On May 5th 2009, Ilex with the cooperation of Abbott Molecular Diagnostics has organized a very successful seminar day at Azrieli Center presenting a complete solution for the molecular laboratory.

Our distinguished guests gave fascinating lectures:

• Dr. Sven Thamm, Scientific & Marketing Director Infectious Diseases presented Abbott mSystems including:
  m2000sp - Abbott DNA & RNA extraction system and 
  m2000rt – Abbott Real Time PCR system.
  In addition, Dr. Sven gave a broad overview on Abbott Real Time  PCR assays including HCV, HBV, HIV, HPV, CMV, Chlamydia and  HCV Genotyping.
  
• Prof. Daniel Shouval, Director -Liver Unit Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Kerem Jerusalem, gave a lecture on "Occult Hepatitis B" and showed the importance of HBV viral load testing.
  
• Prof. Jacob Bornstein, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Western Galilee Hospital Nahariya and the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Hatechnion University, gave a lecture on : " HPV – The Most Prevalent Sexually Transmitted Disease" and showed the importance of early detection of HPV and its importance for the prevention of cervical cancer.