Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening SLAS is a united global community focused on advancing scientific discovery and technology.

Your research deserves more than a publication. It deserves the right audience, the right journal and the right scientif...
09/03/2026

Your research deserves more than a publication. It deserves the right audience, the right journal and the right scientific community.

If you’re a researcher or scientist based in Asia, how do you know whether SLAS Discovery or SLAS Technology is the right home for your research?

Join us for a special webinar featuring experts from academia, industry and SLAS who will share practical insights into:

🔵Where your research fits: Explore the scope, areas of interest and editorial direction of both journals, and learn more about SLAS publishing opportunities.

🟣What editors are looking for: Get an inside look at the types of research and submissions that stand out to SLAS journal editors.

🔵 How to get involved: Learn more about the SLAS community and how to connect, contribute and get involved beyond publishing.

Featuring Ramisa Fariha (Brown University), David Shum (Institut Pasteur Korea), Chang Liu (SCIEX) Gina Anzalone and Jenny Cunningham (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening).

Whether you're preparing your next manuscript or simply exploring your publishing options, this conversation can help you make a more informed decision about where your research belongs.

📅 23 September
⏰ 6:30 a.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. New Delhi | 6:30 p.m. Beijing
👉 Register via the link in the first comment

Scaling automation may sound simple, but it isn't.At next Thursday's (10 September) SLAS Meet-Up in Leiden, Kenny van Ka...
09/02/2026

Scaling automation may sound simple, but it isn't.

At next Thursday's (10 September) SLAS Meet-Up in Leiden, Kenny van Kampen, PhD (ReGEN Biomedical) and Michelle Vandeloo (Cradle) will share real-world lessons from scaling automated workflows across very different applications.

Vandeloo will take us through her company’s automation journey from utilizing a single benchtop Opentrons liquid handler to building high-throughput workflows designed to keep data quality pace with data quantity.

“Automation, both the physical lab and in the data and sample tracking pipelines, ensures that our data quality keeps up with data quantity.”

Van Kampen will explore what it takes to scale microtissue production using robotics and automated workflows with a focus on reproducibility, traceability and industrial-scale manufacturing.

Join us at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center to hear both perspectives followed by a networking apero and the opportunity to take self-guided tours of the Center.

Registration is free! Learn more about the program and reserve your spot in the link in comments.

AI is poised to transform sample management, but what will it take to get there? Andrew Napper, PhD, Session Chair of ...
09/01/2026

AI is poised to transform sample management, but what will it take to get there?

Andrew Napper, PhD, Session Chair of The Intelligent Lab: AI and Automation Driving Next-Generation Sample Management track, shares his perspective on the shift toward autonomous, data-driven sample management and the practical challenges organizations must address along the way in our latest Five Questions With... Q&A.

Interested in joining the discussion? We're still accepting podium and poster abstracts for this and the four additional sessions offered at October's Sample Management Symposium hosted at Genentech through this Monday, September 7.

Access Napper's Q&A and abstract submission details in the comments below.

Up-and-Coming Innovations 🤝 The Right People = Innovation Ave for StartupsDesigned specifically for emerging companies...
08/31/2026

Up-and-Coming Innovations 🤝 The Right People = Innovation Ave for Startups

Designed specifically for emerging companies within the life sciences, laboratory automation and technology space, Innovation AveNEW gives startups something that can be difficult to build on their own: visibility.

Selected companies receive a complimentary kiosk on the SLAS2027 exhibition floor, travel and lodging for two representatives, access to thousands of researchers and purchasing decision-makers, mentorship, networking opportunities and additional opportunities to promote their company before, during and after the conference.

And there’s more: participating startups can opt in to compete for the $5,000 SLAS Ignite Award, putting their company, technology and growth potential in front of an expert panel.

But don't just take our word for it. Hear what SLAS2026 Innovation AveNEW participant and SLAS Ignite Award winner, Colin Cook of XDemics, had to say about his experience:

"There was such a buzz and a constant flux of prospective customer, executives and researchers coming by to talk shop and see what was new."

Your innovation deserves an audience and Innovation AveNEW can help you find it. SLAS2027 applications are due Monday, September 14. Learn more and apply at the link in the first comment.

For more stories of how Innovation AveNEW transformed the trajectories of other past participants, read "Why Startups Should Apply to Innovation AveNEW" from Technology Networks Drug Discovery: https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/articles/why-startups-should-apply-to-innovation-avenew-415375

Long-term sample traceability starts with durable identification. 🧪 Across sample-intensive laboratory applications, inc...
08/28/2026

Long-term sample traceability starts with durable identification. 🧪

Across sample-intensive laboratory applications, including biobanking, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy, reliable sample identification is essential for maintaining traceability throughout processing, storage, and analysis. As samples move through demanding environments, traditional labels can peel, fade, or degrade.

The Scinomix SmartScribe Tube Laser Etcher uses precision laser technology to create high-contrast identifiers directly onto tubes. Its permanent markings are resistant to degradation, helping labs maintain traceability throughout the sample lifecycle.

