Podcasts about laboratory automation

Send us a textEmily Yamasaki speaks with Expert Intelligence's Lalin Theverapperuma, Ph.D. (CEO), and Andreas "Andi" Krupke, Ph.D. (Science Officer), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. The duo shares the company's inspiring journey from being an Innovation AveNEW participant in 2023 to now, highlighting their innovative AI technology designed to automate analytical data interpretation in the biotech and pharma industries. The conversation covers their unique Limited Sample Model™ (LSM) technology and the challenges of transitioning from tech to biotech. Thank you to our SponsorAt Waters™, we unlock the potential of science by solving problems that matter. Our software and instruments ensure the safety of the medicines we take, the purity of the food we eat and the water we drink, and the quality and durability of products we use every day. Together with our customers, in labs around the world, we deliver scientific insights to improve human health and well-being, helping to leave the world better than we found it.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textEmily Yamasaki, Ph.D., is joined by 2025 Innovation AveNEW participants, React4Life's co-founders Silvia Scaglione, Ph.D., (CSO) and Maurizio Aiello, Ph.D. (CEO), on the SLAS2025 exhibition floor. They discuss their company's innovative organ-on-a-chip technology, the MIVO® system, and its applications in cancer research, nutraceuticals and dermocosmetics. The conversation highlights the unique features of their platform, its potential to reduce animal testing and future directions, including scalability and AI-driven data analysis.Thank you to our SponsorAt Waters™, we unlock the potential of science by solving problems that matter. Our software and instruments ensure the safety of the medicines we take, the purity of the food we eat and the water we drink, and the quality and durability of products we use every day. Together with our customers, in labs around the world, we deliver scientific insights to improve human health and well-being, helping to leave the world better than we found it.Learn more at www.waters.comStay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textNew Matter is excited to announce that the SLAS Journal podcasts–SLAS Discovery Author Insights and SLAS Technology Authors Talk Tech–are merging with New Matter! All episodes will gradually be republished to the New Matter feed and referred to as a "Special Episode" in the title.To kick off this merge is the first episode of SLAS Discovery Author Insights featuring host Robert Howes, Ph.D., who speaks with SLAS Discovery Editor-in-Chief Bob Campbell, Ph.D. Recorded in 2020, they discuss Bob's work with the journal and a bit of history about SLAS and the journal's origins. Also, Bob encourages authors and readers to publish their work in SLAS Discovery.For more information about the journal, visit the SLAS Discovery website or contact Dr. Campbell directly at editorcampbell@slas.org.Thank you to our SponsorAt Waters™, we unlock the potential of science by solving problems that matter. Our software and instruments ensure the safety of the medicines we take, the purity of the food we eat and the water we drink, and the quality and durability of products we use every day. Together with our customers, in labs around the world, we deliver scientific insights to improve human health and well-being, helping to leave the world better than we found it.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textLive from SLAS2025, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with David Jennions, Ph.D., Senior Director of Platforms and Systems Development at Grail and SLAS board member. Jennions discusses his role at Grail, which involves overseeing the development and deployment of large-scale automation systems for clinical diagnostics, ensuring they are fit for purpose and operationally efficient. Later, the two discuss themes of integration, communication and collaboration in lab automation, particularly in the context of the Nexus Xp Pavilion at the conference. He also shares insights into the challenges of automating complex diagnostic assays, the role of AI and machine learning in data analysis, and his excitement about the innovations showcased at SLAS.Key Learning PointsIntegration and Communication in Automation: The effectiveness of integration and communication between instruments, robots and data systems for improving operational efficiency.Sample Integrity and System Reliability: How clinical diagnostics and drug discovery compare in handling errors.AI and Machine Learning in Diagnostics: Why being cautionary when implementing AI and machine learning helps avoid bias and ensure verifiable outputs.Thank you to our SponsorUnited Robotics Group is a leader in delivering innovative robotic solutions that empower industries to achieve more. Combining cutting-edge technology with human-centric design, we specialize in creating advanced automation tools that streamline processes, enhance precision, and drive efficiency across sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.Guided by a commitment to innovation and quality, we design solutions that not only address today's challenges but also pave the way for tomorrow's possibilities. At United Robotics Group, we're not just building robots—we're building partnerships that transform industries and improve lives.Learn more at https://unitedrobotics.group/en-us.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textIn this episode, Emily Yamasaki, Ph.D., speaks with Lab Donkey Director Safwan Hak at SLAS2025 in San Diego. Safwan shares his extensive background in software development and how his newfound passion for lab automation led to the creation of Lab Donkey, a software platform designed to streamline lab automation processes. Originating from the British term "donkey work," Lab Donkey's mission is to streamline tedious manual lab tasks with its automation software. Safwan highlights the platform's focus on quick integration, ease of use, and collaboration with industry experts. Key Learning pointsLab Automation Challenges: How Lab automation software can reduce repetitive, time-consuming tasks.Collaboration and Expertise: The importance of industry collaboration in leveraging different experiences to create effective solutions.Thank you to our SponsorUnited Robotics Group is a leader in delivering innovative robotic solutions that empower industries to achieve more. Combining cutting-edge technology with human-centric design, we specialize in creating advanced automation tools that streamline processes, enhance precision, and drive efficiency across sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.Guided by a commitment to innovation and quality, we design solutions that not only address today's challenges but also pave the way for tomorrow's possibilities. At United Robotics Group, we're not just building robots—we're building partnerships that transform industries and improve lives.Learn more at https://unitedrobotics.group/en-us.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textIn this episode, SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., speaks with returning guest Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal to discuss their mission to democratize laboratory robotics. The conversation delves into the integration of AI to enhance automation efficiency, explores vendor equipment compatibility via the Opentrons Automation Marketplace, and highlights the platform's open-source adaptability for diverse scientific applications.Key Learning Points:Methods of providing accessibility in laboratory roboticsHow AI is enhancing automation to make advanced automation tools easier to useThe importance of offering education and training in lab automationLike this episode?Listen to our first episode with Jon Brennan-Badal for more open-source discussion. Thank you to our SponsorUnited Robotics Group is a leader in delivering innovative robotic solutions that empower industries to achieve more. Combining cutting-edge technology with human-centric design, we specialize in creating advanced automation tools that streamline processes, enhance precision, and drive efficiency across sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.Guided by a commitment to innovation and quality, we design solutions that not only address today's challenges but also pave the way for tomorrow's possibilities. At United Robotics Group, we're not just building robots—we're building partnerships that transform industries and improve lives.Learn more at https://unitedrobotics.group/en-us.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textAre you someone who wants to hit the ground running with your first job in a laboratory? Or a company seeking to enhance the skills of your liquid handling specialists?In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about the SLAS Applied Liquid Handling Boot Camp—a first of its kind course—that will take place April 8-9, 2025.What is this course?Who is it intended for?What does it provide participants?All questions are answered, and more!Want to learn more?Visit the course page to read the full description and to enroll to learn from industry-focused instructors about operating liquid handling automation equipment, the drug discovery processes and developments. Take advantage of this ONE-TIME opportunity to participate in this limited-enrollment beta test of the program for only $150!Thank you to our SponsorUnited Robotics Group is a leader in delivering innovative robotic solutions that empower industries to achieve more. Combining cutting-edge technology with human-centric design, we specialize in creating advanced automation tools that streamline processes, enhance precision, and drive efficiency across sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.Guided by a commitment to innovation and quality, we design solutions that not only address today's challenges but also pave the way for tomorrow's possibilities. At United Robotics Group, we're not just building robots—we're building partnerships that transform industries and improve lives.Learn more at https://unitedrobotics.group/en-us.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookX (@SLAS_Org)LinkedInInstagram (@slas_org)YouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textThe SLAS2025 Short Course Program consists of 20+ courses that will provide in-depth instruction on topics, issues and techniques related to the laboratory science and technology community. Short Courses run from January 25-26, 2025.This episode features several instructors who give a preview of their respective courses such as lesson highlights, takeaways and why you should attend their course. Attending SLAS2025? Browse the full course program and signup for a course here: SLAS2025 Short Course ProgramSee the timestamps for each course discussion below:00:00 — Exploring Targeted Protein Degradation: Concepts and Applications - Sponsored by Promega09:26 — Introduction to Python Programming for the Laboratory and Streamlining Your Laboratory with Python21:06 — Practical Introduction to Data Science Methods, Using AI and Generative AI33:55 — NexusXp – Plan Your Future LabStay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookX (@SLAS_Org)LinkedInInstagram (@slas_org)YouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2025 International Conference and Exhibition January 25-29, 2025 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textIn this special episode, Sapio Sciences Vice President Product and Pre-Sales Rob Brown, M.Sc., Ph.D., speaks with SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., to discuss how AI, large language models and a unified data platform revolutionize scientific informatics. Rob explains the benefits of a single data object and unified platform that streamlines data analysis and integrates seamlessly with lab equipment.Sapio's virtual assistant, ELaiN®, leverages natural language for more efficient lab workflows, allowing scientists to focus on complex tasks. The conversation highlights Sapio's mission to improve patient outcomes by enhancing scientists' productivity through innovative software solutions.Key Learning Points:The benefits of using a single data object as a source of truth for sample dataHow Sapio's platform incorporates large language models (LLMs) to automate tasks and facilitate natural language interactionsWays to boost efficiency and productivity by integrating AI, data science and equipment handling compared to using separate solutionsAbout Sapio Sciences:Sapio Sciences' mission is to improve lives by accelerating discovery, and because science is complex, Sapio makes technology simple. Sapio is a global business offering an all-in-one science-aware (TM) lab informatics platform combining cloud-based LIMS, ELN, and Jarvis data solutions. Visit sapiosciences.com to learn more.Stay connected with SLAS:www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2025 International Conference and Exhibition January 25-29, 2025 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a textSLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph. D., speaks with several winners of our Tony B. Travel Award who presented at the SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition.Congratulations to our winners!(Listed in interview order)Shitanshu Devrani, Ph.D. (University of Gothenburg)An Automated High-Throughput Platform for AI-Guided Development of Nanopore Membrane Biosensors and Real-time Edge Processing, Demonstrated with Wilson's Disease Sample VerificationLeticia Manen, Ph.D. (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute)Harnessing Drug Metabolites In Precision Medicine: Deeping into antineoplastic's major metabolites polypharmacologyJoel Sanchez Barea, Ph.D. Candidate (Incheon National University)Multiplexed detection of single-point mutations in human serum by integrating Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering with Polymerase Chain Reaction.What is the Tony B. Travel Award?This annual travel grant program provides funding for the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and the SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition for students, graduate students, post-doctoral associates, and junior faculty with less than four years in their first academic appointments.  Visit our Student Resources to learn more about these awards.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit slas.orgUpcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 12-13, 2024 Cambridge, MA, USA SLAS2025 International Conference and Exhibition January 25-29, 2025 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2025 Hamburg, Germany View the full events calendar

