BioResearch

We invite you to review a list of courses offered by our application scientists and support professionals.

Do you have questions? Are you interested in courses that are not listed? Please contact Anita Kant at anita.kant@moldev.com 

Current Offering:
SoftMax Pro Software
GenePix Pro
HTRF® technology (with Cisbio Bioassays)
ADP Quest™ and ADP Hunter™ Assays (with DiscoveRx Corporation)
Microplate Assays: DNA, Protein Analysis and Immunodetection
GPCR on Flexstation® 3
Custom
 

Classes in 2011

SoftMax Pro Software

SoftMax® Pro is the industry's number one software for data acquisition and analysis on microplate readers. It has been widely integrated on automation platforms and in LIMS systems. The GxP version of the software provides FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance tool.

The training course benefits are:

• Writing better protocols for your microplate assays
• Effective data analysis
• Compliance and validation of the software

Who should attend?

• Researchers using Molecular Devices' microplate readers
• SoftMax Pro GxP user from Pharma, Biotech and CRO
• Quality control personnel involved in validation of the software

SoftMax Pro, Advanced
Course content includes:

• How to choose correct reader settings, set template, reduce plate data, display and print data
• Tricks and tips about writing custom formulas
• Using graphical interface for effective data analysis with appropriate curve fitting, 4- and 5-P logistics, Parallel line Analysis, Plot weighting, Confidence interval

Duration:  2 days
Cost: $1800/per person

SoftMax Pro, Advanced with Compliance
Course content includes:

• How to choose correct reader settings, set template, reduce plate data, and display and print data
• Tricks and tips about writing custom formulas
• Using graphical interface for effective data analysis with appropriate curve fitting, 4- and 5-P logistics, Parallel line Analysis, Plot weighting, Confidence interval
• Validation of the software; Essence of GxP version of SoftMax ProTM used for regulatory compliance with 21CFR Part11

Duration:  3 days
Cost: $2200/per person

GenePix Pro Software

GenePix Pro™ is a leader in microarray analysis software. It provides a complete package including instrument control over Molecular Devices' GenePix microaraay scanners, data acquisition and analysis. The GenePix® SL50 Automated Slide Loader, the GenePix® 4300 or 4400 Microarray Scanners, and GenePix® Pro  have been designed to work together as a fully integrated platform for batch analysis of up to 50 slides to support high-volume laboratory environments. Acuity 4 Enterprise Microarray Informatics Software securely stores data and provides sophisticated data mining tools in the form of cluster algorithms, advanced statistics and visualizations to track down elusive data correlations.

The training course benefits are:

• Streamlined microarray workflow
• Effective microarray analysis
• Optimizing your results
• Quality control

Course content includes:

• How to choose correct scanner settings and parameters, and reduce hands on time with automation
• Tricks and tips about scanning and analysis
• Using graphical interface for effective data analysis with appropriate background subtraction, normalization and queries
• Introduction to Acuity: High Performance Microarray Informatics Software

Who should attend?

• Researchers using GenePix® microarray scanners

Duration:  2 days
Cost: $2500/per person

HTRF® Assays on the SpectraMax® M5e and SpectraMax® Paradigm Microplate Readers (in collaboration with Cisbio Bioassays)        

HTRF® (Homogeneous Time-Resolved Fluorescence) is a highly sensitive technology platform enabling homogeneous, high throughput assays.  A variety of HTRF cell-based and biochemical assays are available for GPCR, Kinase, Biomarker and Bioprocess-related research as well as a variety of toolbox reagents for construction of an array of assays to meet your needs.   SpectraMax M5e and SpectraMax Paradigm microplate readers from Molecular Devices are certified for HTRF compatibility.

