Microneedles 2012 Conference
Cruinn Diagnostics are delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the Microneedles 2012 Conference.
The Microneedles 2012 Conference is taking place in Cork, hosted by UCC and the Tyndal Institute. It takes place on the 14 and 15th of May showcasing the latest international developments in microneedle technology and applications, the gathering will provide a platform to facilitate interdisciplinary communications and new collaborations for delegates from academic, industrial and clinical backgrounds.
The Conference on Microneedles will be held at the Clarion Hotel, Cork City. The Clarion Hotel Cork is Cork's premier 4 Star City Centre Hotel and is superbly located overlooking Cork's famous River Lee and facing the inspired architecture of City Hall.
Keynote Speakers include:
Dr. Mark Prausnitz (Georgia Institute of Technology) - "Evaluation of microneedles in human subjects".
Prof. Dr. Joke Bouwstra (Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research) - "Transcutaneous vaccination by means of microneedles and polymeric nanoparticles".
Dr. Peter Daddona (Zosano Pharma) - "Advancing Microneedle Patch Technology to Commercialization".
Prof. Mark Kendall (University of Queensland) - Title TBC.
Invited Presentations from:
Dr. Kris Hansen (3M Drug Delivery Systems): "Microneedle-based Drug Delivery - How Less can be More".
Dr. John O'Dea (Crospon): "Moving to active microneedle mediated drug delivery ... the Janisys technology".
Dr. Ronald J. Pettis (BD Technologies): "Microneedles for Lymphatic Targeting: New Applications for a New Route".
Dr. James Birchall (Cardiff University): "Microneedle Delivery: Translating Laboratory Effectiveness To Patient Usage".
Prof. Jung-Hwan Park (Gachon University): - "Biodegradable polymer microneedle separation in skin mediated by hydrogel swelling".
Dr. Yotam Levin (NanoPass Technologies): "NanoPass's MicronJet™: Clinical Data on the Road to Commercialization".
Dr. Kate Broderick (Inovio Pharmaceuticals): "DNA delivery to skin is enhanced by next generation electroporation devices that target dermal tissue".
Keep an eye on upcoming blogs for further information.
BioMedica Exhibition 2012
RDS 24th and 25th of April
Stand 217
Cruinn Diagnostics are delighted to be a major exhibitor at the BioMedica Exhibition again this year.
We look forward to welcoming our customers to stand number 217 where we will be joined by our colleagues from Siemens and some of our other principal suppliers.
We are also looking forward to discussing with our customers the future innovative solutions that Cruinn Diagnostics and our marketing partners will be providing to meet the ongoing and future challenges of Laboratory Medicine in Ireland.
We are very excited to introduce our customers to the new Siemens Aptio automation solution, the latest in integrated Blood Science solutions. We will also be presenting the new Innovative Molecular Biology Multiplexing platform from IDAHO Technology.
And as we broaden our scope of INAB accredited Calibration Services our CruinnCal team will be there to meet you and discuss your calibration needs.
Also our Point of Care team will be in attendance to discuss your needs in the areas of Diabetes care, Urinalysis and Blood Gas analysis.
Opening times are;
Tuesday 24th 09.30-18.0
Wednesday 25th 10.00-16.00
We hope to see you there!
Galway Regional Hospitals Critical Care Nursing Conference
Criunn Diagnostics are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Galway Regional Hospitals Critical Care Nursing Conference
Thursday 29th March 2012, Clayton Hotel, Galway.
Programme:
07.45 – 08.15 Registration and coffee
08.15 – 08.30 Opening Address, Mary Davis, CEO. Special Olympics.
Session One
Chairperson: Micheal Healy, Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, GUH.
08.30 – 09.15 The changing profile of HIV in Ireland. Catherine Fleming, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, GUH.
09.15 – 09.45 SVO2 – Why it’s useful in the ICU Patient. Christine Sheehan, Clinical Facilitator, Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit, GUH.
09.45 – 10.30 Competence – the future in Ireland. Tom Kearns, An Bord Altranais.
10.30 – 11.00 Tea / Coffee and Trade stands.
Session Two
Chairperson: Anu Mohanty Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, GUH.
11.00 – 11.45 Different Levels of Spinal Injuries and Related Nursing Management. Catherine Armstrong, clinical Nurse Specialist, GUH.
11.45 – 12.15 Dexdor, Introducing an alternative modality for sedation in critical care. Speaker TBC.