Send us a Text Message.Colin Cox, Ph.D., Senior Director of Automation at Hexagon Bio, joins us for this episode. Colin participated in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) panel as a panelist at this year's SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition. We continue the conversation panel discussion by taking a closer look at supporting DEI initiatives in the workplace, along with examples. Key Learning Points:What DEI is and its importanceWhat it means to be an allyHow to get involved in DEI initiativesHow to have DEI conversations with team membersHow intersectionality factors into DEIAbout Our Guest:Colin is a seasoned Lab Automation Engineer and Molecular Biologist with extensive experience in integrating and operating liquid handlers and workcells in both R&D and data factory environments.Beyond that, he is dedicated to education and skill development, teaching 3D printing to foster innovation and hands-on learning. and is passionate about DEI initiatives.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium 11-12 September 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium 16-17 October 2024 Toulouse, France SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 12-13, 2024 Cambridge, MA, USA View the full events calendar

In this special episode, Inventia Life Science Director Sales and Operations, US, Dwayne Dexter, Ph.D., and Thomas & Kipp Gutshall Development Professor Of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering April Kloxin, Ph.D., join Hannah for a discussion on the current state of 3D cell model challenges and how Inventia's RASTRUM™ Platform is providing solutions. Key Learning Points:The challenges researchers are facing while using 3D models for drug discoveryWhat differentiates 3D printed models from other 3D generative methodsThe solutions Intenvia's RASTRUM™ Platform is providing in this area The future outlook on 3D printed biological modelsAbout  Inventia Life Science:We're Inventia Life Science. We develop solutions to create advanced cell models and help forward-thinking pioneers in the fields of drug discovery and biomedical research to create human tissue for research and therapy.Our machines create advanced cell models which most closely and predictably imitate real human tissue structure and behaviour across a range of disease states. This physiological complexity offers an environment in which world-class research and discovery can occur, right in your own lab.Visit inventia.life to learn more.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium 11-12 September 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium 16-17 October 2024 Toulouse, France SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 12-13, 2024 Cambridge, MA, USA View the full events calendar

This episode highlights SLAS2024 New Product Award Winner Cytotronics.Director of Biology at CytoTronics, Shalaka Chitale, Ph.D., joins us to provide an in-depth look into the award-winning product the Pixel System. Chitale shares insights into the development and functionalities of the Pixel system, a revolutionary technology that combines cutting-edge electrical imaging with microplate-based assays. This system is set to transform cell analysis, enabling high-throughput, label-free monitoring and manipulating cells at a single-cell level and offering unprecedented insights into cell morphology, function and behavior.Learn more about the Pixel System by visiting:cytotronics.com/productsFull transcript available hereStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium 11-12 September 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium 16-17 October 2024 Toulouse, France SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 12-13, 2024 Cambridge, MA, USA View the full events calendar

In this episode, we delve into AI adoption in early drug discovery with Raminderpal Singh, Ph.D., founder of HitchhikersAI. Raminderpal shares insights into HitchhikersAI's mission, which focuses on providing a collaborative platform for leveraging AI in drug discovery, emphasizing simple and effective solutions over complexity.They discuss the distinction between popularization and democratization of AI tools. He highlights the importance of making solutions widely accessible while addressing specific needs in the open-source community.Take the Biotech Pain Points surveyTechnology Idea Exchange April 18, 11 a.m. CDTJoin us for a FREE online discussion on April 18, 11 a.m. CDT for a follow up on the survey results! We'll gather to discuss challenges and opportunities in AI adoption for drug discovery, furthering the mission of HitchhikersAI to create value and drive innovation in the field.Learn MoreFull Transcript on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeAt Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche's legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond.We're not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we're also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we're with you every step of the way.To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Recorded straight from the SLAS2024 exhibit hall floor – New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., speaks with winners of the Student Poster Award, Tony B. Award and the SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship!Congratulations to our winners!(Listed in interview order)Transcript Available on BuzzsproutStudent Poster AwardMarissa E. Davies (National Institutes of Health)High-Throughput Characterization of Isozyme-Specific Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) InhibitorsKui You (National University of Singapore)Address Infections by Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria with Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Combination Therapies Tony B. Travel AwardArun Kumar (National University of Singapore)High Aspect Ratio Nanostraws for High-Throughput Primary Immune Cell TransfectionSLAS-NOBCChE ScholarshipMarygrace Pelekamoyo  (J. Frank Dobie High School) Nathaniel Gauthier (Carver High School of Engineering and Science)Our Sponsor for this Episode At Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche's legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond.  We're not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we're also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So, no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we're with you every step of the way. To learn more,  visit: sequencing.roche.com  Visit our Student Resources to learn more about these awards.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Introducing our exciting new series - Peers Review! Get ready to explore fascinating topics in life sciences you may have heard of, but never fully understood. This week is all about Spheroids and Organoids!Hannah Rosen, Ph.D. is joined by SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Matthews, Ph.D., to discuss the differences between spheroids and organoids. Listen as they explore the advantages and trade-offs of using spheroids compared to organoids in research, touching on high-throughput, complexity and physiological relevance issues. Lesley highlights emerging technology that is making organoid research more scalable and predicts a future where organoids could be used for higher throughput studies. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of 3D cell culture models and their importance in biomedical research.Key Learning Points:Speroids vs Organoids – Definition and CompositionWhat the primary differences areHow they factor into emerging technologiesThe future outlook on spheroids and organoidsFull Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeAt Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche's legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond.We're not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we're also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we're with you every step of the way.To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

This installment of our Accessibility in the Lab series features Brandon Miller, Client Solutions Executive and Diversity Services Lead at Clarkston Consulting. The discussion centers around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab and the life sciences industry. The conversation emphasizes how understanding diverse communities leads to better product development and marketing strategies. Brandon explains how DEI practices, such as hiring diverse talent and fostering inclusive workplace cultures, directly impact the quality and success of life science products, from drug development to marketing campaigns.Host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., and Miller further discuss the importance of DEI in clinical trials, highlighting historical inequities and recent efforts by regulatory bodies like the FDA to promote diversity.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeAt Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche's legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond. We're not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we're also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we're with you every step of the way. To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

In this episode, Hannah Rosen speaks with Glenwood Barbee, M.B.A., Product Marketer at Benchling. Glenwood discusses Benchling Connect – a platform designed to accelerate connectivity and automation in laboratory settings.Glenwood highlights Benchling's mission to revolutionize biotechnology by bringing modern software to modern science.The conversation delves into the challenges of data standardization in life sciences. Glenwood outlines customers' primary pain points: Disconnected instrumentsInaccessible data due to proprietary formatsFragmented analytics leading to data lineage issuesOverall, the episode sheds light on the critical role of data standardization and automation in driving scientific progress, with Benchling at the forefront of innovation in the life sciences industry.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Ramisa Fariha, Ph.D. student at Brown University, joins Hannah to discuss her experiences and perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab. Ramisa shares her professional journey from Bangladesh to the United States and discusses how her various identities — including gender, race and religious background— have influenced her interactions and perceptions.The conversation sheds light on the challenges individuals with intersecting identities face in navigating societal expectations and organizational structures, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive environments that accommodate diverse experiences and perspectives.Additionally, she shares insights into her upcoming book, "What the Fari," which explores her journey from adversity to resilience and the importance of unapologetically being oneself.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Salve Therapeutics Founder and CEO Stefan Lukianov, M.S., joins us to share his intriguing journey from childhood aspirations to his current role in the biotech startup scene!The episode starts with a lighthearted exploration of Stefan's childhood dreams, from wanting to be an archaeologist to briefly considering a career as a disc jockey. However, science remained a consistent interest, sparked by a memorable G.I. Joe episode that introduced him to the world of DNA.Stefan shares insights into the unique dynamics of managing people in a startup environment, highlighting the challenges of enforcing accountability and setting job roles. He reflects on the self-selection process within the team, where those aligned with the venture's vision naturally emerged as active contributors.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comTake our SurveyWe want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief surveyStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

You may recognize him from the first episode in our "Lab of the Future" series: Rishi Mahajan, M.S., lead automation engineer at Regeneron, returns to the podcast to share his career story! Rishi shares his unconventional journey, from childhood with no clear career aspirations to becoming a seasoned automation engineer. He highlights his college major selection and how he navigated education challenges in India before pursuing his master's in biotechnology in the United States.He later entered the world of lab research during his master's program, emphasizing the importance of internships and networking. He discusses the hurdles he faced, the role of networking in securing his internship at Regeneron, and the subsequent transition to a full-time position. Enjoy this advice-filled conversation addressing the power of networking, with Rishi providing practical tips for individuals, even introverts, to build meaningful connections. He emphasizes the casual nature of networking, the importance of genuine conversations and dispels the fear of making mistakes when reaching out to seasoned professionals.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Our guest for this Career Trajectories episode is Kalpesh Gupta, M.S., Associate Director of Research Automation at Moderna. Kalpesh shares his journey from a childhood shaped by traditional career expectations in India to becoming a key player in laboratory automation at one of the world's leading biotech companies.Kalpesh recounts the early years of working at Moderna and the company's unprecedented growth.  He also shares some of the challenges and rewards of being part of a company with a mission to impact global health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.Kalpesh offers valuable advice to those considering a career in laboratory automation, emphasizing the importance of initiative and proactive learning. His thoughts on success, focusing on impact, continuous learning, and personal fulfillment, provide a thoughtful perspective on career achievements.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comTake our SurveyWe want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in!Take our brief surveyStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