❄️ Withstands extreme storage conditions and harsh handling processes
⏱️ Reduces time and costs associated with label consumables
🧪 Compatible with a wide range of etchable tubes from multiple manufacturers
⚙️ Integrates seamlessly into existing workflows

Want to talk biological innovation?If you're in the Leiden, Netherlands area and this topic is what you've been waiting ...
08/26/2026

Want to talk biological innovation?

If you're in the Leiden, Netherlands area and this topic is what you've been waiting to discuss, join us at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center on 10 September for a presentation and discussion about how automation is transforming the development and manufacturing of biological innovations.

Presenters include:
🔵Kenny van Kampen, PhD, Senior Biomedical Engineer at ReGEN Biomedical
🟠Michelle Vandeloo, Research Associate/Lab Automation Engineer at Cradle

After the meet-up, stay to network with peers and enjoy an optional self-guided tour of the facility. Thanks to Lab Services for sponsoring the event!

Bookmark this deadline reminder! (Please and thank you.)We're officially less than a month out from our main abstract ...
08/24/2026

Bookmark this deadline reminder! (Please and thank you.)

We're officially less than a month out from our main abstract submission and award opt-in deadlines. Mark these dates down so you don't miss out on the valuable presentation and award opportunities happening in San Diego next year:

🟣General podium abstract, SLAS Travel Award (podium) and SLAS Innovation Award submission and opt-in deadline: Monday, September 14

🔴SLAS Travel Award (poster), Student Poster Award and Innovation AveNEW application submission and opt-in deadline: Monday, September 21

Research is currently being accepted in a wide range of topics, including: assay development and screening, automating translational discoveries, automation technologies, cellular technologies, data science and AI, micro- and nano technologies, new modalities, omics & spatial omics and sample management.

Showcase your innovation and watch your research gain momentum.

Learn more in the link below. ⬇️

From liquid handling and sample preparation to cell culture, general lab automation, and protein crystallization automat...
08/21/2026

From liquid handling and sample preparation to cell culture, general lab automation, and protein crystallization automation, Formulatrix develops intelligent solutions that help life science researchers simplify complex workflows and achieve consistent, reproducible results.

By combining advanced robotics and intuitive software, Formulatrix helps laboratories reduce hands-on work and improve efficiency, so scientists have more time to focus on discovery.

What could you accomplish with up to $100,000 in research funding over two years?The 2027 SLAS Graduate Education Fellow...
08/19/2026

What could you accomplish with up to $100,000 in research funding over two years?

The 2027 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant is designed to help promising graduate students pursue the research that matters most with up to $50,000 per year for two years to support their work.

If you're a graduate student enrolled in a program related to high-throughput screening, quantitative biosciences and/or drug discovery, this is an opportunity to secure significant research funding while building valuable connections and visibility within the laboratory science community.

And the benefits extend beyond funding. Recipients can also gain:
🔵 The opportunity to publish research in SLAS Discovery or SLAS Technology open access journals
🟢 Career mentoring to help navigate the next stage of your scientific career
⚫ Professional visibility through a recipient spotlight article and guest appearance on the SLAS New Matter Podcast
🔵 Recognition at the SLAS2027 International Conference and Exhibition

Your research could shape the future of laboratory science. Don't let funding stand in the way.

Take the next step in your research career. Encourage your academic advisor, mentor or institution representative to apply on your behalf. Applications are due Monday, November 9.

08/17/2026

Happy First Day of Registration to all who celebrate!

That’s right, you can now reserve your spot for the SLAS2027 International Conference & Exhibition, happening January 30–February 3 in San Diego, CA. And with a theme like Momentum: Accelerating Discovery through Automation, Innovation and Collaboration, we figured there’s no better time to get things moving.

While we could go on (and on…and on) about everything happening at , but instead, here is a short list of the things we’re especially looking forward to:

🔴An education program built to keep discovery moving. Program Co-Chairs Joe de Rutte (Partillion Bioscience) and Julea Vlassakis (Rice University), along with their committee, have put together an engaging lineup of sessions across eight educational tracks plus a dedicated Sample Management mini-track.
🟣Two incredible keynote speakers. Cigall Kadoch (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) and Wendy Young (Google Ventures) will bring thought-provoking perspectives to the Main Stage on Monday and Wednesday.
⚫Our biggest exhibition yet. Explore the latest products, technologies and services, connect with innovators and colleagues, and share ideas with a global community of researchers, sample managers, data engineers, laboratory automation users and more.
🔴Get a head start. Arrive early to expand your skillset and your mind via Short Courses on Saturday and Sunday, the Technology Provider Showcase at Thermo Fisher on Saturday afternoon or the Thrive in Science: Women’s Leadership Forum on Sunday.

And yes, we could keep going, but it’s Monday morning and we realize you probably have a week to get started.

Consider this your official nudge to get some momentum going and register for . SLAS Members can save through November 2, and everyone can take advantage of early bird rates through December 7. Full details are available on the SLAS2027 website linked in the first comment.

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