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Planet xMAP USA 2009 Symposium

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Planet xMAP USA 2009

May 4-6, 2009
Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel 
Austin, Texas


Join us for the 6th Annual Planet xMAP USA Multiplexing Symposium - an outstanding opportunity to learn about new and exciting applications on xMAP Technology. Hear presentations from leading scientists performing groundbreaking work in Protein Expression Profiling, Molecular Diagnostics, and other key areas. Also, learn more about the many xMAP-based applications available from Luminex partners, including both research and FDA-cleared kits. Share ideas and experiences with some of our 6,000 customers who use xMAP®  3D liquid bead arrays. 

This unique event is for users or prospective users in academic, pharma and clinical labs who are interested in expanding multiplexed testing capabilities for proteins and nucleic acids.

Planet xMAP USA 2009 Keynote Speakers

Mark B. McClellan, M.P.A., M.D., Ph.D.
Leonard D. Schaeffer Chair in Health Policy Studies and Director of the Engelberg Center for Healthcare Reform at the Brookings Institution

Presentation:  
“The Future of Health Care: Leading Change to Deliver Value"

Monday, May 4 at 9:30am



    

Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Presentation: 
“The Future of Genomics and Personalized Medicine”
Tuesday, May 5 at 8:45am



Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology, Director Molecular Diagnostics Lab, Division of Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Presentation:  
"Navigating the Future of Diagnostic Multiplexing"
Wednesday, May 6 at 8:45am



Learn about the latest advances for the Luminex platform and xMAP-based kits at Planet xMAP USA 2009 including:

  • Cystic Fibrosis                                
  • Autoimmune
  • HLA
  • Infectious Disease
  • Gene Expression
  • SNPs
  • Protein Expression Profiling
  • Respiratory Viral Panel
  • microRNA

New additions to the Planet xMAP USA 2009 Symposium will include:

  • Two separate tracks for introductory/prospective users and advanced end-users 
  • Two separate tracks for life science research and diagnostics attendees    
  • Onsite tours of Luminex facilities, manufacturing floor and labs         
  • 5k Charity Run/Walk around Lady Bird Lake – open for all ages and abilities               

The symposium will also include:

  • Cutting-edge xMAP Technology presentations from life science research and clinical diagnostic end-users
  • Company updates from Luminex executives    
  • FLEXMAP 3D Instrument and software demos         
  • Scientific poster displays and awards
  • Breakfasts and lunches
  • Job posting board
  • All attendee dinner and networking at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Planet xMAP sessions allow you to gain P.A.C.E. continuing education units through the ASCLS.


     

   

Photos from Planet xMAP USA 2008 in Boston, MA



The 6th Annual Planet xMAP USA
Multiplexing Symposium
will be held May 4-6, 2009, in Austin, Texas
- the hometown of Luminex!

2009 Symposium Proceedings


Thank you to our Planet xMAP USA 2009 Sponsors

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