In this special episode, the hosts of the popular podcast "This Podcast Will Kill You" and SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition Keynote Speakers Erin Welsh, Ph.D., and Erin Allmann Updyke, M.D., Ph.D., join host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., for a riveting discussion!The duo, both disease ecologists, delve into the intricacies of science communication, the challenges scientists face in admitting uncertainty and the importance of demystifying the scientific process for a broader audience.We're excited to bring SLAS2024: Innovation at Every Turn back to Boston!Join the global life sciences and technology community from February 3-7 for scientific sessions in nine tracks delivered by a diverse group of scientists, academic researchers and industry professionals from around the world. Our Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comFull Transcript Available on BuzzsproutStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Continuing our Career Trajectories series, we have Yulia Gerhardt Tazikova, Winclove Probiotics Senior Global Account and Business Development Manager, on New Matter, to share her story. She shares experiences from her academic pursuits, shedding light on the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities.Yulia highlights her multilingual abilities, acquired through deliberate efforts to bridge language gaps and discusses the impact of language skills on building professional relationships.Throughout the conversation, Yulia emphasizes the significance of networking and personal connections in career development – debunking the notion that AI alone can replace human connections. The episode concludes with Yulia's personal definition of success, grounded in the fulfillment derived from contributing to the well-being of others in the life sciences industry.Full Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology.To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comTake our SurveyWe want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief surveyStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

Founding Director at Open Pharma Research Zahid Tharia, joins us for a conversation about the evolution of the lab of the future. Tharia discusses his story of launching Open Pharma Research which led to the inception of the Lab of the Future Congress. Listen for the major highlights of the recent Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam and a preview of upcoming events in 2024, including the Lab of the Future Congress USA and the Lab of the Future Congress in Europe. Tharia encourages a broad audience, including R&D leaders, scientists, lab heads and technology professionals to attend these events, fostering collaboration and innovation in the life science sector.Key Learning Points:The emergence of the term "lab of the future" and what it meansWhat concepts and technologies are shaping the future of life science researchThe rapid advancement of virtual reality and the impact of digital transformationFull Transcript Available on BuzzsproutOur Sponsor for this EpisodeBenchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally —  from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more,  visit: Benchling.comTake our SurveyWe want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! SurveyStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA SLAS Building Biology in 3D Symposium April 16-17, 2024 Jupiter, FL, USA SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition May 27-29, 2024 Barcelona, Spain View the full events calendar

部品、うってぃ、ブカ、おかで Google DeepMind による新物質発見？、自動実験、2023年の超伝導情勢などについて話しました。 以下の Show Notes は簡易版です。完全版はこちら。1:30 DeepMind GNoMEScaling deep learning for materials discovery - NatureMillions of new materials discovered with deep learning - Google DeepMindInteraxion 36: AlphaMagnet次は AlphaGo, AlphaFold の次は AlphaMagnet が来る！と予想した回MATLANTISLinkedInのShyue Ping Ong: A Google AI has discovered 2.2m materials unknown to science>…In my opinion, Nature should have never published the Google paper because the work violates FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles.FAIR原則 - Wikipedia14:10 同時に出たUCバークレー自動実験論文も熱い (色んな意味で)An autonomous laboratory for the accelerated synthesis of novel materials - NatureMaterials Project - HomeMaterials Projectとは？（概要とデータの取得） #chemoinformatics - QiitaMST｜リートベルト解析（Rietveld analysis）とは(B0277)泉 富士夫先生を偲ぶ - 日本結晶学会誌 2022年64巻3号 p. 238-239VESTAヤーン・テラー効果 - Wikipedia世界初!? 粉体原料を用いた全自動合成システム｜baukmilzeRobotic Powder Grinding with Audio-Visual Feedback for Laboratory Automation in Materials Science1:29:24 Reddmatter ついに撤回Breakdowns of the Year - Science【改題】室温超伝導ふたたび！～大丈夫じゃなかった、Natureの論文だもん！～ - ぶひんブログダイヤモンドアンビルセル - Wikipedia (DAC)ヘンドリック・シェーン - Wikipedia室温超伝導!? - 応用物理 2023年92巻12号 p. 706-708マルコフ過程 - Wikipedia現状のまとめ◯撤回LHN超伝導 (Nature)CSH超伝導 (Nature)MnS2論文 (PRL)◯調査中YH3超伝導 (PRL)◯DiasではなくCSH超伝導の共著者の一人M. Debessaiが阪大清水研と共著で出した撤回論文Eu高圧超伝導論文 (PRL)01:48:25 LK-99LK-99とは何だったのか～室温超伝導狂騒曲～ - ぶひんブログ夢から覚めた「夢の物質」…韓国超伝導学会検証委「ＬＫ－９９は超伝導体ではない」　開発者「ノーコメント」 - Joongang Ilbo - 中央日報脳内超伝導 - Interaxion Keywords373 K SUPERCONDUCTORS - Home C11:54:45 プレスリリースとの向き合い方QST（NICT， 阪大）からのプレスリリース（2023.11.30）へのコメント｜神谷之康（Yukiyasu Kamitani）民明書房 (みんめいしょぼう)とは【ピクシブ百科事典】電気抵抗実質ゼロ自前プレスリリースについて話した回Interaxion 30: The Blue Bird in Condensed Matter Physicsお知らせ出演して頂ける方、感想などお待ちしております。 #interaxionエンディング BGM 変わりました夜に合うクールなトラック - Audiostock(オーディオストック)曲名: 弓

Dr. Steven Quay is the founder of Seattle-based Atossa Therapeutics Inc., established in 2009. Prior to his work at Atossa, he served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of MDRNA, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of RNAi-based therapeutic products, from August 2000 to May 2008, and as its Chief Scientific Officer until November 30, 2008 (MDRNA, Inc. was formerly known as Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. and is currently known as Marina Biotech, Inc.). Dr. Quay is certified in Anatomic Pathology with the American Board of Pathology, completed both an internship and residency in anatomic pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, and is a former faculty member of the Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine.   Dr. Quay is a named inventor on 76 U.S. patents, 108 pending patent applications and is a named inventor on patents covering five pharmaceutical products that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He received an M.D. in 1977 and a Ph.D. in 1975 from the University of Michigan Medical School. He also received his B.A. degree in biology, chemistry and mathematics from Western Michigan University in 1971. Dr. Quay is a member of the American Society of Investigative Pathology, the Association of Molecular Pathology, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening and the Association of Pathology Informatics.

In this special episode, Scigilian Vice President, Product and Strategy Chatura Jayakody, M.B.A., and Merck Director, Discovery Sample Management Janet Diratsouian, M.S., join Hannah for a discussion on how Scigilian's compound management software has helped to improve sample management processes at Merck.  Catch Scigilian and their software on display at the upcoming  SLAS 2023 Americas Sample Management Symposium!Key Learning Points:How large companies coordinate sample management at scaleWays to collaborate in a competitive marketHow artificial intelligence will influence sample management technologyThe future outlook on sample managementAbout Scigilian:Scigilian is a leading life science solutions provider specializing in solutions that address the collaboration challenges of a distributed lab research environment. Scigilian enables life science organizations to accelerate their discovery efforts and optimize their lab operations by providing solutions that orchestrate and streamline their internal and external workflows. From managing sample inventory to performing sample logistics, scheduling assays to analyzing and viewing results, Scigilian's Discovery Platform's powerful life science solutions are carefully designed to meet the software technology needs of pharmaceutical, biotech and scientific research organizations of today and tomorrow.Visit https://scigilian.com/ to learn more. Transcript available on BuzzsproutStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

This episode of our "Lab of the Future" series focuses on the importance of collaborations in designing lab of the future products. Our guest is Biosero Chief Executive Officer Ryan Bernhardt, to share how Biosero collaborates with other companies and why more companies should get involved.  Key Learning Points:Examples of the lab of the future-focused collaborations The challenges and advantages of forming partnershipsHow to approach a new partnership opportunityWhat to look for in potential partnershipsFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we provide valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system as it is responsible for many vital functions like adjusting heart rate, breathing and digestion among many others. Current research on the vagus nerve is looking at how stimulating the nerve can treat auditory and motor impairments and diseases. Our guest for this episode is University of Florida Associate Professor Tracy Centanni, M.S., Ph.D., to explain how vagus nerve stimulation intersects with screening and AI.  Key Learning Points:The inspiration for vagus nerve stimulation as an intervention for language interventionOther conditions vagus nerve stimulation could potentially treatScreening methods for auditory issuesThe challenges of training AI models for personalized medicine for conditions like dyslexiaFull Transcript Available on BuzzsproutAbout Tracy Centanni, M.S., Ph.D.Centanni is the Director of the Genetics of Auditory and visual Perception and Plasticity (GAPP) Lab in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida. Her research program focuses on the genetic and neural correlates of reading acquisition, factors that drive reading disorders (e.g., dyslexia), and neural plasticity including using non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation to improve reading and language.She received her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of Texas at Dallas, using rat models to probe the influence of dyslexia-candidate genes on auditory perception. She then completed postdoctoral training at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and at MIT, with the goal of learning translational and clinically relevant research methods.Take our SurveyWe want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

In this installment of our "Lab of the Future"  series, we take a look at how data management is evolving as laboratory technology continues to advance. Our guest is Genedata Head of Strategic Operations Oliver Leven, Ph.D., and Business Development Manager – Automation Sascha Fischer, M.Sc., to share their perspectives on data management and what Genedata is contributing to the Lab of the Future. Key Learning Points:Changes in data management technologiesHow "FAIR" applies to data managementImportant configurations in data processing workflows with AIThe role of automation in increasing data qualityFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we provide valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Our guests for this episode are Readily3D Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Paul Delrot, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Sales Executive  Leoni Stienne, M.Sc., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning the New Product Award for the Tomolite Bioprinter! Paul and Leoni share their experience attending their first SLAS Conference and how it felt to take home the prestigious award. Also, how researchers are using the Tomolite Bioprinter to break new grounds in research. Key Learning Points:What volumetric printing is and its unique propertiesBioprinting misconceptionsThe inspiration behind the device and its use casesThe long-term goals to accomplish using bioprintersLearn more about the Tomolite Bioprinter by visiting:https://readily3d.com/bioprinterFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

