Discover the latest breakthroughs and gain insights to drive your own work forward.
This year, we’re taking the Droplet Digital PCR World on tour across Europe, with events closer than ever to you.
During these best-in-class events you will have the opportunity to discover the latest advancements in the world of digital PCR, hear about the cutting-edge Droplet Digital PCR technology pioneered by Bio-Rad, and dive into the different applications of ddPCR and how this has been adopted in many different research fields to advance scientific discovery.
There will be plenty of opportunity to network, meet the experts, discuss your own research, and ask your burning questions.
- Leverage insights and techniques from ddPCR pioneers
- Discover emerging applications of ddPCR in your specific field
- Explore advancements that can enhance your research and workflows
Register your interest for the event you wish to attend. Spaces are limited.
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Droplet Digital PCR World 2024 events and venue details
Vienna, Austria
University of Vienna
September 25, Wednesday
Agenda
Most talks will be given in German with English slides
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| from 9:00 | Registration & Networking Coffee |
| 9:45 – 9:55 | Welcome and Introduction Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 9:55 – 10:20 | In-depth anaylsis of Bacillus anthracis 16S rRNA genes and transcripts using ddPCR Dr. Peter Braun, Fraunhofer ITMP, Penzberg |
| 10:20 – 10:45 | Allelic imbalance of estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) mRNA expression driven by putative enhancer SNPs Dr. Martin Schreiber, Medical University Vienna |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Multiplex ddPCR assays for Quantifying Low Abundance Microbes Sergi Raurich, DSM Firmenich |
| 11:25 – 11:50 | miRNA-371 from liquid biopsy in testicular germ cell tumors – a new potential tumor marker Elisabeth Rebhan, Klinikum Vöcklabruck |
| 11:50 - 12:15 | Developments in ddPCR from Bio-Rad Dr. Pia Scheu, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 13:55 | Speaker to be confirmed |
| 13:55 – 14:40 | Best practices in Droplet Digital PCR Dr. Pia Scheu, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 14:40 – 14:50 | Closing Remarks Bio-Rad Laboratories |
Practical information
The event will take place in the heart of Vienna in the main building of the University of Vienna, seminar room 6 (Universitätsring 1, please see building map). The venue is best reached by public transport choosing the U2, 1, 71 or D to Schottentor. The way to the seminar room will be indicated with signs.
Leuven,
Belgium
Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
Martelarenlaan 36, 3010 Leuven, Belgium
November 21, Thursday
Agenda
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration and coffee |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Opening and introduction Bio-Rad Team |
| 10:00 – 10:25 | Validation of a ddPCR method for GT Biodistribution in support of a GLP Tox study Jean-Nicolas Lodewyckx, UCB Biopharma |
| 10:25 – 10:50 | Quantification of AAV genomes in purified vector samples by ddPCR Nathalie Van den Berghe, KU Leuven |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Coffee break |
| 11:20 – 11:45 | Simultaneous detection of eight cancer types using a multiplex droplet digital PCR assay Nele De Meulenaere, UZA |
| 11:45 – 12:10 | Use of dPCR in a regulatory environment Sara Diels, Cellcarta |
| 12:10 – 12:35 | Droplet Digital PCR: current progress and future challenges Caroline Weydert, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 12:35 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:25 | ddPCR in QC testing : genome titer determination for AAV samples and residual CHO DNA for antibodies Fabian Vandermeers, Quality Assistance |
| 14:25 – 14:50 | GT product viral genome integrity assay using multiplex ddPCR Ishtiaq Khaliq and Nicolas Carantonis, UCB |
| 14:50 – 15:15 | ddPCR applications from farm to fork Antoon Lievens, BASF |
| 15:15 – 15:40 | ddPCR developments for clinical research Eddy van Collenburg, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 15:40 – 16:10 | Round table discussions with ddPCR experts |
| 16:10 – 16:30 | End remarks and closing |
Toulouse, France
Hôtel Mama Shelter
2 Juillet 2024
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Mainz, Germany
InterCity Hotel Mainz
September 26, Thursday
Practical information
The modern 4-star IntercityHotel Mainz (Binger Str. 21) is located right next to the main railway station and just a few minutes' walk from the old town. The event will take place in one of the big conference rooms of the hotel. The way to the room will be indicated with signs.
