Sensors and instrumentation for monitoring cell toxicity REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT 14 April 2010 UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre

This workshop will explore the requirements and applications of sensors and instrumentation for monitoring cell toxicity. A key application is identifying the toxic effects of potential drug compounds in cell culture systems used to accelerate drug discovery.

Sensors for monitoring cell toxicity are also important tools for developing animal replacement technologies through the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction (3R’s) framework. In addition alternative testing for cell toxicity is becoming a critical component for the testing of new cosmetics and testing industrial chemicals under the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) legislation.

The main objectives for this workshop are to:
- Understand the need for alternative testing technology
- Review appropriate cell models for alternative testing
- Review cell maintenance technology
- Review types of sensor technology used to monitor cells
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary networking

Who should attend the workshop?
- Organisations developing cell models for research
- Organisations working with cell support technologies
- Organisations applying sensor technology to biological systems
- Researchers developing alternative testing technologies
- Technology Translators
- Investment companies and VCs

The Plenary Guest Speaker is:
Dr David Basketter  BSc,  DSc,  FBTS, CBiol,  FBS,  FRCPath
Chair of the ECVAM skin sensitisation validation management group

The programme will include sessions focused on:
- Maintaining cells and 2D vs. 3D models
- Bioreactors
- Biosensor microelectrodes
- Biosensor and physical sensor integration
- Instrument design for multiwall sensors
- Sensor technologies

Please see Event Programme

If you have any questions about the registration or exhibition space please contact:

Urszula Strzemiecka
IBST Marketing Officer
t:0117 32 81110
e: ibst@uwe.ac.uk