News and Events
News and Events
August 2008
DCN’s new website came online on August 1st. The site includes new features including full search capability, market information on a variety of applications, and a library of appropriate publications and presentations for anyone interested in lateral flow technologies, colloidal gold, fluorescent labels and readers.
June 2008
AACC 2008: DCN presented a variety of workshops and talks at the AACC in Washington DC this year. The presentations can be found in our Library section
Industry Workshop: Presented by DCN and ESE: Application of Fluorescence in Next Generation Lateral Flow Assays
Abstract: In this workshop, attendees were introduced to a variety of portable handheld and benchtop fluorescent and visual lateral flow assay readers, and to a variety of custom labels designed specifically for use in high sensitivity lateral flow applications. A variety of clinically relevant assay systems were presented that demonstrate the increase in sensitivity that can be achieved with these custom fluorescent labels, compared to standard visual labels such as colloidal gold.
Whatman / GE Healthcare Workshop and Reception: The New Frontier for Lateral Flow Assays
Abstract: Dr Brendan O’Farrell presented on “Evolution in Rapid Assays” at this special event and reception sponsored by Whatman /GE Healthcare.
OEM Lecture: Development of a novel lateral-flow assay for Bacillus anthracis protective antigen
Abstract: DCN’s Vice President of R&D, Dr Roy Chung, presented data from a highly sensitive assay for Bacillus anthracis that combines novel fluorescent labels with a low cost, field use reader.
Jan 2008
Dr Brendan O’Farrell’s presentation from the Rapid Methods Europe 2008, entitled: “Pushing Lateral flow to the limits: Generating rapid highly sensitive field tests suitable for food testing” is available for download here! (12 Mb)
December 2007
DCN’s Charitable Fund made contributions to 6 charities in 2007. Visit the DCN Charitable Fund page to read more!
October 2007
DCN’s Dr Brendan O’Farrell recently presented at BioDot’s workshop on Next Generation Point of Care Diagnostics in San Diego, CA. His presentation, entitled: “Pushing lateral flow to the limits” can be downloaded here. (12mb)
September 2007
DCN will be exhibiting in association with BioDot at this year’s Medica meeting in Dusseldorf, November 13-17th, 2007. Come see us at Booth B48, Hall 2.
September 2007
Dr Brendan O’Farrell has written the introduction to the Consulting section of this year’s IVD Buyer’s Guide. You can find the article at http://www.devicelink.com/ivdt.