Agenda
Most talks will be given in German with English slides
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| from 9:00 | Registration & Networking Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Welcome and Introduction to Multiplexing with ddPCR Dr. Jörg Bantin, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 10:20 – 10:45 | ddPCR for the quantification of donor chimerism after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation Dr. Friederike Häuser, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Precision Diagnostics: Advanced ddPCR approaches for solid tumour and liquid biopsy testing Dr. Marie Helbig, Biotype |
| 11:20 – 11:45 | Applying ddPCR in Translational Oncology at the HI-TRON Mainz Dr. Michael Volkmar, Helmholtz Institute for Translational Oncology |
| 11:45 – 12:10 | Droplet Digital PCR-based Analyses for Robust, Rapid, and Sensitive Molecular Diagnostics of Gliomas Dr. Marietta Wolter, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf |
| 12:10 - 12:30 | Developments in ddPCR from Bio-Rad Eddy van Collenburg, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:25 | Challenges in Upstream Lentiviral vector manufacturing: Assessing VSV-G mediated self-infection of stable producer cells Dr. Monica Terrao, CSL Innovation GmbH |
| 14:25 – 14:50 | ESR1 mutation analysis of cfDNA from metastatic breast cancer patients using ddPCR Dr. Ilka Isfort, Universitätsklinikum Münster |
| 14:50 – 15:35 | Best practices in Droplet Digital PCR Dr. Jörg Bantin, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 15:35 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks Dr. Jörg Bantin, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
Naples, Italy
Area Territoriale di Ricerca Napoli 1 - Sala convegni “Roberto Vaccaro”
Wednesday October 23
Via P. Castellino 111, 80131, Naples, Italy
Agenda
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome and Introduction Elisabetta Mozzon, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Droplet Digital™ PCR: What a Difference a “d” Makes Eugenia Pisano, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Droplet Digital PCR for MicroRNA Quantification in Cancer Extracellular Vesicles Ilaria Laurenzana, IRCCS CROB - Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Digital Droplet PCR in Hematologic Malignancies: A New Useful Molecular Tool Stefania Crisci, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - Fondazione "G. Pascale" |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Coffee Break |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Droplet Digital PCR for GMO Testing and Quantification Daniela Verginelli, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Lazio e Toscana M. Aleandri |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | E1A Gene Copies Quantitation in Adenovirus Vectors Producers Cell Lines by Multiplex ddPCR Gianluigi De Benedetto, Reithera S.r.l. |
| 12:45 – 13:15 | Droplet Digital™ PCR: Future Developments Lara Rossini, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Closing Remarks Angelo De Biasi, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch and Meet the Experts |
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven - Best
Thursday April 18
This event has already taken place. If you're interested in hearing more about ddPCR or talking to us, please reach out to your local sales representative.
More details coming soon.
Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Seventy Barcelona
June 18, Tuesday
This event has already taken place. If you're interested in hearing more about ddPCR or talking to us, please reach out to your local sales representative.
