April 01-02, 2025, Vancouver, Canada
“Innovation meets Inspiration”
Mark your calendars for the Merck Rapid Diagnostic Test Development Conference, where innovation meets inspiration! Join a vibrant community of experts for a two-day deep dive into the exciting realm of rapid diagnostic tests. You’ll soak up invaluable insights on immunoassay manufacturing and get the inside scoop on everything from advanced instrumentation to the cutting-edge use of recombinant antibodies.
Curious about the latest in magnetic bead separation or how to navigate those tricky European regulations? We’ve got you covered! Our lineup of discussions will also tackle essential topics like in-process validation for biomanufacturing and microsphere selection for both LFA and CLIA applications. This isn’t just a conference; it’s your chance to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and unlock new possibilities in the fast-paced world of point-of-care diagnostics. Have a specific question or want some troubleshooting advice? Book a timeslot for a confidential discussion with one of our assay development experts. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and grow—join us and be part of the action!
Here’s what’s in it for you:
- Accelerate your assay's time to market while connecting with a vibrant community of experts who share your passion for advancing point-of-care diagnostics.
- Increase your assay’s performance with cutting-edge technologies like nitrocellulose membranes, high-sensitivity detection beads and recombinant antibodies.
- Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders on the latest trends in immunoassay manufacturing and rapid diagnostic tests, and how to navigate complex regulations.
- Consult with our experts 1:1 for personalized insights.
Topics covered include:
- Instrumentation
- Risk mitigation: what to consider when choosing a supplier
- Using recombinant antibodies
- Implementing magnetic bead separation into your workflows
- Crossover of molecular diagnostics into the lateral flow assay space
- European regulations for in vitro Diagnostics
- In-process validation with LFAs for Biomanufacturing
- Sample prep and processing for immunoassays
- Microsphere selection for LFA and CLIA Applications
- Rapid Point of Care Market Overview
- Outsourcing assay development and manufacturing
Who Should Attend:
- Research, Development, and Production Scientists
- Process Engineers
- QC/QA Managers
- Diagnostic Test Manufacturers
- Tech Transfer Managers
- Production Managers
Why: Because the development of a new in vitro diagnostic is never easy.
Registration fees and payment:
EARLY BIRD: 2-day conference attendance $195 USD; lunch included (Until the 28th of February, 2025)!!!
From the 1st of March, price for the 2-day conference will be $295 USD; lunch included.
The fee will be invoiced upon registration.
Hotel Reservations:
More information on how to reserve a room at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel at the group rate will be sent with your registration confirmation email.
Agenda:*
| Day 1, Tuesday, April 1 | |||
| Start | End | Presentation Title | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30:00 | 9:00:00 | Registration and Check-in | Renu Heir and Matthew Coussens, Merck |
| 9:00:00 | 9:15:00 | Opening Remarks | Matthew Coussens, Ph.D., Merck |
| 9:15:00 | 9:45:00 | Rapid Point of Care Market Overview | Matthew Coussens, Ph.D., Merck |
| 9:45:00 | 10:15:00 | Instrumentation for Point of Care: Assessing Instrument Function, Options, Compliance, and Value in POC-LFA Applications | Nathan Butlin, Ph.D., CLP, Axxin Pty Ltd |
| 10:45:00 | 11:00:00 | Coffee Break and Exhibition | |
| 11:00:00 | 11:30:00 | The Quality Roadmap from R&D to Commercial Custom Assay Development | Jackie Day, Merck |
| 11:30:00 | 12:00:00 | From Structure to Application: Optimizing Antibody Use in Lateral Flow Immunoassays | Liz Heisler, Ph.D., Merck |
| 12:00:00 | 13:00:00 | Lunch and Exhibition | |
| 13:00:00 | 13:30:00 | Alternate sample types in Rapid Assays, the challenges they give and solutions using Saliva as an example | Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Palladium Diagnostics, USA |
| 13:30:00 | 14:00:00 | Raw materials for IVD manufacturing: From Research to Reality | Alice Alegria-Schaffer, Merck |
| 14:00:00 | 14:30:00 | Coffee Break and Exhibition | |
| 14:30:00 | 15:00:00 | Understanding Material and Adhesive Selection for Diagnostic Test Kits | Dan Jeffrey, Lohmann |
| 15:00:00 | 15:30:00 | Lateral Flow Development: Efficient Product Design and Development Processes | Nina Garrett, Abingdon Health |
| 15:30:00 | 16:00:00 | The Challenges of Multiplexing in Lateral Flow Assays | Melanie Bader, DCN Dx |
| 16:00:00 | 16:30:00 | Roundtable Discussion and Close-out of Day 1 | Day 1 - speakers |
| Evening Dinner Sponsored by Merck | |||
| Day 2, Tuesday, April 2 | |||
| Start | End | Presentation Title | Presenter |
| 8:45:00 | 9:00:00 | Day 2, Opening Remarks | Matthew Coussens, Ph.D., Merck |
| 9:00:00 | 9:30:00 | Case Studies in Lateral Flow: Pioneering the Sensitivity and Versatility for Better Diagnostics | Liz Heisler, Ph.D., Merck |
| 9:30:00 | 10:00:00 | The EU IVDR State of play: a notified body perspective | Marta Carnielli, Pharm D., |
| 10:00:00 | 10:30:00 | Coffee Break and Exhibition | |
| 10:30:00 | 11:00:00 | Incorporation of Machine Vision into Next-Gen LFA Readers | Valerie Champ, Ph.D., Detekt Biomedical LLC |
| 11:00:00 | 11:30:00 | Taking your Concept to the Clinic: The Advantages of Outsourcing | Jackie Day, Merck |
| 11:30:00 | 12:00:00 | Asymetric Membranes for Blood Separation in Rapid Diagnostic Tests Lyophilization in the Context of IVD Medical Device Development and Manufacturing |
Garth Styba and Christopher Jedeszko, Ph.D., Fortis Life Sciences |
| 12:00:00 | 13:00:00 | Lunch and Exhibition | |
| 13:00:00 | 14:00:00 | Troubleshooting Rapid Point of Care Tests | Mike Mansfield, Ph.D., Merck |
| 13:30:00 | 14:00:00 | Roundtable Discussion and Close-out of Day 2 | Day 2 - speakers |
| 14:30:00 | 15:00:00 | Conference Closing Remarks, Surveys and Certificates | Matthew Coussens, Ph.D., Merck |
* Agenda is subject to change.
Venue: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6E 3T3
Canada
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