12 research outputs found

    Estandarización del proceso de introducción de nuevas variedades en la producción de flores en una empresa del oriente antioqueño.

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    En este trabajo se va a estandarizar el área de introducción de nuevas variedades en una empresa del sector floricultor a través de la mejora continua, con el fin de poder estandarizar el proceso y realizar el entrenamiento a los colaboradores, entregar los desgloses de cada labor a la directora del proceso de producción de introducción de nuevas variedades. Se realizará el enfoque de estandarizar este proceso ya que en esta área se evalúan todas las variedades nuevas que ingresan al portafolio de una red de empresas que en total suman 22 empresas floricultoras que exportan flores a varios países del mundo. Durante este proceso se usaran diferentes herramientas de mejora continua, con las cuales se quiere llegar a la causa raíz de porque los colaboradores no cumplen con las labores que se les asigna en la jornada laboral y dejar plasmados los procedimientos para la estandarización del proceso y entregarlo, también se usara información de la empresa, que por motivos de protección de datos no contendrá el nombre, número y cantidad concreta del proceso descrito, pero si permitirá tener un mejor conocimiento de esta área. Se espera entregar los desgloses de estandarización de cada labor y dejarlo en el sistema que perduren en el tiempo así el conocimiento y las mejoras aplicadas podrán registrarse y volverse a consultar cuando sea requerido, los resultados serán entregados a la empresa la cual se encargara de ejecutar el proyecto. Esto le traerá como beneficio a la misma una reducción de mano de obra ya que encontrándose medido el proceso será más fácil tener el control de el mismo.In this work, the area of introduction of new varieties in a company in the flower sector will be standardized through continuous improvement, in order to be able to standardize the process and carry out training for collaborators, deliver the breakdowns of each work to the director of the production process for introducing new varieties. The approach of standardizing this process will be carried out since in this area all new varieties that enter the portfolio of a network of companies that total 22 flower companies that export flowers to several countries in the world are evaluated. During this process, different continuous improvement tools will be used, with which we want to get to the root cause of why employees do not comply with the tasks assigned to them during the work day and capture the procedures for standardizing the process and delivering it. , company information will also be used, which for data protection reasons will not contain the name, number and specific amount of the process described, but will allow for better knowledge of this area. It is expected to deliver the standardization breakdowns of each task and leave it in the system to last over time so that the knowledge and improvements applied can be recorded and consulted again when required, the results will be delivered to the company which will be in charge of executing the project. This will bring the benefit of a reduction in labor since the process is measured and it will be easier to have control of it

    Usefulness of two independent DNA and rna tissue-based multiplex assays for the routine care of advanced NSCLC patients

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    Personalized medicine is nowadays a paradigm in lung cancer management, offering important benefits to patients. This study aimed to test the feasibility and utility of embedding two multiplexed genomic platforms as the routine workup of advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Two parallel multiplexed approaches were performed based on DNA sequencing and direct digital detection of RNA with nCounter® technology to evaluate gene mutations and fusions. The results were used to guide genotype-directed therapies and patient outcomes were collected. A total of 224 advanced non-squamous NSCLC patients were prospectively included in the study. Overall, 85% of samples were successfully characterized at DNA and RNA levels and oncogenic drivers were found in 68% of patients, with KRAS, EGFR, MET∆ex14, BRAF, and ALK being the most frequent (31%, 19%, 5%, 4%, and 4%, respectively). Among all patients with complete genotyping results and follow-up data (n = 156), the median overall survival (OS) was 1.90 years (confidence interval (CI) 95% 1.69-2.10) for individuals harbouring an actionable driver treated with a matched therapy, compared with 0.59 years (CI 95% 0.39-0.79) in those not eligible for any targeted therapy and 0.61 years (CI 95% 0.12-1.10) in patients with no drivers identified (p < 0.001). Integrating DNA and RNA multiplexing technologies into the routine molecular testing of advanced NSCLC patients is feasible and useful and highlights the necessity of widespread integrating comprehensive molecular diagnosis into lung cancer care

