SpeakersProgramLearning objectives
Lillie Manley
Scientist, R&D
Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific		Enhancing Productivity in Clinical Lab Research: Advanced Nucleic Acid Isolation Techniques for Comprehensive Microbial Analysis
  • Understand the importance of extracting high-quality microbial nucleic acids from diverse sample types and the factors influencing this process.
  • Identify common challenges in clinical laboratory research related to gastrointestinal, respiratory, sexually transmitted, and blood-based microbes.
  • Explore streamlined solutions and automation techniques to enhance productivity in microbial research for downstream molecular applications like PCR or sequencing.
Karessa Garza
Scientist, R&D
Sample Preparation
Thermo Fisher Scientific ​ 		Advancements in Hematologic Research: Maximizing Efficiency with a Single Streamlined Workflow
  • Understand the novel workflow for nucleic acid isolation that eliminates the need for red blood cell lysis steps, enhancing efficiency in blood and bone marrow sample processing.
  • Explore the expanded research applications enabled by this workflow, particularly in myeloid cancer research and sensitive genomic applications like BCR-ABL monitoring.
  • Learn how to integrate magnetic bead-based chemistry with automated workflows to increase lab productivity while maintaining high-quality nucleic acid yields.
Jay Bhandari
Scientist, R&D
Molecular Biology
Thermo Fisher Scientific		Accelerating Plasmid DNA Research: Optimized Automated and High-Throughput Extraction Methods
  • Discover advanced automation techniques using next-generation sample purification instruments and liquid handlers combined with innovative magnetic bead chemistries to streamline pDNA extraction.
  • Learn about high-throughput capabilities that enable rapid screening of plasmid candidates, significantly accelerating research timelines.
  • Understand how these technologies can also simplify large-volume plasmid DNA preparations, enhancing productivity and reducing manual effort in the lab.