The Japanese Research-Institute Riken features the ESE-Quant Tube Scanner on TV
Riken and ESE GmbH focus on fast test devices to diagnose the internationally spread swine flu virus. The H1N1 influenza virus can cause an epidemic and even pandemic outbreak.
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Release from 07/20/09 - 16:28 h: While many medical research institutes worldwide concentrate on developing a swine flu vaccine, Riken and ESE GmbH focus on fast test devices to diagnose the internationally spread virus.
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Press release from 07/20/09 - The H1N1 influenza virus, also known as Mexican flu, can cause an epidemic and even pandemic outbreak. For Riken, one of the most renowned international research-institutes in the area of life sciences and ESE, with its award winning miniature reader technology, it is a win-win situation. Riken and ESE cooperate to develop a portable and sensitive test system based on the unique molecular DNA/RNA-test method “SmartAmp”. Riken is responsible for the development of the assay, whereas ESE contributes the ESE-Quant Tube Scanner, a stand-alone test device that reads out the swine flu virus test on site and much faster than conventional methods. “Preliminary test results in Germany and Japan proved the future potential of the point of care device” says Alexander Lezhava, senior scientist at the Omics Science Center, RIKEN in Japan. And he adds: “Our joint efforts are so promising, that we decided to inform the public on TV.” The News TV Channel NHK reported on the first prototype test system developed by Riken and ESE GmbH.
About ESE GmbH:
The ESE GmbH, situated in Germany develops and produces optical measurement devices for medical-, environmental- and industrial applications. Their compact and high performance detector technology is not only used in the molecular field but also in the lateral flow sector. As an OEM manufacturer they provide mobile battery powered handheld devices as well as online measurement systems integrated into fully automated processes. ESE is a privately owned company with 40 employees.
Contact:
Konrad Faulstich
Head of Business Development
ESE-GmbH
Jacques-Schiesser-Str. 3
78333 Stockach
Germany
About Riken:
RIKEN carries out high level experimental and research work in a wide range of fields, including physics, chemistry, medical science, biology, and engineering, covering the entire range from basic research to practical application. RIKEN was first organized in 1917 as a private research foundation, and reorganized in 2003 as an independent administrative institution under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Their budget ads up to 98 billion yen (2008) and they employ a permanent staff of over 3000 people. As one of the leading research institutes worldwide they attract over 2000 visiting scientists each year.
Contact:
Alexander Lezhava
Senior Scientist
Omics Science Center, RIKEN
1-7-22 Suehiro-cho, Turumi-ku,
Yokohama, 230-0045
Japan