    Multiplex RNA-based detection of clinically relevant MET alterations in advanced non-small cell lung cancer

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    We studied MET alterations in 474 advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients by nCounter, an RNA-based technique. We identified 3% with MET Δex14 mRNA and 3.5% with very-high MET mRNA expression, a surrogate of MET amplification. MET alterations identified by nCounter correlated with clinical benefit from MET inhibitors. Quantitative mRNA-based techniques can improve the selection of patients for MET-targeted therapies. MET inhibitors have shown activity in non-small-cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) with MET amplification and exon 14 skipping (METΔex14). However, patient stratification is imperfect, and thus, response rates have varied widely. Here, we studied MET alterations in 474 advanced NSCLC patients by nCounter, an RNA-based technique, together with next-generation sequencing (NGS), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), exploring correlation with clinical benefit. Of the 474 samples analyzed, 422 (89%) yielded valid results by nCounter, which identified 13 patients (3%) with MET Δex14 and 15 patients (3.5%) with very-high MET mRNA expression. These two subgroups were mutually exclusive, displayed distinct phenotypes and did not generally coexist with other drivers. For MET Δex14, 3/8 (37.5%) samples positive by nCounter tested negative by NGS. Regarding patients with very-high MET mRNA, 92% had MET amplification by FISH and/or NGS. However, FISH failed to identify three patients (30%) with very-high MET RNA expression, among which one received MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment deriving clinical benefit. Our results indicate that quantitative mRNA-based techniques can improve the selection of patients for MET-targeted therapies

    Multiplex RNA-based detection of clinically relevant MET alterations in advanced non-small cell lung cancer

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    MET; RNA; Amplification; Lung cancerMET; ARN; Amplificación; Cáncer de pulmónMET; ARN; Amplificació; Càncer de pulmóMET inhibitors have shown activity in non-small-cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) with MET amplification and exon 14 skipping (METΔex14). However, patient stratification is imperfect, and thus, response rates have varied widely. Here, we studied MET alterations in 474 advanced NSCLC patients by nCounter, an RNA-based technique, together with next-generation sequencing (NGS), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), exploring correlation with clinical benefit. Of the 474 samples analyzed, 422 (89%) yielded valid results by nCounter, which identified 13 patients (3%) with METΔex14 and 15 patients (3.5%) with very-high MET mRNA expression. These two subgroups were mutually exclusive, displayed distinct phenotypes and did not generally coexist with other drivers. For METΔex14, 3/8 (37.5%) samples positive by nCounter tested negative by NGS. Regarding patients with very-high MET mRNA, 92% had MET amplification by FISH and/or NGS. However, FISH failed to identify three patients (30%) with very-high MET RNA expression, among which one received MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment deriving clinical benefit. Our results indicate that quantitative mRNA-based techniques can improve the selection of patients for MET-targeted therapies

    Estadística Para Ingeniería 2 (Epe)-CE55-201600

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    En el curso Estadística para Ingeniería 2 se presenta los temas de estadística inferencial. Estos temas proporcionarán a los estudiantes los fundamentos teóricos y métodos estadísticos necesarios para el análisis de conjuntos de datos relacionados con el diseño de experimentos y el análisis de problemas que permita optimizar el desarrollo de productos y el control de procesos así como para la correcta toma de decisiones.El curso se complementa con el uso de software estadístico Minitab necesario para la aplicación de las técnicas estadísticas ya que frecuentemente el Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas se enfrenta a grandes cantidades de datos obtenidos de diversas fuentes de información

