International Workshop on Microdialysis
22nd -23rd September 2014, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK.
Microdialysis is being used extensively for research and increasingly for the bedside monitoring of patients. The foundations of this technique can be seen in the convergence of technological advances in micro-fluidics and electrochemistry. From these early days when its use was limited to the study of brain neurophysiology, to more recent times in diverse fields, the technique is at the forefront of advances in monitoring. Microdialysis draws on improvements in analytical techniques, biomaterial advances and enhanced micro-fluidics in an effort to elucidating bio-chemical functioning and with the allure of providing ‘windows of opportunity’ to mitigate injury and disease for healthcare. However, as different disciplines take up microdialysis the diversity increases the threat of isolation. This scientific workshop aims to cover all aspects of microdialysis with contributions from current researchers, and bring people together in a friendly atmosphere to encourage interactions and promote the effective use of the technique.
Provisional programme
Monday 22nd September
12:00 – 14:00
| Registration & lunch | |
| Prof Martyn Boutelle | Real-Time Clinical Monitoring of Bio-molecules |
| Dr Jan Krejci | Microdialysis modeling - What can be leant from other technologies |
| Dr Keri Carpenter | 13C-labelled microdialysis studies of cerebral metabolism |
15:30
| Tea / Coffee break | |
| Dr Heike Bittersohl | Microdialysis of Immunosuppressive Drugs |
| Prof. Chris Anderson | If cutaneous microdialysis is the answer – what is the question? |
| Prof William Couet | Microdialysis and PK-PD modeling |
17:00
End of day 1
19:30
Workshop Dinner
Tuesday 23rd September
7.30 - 8.45
Breakfast
9:00
| Dr Ragini Bhake | Automated 24-hours sampling of subcutaneous tissue free cortisol in humans |
| Dr Helen Rowley | CNS Pharmacology and dual probe studies |
| Prof Peter Hutchinson | Application of microdialysis to neuro-critical care |
10:30
| Tea / Coffee break | |
| Dr Pernilla Abrahamsson | Surface microdialysis |
| Prof Martin Church | Microdialysis in allergy research |
| Dr Francesco Baldini | Subcutaneous tissue as a promising alternative site for monitoring stress in vivo |
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch / Workshop ends
Presentations posters (boards 1.2m wide 0.9m high) and oral are invited via submission of an abstract to be received by:
NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE 12:00h (GMT) 12th September 2014
Please complete the abstract form you will find into the Download files section and email to Mark O’Connell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Early bird registration by 14th August 2014 is £54. After this date the fee will be: £90. The registration fee includes lunches on Monday and Tuesday and dinner on Monday night. Please go to the Robinson College web site for Registration and terms and conditions: https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/conferences/dms/index.php?eid=33
For Sunday accommodation at Robinson College click on the following Bed and Breackfast for independent traveller link.
Accommodation is available within the College but must be booked via the registration site and is strictly on a first to book basis. So please book early to avoid disappointment.
(This link can also be found on Probe’s website http://www.probescientific.com/newsandevents/events/detail.asp?ItemID=87)
The pdf version of the provisional programme, the .doc and .docx abstract submission forms as well as useful information on museum and events at the University of Cambridge are available at the "Download files" link.
We look forward to your participation.
Best regards
Neil Smith, CEO, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Mark O’Connell, CTO, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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