We continue our series on Accessibility in the Lab – each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications.Our guest for this episode is Marilee Lloyd, AIA, who is the National Leader for Laboratory Planning at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture firms in the US. Lloyd has over 37 years of experience managing and designing multifaceted projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, vivaria, clinical laboratories and hospitals, science education facilities and product development laboratories, and is well-respected for her passion and strategic design skills.  Listen as we discuss best practices for laboratory designs and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations in design. For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Key Learning Points:The overall process of designing a new lab from conception to developmentCleanliness, safety, sustainability, and DEI laboratory design in STEM fields How design cost influences the planning and development of a new lab spaceNew developments in DEI initiatives across academia and industryStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit slas.orgUpcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

In this installment of our "Lab of the Future"  series, we take a look at how open-source is changing the research landscape at a rapid pace. Our guest is Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal, who's here to share his perspectives on open-source technology in the life sciences and how Opentrons' latest product Opentrons Flex™ is designed to help researchers break new grounds in R&D. Key Learning Points:The benefits of offering a product with open-sourceThe future outlook of open-source-capable devices in biotechThe advantages of using AI to generate protocolsTrends in open-source technology within the life sciences industryFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Our guest for this episode is Bionomous Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Frank Bonnet, M.S., Ph.D., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning both the New Product Award for the EggSorter device AND winning the Ignite Award as an Innovation AveNEW company! Bonnet walks us through what it was like to be named a double award winner and his team's SLAS Europe 2023 experience. He also shares the aquatic story that inspired the EggSorter and what makes it such an innovative product.Key Learning Points:What makes the EggSorter new and innovative The inspiration behind the device and its use casesWhy researchers are opting to use fish eggs model for research applicationsThe future outlook of egg sorting marketLearn more about the EggSorter by visiting:https://bionomous.ch/bioeggsorter/Full transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Our guest for this episode is Byonoy Chief Sales Officer Colten Wimmer, to talk to us about the Absorbance 96 Automate device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023!  Wimmer walks us through the design and applications for the product which is the world's first on-deck plate reader. Discover how Absorbance 96 Automate's small footprint and z-axis serviceability facilitates its easy integration, allowing servicing by a wide range of robotic systems, from traditional decks to state-of-the-art modular systems.Key Learning Points:What makes the Absorbance 96 Automate new and innovative The inspiration behind the device and its use casesThe difference between on-deck microplate readers and traditional microplate readersThe advantages of using an on-deck microplate readerLearn more about the Absorbance 96 Automate  by visiting: https://byonoy.com/absorbance-automate/Full transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

The pace at which bioprinting technology is advancing shows that it is not just a passing trend, but rather a powerful force that's revolutionizing healthcare.To better understand the current state of bioprinting and its clinical applications,  we're joined by bioprinting expert Didarul Bhuiyan, Ph.D., Sr. Scientist, R&D - Bioprinting at West Pharmaceuticals Services. Didarul shares his expertise in the field, explaining the differences between bioprinting and traditional 3D printing, the challenges faced when using cells in the 3D bioprinting process and the materials used in bioinks for this technology.Key Learning Points:What all is involved with bioprintingHow bioprinting can revolutionize preclinical drug discoveryThe current challenges facing bioprinting technologyThe opportunities for automation within bioprinting workflowsHow hospitals could use bioprinting technologyTake our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Our guest for this episode is BLINK Product Developer Hartmut Bocker, Ph.D., to talk to us about the BLINK X device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023!  Listen in to learn how BLINK X's lightning-fast cycling times and unique color-coded bead system are making cross-interference free multiplexing a reality. As we discuss the future of the BLINK X system, you'll learn about the development of a small device for consumer use and a high throughput platform for researchers.Key Learning Points:What makes the BLINK X new and innovative The inspiration behind the BLINK X device and its use casesHow and why BLINK uses hydrogel beads for the BLINK XThe advantages of using the speed system over traditional microfluidic PCRLearn more about the BLINK X  by visiting: https://www.blink-dx.com/blinkxFull transcript available on Buzzsprout.Take our Podcast Survey!We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Recorded straight from the SLAS Europe 2023 exhibit hall floor – New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., and SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., speaks with winners of the Tony B. Award and the Student Poster Award!Congratulations to our winners!(Listed in interview order)Tony B. Travel AwardÁdám Wolf, Ph.D. Student (Óbuda University)Towards robotic laboratory automation Plug & Play: The “LAPP” frameworkMarisa Parra López, Predoctoral Researcher (University of Granada)A multidisciplinary approach for the identification of Tsg101 UEV ligands with potential as novel broad spectrum antiviralsNatalia Karczewska, Research Biologist (Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences)Evaluation of the bioactivity of compounds using Cell Painting assay and alternative High-Content assaysStudent Poster AwardMorgan Dennis, Ph.D. Student (University of Nottingham )How Can Membrane-based Assays Revolutionise Drug Discovery for G Protein-coupled Receptors?Qian Wei, Ph.D. (Oslo University Hospital)High-Throughput Screening of Small Molecules Targeting FoxP3 in Regulatory T Cells for Cancer TreatmentWhat is the Tony B. Travel Award?This annual travel grant program provides funding for the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and the SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition for students, graduate students, post-doctoral associates, and junior faculty with less than four years in their first academic appointments.  What is the Student Poster Award?Student posters presented during the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition are judged on quality and relevance. Student poster presenters are all eligible for the Student Poster Competition, in which the top three posters are recognized. Winners, up to three, receive a cash prize of $500.Visit our Student Resources to learn more about these awards.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technolUpcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

In this special episode, we're joined by Cytosurge CSO Tobias Beyer, Ph.D., and SEED Biosciences CEO and Co-Founder Georges Muller, Ph.D., for an overview of gene editing with Cytosurge's FluidFM® in combination with DispenCell™ dispensing technologies.Tobias and Georges explain the FluidFM® technique and how it differs from traditional CRISPR methods along with the advantages the technology has over other methods of gene editing.For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Our Sponsor for this EpisodeMolecular Devices makes scientific breakthroughs possible for academia, biopharma and government customers. Dedicated to enabling life science labs of the future, where innovative technology and novel research meet, Molecular Devices empowers scientists to advance discovery, driving earlier diagnoses and safer therapeutics for patients. Spanning cell line development, 3D biology and drug screening, their automated, end-to-end solutions streamline and scale complex workflows while integrated machine learning-enabled analytics allow researchers to mine data easily for insights. Molecular Devices is the innovation partner that empowers scientists with next-generation technology to advance discoveries, improving the quality of life everywhere. Learn more about Molecular Devices by visiting: https://www.moleculardevices.com/ Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

We welcome the 2023 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant recipient Samuel G. Berryman, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada), as our guest.The SLAS grant will support Berryman's research in developing and designing technologies for studying Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells, a cell type used for a novel form of cancer therapy.Listen as Berryman shares his research goals and how he thought outside the box to fill the room for his SLAS2023 student presentation.  The SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant directly supports outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees related to life sciences R&D. This program helps realize a fundamental tenet of SLAS's mission: to advance the fields of laboratory science and technology by nurturing the next generation of professional scientists. For more information on SLAS awards and grants, visit https://www.slas.org/careers/awards-and-grants/slas-graduate-education-fellowship-grant/.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

This week we're exploring a new analytical technique quantum electrochemical spectroscopy (QES) developed by Probius, an SLAS2023 Innovation AveNEW company. To explain how QES uses molecular vibrations to analyze biological specimens are Co-founder and CTO Chaitanya Gupta, Ph.D., and SVP of Marketing & BD Juan Cruz Cuevas, Ph.D.   Key Learning PointsWhat is quantum electrochemical spectroscopy? The problems/issues this technology solves The level of throughput for QESWhat you need to know to use QES in your researchThe future advances for QESStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeInnovation AveNEWInnovation AveNEW is a specially designated area of the annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition floor that provides an opportunity for emerging and start-up companies to actively engage with exhibition attendees and purchasing decision-makers from more than 40 countries, while SLAS covers the costs of exhibition fees, travel and lodging (for one representative).About SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Recorded straight from the SLAS2023 exhibit hall floor -- New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., speaks with each winner of this year's Student Poster Awards. SLAS2023 was a record-breaking year, and nearly 400 posters were displayed throughout the exhibit hall. Three students were awarded the Student Poster Award and received a $500 cash prize! Congratulations to our winners (in order of interview)!Samuel Little, Ph.D. Candidate (Concordia University)An Automated Platform for Engineering Primary Human T-Cells with Digital MicrofluidicsZachary Sitte, Graduate Student (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill)Supported Gel Slabs: A Promising Method for Generating Tumor-Like Structures and Screening Toxicants in a 3D EnvironmentRiley Whalen, Research Assistant (Oregon Health & Science University)Ultra-High Content Analyses of Circulating and Solid Tumor CellsWhat is the SLAS Student Poster Award?Student posters presented during the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition are judged on quality and relevance. Student poster presenters are all eligible for the Student Poster Competition, in which the top three posters are recognized. Winners, up to three, receive a cash prize of $500. Visit our Student Resources to learn more.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Joining us this week is the XIV  Spanish Drug Discovery Network Meeting  2022 Poster Award Winner, Marisa Parra López, predoctoral researcher at the University of Granada (Spain), to discuss the research featured in her poster titled, "A multidisciplinary approach for the identification of Tsg101-UEV ligands with potential as novel broad-spectrum antivirals."View Marisa's award-winning poster while you listen to the episode! For winning the poster award, López also received the SLAS Tony B. Travel Award, which provides funding for the SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition, for students, graduate students, post-doctoral associates and junior faculty with less than four years in their first academic appointments. Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

