ADInstruments: 1988 - 2009: Over 20 Years of Innovation

Winners of the LabChart Platinum Draw

• Marie Altie (France)

• April: Dr Anuradha Singh (Singapore)
• May: Santhosh Baby (USA)
• June: Xue Wu (China)
• July: David Semple (United Kingdom)
• August: Zhiming Zhu (China)
• September: Piotr Bednarczyk (Poland)
• October: Harold Schultz (USA)
• November: Manish Lavhale (USA)
• December: Kevin Shoemaker (Canada)
• January: João Dutra (Brazil)

Winners of the LabChart Reader Draw

April:
Andrew Manning (UK), Antony Perkins (UK), Brad Edwards (Australia), Carlos Rosas (Guatemala), Prof Cheng Ma (China), Guillermo Ledezma (Chile), Jerovan Castro (Chile), Koen Van Crombruggen (Belgium), Man Mak (Hong Kong), Manan Oza (India), Dr Mark Read (Australia), Mike Gill (New Zealand), Dr Paolo Santicioli (Italy), Rasoul Tabarikhomeiran (Iran), Rita Monori (UK), Sandeep Kumar (India), Syed Shakeeb (Pakistan), Timna Dean (Australia), Vasundhara Kain (India), Dr William Bozeman (USA)

May:
ByungSu Yoo (USA), Charles Sproule (USA), Dr. Giorgio Bonmassar (USA), Jacqueline Morris (USA), Ryan Marker (USA), Mr. Yu Ju Chang (USA), Nicole Yang (USA), Dale Cooper (Canada), Javier González (Colombia), Sr Lucinei Maciel (Brazil), Muhammad Hussain (Pakistan), Mr Joshua Jin (New Zealand), Mr Mike Bellamy (New Zealand), Mr Neil Ward (New Zealand), Mr Norbert Csatary (New Zealand), Dr Scott Smid (Australia), Mr Robert Tripodi (Australia), Mr Prof Jean-Louis Bény (Switzerland), Prof Jon O. Skarphedinsson (Iceland), Mr Ross Cloak (United Kingdom)

June:
Ann Schloithe (Australia), Anthony Nicholson (USA), Atanas Ignatov (USA), Dave Maskew (United Kingdom), David Foster (USA), Graham Nicholson (Australia), Hitoshi Sasaki (Japan), Hui Li (China), Jaehyun Eom (Korea), Krauklis Krauklis (Latvia), Lisa Walter (Australia), M A Kenrick (Australia), Noach de Haas (Germany), Oleg Dranitsin (Germany), Philip Venz (Australia), Rahul Chaudhari (India), Sanket Jadhav (India), Suha Chamma (New Zealand), Taeho Lee (Korea), Timothy Clark (Canada)

July:
Alana McCambridge (New Zealand), Alena Prusinowski (USA), Alexandre Dubois (France), Andrew Kompa (Australia), Axel Menzebach (Germany), Cui-xian Lee (China), David Vleck (USA), Duane McPherson (USA), Edwin Aguinaldo (Saudi Arabia), Hossein Babaei (Iran), Ian Kay (United Kingdom), James Kennard (United Kingdom), Kelvin MacDonald (USA), Lan Mao (USA), Liang (China), Robert Meech (United Kingdom), Ruth Ann Elliott (United Kingdom), Tallat Naz (Pakistan), Yinyin Zhang (China), Young Han (USA)

August:
Ahmed Badar (Saudi Arabia), Angela Tsang (New Zealand), Braxton Norwood (USA), Gordon Crabb (Australia), Graham Christie (United Kingdom), Hannah Palliser (Australia), Hugh Clements-Jewery (USA), Jaime Macaya (Spain), Joergen Andresen (Denmark), Lindsay Robertson (New Zealand), Marcos Figueiredo (Portugal), Nick Seeley (United Kingdom), Patricia Duran (Colombia), Pep Huang (New Zealand), Slade Matthews (Australia), Supachoke Mangmool (USA), Trung Pham (USA), Wilson Saad (Brazil), Xiaomeng Wang (United Kingdom), Zoe Gaffen (United Kingdom)

