Thermo Fisher Hosts Two-Session Showcase at Bridgeside
As a mid-week break from the status quo, Thermo Fisher, a world leader in scientific products and services, invited members of the Bridgeside community to attend a two-part showcase around digital PCR (dPCR) and High Content Cell Analysis.
Starting promptly at 11 a.m. in the fifth floor conference room, Jeffrey Muller, Sr. Genetic Systems Representative, Thermo Fisher gave an informative presentation around PCR basics, differences between dPCR and qPCR, applications such as rare target detection and quantitative experiments, and an overview of the Applied BiosystemsTM Absolute QTM system.
For those not as well versed, digital PCR is a nucleic acid quantification technique that allows absolute quantification without the need for standard curves. According to Jeffrey, “The Applied BiosystemsTM QuantStudioTM Absolute QTM Digital PCR System integrates all the necessary steps for dPCR – digitization, thermal cycling, and data acquisition – into a single instrument. Simply pipette the reaction mixture into the microfluidic array plate (MAP) as you would for real-time PCR, and the platform will take care of the rest.” Immediately following was a Q&A session and then attendees headed out into the warm sunshine for complimentary lunch from Olympia Gyros and dessert from 412 Ice Cream.
The second session started at 1:00 p.m., with Brent Samson, High Content Analysis, Thermo Fisher, leading the group into a deep dive around High Content Cell Analysis. During this technical seminar, attendees further examined how CellInsight HCA platforms enable robust automated image acquisition and analysis of 2D and 3D use cases. Additionally, Brent showcased how Thermo Fisher’s high-content screen platforms were designed to “provide exceptional resolution for subcellular detection, automated detection, and phenotyping with intact, fixed, or live cells.”
Attendees left the two sessions feeling more informed and educated and look forward to future interactions with such prominent companies like Thermo Fisher!