We've invited Crown Point Technologies Co-Founder, Stephen Kahmann, M.S., and Ontologist, Knowledge Graph Engineer, Cameron Gibbs, Ph.D., to explain how ontologies and knowledge graphs are used in life sciences research.Key Learning PointsWhat ontology and knowledge graphs areHow the data from ontologies and knowledge graphs are applied to life sciencesWhy these tools are becoming more popular in life science researchHow to use ontology and knowledge graphs in your own researchThe benefits of using these toolsStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

We're joined by Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., who is the new SLAS Scientific Director! Mathews joins SLAS after serving as the associate director, cellular pharmacology for the Center for the Development of Therapeutics at the Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard (Cambridge, MA). As the Society's Scientific Director, she will provide strategic leadership for scientific content and delivery through the Society's educational conferences, webinars and programming, and supporting its two peer-reviewed journals – SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology.While listeners can get to know Mathews in this episode, she and New Matter Host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., highlight areas of interest at our upcoming SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition taking place in San Diego, CA, Feb. 25-Mar. 1.For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Welcome to another installment of our series focused on the lab of the future! In our previous episodes, we laid out the foundation of what the lab of the future is and how this initiative can advance research. Now, we're setting our sights on identifying where we should be heading with the lab of the future to get closer to making the concept a reality.  Our guest is Olga Seltser, M.E., senior director of automation at Laronde & Harbinger Health, an experienced automation engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry.  Olga shares her perspective on the opportunities to advance laboratory automation to make progress toward the lab of the future. For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Key Learning Points: How automation in the life sciences compares to other industries like the auto industryWhat needs to be done to elevate life sciences automation to the same level as other industries The role higher education plays in the lab of the futureHow to make automation more accessible to labs with limited fundingNew from SLAS - the Lab of the Future Short Course on Demand!SLAS recently launched Lab of the Future, a new short course on demand offering to educate new laboratory technologies and applications to make any laboratory more advanced!To learn more about the Lab of the Future short course including availability, pricing and the instructors, visit:https://www.slas.org/education/slas-short-courses/lab-of-the-future/Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

In continuing our Lab of the Future series, we're joined by Maaike Bras, scientist assay development (Pivot Park Screening Centre), for a detailed discussion on the applications of mass spectrometry methods in high-throughput screening. For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Key Learning Points: How mass spectrometry can be used for high-throughput screeningHow deep learning and other data mining/analysis methods are improving mass spectrometry What mass spectrometry advancements are being made to enhance the lab of the future Mass spectrometry advantages for affinity-based assays compared to other assays methodsNew from SLAS - the Lab of the Future Short Course on Demand!SLAS has recently launched Lab of the Future, a new short course on demand offering to educate new laboratory technologies and applications to make any laboratory more advanced!To learn more about the Lab of the Future short course including availability, pricing and the instructors, visit:https://www.slas.org/education/slas-short-courses/lab-of-the-future/Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Welcome to our series: Accessibility in the Lab, where each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications.From our previous episodes, we've learned how accessibility needs compare between academic and professional settings and different approaches to conversating with a colleague or a supervisor. For this episode, we're expanding our look into the conversations that can make all the difference for someone with accessibility needs.Our guest for this episode is Yujia Ding, M.S., Ed.D., who after being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) during her undergrad, was paired with her service dog, Griffey, to support her during POTS episodes. Listen as she shares her stories on overcoming accessibility issues and a forward-focused outlook on accessibility accommodations. For more content, check out Yujia's FYI talk all about Accessibility Needs for Service Dogs in the Lab! Watch the video here.For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Key Learning Points:How accessibility applies to service dogs, tooHow companies who provide accommodations receive a slew of benefitsWays you can support accessibility initiatives in your lab or work environment Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Welcome to the third part of our series on Accessibility in the Lab. Each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications.In the previous accessibility episodes, we asked our guests for their input on how to talk to someone about accessibility – specifically in education and the workplace. For this episode, we're expanding our look into the conversations that can make all the difference for someone with accessibility needs. Our guest for this episode is Sara Siwiecki, a Biophysics Ph.D. candidate at Yale university, who actively volunteers for two Yale organizations serving graduate students: the Yale Disability Peer Mentorship Program and the Yale Graduate Student Disability Alliance.Key Learning Points:Advice on how and where to begin with having these conversationsHow scientific events, conferences and other activities can be more accommodating Tips for how to speak with someone who is not receptive to accessibility needsStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.*For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Welcome to the second part of our series on Accessibility in the Lab. Each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications. In our first episode, we discussed accessibility in education to get a perspective on the accommodations and resources available for students. For this episode, we're exploring what accessibility looks like outside of education – the workforce – to understand how accessibility affects working professionals. Our guest joining us to share his unique perspective is Logan Gin, Ph.D., who is the assistant director of STEM education, at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning at Brown University.Key Learning Points:What accessibility looks like for The best practices used in hiring to be more inclusive to all disabilitiesWhat is considered a "reasonable accommodation" per ADA complianceHow accessibility in the workforce compares to educationStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.*For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS 2023 Microscales Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium September 14-15, 2023 La Jolla, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Sample Management Symposium October 12-13, 2023 Washington, D.C., USA SLAS 2023 Data Sciences and AI Symposium November 14-15, 2023 Basel, Switzerland SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition February 3-7, 2024 Boston, MA, USA

Welcome to the first part of our series on Accessibility in the Lab. This series will explore different areas of accessibility throughout education and the workforce, along with the necessary conversations about the topic. In this episode, we begin by discussing the current state of accessibility in education with our guests Sara Rivera, Ph.D., lab manager at the University of Michigan, and Madelyn Cook, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan. Whether a student requires additional time to complete an exam or a physical accommodation in their research space, accessibility is not one-size-fits-all for students. Rivera and Cook provide insight into academia through their personal experiences with accessibility which makes for a valuable conversation to hear.Key Learning Points:What accessibility looks like in academic researchWhat kind of accommodations are available for studentsThe responsibilities academic institutions have to provide accommodationsHow students can approach conversations about accessibility with their professors and facultyStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.*For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

In this episode, we're joined by Venomtech Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Steve Trim, for a lesson on the use of venoms in drug discovery and other fields! He explains the many uses of animal venom including cosmetics and crop protection. Also, Trim shares the story of the Ventomtech exclusive hot sauce that simulated a venomous spider bite!Key Learning Points:Why venom isn't widely used for drug developmentWhat the ethical implications of using venoms areWhat you need to know to use venom in your own researchAbout Steve Trim:Trim is the Founder and CSO of Venomtech, where he leads the scientific efforts to produce automation-compatible biological libraries, targeted to drug discovery therapeutic areas to maximize hit potential and a wide range of biopesticides. He founded Venomtech to deliver value to drug discovery programs struggling to find novel lead material after 10 years as a pharmaceutical molecular biologist and safety delegate, followed by a research associate position in a comparative genomics lab. Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

In this episode, we're joined by Broad Institute Senior Group Leader and Head of the Cimini Lab Imaging Platform Beth Cimini, Ph.D., for a lesson in high-content image analysis! Cimini is a subject matter expert who shares her knowledge to explain how high-content image analysis works and how it pertains to cell painting. Key Learning Points:The types of research high-content imaging is ideal for The process of developing an assay for a high-content imaging approachWhat you need to know to use high-content imaging in your research About Beth Cimini, Ph.D.Cimini is a senior group leader, CZI imaging scientist and the head of the Cimini Lab in the Imaging Platform at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA. After completing her undergraduate research in visual neuroscience at Boston University, Cimini obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California San Francisco, where she studied the difference between splicing variants of the telomere master scaffolding protein TIN2.  She created and directs the Platform's Postdoctoral Training Program in Bioimage Analysis, and also leads the Broad efforts toward community engagement and driving biological projects for the Center for Open Bioimage Analysis.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

Our guest for this episode is ViQi Inc. AI Engineer and Data Scientist Rupert Dodkins, Ph.D., who shares his story on how a visit to the Jodrell Bank Observatory as a child inspired him to pursue a career in astrophysics before transitioning into the life sciences field. Also, Dodkins explains what it was like to achieve the Guinness world record for the most consecutive heelflips while he was still a Ph.D. student!Key Learning Points:The criteria for selecting the best-fit institution for grad schoolThe importance of setting a destination for your goalsWhat goes into preparing for setting a new world recordAbout Rupert Dodkins, Ph.D.:While Dodkins was completing his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford, and his postdoc at the University of California, Dodkins applied machine learning to exoplanet imaging with single-photon cryogenic-detectors. At ViQi, Inc, he develops machine learning algorithms for high-content virology assays. A unique accomplishment of Dodkins' is that he jointly owns the Guinness World Record for Most Skateboard Heelflips in One Minute.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

This week we're joined by Tecan Associate Director of Product Management Ashesh Saraiya, Ph.D., to discuss Tecan's achievement in winning the New Product Award at SLAS Europe 2022. for their MagicPrep™ NGS system!  Saraiya is the expert on the award-winning product as he played a vital role in getting the MagicPrep™ NGS system to market.  Also, he shares a glimpse into what Tecan's plans are for the MagicPrep™ NGS system and how laboratories can use the award-winning device for better library preparation. Key Learning Points:What makes the MagicPrep™ NGS system new and innovative The inspiration behind this NGS library preparation deviceHow the MagicPrep™ NGS system compares to other NGS systemsLearn more about MagicPrep™ NGS system from Tecan by visiting: www.tecan.com/magic Our Sponsor for this EpisodeTheWell Bioscience – developer of VitroGel, a next-generation xeno-free 3D extracellular matrix (ECM), enables scientists to shift from 2D to 3D cell culture and help drive innovations for precision medicine, cell therapy and biomanufacturing by getting faster and more accurate data than animal-based systems.Learn more about TheWell Bioscience by visiting:www.thewellbio.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its jourUpcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

