Research and Emerging Technologies (Unit 3)
General aim
Thus far the introduction of molecular genetic tests into diagnostic service has mainly been at an ad hoc and case-to-case basis. Quality systems, proper evaluation and general validation procedures were often lacking in the implementation process of the novel technology. This has seriously delayed and hampered the proper introduction of new genetic tests and has also caused increased financial expanses for many laboratories and research partners.
The aim of EuroGentest Unit 5 is to support and to guide the implementation of emerging technologies into diagnostic application. A rigorous test evaluation program, including Beta testing in accredited laboratories and on selected clinical samples, will be used to introduce new technologies into the European diagnostic labs.
Unit Information
Resources
Technology Database (WP5.2)
A database tool to help you find information on new and innovative techniques in genome diagnostics in the world of genetics
Call for Technology (WP5.2)
Unit 5 is currently looking for Innovative Techniques in Genome Diagnostics, for more information please click on the link above.
Submitted technologies 2008: "Satellite presentations Barcelona 2008"
Bioinformatics (WP5.4)
Current Test Trials (WP5.1)
- MLPA: Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification
- HR-MCA: High resolution melting curve analysis
- DNA Extraction
- Confirmation Sensitive Capillary Electrophoresis
- Alamut
Intellectual Property (WP5.3)
Articles
Articles published by unit 5
Members Area
Unit 5 members only area
News
More...Registration open - New and Developing Technologies for Genetics Diagnostics
National Genetics Reference Laboratory (Wessex) is organizing this meeting 5th and 6th July 2010 Salisbury, UK. More info can be found in the attached flyer. (upd.01 Apr 2010)
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'Last call for submission of new techniques
Last call for submission of new techniques in diagnostics for the EuroGentest ESHG Satelliet meeting in Gotenborg Sweden 2010. For submission of your technique Please visit our Web site "Call for technology". (upd.25 Feb 2010)
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UK Genetic Variant Database Launches Enquiry Service
NGRL Manchester has launched a global online enquiry service for the UK Diagnostic Mutation Database. (upd.27 Nov 2009)
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"Gene Patents and Collaborative Licensing Models"-book now on the market
A book on patent pools, clearinghouses, open source models and liability regimes (upd.16 Jul 2009)
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Validation report on MLPA ready.
The EuroGentest validation report on Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification can now be downloaded here. It is an inter-laboratory collaborative validation study by Tom Janssens, Florence Le Calvez and Gert Matthijs (upd.13 Jul 2009) More...
Register now: EuroGentest workshop on Best Practice in High Resolution Melting Curve Analysis
In September 2009 EuroGentest will organize the HRM workshop, which will focus on basic principles of HRM, how to set up an HRM gene test, diagnostic guidelines, other applications, new developments and most of all HRM data analysis. (upd.03 Jun 2009)
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Satellite meeting on Innovative Techniques in Genome Diagnostics at ESHG
Unit 5 will hold its 4th satellite meeting on Innovative Techniques in Genome Diagnostics at the ESHG on Monday the 25th of May. Download the programme here. (upd.08 May 2009)
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LabSight: New diagnostic genetics technologies forum launched
LabSight, a new online forum specifically for professionals in diagnostic genetics to share and discuss new or revised technologies. LabSight was launched in March 2009 and will run as a pilot for around a year, following which evaluation will tell its benefits to the professional community. (upd.24 Mar 2009)
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Workshop Patent Licensing in Medical Biotechnology in Europe in Leuven coming up February 6th
The Centre is organizing a workshop on February 6, 2009 where the results of the survey on "Patent Licensing in Medical Biotechnology in Europe", will be presented and discussed with experts from industry, university and hospitals. (upd.20 Jan 2009)
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Technology assessment report ready
The report on 'Automated DNA extraction: Integration of the Chemagen Magnetic DNA Separator with the Perkin Elmer MultiProbe II Liquid Handler' can now be downloaded. (upd.19 Jan 2009)
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Events
More...Sep 2005 - Validation of technologies and kits (WP 1.7 / 5.1) Meeting
Leuven (BE) More...Jun 2006 - Gene Patents and Clearing Models (WP5.3)
Leuven (BE) More...Jun 2007 - ESHG Conference 2007
Nice (FR) More...Jun 2007 - Satellite Meeting: "Innovative Techniques in Genome diagnostics"
Nice (FR) More...Last changed: 2011-03-29
