qPCR 2007 Press Release


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http://qPCR2007.gene-quantification.info

Main sessions: single-cell qPCR & microRNA / siRNA applications in
real-time RT-PCR

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The qPCR 2007 Event is organized jointly by Chair of Physiology,
Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM-Tech GmbH, Munich,
Germany

http://qPCR2007.gene-quantification.info

The Physiology Weihenstephan at the Technical University of Munich with
support from TUM-Tech GmbH is organizing the 3rd international qPCR
2007 Event taking place March 26 - 30 2007 in Freising Weihenstephan,
Germany. Scientists from all around the world will come to exchange
ideas, share experiences, and discuss the exciting future of the
perhaps most powerful analytical technology ever developed in the life
sciences area - the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction
(qPCR). More than 40 invited international speakers will present their
latest research findings in the qPCR field. Focus of the event will be
on single-cell qPCR technologies and microRNA/siRNA applications.

In connection with the symposium three practical qPCR Workshops will be
held March 29 - 30, 2007 by the TATAA Biocenter (www.tataa.com) - the
leading qPCR service provider in Europe. The 2-day workshops are hosted
by international renowned scientists and experts in the field. The
workshop themes will be: (1) Classical qPCR Application Workshop; (2)
qPCR Biostatistics & Expression Profiling; (3) Sample Preparation &
Immuno-qPCR.

An Industrial Exhibition will take place parallel to the symposium,
with 30 leading biotechnology companies presenting their latest
developments in the PCR field, including real-time PCR cyclers, nucleic
acid extraction robots, consumables, fluorescence dyes, DNA and RNA
detection and amplification chemistries, as well as real-time PCR data
analysis software.

qPCR, is an improved form of the PCR technology that was awarded the
1993 years Nobel price in Chemistry. Using qPCR the amount of target
nucleic acid in a complex sample can be determined with high precision,
great accuracy, excellent specificity and the ultimate sensitivity of
detecting a single molecule. The technique has revolutionized all
molecular sciences and diagnostic applications. Conference
presentations will include high throughput applications, improved
instrumentation, high performance nucleic acid extraction, immuno-qPCR
applications, single-cell applications, and application involving
siRNAs/miRNAs. Further developments of qPCR technology that will be
presented include miniaturization, high throughput platforms, cost
efficacy, validity, flexibility, quality assessment and reliable data
calculations and interpretation. Today there is no field in the life
sciences research and diagnostics areas that has not introduced qPCR
technology for nucleic acid analysis. The combination with reverse
transcription enables determination of mRNA and widely opens the window
for "Transcriptomics" - the first step of gene expression and
"Functional Genomics".

The Physiology Weihenstephan at the Center of Life and Food Sciences at
Technical University of Munich, chaired by Prof. Heinrich H. D. Meyer,
is a leading authority in the molecular physiology of mammalian
species. Cutting edge biochemical and molecular biology techniques are
established for basic and applied research on the regulation of
reproduction, lactation, immunology, and growth. Both traditional
endocrinology and paracrine regulations are studied in numerous
tissues. Dr. Michael W. Pfaffl is developing qRT-PCR methods, software
algorithms and tools for quantitative gene expression analysis. He also
maintains the leading qPCR information web page:
http://www.gene-quantification.info

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For more information about the qPCR 2007 event see
http://qPCR2007.gene-quantification.info
For abstract submission and registration see
https://www.wzw.tum.de/conftool/
or contact Dr. Michael W. Pfaffl or Dr. Ulrich
Wild .