This week we welcome the President of BioSignal2, Inc Roger Bossé, Ph.D., to discuss using technologies based on Lanthanides emission (TRF, TR-FRET, LOCI) to perform ultrasensitive assays. Bosse is a leading expert on a wide range of detection technologies and applications that work in conjunction with microplate readers.Key Learning Points:What lanthanides are and how they can be used for assaysThe type of research lanthanide-based assays are ideal forWhat researchers need to know to use lanthanide-based assays for researchThe future advancement of lanthanide-based assays technologyLearn more about our BioSignal2 Inc. by visiting: http://www.biosignal2.com/About Roger Bosse:Bosse was the key individual that commercialized and developed the unique screening reagent platform “AlphaScreen” at PerkinElmer. He then expanded its breadth and scope to cover many applications in drug discovery and life sciences in general. Roger is highly skilled at assay design and development for early drug discovery efforts and has extensive cell signaling expertise. Our Sponsor for this EpisodeTheWell Bioscience – developer of VitroGel, a next-generation xeno-free 3D extracellular matrix (ECM), enables scientists to shift from 2D to 3D cell culture and help drive innovations for precision medicine, cell therapy and biomanufacturing by getting faster and more accurate data than animal-based systems.Learn more about TheWell Bioscience by visiting:www.thewellbio.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its jourUpcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

In this episode focused on career mentorship, we're joined by Christina Minnick, senior scientist at Merck, who shares some of her personal stories and experiences in career mentorship. Minnick shares the success story of one of her SLAS Mentor Match mentees who was able to land a better role at a great company by following Minnick's advice.Learn more about our Mentor Match program by visiting: https://www.slas.org/resources/mentor-match/About Christina Minnick: Christina Minnick received her B.S. in biology from Delaware Valley University in 2009. Later on, Minnick became a scientist at PPD and then NewAgeSys. Minnick is currently a scientist at Merck where she helps to run Merck's infectious disease program and antiviral drug evaluation.Our Sponsor for this EpisodeTheWell Bioscience – developer of VitroGel, a next-generation xeno-free 3D extracellular matrix (ECM), enables scientists to shift from 2D to 3D cell culture and help drive innovations for precision medicine, cell therapy and biomanufacturing by getting faster and more accurate data than animal-based systems.Learn more about TheWell Bioscience by visiting:www.thewellbio.comStay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

Welcome to the first episode of our new series: "Lab of the Future."We begin this series by centering our discussion on the foundation of this evolutionary concept:What is the “Lab of the Future”?What does the Lab of the Future look like for academia vs industry?What barriers are preventing people from utilizing current technologies in unique ways?What role does academia have in training individuals for the Lab of the Future?Our guests for this momentous episode are Rishi Mahajan, M.S., lead R&D engineer at Regeneron, and Mike Tarselli, Ph.D., chief scientific & knowledge officer at TetraScience. Listen as they exchange their viewpoints on the current state of the concept and share their predictions and prospective outlook for the Lab of the Future.Our Sponsor for this EpisodeTheWell Bioscience – developer of VitroGel, a next-generation xeno-free 3D extracellular matrix (ECM), enables scientists to shift from 2D to 3D cell culture and help drive innovations for precision medicine, cell therapy and biomanufacturing by getting faster and more accurate data than animal-based systems.Learn more about TheWell Bioscience by visiting: www.thewellbio.comNew from SLAS - the Lab of the Future Short Course on Demand!SLAS has recently launched Lab of the Future, a new short course on demand offering to educate new laboratory technologies and applications to make any laboratory more advanced!To learn more about the Lab of the Future short course including availability, pricing and the instructors, visit:https://www.slas.org/education/slas-short-courses/lab-of-the-future/Stay connected with SLASOnline at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLASSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

SLAS Scientific Manager Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., is joined by DropGenie CEO, Co-Founder, Alison Hirukawa, Ph.D., who shares her story of how she went from wanting to become a detective at a young age to leaving academia to become an entrepreneur. Hirukawa explains how she navigated through the academic terrain to pursue a Ph.D., and what helped her succeed along the way. Hirukawa shares her perspective on the growing opportunities in the automation and gene editing space, and advice and resources for early career scientists on launching a start-up company. To learn more about DropGenie, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drop-genie/About Alison Hirukawa, Ph.D.:Hirukawa, Ph.D., co-founded DropGenie in 2018, a startup that automates gene editing pipelines. She has over 10 years of R&D experience related to the genetic manipulation of a wide breadth of different disease models and cell types including human embryonic stem (ES) cells, primary human and mouse immune populations, patient derived xenographs and transgenic mouse models of breast cancer. Hirukawa obtained her M.S. from the University of British Columbia, and later her P.h.D. in Biochemistry from McGill University.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

SLAS has recently launched Lab of the Future, a new short course on demand offering to educate new laboratory technologies and applications to make any laboratory more advanced! Lab of the Future content creators, Mario Richter, Ph.D. (AbbVie), and Joshua Kangas, Ph.D. (Carnegie Mellon University), join New Matter Host and SLAS Scientific Manager Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., to share an overview of the new short course to cover:Who can benefit from this courseWhat topics will be coveredWhat new skills participants can learnTo learn more about the Lab of the Future short course including availability, pricing and the instructors, visit: https://www.slas.org/education/slas-short-courses/lab-of-the-future/Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a large event like the SLAS international conference an exhibition? If so, then you're in for a very special episode! Joining New Matter Host and SLAS Scientific Manager Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., is the SLAS Director, Global Events & Corporate Partnerships Amy Wilkinson, CMP, DES to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on to plan the SLAS conferences and events.  Wilkinson shares insightful answers to questions like: What's the typical timeline look like for planning an SLAS conference?How does planning a conference differ from a symposium?How has COVID-19 affected SLAS events and the industry? If you're feeling pumped up and ready to attend an exhibition after listening to this discussion, then we invite you to Sunny San Diego, CA for SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023!To see a full list of upcoming SLAS conferences, events and more, visit: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.For Students:Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition February 25 - March 1, 2023 San Diego, CA, USA SLAS 2023 Building Biology in 3D Symposium 20-21 April 2023 Cambridge, United Kingdom SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition 23-26 May 2023 Brussels, Belgium

SLAS Scientific Manager Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., is joined by Karius Chief Technology Officer Sivan Bercovici, Ph.D., to discuss Karius' involvement in making the monumental pig-to-human heart transplant possible. Bercovici shares his expertise to shed light on the importance of understanding infectious diseases, and how Karius is using advanced machine learning algorithms to combat these diseases with the Karius Test™ – a liquid biopsy that can non-invasively and rapidly detect over 1000 pathogens causing both deep-seated and bloodstream infections from a single blood sample.  To learn more about Karius, visit: https://kariusdx.com/About Sivan Bercovici, Ph.D.:Sivan is an innovator in artificial intelligence, pioneering the development of complex computational and data platforms, as well as novel machine-learning models designed to address critical challenges in human disease. Recently, his team made news in the New England Journal of Medicine for the Karius Test™ used in the analytics of the pig heart transplant in a human.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS2023 International Conference and ExhibitionFebruary 25 - March 1, 2023San Diego, CA, USASLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition23-26 May 2023Brussels, Belgium

SLAS Scientific Manager Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., is joined by Sapient Founder and CEO Mo Jain, M.D., Ph.D., for an insightful discussion on small molecule biomarkers. Did you know that methods of identifying biomarkers date all the way back to ancient Greece? You'll be surprised to hear how along with the many ways these biomarkers are shaping drug discovery and other applications. Jain also shares his background with small molecule biomarkers that led to him creating Sapient along with the company's own technology platform used for biomarker discovery.  To learn more about Sapient, visit: https://sapient.bio/About Mo Jain, M.D., Ph.D.:Jain is a physician-scientist with nearly 20 years of expertise in physiology, biomedicine, engineering, computational biology and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics. Prior to founding Sapient, he formed and was director of Jain Laboratory at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), which focused on developing next-generation rapid liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (rLC-MS) systems to probe the non-genetic landscape of disease across population-scale human studies. Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS2023 International Conference and ExhibitionFebruary 25 - March 1, 2023San Diego, CA, USASLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition23-26 May 2023Brussels, Belgium

In this special episode, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing automation including chemistry automation with Del Ray Jackson, Ph.D., and Rick Sidler, Ph.D., of Unchained Labs. Jackson and Sidler share how Unchained Labs is involved in making new advancements in the life sciences and automation spaces, along with the UNique naming convention of their products like Big Kahuna and Junior. Catch Unchained Labs and their products on display at the upcoming SLAS 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium!About Unchained Labs:Unchained Labs is all about helping biologics and gene therapy researchers break free from tools that just don't cut it. Unleashing problem-tackling products that make a huge difference in the real science they do every day. Unchained Labs seeks to provide real solutions to challenging tasks like measuring concentration, screening for stability and aggregation and performing buffer exchange – key steps on the path to the best biologic. To learn more about Unchained Labs, visit: www.unchainedlabs.comStay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences SymposiumSeptember 26-27, 2022Seattle, WA, USASLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium27-28 October 2022Brussels, BelgiumSLAS2023 International Conference and ExhibitionFebruary 25 - March 1, 2023San Diego, CA, USASLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition23-26 May 2023Brussels, Belgium

Daniel Levner, Ph.D.,  joins Hannah to discuss Organ-chip technology from Emulate. Levner explains the "origin story" of organ-on-chip technology, the research applications and how this evolving technology can emulate human biology. Also, Levner shares what the future holds for this technology and how it will allow researchers to develop new solutions.  To learn more about Emulate, visit: https://emulatebio.com/About Daniel Levner, Ph.D.:Levner is the Chief Technology Officer at Emulate. He joined the Emulate founding team during his role as a Senior Staff Scientist with the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. There, he led the advanced engineering team responsible for developing the Emulate Organ-Chips platform and played a key leadership role formulating innovative approaches for bridging biologists, engineers and business stakeholders. Levner received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University as well as an MS in aeronautics and astronautics, also from Stanford. He has authored numerous publications and more than 70 issued and pending US patents.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS 2022 Americas Sample Management SymposiumRegistration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

