Rapid Point of Care Test Development Workshop 2023

June 13-15, 2023, Cork, Ireland

The long path to developing a new in vitro diagnostic need not be rocky. Join us in Cork, Ireland for an in-depth, three-day journey through the development and manufacture of a lateral flow test, incorporating raw materials, research, and development considerations plus machinery. Workshop attendees will become familiar with each aspect further through hands-on practical sessions. Along the way, you’ll learn about technical challenges, future technologies, regulatory issues, and market trends from industry leaders with discussion sessions and excellent networking opportunities.

Workshop topics that will be covered include:

• Design Considerations for Lateral Flow Test Strips
• Reagent Chemistries and Labels of Choice for Rapid Point of Care
• Rapid Point of Care Test Cassette Development Process, Manufacturing and Costs
• Increasing Sensitivity in Rapid Point of Care Tests
• Design for Automation
• Interfering Antibody Blockers
• Lab Exercise: Construction and Testing of Functional Rapid Point of Care Tests
• Selecting Pad Materials
• Adhesives and Converting for Rapid Point of Care Test Devices
• Use of Dyed and Fluorescent Estapor® Microspheres
• Blocking Agents and Stabilizers for Rapid POC Tests
• Antibody Selection for POC Testing
• Troubleshooting Rapid Point of Care Tests

Registration fees and payment:

3-day technical workshop $795 USD; lunch included. The fee will be invoiced upon registration.

Hotel Reservations:

More information on how to reserve a room at Fota Island Resort at the group rate will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

Who: Developers of rapid point-of-care tests

• Research, development, and production scientists
• Process engineers
• QC/QA managers
• Business development leaders

Why: Because the development of a new in vitro Diagnostic is never easy