Improving Sensitivity with Odyssey Blots vs. Chemiluminescence Blots Improve your Odyssey blot performance with the tips provided in this presentation. Troubleshooting tips include: Changing software settings such as the Background, Linear Manual/Linear Auto, and Brightness and Contrast. Altering the assay chemistry by changing dilution factors, using different blocking buffers, and more.
LATEST WEBINAR: Quantitative, Multiplexed Western Blot Detection with Infrared Fluorescence – Dr. Amy Geschwender May 1, 2008 (56 minutes) This presentation discusses the differences between fluorescent and chemiluminescent Western detection, and illustrates how this technology is being used around the world. Topics include: How near-infrared fluorescence differs from other Western blotting methods Linear ranges of detection for fluorescence and chemiluminescence Multiplexed Westerns Transitioning from ECL to fluorescence How this technology is being used Quantification and normalization Phosphoprotein analysis Validation of RNAi knockdown High throughput Western blotting In-gel Western detection without transfer Reagents, instruments, and software for fluorescent Western blotting

Odyssey Infrared Imaging System - Dr. Amy Geschwender - Jun 6, 2008 Previously featured on BioCompare, Dr. Geschwender, Director of Molecular Biology @ LI-COR Biosciences, introduces the Odyssey Infrared Imaging System with particular focus on it's application in Western Blotting and it's advantages when compare with the best chemiluminescence has to offer.

Characterizing GPCR Function - Dr. Christopher Kearn - Jun 6, 2008 Dr. Christopher Kearn, University of Washington, discusses the effects of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptor stimulation or inhibition and how the signaling of CB1 receptors through these various effectors is regulated.

Antibody FAQs - Dr. Kristi Ambroz - Jun 6, 2008 Watch a 9 minute question and answer presentation by Dr. Kristi Ambroz, LI-COR Senior Scientist. Questions Include: • What are the advantages of infrared detection? • What kinds of dye labeled antibodies can I use on the Odyssey/Aerius? • Where do I get infrared labeled antibodies?

Optimizing Signal Detection for Odyssey Western Blots - Jun 6, 2008 A short instruction on how to troubleshoot missing and weak Odyssey Western Blot bands.

Why Image in the NIR?
Baylor College of Medicine Seminar Series - January 30, 2008

Instrumentation and Imaging Considerations - Dr. Eva M. Sevick-Muraca

Seminar on the value of NIR imaging and how it compares to other imaging technologies.

Systematic Evaluation and Use of Targeted IRDye labeled Optical Contrast Agents - Dr. D. Michael Olive

Seminar on the systematic development of optical agents for in vivo cancer imaging.

In Vivo Imaging of Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Homing using LI-COR IRDye 800CW Near Infrared Dye - Dr. Aaron Foster

Seminar on the use of IRDye 800CW labeled t-cells for in vivo tracking.

Nodal Staging of HER2 Positive Breast Cancer with Dual-Labeled Trastuzuman Based Imaging Agent - Lakshmi Sampath

Seminar on the use of IRDye 800CW labeled Trastuzuman for targeting Breast cancer.

NIR Imaging With the LI-COR Pearl Imager
Univ. of Nebraska Med. Center Seminar Series - April 30th, 2008

In Vivo Tracking of the BChE/IRDye 800CW Complex in BChE Knockout Mice - Ellen Duysen

Seminar highlighting the use of the LI-COR Pearl Imager for detection of IRDye labeled BChE.

Systematic Evalutaion of Targeted IRDye Labeled Optical Imaging Agents - Dr. Joy Kovar

A thorough discussion of optical agent development using the LI-COR Pearl Imager.

Illuminating Prostate Cancer Progession- Dr. Melanie Simpson

Utilization of the LI-COR Pearl Imager to measure the progression of prostate cancer in mice.

Other

	Comparison of visible and near-infrared wavelength-excitable fluorescent dyes for molecular imaging of cancer - Dr. Eva Sevick-Muraca and Dr. Shi Ke, Baylor College of Medicine - Jun 6, 2008

	Prostate Cancer Imaging - Dr. Melanie Simpson - Jun 6, 2008 Dr. Melanie Simpson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses the challenges of in vivo research and the use of near-infrared probes for small animal imaging.

	Near Infrared Fluorescent Approaches to Cell-Based Assays and Small Animal Imaging - Dr. Amy Schutz-Geschwender - May 1, 2007 Presented at Experimental Biology, May 1, 2007

"Inquiry-based Learning in Undergraduate Genomics Education" - Dr. Cheryl Kerfeld -

Dr. Cheryl Kerfeld discusses the value of inquiry based learning (IBL).

UCLA's "Undergraduate Genomics Research Initiative" - Dr. Cheryl Kerfeld -

Dr. Cheryl Kerfeld discusses how IBL has been implemented into the undergraduate program at UCLA.