Advanced Lateral Flow Conference Returns Nov. 1-3

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021 Advanced Lateral Flow Conference (ALFC) will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego November 1-3.

This three-day lateral flow seminar, hosted by DCN Dx and DIALUNOX GMbH, is aimed at developers and manufacturers of rapid diagnostic tests and their associated products. During this seminar, the most experienced professionals in the diagnostics industry will guide attendees through the steps of producing and commercializing a point-of-care diagnostic device.

The 2021 ALFC's theme is "Supply Chain Security and Operational Resilience."

Attendees can register for the conference at lateralflowconference.com. For those unable to attend the event in person, a virtual registration option is available.

Conference Highlights

The 2021 ALFC features a full schedule of sessions designed for developers and manufacturers of rapid diagnostic tests and associated products, including:

Preclinical Service and Funding Opportunities for Diagnostics Product Developers Through NIAID | Presenter: Dr. Paul Eder, Senior Scientific
Officer at NIAID/NIH

BARDA's Funding Opportunities for Point-Of-Care Diagnostics|
Presenter: Dr. Charles Daitch, BARDA/DDDI

Impact of the COVID Pandemic on the Testing Landscape and Regional
Manufacturing Capacity in LMICs | Presenter: Dr. Marta Fernandez
Suarez, FIND

Networking receptions will be held at the DiamondView Tower Skybox (overlooking Petco Park) and the Coasterra restaurant's Harbor Float (overlooking San Diego harbor).

A special pre-event on October 25, gives ALFC attendees the option to participate in a 4-hour virtual lateral flow basics course taught by DCN Dx's VP of Technology Development, Dr. Hans Boehringer. The course is targeted at those new to lateral flow-based diagnostics or anyone who simply wants a refresher prior to attending this year's ALFC.

About the ALFC

Over the course of three days, the most experienced professionals in the diagnostics industry will guide developers and manufacturers of rapid diagnostic tests and associated products through the steps of producing and commercializing a point-of-care diagnostic device. Attendees come away with the tools and knowledge they need to solve complex challenges and propel their lateral flow projects to the next level.

About the Hosts

DCN Dx's globally recognized products and services enable today's leading rapid diagnostics tests.

DCN Dx provides end-to-end support for rapid diagnostic test development and production in an array of applications. With DCN Dx, clients receive the products and development, design, manufacturing, and commercialization expertise they need to meet their rapid diagnostic milestones. Learn more at dcndx.com.

DIALUNOX GmbH is a strategic engineering partner for the development of complex measuring devices and a manufacturer of compact rapid test readers. DIALUNOX delivers the precise illumination and detection of fluorescence or reflective samples needed across a wide range of measurement parameters. The company's approximately 70 employees develop, test, and manufacture measuring instruments at its headquarters in Stockach, Germany, near Lake Constance. For more information about DIALUNOX GmbH, visit dialunox.com.

For more information contact:

DCN Dx
John L. Tonkinson, Ph.D.
Chief Business Development Officer
Main: +1-760-804-3886 
Mobile: +1-860-977-4012
[email protected]

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