    Estadística Para Ingeniería 1 (Epe)-CE54-201202

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    En el curso Estadística para Ingeniería se presenta los temas de la estadística descriptiva teoría de probabilidad y distribuciones muestrales. Estos temas proporcionarán a los estudiantes los fundamentos teóricos y métodos estadísticos necesarios para el análisis de conjuntos de datos relacionados con el diseño y desarrollo de productos y procesos.El curso se complementa con el uso de la hoja de cálculo Excel necesario para la aplicación de las técnicas estadísticas ya que frecuentemente el Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas se enfrenta a grandes cantidades de datos obtenidos de diversas fuentes de información

    Estadística Para Ingeniería 1 (Epe)-CE54-201601

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    Estadística para Ingeniería I es un curso general del área de Ciencias de carácter teórico-práctico dirigido a estudiantes del tercer y cuarto ciclo de las carreras de Ingeniería Civil Ingeniería Industrial Ingeniería de Redes y Comunicaciones e Ingeniería de Sistemas con él se busca desarrollar las competencias generales de razonamiento cuantitativo y pensamiento crítico y la competencia específica de planificar y conducir experimentos analizando e interpretando los datos obtenidos.El rol del ingeniero en el mundo globalizado actual es desarrollar competencias que le permitan ser parte de un equipo multidisciplinario y aportar en convertir los conocimientos que posee en aplicaciones corporativas o crear nuevas tecnologías para que de esta manera pueda contribuir de manera significativa con el desarrollo del país. Un ingeniero de la UPC es un profesional con una sólida formación matemática científica tecnológica y humanista capaz de brindar soluciones prácticas a los problemas que puede enfrentar un sistema o empresa sustentado en el conocimiento y la información. Este curso brinda al futuro ingeniero el estudio de las herramientas que le permitirán transformar los datos en información de esta manera al terminar el curso será capaz de organizar resumir analizar y presentar información relevante para la toma de decisiones. Asimismo aprenderá a usar las herramientas de estadística usando el excel la hoja de cálculo más usada en el mundo que le será de utilidad en su vida profesional para la presentación adecuada de la información

    Estadística Para Ingeniería 1 (Epe)-CE54-201500

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    En el curso Estadística para Ingeniería 1 se presenta los temas de la estadística descriptiva teoría de probabilidady distribuciones de probabilidad. Estos temas proporcionarán a los estudiantes los fundamentos teóricos y métodos estadísticos necesarios para el análisis de conjuntos de datos relacionados con el diseño y desarrollo de productos y procesos.El curso se complementa con el uso de la hoja de cálculo Excel necesario para la aplicación de las técnicas estadísticas ya que frecuentemente el Ingeniero Industrial de Redes y Comunicaciones Civil y de Sistemas se enfrenta a grandes cantidades de datos obtenidos de diversas fuentes de información

    Prospective Evaluation of Single Nucleotide Variants by Two Different Technologies in Paraffin Samples of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

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    Targeted therapies are a new paradigm in lung cancer management. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques have allowed for simultaneous testing of several genes in a rapid and efficient manner; however, there are other molecular diagnostic tools such as the nCounter&reg; Vantage 3D single nucleotide variants (SNVs) solid tumour panel which also offer important benefits regarding sample input and time-to-response, making them very attractive for daily clinical use. This study aimed to test the performance of the Vantage panel in the routine workup of advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and to validate and compare its outputs with the Oncomine Solid Tumor (OST) panel DNA kit, the standard technique in our institution. Two parallel multiplexed approaches were performed based on DNA NGS and direct digital detection of DNA with nCounter&reg; technology to evaluate SNVs. A total of 42 advanced non-squamous NSCLC patients were prospectively included in the study. Overall, 95% of samples were successfully characterized by both technologies. The Vantage panel accounted for a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 82%. In terms of predictive values, the probability of truly presenting the SNV variant when it is detected by the nCounter panel was 82%, whereas the probability of not presenting the SNV variant when it is not detected by the platform was 95%. Finally, Cohen&rsquo;s Kappa coefficient was 0.76, indicating a substantial correlation grade between OST and Vantage panels. Our results make nCounter an analytically sensitive, practical and cost-effective tool
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