Getting Started: Cell Based Assays

Thursday, October 22, 2009     10:00am - 11:00am

The recording for Getting Started : Cell Based Assays is available now.

NOTE: The recording is a downloadable file that may take several hours.  If you would rather not download the file, please contact Yvonne.Fitzgerald@moldev.com to get a copy of the recording.

Learn about solutions for optimizing and improving your cell based assays. Drug screens utilizing cell-based assays have grown in acceptance due to new and improved technologies, matter of fact they have become a vital tool in the arsenal of applications available for scientist in drug discovery, from cancer biology to neuroscience. One must develop an appreciation for the microenvironment in which cells are asked to function in order to achieve the optimal results in any cell-based drug screen. Join the discussion to learn the best practice and key steps to review when developing any cell-based assay.

Join speakers form Corning Life Sciences and MDS Analytical Technologies for a conversation on the key steps for developing robust and reproducible cell based assays.

Speakers

Mark Rothenberg Ph.D. Application Scientist Corning Inc., Life Sciences

Yvonne Beirne FitzGerald, Field Application Scientist, MDS Analytical Technologies

Topics to be covered include:

• What type of assays can be done using cells
• Tips on cell culture prep
• Factors to consider when designing cell based assays
• Understanding the impact of the microplate and choosing the appropriate surface for your assay
• Detection methods for cell based assay