University of Minnesota

Other

Ronald C McGlennen

Leo T Furcht

Dennis L Polla

David R Wulfman

Peter J Schiller

Naomi M Williamson

Angela K Drexler

David J Olson

Aaron M Franks

Robert P Schuldt

Vickie Matthias-Hagen

Apparatus and methods for practicing telemedicine in the form of software systems acting over a network and kits containing laboratory supplies and equipment to organize the laboratory operations and interpret the results of molecular diagnostic testing are disclosed. At least two computers in communication over the Internet or other network are used, a remote computer located at a remote site and a central server located at a central site. The remote site may be geographically distant from the central site. A specimen is procured from a patient proximate to the remote site. Laboratory operations are conducted on the specimen at the remote site. The laboratory data resulting from the laboratory operations is interpreted by an expert reviewer who may be located at the central site, and a report is then transmitted back to the remote site.

Apparatus and methods for medical testing

Diagnostic imaging methods, methods of detecting the margin of tissue structures and bioresponsive needle systems are disclosed. The methods rely on the use of strain signals provided by a strain gage mounted on the wall of one or more needles as the needle or needles are moved through tissue. The systems employ a strain gage mounted on the wall of the needle and a strain monitor providing feedback to a user.

Means and method for modeling and treating specific tissue structures

A genetic testing system includes a miniaturized thermal cycling device and an integrated, unitary microchip based detection device with microfluidic controls, on chip electronics. The genetic testing system further uses dipped or coated polymeric materials on processed silicon as a means to facilitate amplification chemistry.

Integrated microchip genetic testing system

Growing community of inventors

Edina, MN, United States of America

Ronald C McGlennen