September:
Andre Tan (Australia), Andreas Christ (Germany), Armin Just (USA), Candice Pullen (Australia), Hiroshi Akima (Japan), Iain Chambers (United Kingdom), Jani Lewis (USA), Joelle Alcock (United Kingdom), Jurriaan Beek (Australia), Lucy Hawkes (United Kingdom), Muhamad Rusdi Ahmad Rusmili (Malaysia), Rajesh Katare (United Kingdom), Ronald Benson (USA), Ruslan Tiniakov (USA), Sarah Wahlstrom Helgren (USA), Saurabh Biswas (USA), Valerie Kalter (USA), Vandana Kawale (India), Ying Morgan (Australia), Yunqing Wen (China)

October:
Alan Ross (United Kingdom), Anne Marjorie David (Philippines), Bonnie Shum (Canada), Chris Lockhart (Canada), Colin Steel (Canada), Frank Bloomfield (New Zealand), Hugh Barras (United Kingdom), Iraklis Pozios (Greece), Jimmy Klotz (USA), Johanna Kolodziejski (USA), Kevin Moffat (United Kingdom), Mark Wellard (Australia), Mark Titchener (New Zealand), Michelle Stammet (USA), Moritz Gutjahr-Holland (Australia), Roberto Nüñez (Mexico), Ruben Lafarga (Argentina), Ryan Yarzak (USA), Tiffany Faithfull (Australia), Yuen Keng Ng (Hong Kong)

November:
Ben Blacklow (Australia), Carlos Tirapelli (Brazil), Daniel Astinotti (New Zealand), Jack Avila (Peru), James Downing (United Kingdom), Joewel Baibado (Philippines), Kathy Murphy (United Kingdom), Kristina Kosmis (Germany), Laxman Kawale (India), Liu Yu (China), Matt Weston (USA), Matteo Beretta (Austria), Mike Summerfield (United Kingdom), Muammar Kabir (Australia), Rahul Bhartiya (India), Rodrigo Caüas (Chile), Seongwoo Han (Korea), Stuart Stafford (United Kingdom), T.N. Prabakar (India), Troy Gibson (United Kingdom)

December:
Akinsanya Alaba (Nigeria), Gurjinder Virdi (India), Gyebin Kang (Korea), Kandaswamy Kathirvel (India), Daniel Grana (Argentina), Francesco Noe' (Italy), Gary Baker (United Kingdom), Jerome Thireau (France), Joanne Ng (United Kingdom), Karen Stuart-Smith (United Kingdom), Kyriacos Kolocassides (Greece), T. Snelling (United Kingdom), Tausif Saudi (United Kingdom), Vincent Girod (France), Youichirou Ootsuka (Australia), Ramachandran Selvakumar (Singapore), Mahmoud El-Daly (Canada), Malan Silva (USA), Michael Cardinal-Aucoin (Canada), Yoyi Lee (USA)

January:
Abdelali Agouni (France), Adam Cates (USA), Bettina Bruegging (Germany), Christopher Chan (USA), Daniel Kueh (USA), George Merritt (USA), Jiashin Wu (USA), Joe Barritt (United Kingdom), John Lowry (Ireland), Marco Meloni (United Kingdom), Marina Epelbaum (USA), Mohammad Ridhwan (Malaysia), Muthu Raman (India), Paola Melotti (Italy), Peter Watt (United Kingdom), Preecha Promma (Thailand), Toyin Dada (Canada), Vijaya Kumar (India), Yannis Salomeia (United Kingdom), Sarka Studena (Czech Republic)

Winners of the LabChart Favourite Feature Draw

• April: Sebastian Gaigg (UK), Dr Mie Brüel (Denmark)
• May: Ralf Stam(Netherlands), Liang Li (China)
• June: Richard Roberts (United Kingdom), Taeho Lee (Korea)
• July: Neil Ward (New Zealand), Daniel Meer (USA)
• August: Ken O'Halloran (Ireland), Ma Chen (China)
• September: Sue Edwards (USA), Maria Siebes (Netherlands)
• October: Bill Perrotti (USA), Sarah Wahlstrom Helgren (USA)
• November: Joergen Andrese (Denmark), Steve Sievekin (USA)
• December: Sandeep Kumar (India), Vincent Girod (France)
• January: Martin Ballegaard (Denmark), John Lowry (Ireland)

