Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

Speaker and Topic: Nanotechnology Aspects of Biosensing and Bio-reactions in the Gas Phase Dave deLesdernier

Abstract: With the recent outbreak of E. coli contaminated foods and the continuing threat of bioterrorism, detection of minute levels of pathogens is the subject of numerous research activities. Current USDA protocols take 8+ hours to detect E. coli in beef samples. Antibody coated piezoelectric mass sensors capable of detecting a single cell can reduce this detection time to less than 15 minutes. David deLesdernier will present the nano-scale aspects of liquid and gas phase biochemical reactions with emphasis on immunosensors for pathogen detection. An extension of the technical discussion will include the commercialization pathways for university research.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At “Y” in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation:Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $25 provided reservations are made 6 PM Thursday, before the meeting ; $30 if made subsequently by 6 PM Friday, before the meeting. If no reservation is made by the final deadline, the dinner price will be $35. No-shows will be invoiced.