In this special episode, CEO Jean Marois, and Vice President, Product and Strategy Chatura Jayakody, of Scigilian join Hannah for a discussion on Scigilian's compound management products that are designed to help customers with tracking inventory globally (Store) and assist with requesting samples for studies (Request). We also get an inside look at Scigilian's other complimentary products: Analyze and Visualize. Catch Scigilian and their software on display at the upcoming  SLAS 2022 Americas Sample Management Symposium! About Scigilian:Scigilian is a leading life science solutions provider specializing in solutions that address the collaboration challenges of a distributed lab research environment. Scigilian enables life science organizations to accelerate their discovery efforts and optimize their lab operations by providing solutions that orchestrate and streamline their internal and external workflows. From managing sample inventory to performing sample logistics, scheduling assays to analyzing and viewing results, Scigilian's Discovery Platform's powerful life science solutions are carefully designed to meet the software technology needs of pharmaceutical, biotech and scientific research organizations of today and tomorrow.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

Andrew Ridley, Ph.D., joins Hannah to discuss Cellink's achievement in winning the New Product Award at SLAS Europe 2022. Ridley explains what 3D bioprinting is and how BIO CELLX, the innovative biodispenser from Cellink, is shaping the future of drug discovery and tissue engineering. Also, Ridley shares a glimpse into what Cellink has in store for future products and how Cellink can provide to anyone wanting to use their technology without any tissue engineering experience.  To learn more about Cellink, visit: https://www.cellink.com/About Andrew Ridley, Ph.D.:Ridley is an experienced Product Manager/Sales Director with a Ph.D. focused in Molecular and Cellular Biology and has a history of working in the biotechnology industry. Skilled in molecular/cell biology with a focus on cutting-edge technologies including microfluidics and 3D bioprinting.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS 2022 Americas Sample Management SymposiumSeptember 15-16, 2022La Jolla, CA, USARegistration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

We're joined by Ferrologix Inc.'s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Coleman Murray, Ph.D., to talk about the company's digital magnetic cell sorting technology (DMS).  Murray provides background on DMS by comparing it to traditional magnetic cell sorting and the applications of DMS. Similar to the discovery of penicillin and the microwave, hear how an accidental discovery became Murray's thesis and eventually led to a start-up company.Want to try out this innovative DMS technology from Ferrologix? Visit their website to learn about their beta testing program and schedule a demo! About Coleman Murray, Ph.D.:Murray serves as the chief operating officer and co-founder of Ferrologix Inc. He has a background in lab automation and applying microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to healthcare products. He received his Ph.D. in 2015 under the mentorship of Professor Dino Di Carlo where he developed the ratcheting cytometry platform which formed Ferrologix's core technology. Aside from his role at Ferrologix, Murray is a current member of the SLAS board of directors where he assists with the planning and development of the society. Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS 2022 Americas Sample Management SymposiumRegistration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

Mahrukh Banday, Ph.D., is the current vice president of product and marketing at Curiox, but did you know she also was a surgical neurophysiologist? You might be asking, "How is that possible?"Banday is a lifelong believer in being able to pursue any career path as long as you're willing to learn.  Banday shares her incredible story of leaving India to come to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular genetics, the nerves of being in the operating room for the first time to dealing with what she refers to as the "What Next?" disease. If you are hesitant about taking the first step in pursuing what you've always wanted to do, then this episode is for you!About Mahrukh Banday, Ph.D.:Mahrukh Banday, Ph.D., is an accomplished life sciences marketing leader with 10+ years of commercial experience. Banday first obtained a DVM from Kerala Veterinary University, KAU followed by an M.S. in microbiology, immunology, & pathology from Punjab Veterinary University and finally a Ph.D. in molecular genetics - genomics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.Stay connected with SLAS:Online at www.slas.orgFacebookTwitter @SLAS_OrgLinkedInInstagram @slas_orgYouTubeAbout SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Upcoming SLAS Events:SLAS 2022 Americas Sample Management SymposiumSeptember 15-16, 2022La Jolla, CA, USARegistration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

Roland Terborg, Ph.D., Shinephi, joins Hannah to discuss Shinephi's achievement in winning the SLAS Ignite Award at SLAS Europe 2022. Terborg explains the early career path that led him to the research he conducts today at Shinephi in live-cell imaging. He also shares his experience at SLAS Europe 2022 and why the conference is an excellent opportunity for newer companies to participate in and attend. If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for research, then you'll benefit from the tips that Terborg shares for scientists who want to take their research beyond academia.  To learn more about Shinephi, visit: https://shinephi.tech/About Roland Terborg, Ph.D.:Roland A. Terborg, Ph.D., obtained his degree in Physics from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) studying photonics at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO). Terborg's research areas include structured light beams, holography and biosensing. Dr. Terborg is a person driven by his motivation to bring solutions to society that will have a positive impact. He is currently working as an entrepreneur at the ICFO Launchpad, coordinating a scientific research team and carrying out the business development of a spin-off project in the Life-Science sector. About SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

We're joined by Mass Spectrometry (Mass Spec) expert, Michelle Dubuke, Ph.D.,  to learn all about mass spec! From learning the practical applications of mass spec to how researchers are using the tool to discover new insight into biological aging and cancer development, Dubuke breaks it all down to showcase how expansive mass spec is.About Michelle Dubuke:Michelle Dubuke is currently the Manager, Field Application Scientist at Seer. Dubuke is a mass spectrometrist and protein biochemist focused on translational Precision Medicine workflows. Her previous experience was in varied areas of mass spectrometry, including small molecule LC-MS/MS, targeted and untargeted proteomics, DESI imaging, and intact protein analysis in an academic core facility. She has an established publication record in protein biochemistry, bottom-up proteomics, and targeted metabolomics. About SLAS:SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

In this installment of Innovative New Technologies, we're joined by Kirstin Elgass, Ph.D., of ZEISS to learn about the ZEISS Lattice Lightsheet 7. Hannah and Kirstin take a deep dive into light sheet fluorescence microscopy, the applications of this technology, and everything you need to know to use the ZEISS Lattice Lightsheet 7 in your research. To learn more about the vesicle trafficking images to results story referenced in the episode,  click here.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

Previous SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant 2020 award winner, Ulri Lee, Ph.D., returns to the podcast after recently successfully defending her doctoral thesis. In a follow up discussion, Ulri provides Hannah insight on her research in air sampling, how the COVID-19 virus influenced her research, and how the SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant helped  advance Ulri's air sampling device.Join us as we learn more about air sampling and microdroplets, and what her post-doctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology entails!The SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant provides direct support to outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees related to life sciences R&D. This program helps to realize a fundamental tenet of SLAS's mission: to advance the fields of laboratory science and technology by nurturing the next generation of professional scientists. For more information on SLAS awards and grants, visit https://www.slas.org/careers/awards-and-grants/slas-graduate-education-fellowship-grant/.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.

We've brought our SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant 2021 winner, David McIntyre, from Boston University, back to the New Matter Podcast for a follow-up discussion. David provides an update on his research with automating the design of microfluidics through rapid prototyping and machine learning for use in screening synthetic biological systems. We learn what interested him in microfluidic research, the uses cases for his systems and why David wants to work for a start-up in biotech. The SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant provides direct support to outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees related to life sciences R&D. This program helps to realize a fundamental tenet of SLAS's mission: to advance the fields of laboratory science and technology by nurturing the next generation of professional scientists. For more information on SLAS awards and grants, visit https://www.slas.org/careers/awards-and-grants/slas-graduate-education-fellowship-grant/.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

We're joined by SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant 2019 winner, Carine Nemr, Ph.D., to see what's new since her first appearance on the New Matter Podcast. Carine walks us through her research funded by the SLAS grant in developing miniaturized diagnostic tools for the rapid diagnosis of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. She also shares an experience during her research that stresses the importance of not to follow a "linear path," but to adapt your research to achieve scientific discovery.The SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant provides direct support to outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees related to life sciences R&D. This program helps to realize a fundamental tenet of SLAS's mission: to advance the fields of laboratory science and technology by nurturing the next generation of professional scientists. For more information on SLAS awards and grants, visit https://www.slas.org/careers/awards-and-grants/slas-graduate-education-fellowship-grant/.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building.  For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.Registration is now open for the 2022 AI Data Pipelines for Life Sciences Symposium in Seattle, WA, September 26-27.This two-day symposium will allow participants to explore how AI data pipelines are integrated into the life sciences. Attendees will learn about MLOPS, applications, techniques, and architectures of data and their uses in the life sciences. The SLAS 2022 Bio Entrepreneurship Symposium will allow emerging bio entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics and those considering bio-entrepreneurship to explore the start-up ecosystem. Register by visiting: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-2022-bio-entrepreneurship-symposium/attend/register/

Behind the Special Issue: Join podcast host David Pechter as he invites Joseph de Rutte (Partillion Bioscience) to discuss the paper: “Sorting single-cell microcarriers using commercial flow cytometers”. This research was featured in the recent SLAS Technology special issue, Single Cell Analysis Technologies. Listen in as they discuss the unique formation of microscopic, bowl-shaped containers they call nanovials, and the applications of these cell carriers in flow cytometry for functional single-cell assays. Dr. Joe de Rutte received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2014 and 2016 and received a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2020. He co-founded Partillion Bioscience in 2020 based on his Ph.D. research and currently leads the company as President. Dr. de Rutte was awarded the 2020 Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening Innovation Award in recognition of the impact of his “Lab on a Particle” work.For more on applications of single cell analysis technologies, read the full open access special issue: Single Cell Analysis TechnologiesVisit https://www.slas.org/publications/slas-technology/ for more information about SLAS and its journals.