Winners of the Education Experiment Draw

• January 2009: Timna Dean (Australia), Misty McLean (USA), Penny Perkins-Johnston (USA), Neil Ward (New Zealand)

He studies sea snails by the sea shore: Differences in the muscular characteristics of marine snails

21 June 2010

PhD student Sam Clayman, with Assoc. Prof. Frank Seebacher from the Integrated Physiology Group at University of Sydney (Australia), have been using PowerLab systems to investigate the physiological differences in muscle characteristics between two populations of marine snails.

Using Synchrotron Radiation CT Imaging with PowerLab to Study Regional Ventilation Distribution

20 April 2010

An international team of scientists are using PowerLab systems to help develop and assess Synchrotron Radiation Computed Tomography (SRCT) techniques for studying lung ventilation distribution. Their techniques may enhance understanding of asthma disease mechanisms, and improve drug treatments and delivery.

Are we exercising enough? PowerLab used in weight and cardiovascular studies

29 March 2010

Using PowerLab systems, Dr. Maureen McDonald, from McMaster University in Canada is researching more realistic (but equally effective) methods for healthy individuals to adhere to a new exercise recommendation of 60-90 minutes per day. Dr. McDonald’s PhD student is investigating the effects of different exercise bursts with different durations for the treatment of individuals with cardiovascular disease.

PowerLab stars in National Geographic series, Humanly Impossible

27 November 2009

How can a strongman physically hold back a top end sports car at full throttle? What physiological changes occur in a fire walker? Why does a person suspended in air by her skin tissue feel no pain? Find out by watching this fascinating series.

PowerLab used in Study to Cheat Death

26 November 2009

Dr Mark Roth from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington is researching a theory that death is caused not by lack of oxygen but by chemical reactions to dropping levels of oxygen. See the full story as it appeared on CNN.

Ruminate On This: Vet Students Learn About Cow Digestive Physiology with PowerLab

23 September 2009

Veterinary students at the University of Copenhagen are learning how to better understand, diagnose and treat digestive problems in their future cattle patients by using PowerLab with LabChart software to observe the rumen motility of Jersey cows.

PowerLab Used in Human Evolution Studies

11 May 2009

Watch how PowerLab is used in a study of human evolution. Video extracted from the Evolve: Skin documentary series on the History Channel featured Professor Daniel Lieberman from Harvard University and his research on human evolution.

Solving the Case of the Fainting Astronaut

10 February 2009

A fascinating story about the International Space Station-based research project and the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the cardiovascular health is featured in the current issue of Australian Life Scientist. The data acquisition equipment being used by the researchers is made by ADInstruments. The research findings are increasing knowledge of blood pressure dysregulation and hypertension in all earthlings.

YouTube Video - Measuring Performance Anxiety with PowerLab

14 December 2008

Earlier this year, bioengineers from the Imperial College London took part in the Virtuoso Stress performance at the Science Museum's Dana Centre. During the evening, musicians' physiological stress was recorded and displayed for the audience using PowerLab systems. You can now watch highlights from the event on YouTube.

Top Swimming Coaches use PowerLab and Video Capture for Technique Optimization

24 November 2008

TeamTermin, led by its founder Budd Termin is currently working with ADInstruments to bring the latest in performance testing for the sport of swimming by combining the late Dr Al Craig’s velocity swim meter with ADInstruments PowerLab data acquisition system and the LabChart Video Capture module.

Abnormal Breathing Research in the Himalayas

27 October 2008

5050 m above sea level, 730 kg of experimental equipment carried by 19 porters, 7000 L of cylinder gases, 53 sleep studies, 107 ventilatory response tests, 107 arterial blood samples, 720 transcranial magnetic stimulation zaps, 200 cardiac echos, 18 hours of hyperventilation, 20 L of infused saline, 8 life-saving intramuscular Dexamethasone injections and 1042800000 sampling data points.

