-develop protein microarray consumables using Anteo's proprietary Mix&Go™ technology. Mix&Go activated surface consumables improve functionality and stability of biological molecules.

The project will combine the advantages of the Mix&Go technology with the capability of SCIENION’s precision spotting sciFLEXARRAYER technology, with the objective of delivering more accurate results and better, longer-lasting and more cost effective diagnostics. The first targeted products of the Anteo and SCIENION collaboration will be activated glass and polymer slides

Paraphrasing from the workshop agenda:

DIAGNOSTICS 5.0 - Partnering for Tomorrow’s Medical Care - The workshop will be an unique platform to encourage networking and collaborations.

With widespread coverage of relevant diagnostic topics with a focus on multiplex tests, the workshop promises to be an excellent event. Hear about new developments in the diagnostics market, future products and technologies as well as pre- and post-market considerations for a better understanding of the challenges involved in translating research outputs into applications.

DIAGNOSTICS 5.0 - Partnering for Tomorrow’s Medical Care will bring together scientists from R&D, production and business development executives, researchers, academics, scientific and medical device manufacturers, technology transfer specialists, leaders of the biotechnology and healthcare sector etc..

In parallel to the workshop a commercial exhibition will be organised. Companies willing to present their equipment, products and services may book an exhibition stand. This will include an opportunity to have a short oral presentation in a dedicated session.

The full agenda can be found here: http://www.scienion.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/Flyer_4p_Preliminary_Agenda_150701_01.pdf

Some very relevant talks being had and networking/partnerships the proclaimed focus. I’ve enquired as to whether Anteo will be in attendance in any capacity, but have yet to hear back.