The University of Dublin | Trinity College
Ollscoil Átha Cliath | Coláiste na Trionóide
AN INTENSIVE SHORT COURSE IN
HIGH CONTENT CELL IMAGING AND
ANALYSIS (HCA)
OCTOBER 1 - 3, 2006
The University of Dublin | Trinity College
Ollscoil Átha Cliath | Coláiste na Trionóide
The HCA course offers a comprehensive overview of
the essential methodologies, technologies and
strategies required by investigators wishing to embark
on research programmes based on, or incorporating
Image Based High Content Analysis.
The HCA Course Offers:

Opportunity to gain hands on experience with most advanced automated high
content analysis technologies currently available. Practical sessions will be guided
and supervised by top application scientists from organisations such as BD,
Cellomics and GE Healthcare.
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Extensive course of lectures will be delivered by world class scientific experts who
lead their fields in areas such as HCA platform technologies, experimental design
and implementation, assay development, planning and deployment of automated
analysis and robotised workflow systems, image analysis, data interpretation and
information storage.
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Case studies: These have been chosen to highlight both the advantages and
challenges of employing HCA technologies in a variety of research settings. The
course will also be supplemented by Q&A Sessions, held at the close of each
training day.
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Informal and productive interaction sessions between scientists. Hence, size of
class will be limited.
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Exciting social events to promote richer interaction between attendees and
attending scientific experts. The charm and hospitality of the vibrant city of Dublin
can be experienced first hand.
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Opportunity to gain excellent grounding in the fundamental aspects of HCA
technology deployment and utilisation. Solid foundation formed will enable
participants to build further knowledge and experience in this new and exciting
scientific discipline.
The University of Dublin | Trinity College
Ollscoil Átha Cliath | Coláiste na Trionóide
Programme for HCA Course
Day 1
October 1, 2006 (Sunday)
12:00
13:15
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:00
19:00 pm
20:00 pm
Registration
Opening Remarks
Advantages of Using HCS in Biomedical Research (Dr Scot Keefer, Cellomics)
General Introduction to HCA Platform Technology (Dr Nick Thomas, GE Health Care)
Coffee Break
Workshop: Introduction to Cell Imaging Instrumentation and Hands-On Experience (Platforms
– GE Health Care, Cellomics & BD)
End of Day 1 Session
Social Event, Dublin City Centre
Day 2
October 2, 2006 (Monday)
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:15 am
12:15 pm
13:00 pm
14:00 pm
15:00 pm
General Approaches to Creating Analysis Algorithms (Dr Geert Kalusche)
Experimental Design (Dr Scot Keefer, Cellomics)
Coffee Break
Assays Development (Dr Len Pagliaro, Bioimage)
Lunch
Lab Automation Set Up and Design (Malcolm Crook, Process Analysis Automation)
Liquid Handling (Dr Aoife Gallagher, Deerac Fluidics)
Case Study 1 (Dr Anthony Davies, TCD): Deployment of HCA Platforms in Academic Institution:
Reasons to go for it, Infrastructure for Instrumentation and User-group Management, Hurdles
and Application Success Record
Coffee Break
Question & Answer Panel Discussion with all HCA Platforms Specialists
End of Day 2 Session & Transfer to Hotel
Night Out with Live Music and Dance Show at the Highest Pub in Ireland - Johnnie Fox’s
(Wicklow Mountains)
16:30
16:45
17:30
19:00
noon
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Day 3
October 3, 2006 (Tuesday)
9:00 am
10:30 am
10:45 am
11:45 am
12:45 pm
13:30 pm
Data Analysis Approaches (Dr Christian Marcazzo, Spotfire)
Coffee Break
Database Storage and Management (Dr Mark Collins-Cellomcs)
Case study 2: siRNA Library Screening using HCA technologies (Dr Len Pagliaro, Bioimage)
Lunch
Case Study 3: Deployment of HCA in large scale industrial setting (Dr Peter Simpson, Astra
Zeneca)
Question & Answer Panel Discussion with all HCA Platforms Specialists
End of Day 3 Session & Departure
14:30 pm
16:00 pm
The University of Dublin | Trinity College
Ollscoil Átha Cliath | Coláiste na Trionóide
List of Scientific Contributors
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Dr. Scott Keefer Scott Keefer, Senior Applications Scientist, Cellomics' Centre of Excellence
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Dr. Nicholas Thomas, Principal Scientist in Discovery Systems, GE Healthcare
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Dr. Geert Kalusche, Analysis Algorithm Development Specialist, GE Healthcare
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Dr. Len Pagliaro, VP Business Development, BioImage
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Dr. Malcolm Crook, Director, Process Analysis Automation
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Dr. Aoife Gallagher, Product Manager, Deerac Fluidics
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Dr. Anthony Davies, HCA Research Manager, Trinity College Dublin
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Dr. Christian Marcazzo, Senior Director, Life Science, Spotfire Inc
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Dr. Mark Collins, Senior Director, HCS Informatics Cellomics' Centre of Excellence
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Dr. Peter B Simpson, Associate Director, Cancer Bioscience AstraZeneca
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Dr. Yuri Volkov, Senior Lecturer, Cell Signalling & Nano Technology, Trinity College Dublin
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Application Specialists from BD, Cellomics & GE Healthcare
REGISTRATION FORM
AN INTENSIVE SHORT COURSE IN
HIGH CONTENT CELL IMAGING AND ANALYSIS (HCA)
October 1 – 3, 2006
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Academic Institution:
September 30 (Saturday)
October 1 (Sunday)
October 2 (Monday)
October 3 (Tuesday)
€3000 (Academic)
€5000 (Industrial/Commercial)
To Register Please Contact:
Tharma Thurai, Manager, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences,
Trinity College Dublin, St James's Hospital, Dublin 8, Republic of Ireland.
Tel: 00 353 (0) 1 896 3295
Fax: 00 353 (0) 1 608 3503
E-mail: thurait@tcd.ie
Webpage: www.tcd.ie/IMM