LabTutor Software Used by Talented Middle School Students at Michigan State University

17 September 2008

A group of twenty talented middle school students recently explored physiological concepts using PowerLab systems with LabTutor software at a two-week residential program that is held annually at Michigan State University (MSU). The program was so successful that there are plans to include LabTutor experiments in future years.

Biopharmaceutical Company Founder Dr. Kengatharan is an ADInstruments PowerLab User Since 1993

01 August 2008

Successful company founder, Dr. Kengatharan began using PowerLab systems fifteen years ago while completing his doctorate studies at London University, UK with Nobel laureate Sir John Vane. Dr. Kengatharan has continued to use PowerLab to expedite his research as he has advanced his career within prestigious institutions in England and North America.

PowerLab Versatility Provides Large Cost Savings for 20 Year User, University of Wollongong

02 July 2008

In 1988 scientists at the University of Wollongong pioneered the use of a compact, computer-based data acquisition system developed by the newly-established company, ADInstruments. Twenty years later, PowerLab systems are proving to be very cost effective for the changing needs of the university.

June User in Focus: Teaching Students & Educators at West Chester University

12 June 2008

As the North American summer vacation begins, the educators at West Chester University in Pennsylvania are using their break from teaching 400 students with PowerLab to share curriculum and experiment ideas with life science educators from institutions across the country.

May User in Focus : Fish Physiology and Climate Change Takes PowerLab to Antarctica

06 May 2008

In 2007, the effect of climate change on notothenioid fish prompted researchers from New Zealand and Sweden to pack up their PowerLab systems and travel to the Scott Base in Antarctica. The researchers used PowerLab to investigate how a rise in temperature in the McMurdo Sound affects the cardiovascular and respiratory physiology of the borch.

Teaching First Year Physiology with LabTutor

01 April 2008

As we celebrate 20 Years of Innovation, we'd like to introduce you to a selection of PowerLab users around the world. This month, read about how educators at the University of Otago and the University of Western Sydney are using LabTutor software with PowerLab systems to enhance introductory physiology courses during the first year of health science and medicine degrees.

International Space Station Astronauts Connect to PowerLab for Cardiovascular Research

27 February 2008

As ADInstruments celebrates 20 years of innovation, our customers continue to find innovative applications for PowerLab data acquisition systems and LabChart software. This month, read about how a group of Canadian researchers are investigating how life on the International Space Station affects astronauts' cardiovascular and cerebrovascular physiology.

A Sharks Tale Recorded on PowerLab

31 July 2006

ADInstruments’ PowerLab can acquire and analyse data from most creatures, great and small, including the wet, menacing and blood-thirsty ones. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Elasmobranch Research Laboratory – or Shark Lab – are currently using PowerLab systems to uncover a variety of shark species’ best-kept secrets.

Elite Car Racers and PowerLab In Simulated Performance

07 September 2005

The University of Otago, School of Physical Education researchers put ten of New Zealand's top young rally car drivers through a series of high-performance tests, as part of what is believed to be the first dedicated motor sport programme of its type in the world from 28 June to 2 July, 2004.

Everest climb interview with Dr. Ainslie

20 April 2005

What environment were the climbers exposed to before making measurements? Did you attempt to replicate the climbing behavior usually followed on an Everest climb?

PowerLab on Mount Everest

24 March 2005

In a recent study supported by ADInstruments, Inc., scientists studied the effects of high altitude on breathing and cerebral blood flow. Using a PowerLab system, the 2005 Canadian Everest Expedition obtained data at the Base Camp of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest.

Dive Response Experiments in Antarctica

24 March 2005

PowerLab and LabChart were used to demonstrate diving bradycardia to three hundred passengers aboard a Discovery cruise ship that recently visited Antarctica. Passengers observed a woman's heart rate drop from 80 to 50 b.p.m. when she plunged her head into a bowl of icy water.

PowerLab in Global Warming Research

24 March 2005

Researchers from the CSIRO ‘J.M Rendel Laboratory’ at Rockhampton, Australia are studying methods to reduce the production of methane emissions in the agricultural sector.

Neurophysical Research in Panamas Rainforest

08 March 2005

PowerLab has been used to record the acoustically activated neurons of crickets and the echo-localization activity in bats.