The role of academia is an essential one for digital health. In addition to providing the platform to conduct clinical research and showcase where technology can create impact, the right environment also becomes the training ground for future leaders and change makers. In this episode, I speak with Dean Ho, who is one of the unique individuals who effectively bridges the different worlds of academia and business building. Dean is the Provost's Chair Professor, Director of The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), Director of the Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He's also an experienced business builder and entrepreneur. In our conversation we cover: • The evolving role of academia in becoming a hands-on partner for Health Innovation • The impact of Digital Health including AI on regulatory • How National University of Singapore is taking a role in designing the next generation of clinical innovation • The need for Digital Therapeutics in APAC Professor Dean Ho Using his CURATE.AI platform, Prof.Dean Ho has led multiple pioneering clinical studies that have validated the promise of N-of-1 medicine, where only a patient's own data is used to personalise their treatment for the entire duration of care. Multiple CURATE.AI-based clinical studies are ongoing or cleared for start in the areas of solid cancer and blood cancer therapy, digital therapeutics/personalised learning, and post-organ transplant immunosuppression, among others.  Prof. Ho is an elected member of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI). He is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening, as well as a Fulbright Scholar. Prof Ho is also currently a Subgroup Lead of the World Health Organization-ITU AI for Health Working Group for Regulatory Considerations. He has also served as the President of the Board of Directors of the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS), a 26,000+ member global drug development organization comprised of senior executives from the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, as well as academic thought leaders.  Prof. Ho is a recipient of the Tech Heroes from Crisis: Pathfinder Award from the Singapore Computer Society, NSF CAREER Award, Wallace H. Coulter Foundation Translational Research Award, and V Foundation for Cancer Research Scholar Award, among others. Prof. Ho was also named to the Asia Tatler Gen.T List, which honours young leaders who are shaping the future of the region. Prof. Ho has appeared on the National Geographic Channel Program “Known Universe” to discuss his discoveries in drug delivery and imaging. His discoveries have been featured on CNN, The Economist, Forbes, Washington Post, NPR and other international news outlets. He has advised major publicly listed companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds in the areas of digital medicine and pharmaceutical development, among other sectors. Guest's Links and Resources Connect with Dean Ho: LinkedIn | Twitter The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1): Website | Twitter | LinkedIn WisDM: Twitter Host's Links and Resources: Connect with Tony Estrella: Twitter | LinkedIn | Personal Website Connect with Taliossa Read Tony's Book: Comatose FutureProofing Healthcare | FutureProofing Healthcare APAC index Full White Paper, Summary and Video: A Vision for Asia Pacific in 2050 Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Digital Health Today is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Special thanks to: Bayer G4A Takeda Roche

In general, consolidating several microbiology labs into one and automating our processes facilitates innovation and efficiency and creates a safer patient environment. But consolidation and total laboratory automation (TLA) also come with challenges. So, what do pathologists and laboratory professionals need to think about as we transition to centralized labs and implement TLA systems? On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Dan Milner and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Sarah Buss, PhD, D(ABMM), Microbiology Director for Northern Light Laboratory and Instructor for the Medical Laboratory Science Program at the University of Maine, Dr. Karissa Culbreath, PhD, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases at Tricore Reference Laboratories and Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Dr. Mark Fisher, PhD, Medical Director of the Bacteriology, Antimicrobials, Parasitology and Infectious Disease Rapid Testing Laboratories at ARUP and Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine, and Dr. Erin McElvania, PhD, Director of Clinical Microbiology at NorthShore University Health System and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, to discuss consolidation and total laboratory automation in the microbiology lab.  Our panelists share the pros and cons of consolidation efforts in terms of patient safety and laboratory quality, explaining what they do to promote clinician interaction when the microbiology lab is centralized. They describe three popular TLA systems and weigh in on the personnel changes and contingency planning required when bringing automation to the microbiology lab. Listen in for insight on the benefits of decentralizing technology in consolidated systems and learn what innovative features are likely to be added to TLA platforms moving forward. Topics Covered ·  What the term consolidation refers to in the laboratory and some examples of how multiple hospitals or health systems can be served by a single lab·  The pros and cons of consolidation efforts in microbiology in terms of patient safety and laboratory quality·  The factors that determine what tests remain at smaller community hospital labs ·  How potential cost savings inform the decision to execute on consolidation·  The importance of contingency planning in automated labsConnect with ASCPASCPASCP on Twitter Connect with Dr. BussDr. Buss at Northern Light HealthDr. Buss on LinkedIn Connect with Dr. Culbreath Dr. Culbreath on TwitterConnect with Dr. FisherDr. Fisher at ARUPConnect with Dr. McElvania Dr. McElvania on TwitterConnect with Dr. Milner & Ms. SwailsDr. Milner on TwitterMs. Swails on Twitter Resources Inside the Lab in the ASCP Store 

Let’s talk about total laboratory automation in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Highly automated systems are fairly common in the clinical chemistry and hematology labs, and they are increasingly common in clinical microbiology. Here are some of the questions we’ll answer today. What does total laboratory automation look like in the clinical microbiology laboratory? Are there still manual steps required? In other words, how total is total? What are the benefits of total laboratory automation? Is it good for the lab staff, the caregivers, or, best of all, the patients? What is like to convert your lab to total laboratory automation? What kind of time and resources are needed? Guests: Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham, Dr. Erin McElvania Links mentioned: Machine Learning Takes Laboratory Automation to the Next Level by B. Ford and E. McElvania Evaluation of the WASPLab Segregation Software To Automatically Analyze Urine Cultures Using Routine Blood and MacConkey Agars by M. Faron et al. Enhanced Recovery of Fastidious Organisms from Urine Culture in the Setting of Total Laboratory Automation by W. Lainhart and C-A Burnham Total Laboratory Automation: a Micro-Comic Strip by C-A Burnham and A. McAdam Subscribe to Editors in Conversation (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify.

Volume 25 Issue 5, June 2020 Dave Pechter discusses with Varun Bhaskar Kothamachu, Ph.D. (Head of Product, Digi.Bio) & Sabrina Zaini (Head of Operations, Digi.Bio) their featured research article, "Role of Digital Microfluidics in Enabling Access to Laboratory Automation and Making Biology Programmable."

Volume 25 Issue 5, October 2020Dave Pechter discusses with Varun Bhaskar Kothamachu, Ph.D. (Head of Product, Digi.Bio) & Sabrina Zaini (Head of Operations, Digi.Bio) their featured research article, "Role of Digital Microfluidics in Enabling Access to Laboratory Automation and Making Biology Programmable."

#177: Has Trump been a good President? Tonight the episode looks into a debate that was had between two passionate individuals. One of those individuals is a trump supporter and believes that Trump has been a great president. The other debater does not feel that trump is a good president and is hopeful of a change next election cycle. The debate format is casual, with Christopher Tanner acting as the moderator. The concept of the debate is to allow for the two to discuss some major points about his presidency, policies and some overarching issues of the Republican Party. The debate initially started when Dallas offered $300 to anyone willing to debate him on if Trump is a great president. They agreed to donate the money to charity once the debate is over. ———————— Dallas D is taking the side that Trump is a great president and has done a great job. His bio: “I’m just a guy who likes debating ideas. I am a Nashville musician with a casual interest in politics. Mike and I grew up in the same town and went to elementary school and middle school together.” Miike S is taking the opposition and doesn’t think Trump has been good as a president. His position: “I hold the belief that Donald Trump as our president is bad for both America and the world. I believe Donald Trump’s rhetoric of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’ has cultivated a following that is willing to dismiss facts and scientific research as left wing media and liberal conspiracies. I think it is dangerous to have American voters groomed to distrust any media that challenges their political beliefs. I find his inept tweets and speeches condoning violence embarrassing and dangerous. He has failed domestically, where he demonstrates poor leadership and continues to drive a divide within our nation. He has failed abroad, where he embarrasses our nation, disrespects allies whilst celebrating violent regimes, and abandons the international community’s drive to protect our environment.” His bio: “I grew up in Evans, GA where I met Dallas in elementary school. I’ve since been friends with him mostly through social media where we’ve discussed different perspectives. I left Georgia in 2005 and moved to California, where I graduated college. I currently work and live in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the pharmaceutical industry as a Group Leader/Scientist in Laboratory Automation and Programming. I don’t discuss politics often since Trump’s election. However, I hold a general interest in different world perspectives and how politics shape societies. This interest has guided my travels to places like the Crimean peninsula, the Middle East, and North Korea. I don’t believe I hold any merit that especially qualifies me to understand Trump’s presidency better than anyone else, and I hope to be viewed as an average voting American sharing my perspective.” Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cellardoorskeptics PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/CellarDoorSkeptics Intro Music: http://aloststateofmind.com/

Julea Vlassakis, mentorship expert and Bioengineering PhD Candidate, joins Kayla and Sally to talk mentoring in academia and beyond. Lean how to establish productive mentor/mentee relationships and cultivate the next generation of scientists - yourself included! Beginning mentees and seasoned mentors alike will learn something new from Julea's wisdom. Discover strategies for breaking out of the cycle of mediocre mentorship, how to deal with underperforming mentees, tips for cultivating a community of mentors within your field, and how to get a mentor to step up for your career goals. Stay tuned to the end for Julea's list of mentor and mentee responsibilities - supported by peer-reviewed literature, of course! Fam, this is next-level mentorship. Spoiler alert: Mentor/Mentee Responsibility Number Zero is "Establish clear goals and expectations!" Resources: *Julea's work in the Herr Lab at UC Berkeley - herrlab.berkeley.edu/ *Profile of Julea's research in honor of her winning Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening graduate fellowship - https://goo.gl/ymPypB *"Getting Mentored in Graduate School," recommended book by Johnson and Huwe - https://goo.gl/ptefFT The fun never ends on Twitter @doubleshelixpod Who should we interview next? Other thoughts? doubleshelixpodcast@gmail.com Thanks again to University of Pennsylvania Department of Bioengineering for making this episode possible!

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening is an international community of more than 15,000 individual scientists, engineers, researchers, technologists and others from academic, government and commercial laboratories. SLAS promotes and encourages research and discovery through laboratory technology. Part 1 of this interview is with Gregory Dummer, the chief executive office of SLAS on their recent launch of two “go to market” strategies for China and Europe. Visit MCI Group on http://GrowGlobally.org to learn more.

JALA celebrates part two of its two-part special issue on Robotics in Laboratory Automation by discussing one author's historical perspective on the genesis of today's automated laboratory.