Course content:

• Overview of HTRF technology
• Hands-on training and assay set up for three HTRF assays:  

                    a biochemical assay for the measurement of TNFσ,
                    a cell-based cAMP assay
                    a cell-based pERK assay

• Optimization of reader settings on SpectraMax M5e and SpectraMax Paradigm microplate readers for the best results
• Data Analysis in SoftMax™ Pro software

Benefits: Upon course completion, attendees will gain

• Strong understanding of HTRF assay principles
• Confidence in performing HTRF assays for optimal results on Molecular Devices microplate readers with appropriate settings.
• Effective data analysis tools using  SoftMax Pro™ software

Who should attend:
Researchers in Biotech, Pharma and academics performing HTRF assays on Molecular Devices microplate readers

Duration: 2 days
Cost: $1250/per person

ADP Quest™ and ADP Hunter™ Assays (with DiscoveRx Corporation)  

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A Hands on Training Course on ADP Quest^TM and ADP Hunter^TM assay platforms by DiscoveRx Corporation on Molecular Devices micoplate readers

ADP Quest and ADP Hunter assays are universal detection platforms for phosphate transfer enzymes such as kinases, ATPases and UTPases. The assay measures ADP accumulation and is ideal for determining Michaelis Menten kinetics, substrate and inhibitor profiling, compound mechanism of action as well as conducting high throughput screening campaigns.  Assays are direct, no wash,  gain-of-signal assays with excellent S:B ratios and z'>0.7 and can be run in 96 well, 384 well or 1536 well formats.

Course content:

The course will have both theoretical as well as hands-on demonstration. We will cover the assay principle as well as perform kinase assays using control enzymes and both protein and peptide substrates

Who should attend?

Microplate Assays: DNA, Protein Analysis and Immunodetection  

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Every biology lab performs quantitation of protein or nucleic acid. Detection of biomolecules by ELISA (Enzyme linked ImmunoSorbent Assays) is the most widely used application on microplate readers. Traditionally these techniques are performed in absorbance mode. However, with development of more sensitive reagents in fluorescence, luminescence and TR-FRET mode the assays have come a long way.

The training course benefits are:

• Understanding the science behind the detection methods - traditional and new
• Keeping updated with new trends in immunodetection

Course content includes:

• Introduction to absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, TR-FRET - theory and instrumentation
• Hands on experiments for nucleic acid quantitation (UV based, Picogreen) and protein quantitation (UV based, BSA, Bradford, nanoorange)
• Hands on experiments with ELISA in absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence mode; analysis and quality control

Who should attend?

• Graduate students, post doctoral fellows, research associates, and college students pursuing their careers in the field of Biology

Duration:  2 days
Cost: $700/per person


GPCR on Flexstation® 3  

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G-Protein coupled receptors (GPCR) constitute a major portion of drug discovery targets in the pharmaceutical industry. GPCR response can be quantitated through multiple readouts across the GPCR signal transduction pathways depending upon the type of receptor being studied. There are multiple commercial platforms to measure calcium flux, inositol phosphate 3 formation, cAMP level. These platforms require different detection modes and instrumentation. Learn how Molecular Devices' Flexstation® 3 multi-mode reader with fluidics can be used as a single instrument for capturing distinct data points in GPCR pathways.

The training course benefits are:

• Becoming an expert on GPCR signal transduction pathways and read outs
• Hands on experience with commercial kits for measuring Calcium flux, cAMP, and IP3
• Learning to operate Flexstation® 3, writing protocols, and analyzing the data

Course content includes:

• Overview of GPCR signal transduction pathway
• Flexstation® 3: Hardware and Protocol writing
• Hands on experience on Calcium 4 kit from MD, IPOne™ kit from Cisbio Bioassays, Catchpoint cAMP kit from MD and more
• Data analysis

Who should attend?

• GPCR researchers from academia, pharma and biotech industries

Duration:  2 days
Cost: $2000/per person

Custom training

If you need additional training on your Molecular Devices instrument, we can provide hardware and software training for your laboratory.
Please contact your sales representative for information.

The courses are conducted at the following locations.

 
Lunch and snacks are included in the course fee. Please include dietary restrictions when you register.

Travel arrangements and lodging costs are entirely the responsibility of the attendees. Hotel recommendations are available for both the Pennsylvania and California facilities.

Attendance: Please note that we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule courses at any time.

Please contact Anita Kant at anita.kant@moldev.com for more information.