Technical Seminar and Hands-on Workshop – Bio-Rad QX700 Droplet Digital PCR System

Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) is an established technology at CPOS and widely used by our research community. As ddPCR continues to evolve, CPOS remains committed to evaluating and adopting platform developments that enhance performance, flexibility, and experimental capability.

Bio‑Rad has recently introduced the QX700 ddPCR System, a next‑generation platform featuring an all‑in‑one integrated workflow and 7 fluorescence detection channels, supporting advanced multiplexing strategies. Recognising the potential advantages of this new platform, CPOS will bring the QX700 system on site to allow users first‑hand exposure and trial.

A technical seminar and hands‑on demo workshops will be organised as detailed below.

🧠 Technical Seminar (All Are Welcome) 

Discover advanced applications of ddPCR and how the Bio‑Rad QX700 system is transforming molecular research with enhanced efficiency, flexibility and stability

Title: QX700 Droplet Digital PCR – Application and Operation Training

Speakers:

• Dr. Hoi Hin KWOK, Department of Medicine, HKU
  (User sharing: multiplex ddPCR assay design and application experience)
• Dr. CheeHoo YIP, Bio‑Rad Pacific Limited

(QX700 system overview)

Date: 18 May 2026 (Monday)

Time: 10:30 – 11:30

Venue: Seminar Room 4, G/F, Room LG‑S4, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road

🧁Light refreshment will be provided🥤

🧪 Hands‑on Workshop (By Registration)

Get hands-on experience operating the QX700 system, with guided practice on ddPCR workflow execution and basic data analysis.

Details:

• Free necessary reagents and consumables provided
• On‑site technical assistance provided from CPOS staff and Bio‑Rad specialists

Reminder: Users are encouraged to bring their own samples, primers, and probes for evaluation on the new platform.

Dates: 18 – 22 May 2026

Sessions:

• Group1: 09:30 (19-22 May)
• Group2: 14:00 (18-21 May)

Workflow:

• Only 20 minutes of hands-on work
• 2.5 hours fully automated system running
• Get your data with expert analysis right after completion

Venue: L6-01, Laboratory Block, 21 Sassoon Road

👉 Click HERE to REGISTER for Demo Workshop and more details

📧 For inquiries: bioresearch.cpos@hku.hk | 📞 3917 7555