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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2003
Thomas M. Baer, Mountain View, CA (US);
Norbert Hagen, Livermore, CA (US);
Bruce J. Richardson, Los Gatos, CA (US);
David R. Brewer, Iii, Aptos, CA (US);
Lisa Reese, Felton, CA (US);
Thomas M. Baer, Mountain View, CA (US);
Norbert Hagen, Livermore, CA (US);
Bruce J. Richardson, Los Gatos, CA (US);
David R. Brewer, III, Aptos, CA (US);
Lisa Reese, Felton, CA (US);
Arcturus Bioscience, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for automated laser capture microdissection are disclosed. High throughput microdissection is provided by using cell procurement and multi-imaging tools for pre-selecting cells of interest. Novel methods of computer-controlled cap transfer along with automated multi-slide and multi-cap placements, and automated slide and cap detection are provided. The systems and methods provide the advantages of increased speed and much lower rates of contamination.