Gothenburg, Sweden
GoCo House - GoCo Health Innovation City
May 30th, Thursday
This event has already taken place. If you're interested in hearing more about ddPCR or talking to us, please reach out to your local sales representative.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Congress and Exhibition Centre Beaulieu Lausanne
September 18, Wednesday
Copyright by lausanne-tourisme.ch
Agenda
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| from 9:00 | Registration & Networking Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome and introduction Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 10:10 – 10:40 | Detection and Quantitation of WIF1 and NPY Promoter Hypermethylation by Liquid Biopsy as a Diagnostic Tool in Patients with Gastrointestinal Tumors Simon Schwendinger, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck |
| 10:40 – 11:05 | Personalized monitoring of cancer patients using ctDNA Francisco Garcia, Oncobit |
| 11:05 – 11:30 | tbc Yoann Gilbart, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Droplet Digital™ PCR: Future Developments Dr. Clemens Jäger, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | The GraftAssure Test - Donor-derived cell-free DNA quantification using the QX600 System Geoffrey Bien, Oncocyte |
| 13:30 – 14:20 | Best practices in Droplet Digital PCR Dr. Pia Scheu, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Closing Remarks |
Practical information
The event will take place in the Congress and Exhibition Centre Beaulieu Lausanne (Avenue des Bergières 10). Located right in the heart of the Vaud Olympic capital, the Congress Centre has a panoramic view over the lake to the surrounding mountains. The event will take place at the room London AB (2nd floor, please see map below). The Beaulieu is for example reachable via bus line 2, 3 and 21 (bus stop Beaulieu). In addition to public transport, Beaulieu can also be reached by car and has a 500-space underground car park with direct access to the main building.
Would like to visit ILMAC too?
Every two years, the Ilmac industry event at the important Lausanne site is the largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in French-speaking Switzerland. This year Ilmac will take place on September 18 & 19, 2024 in Beaulieu Lausanne, Hall 36. The ticket price includes the daily Networking Lunch from 12-14 h and the Networking Apéro on Wednesday from 17-19 h. The general opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm.
For more information, visit our website: www.ilmac.ch or register on Ilmac 365 for our free community network for trends, news, innovations and networking: https://365.ilmac.ch/event/ilmac. You can also use our Ilmac app, which can be downloaded free of charge from the app store.
With the voucher code (Prio Code) biorad-24 you can secure a free ticket in the Ilmac ticket store: https://ticket.ilmac.ch/MCH/2F/Register/biorad-24
More details coming soon.
Manchester, UK
Manchester Museum
October 15th, 2024
Practical information
Manchester Museum
Oxford Road,
Manchester M13 9PL
Walking:
The Oxford Road Campus is a 15 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, go to Google Maps to plan your route.
Arriving by Train or Tram:
The venue is a 15 minute walk, short taxi ride or shuttle bus service (Stagecoach 147) from Manchester Piccadilly Train station
If driving:
Parking is available at the multi-storey car park on Booth Street East, a five minute walk away.
Sat Nav Reference: M13 9SS
By Air:
Manchester International Airport is located just 10 miles from the city centre with a direct train service into Manchester Piccadilly Train Station every 20 minutes and the journey time is 18 minutes.
Agenda
| Time | Topic / Speaker |
|---|---|
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Welcome and Introduction
Kelly Sillence – EMEA Specialist ddPCR, Bio-Rad Laboratories |
| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Droplet Digital PCR for monitoring circulating tumour DNA in melanoma patients to inform clinical decision-making Mr. Nigel K Smith, Cancer research UK, University of Manchester |
| 11:00 – 11:30 |
OvaME, a DNA methylation-based blood test for the improved clinical management of Ovarian Cancers Professor Paul Mullan – Professor of Molecular Oncology – Queen’s University of Belfast |
| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Biomarker Discovery for the Digital Endometrium Function Test Dr. Chow Seng Kong, University of Warwick |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch and Mingle |
| 13:00 – 13:30 |
The Future Role of ddPCR in Cell and Gene Therapy Rob Beal, Specialist for ddPCR - Bio-Rad |
| 13:30 – 14:00 |
Multipurpose Editing and Genotoxicity Assessment (MEGA): a new digital PCR tool for comprehensive characterisation of designer nuclease induced mutations Dr. Nathan White, Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, University College London |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
The Development and Validation of ddPCR Assays for Cell and Gene Therapies Dr. Sarah Bevington, Method Development Scientist, Labcorp |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Q&A, Closing Remarks, and Leaving Coffee |
London, UK
BMA House London
July 2nd, Tuesday
This event has already taken place. If you're interested in hearing more about ddPCR or talking to us, please reach out to your local sales representative.
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