12.15 – 13.00 Patient Advocacy, Transparency and Communication. Margret Murphy, Patient Advocacy, WHO Representative.
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch and Trade Stands.
Session Three
Chairperson: Julie Fawdy, Staff Nurse, High Dependency Unit, GUH.
14.00 – 14.30 Multi Organ Failure- A Case Study. Pauline May, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, intensive care unit , GUH.
14.30 – 15.15 The Safe Transfer of Children from Peripheral ICU’s to a Specialist Centre. Susan Keane, Clinical Education Facilitator, The Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street.
15.15 – 16.00 Debate “Decreasing Staff/Patient Ratios in Critical Care is one solution to the embargo”.
Tina Vaughan, CNM2, High Dependency Unit, GUH.
Cathryn Lee, CNM3, Intensive Care, High Dependency Unit and special care unit, GUH.
John Bates, Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist, Intensive Care, GUH
Dr. Pat Neligan, Consultant Anaesthetist, GUH.
16.00 – 16.15 Closing Address. Mary McHugh Director of Nursing, GRH.
Cost is €50 including lunch and coffee in the Clayton Hotel. €25 for nursing students.
Phlebotomists Association of Ireland
Phlebotomists Association of Ireland National Conference and AGM
Cruinn are going to be exhibiting at the Phlebotomists Association of Ireland National Conference and AGM on Saturday 10th March 2012 at the Aishling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 8.
The itinerary for the the day is;
8.30-9.00am Registration
09.00-10.30am AGM
10.30-11.00 Coffee
11.00-12.00 "Assuring Sample Quality"
Julie Riordan Senior Medical Scientist
12.00-13.00 "Anticoagulation Therapies, How do they work?
Mary Byrne-Chief Medical Scientist
Coagulation Laboratory
St James' Hospital
13.00-14.15 Lunch
14.15-14.45 "The EU Directive on Needlestick Injuries"
Brenda Larkin-Senior Phlebotomist
14.45-15.30 "National Phlebotomy Training Programme 2012"
Macarton Hughes- Director
National Ambulance Service College
15.30 Conclusion
We hope to see you there!
Cruinn Team
Biomedica Dublin
Cuinn Diagnostics are delighted to be attending the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science Biomedica exhibition. The exhibition takes place in Dublin on the 24th and 25th of April 2012. The venue for Biomedica is the Royal Dublin Showground (RDS) Dublin 4. This is the largest and most complete scientific meeting for all those responsible for the needs and direction of medical laboratories in Ireland.
Our stand number is 217 and we hope to see you there.
Look out for further information in upcoming blogs
Cruinn Team
Cruinn Diagnostics will be exibiting at the Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2011
The Irish Thoracic Society (ITS) Annual Scientific Meeting 2011 will take place in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan, Co Dublin on the 11th - 12th November. As the largest respiratory meeting on the island of Ireland and the highlight of the Irish respiratory calendar, Cruinn are delighted to be showcasing some our respiratory products at the meeting.
Some of the respiratory products we are showcasing include;
- Cepheid GeneXpert® - The Cepheid GeneXpert can detect TB and flu in one hour. the TB test in particular has revolutionised the way we deal with TB. With the Xpert flu you can perform the H1N1 test in any setting; the rapid test can assist clinicians in making real time medical decisions.
- Idaho Technology Inc. FilmArray® Multi plex PCR- Cruinn are delighted to be making the latest developments in Molecular Multiplex testing available to the Irish healthcare market.
Hope to see you there and feel free to come by our exhibit to view the products listed and many more as well as any questions or queries regarding any of our products you may have.
Cruinn Team
Cruinn attending National Primary Care Conference
The inaugural National Primary Care Conference on Thursday, 17th November 2011 at Livinghealth Clinic, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork and Cruinn Diagnostics are looking forward to showcasing our products at the conference. We will be located at stand number 7.
Some of the products we will have on show include:
Sysmex PocH Point of Care 100i Haematology Analyser
Piccolo xpress™ Point of Care Blood Chemistry Analyser
Siemens Clinitek Status Connect System for automating urinalysis and hCG
Siemens DCA Vantage Analyser -Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), Albumin, Creatinine
Albumin-to-Creatinine (A:C) Ratio Results, Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) Result.
For more information on the National Primary Care Conference Click Here
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Cruinn Team