February 3-7, 2024
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA, USA
Don't miss the chance to present your innovative research at this year's conference. Poster abstracts for in-person and virtual presentations will be accepted through Monday, January 24.
SLAS2024 will offer specifically designed events targeting students and early career professionals. These programs provide a focused and valuable experience for those considering and embarking on a career in the field of life sciences discovery and technology. From mixers to exclusive Mentor Match opportunities, there are events designed for the sole purpose of ensuring student and early career attendees can engage with like-minded colleagues and seasoned scientists and technology professionals.
Monday, February 5, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, February 5, 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
SLAS Booth
Sign up for FREE one-on-one Mentor Match sessions with industry professionals. The popular year-round mentoring program will hold 45-minute sessions during exhibition hours on Monday and Tuesday in private booths located within the SLAS Booth. Connect with mentors of various disciplines ahead of the meeting.
Monday, February 5, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SLAS Booth
All are welcome! If this is your first time attending an SLAS event, or if you are a student/early career attendee, stop by the SLAS Booth to meet other attendees and members of the SLAS volunteer community. Plan for time to network while enjoying complimentary beverages and snacks. Members of the SLAS Professional Team will be there to answer any questions!
Monday, February 5, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Room 107AB
This event provides an opportunity for Student and Early Career Attendees to network, learn, and engage with top industry professionals in a small group roundtable format. This is your chance to ask questions and get tips from the best in the industry. Attendance is included in with conference registration, but sign up required.
Speakers Include:
Mahrukh Banday, Ph.D., Executive Vice President (Curiox Biosystems)
Melissa Crisp, Ph.D., Director, Biologics Screening and Automation (Eli Lilly and Company)
Zachary A. Gurard-Levin, Ph.D., Science Director, Discovery (Charles River)
David K. Jennions, Ph.D., Senior Director (R&D Systems at GRAIL, Inc.)
Sinead Knight, Ph.D., Senior Principal Scientist (Sygnature Discovery)
Tim Spicer, Ph.D., Director of HTS and Discovery Biology (The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute)
Jonathan Wingfield, Ph.D., Principal Scientist (AstraZeneca)
Monday, February 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
SLAS Booth
Want to know which exhibiting companies are hiring? Stop by the SLAS Booth to learn more! Companies that have open positions at any of their locations will be giving quick five-minute updates on positions available within their organizations and where to learn more. If you have an opening at YOUR company and would like to participate, contact Gina Anzalone, SLAS Membership Manager.
Tuesday, February 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Northwest Lobby on Meeting Level 2
After the close of the Exhibit Hall, all student and early career attendees are invited to games, food and drink and FUN! SLAS will provide complimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks, and a cash bar is available for those 21 and older. This event is FREE to all Student and Early Career attendees; however, conference registration is required.
Monday, February 5, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, February 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
SLAS Booth
Reserve your confidential one-on-one complimentary career consultation with Dr. Joanne Kamens! This is a unique opportunity providing mentorship, career counseling and CV review for SLAS2024 attendees. Dr. Kamens received her Ph.D. in genetics from Harvard Medical School, and has had a varied career in academia, pharma, biotech and nonprofits. As Executive Director/CEO of the international biotechnology nonprofit, Addgene, Joanne experimented and implemented practical ways to create an inclusive workplace where every employee was able to thrive and contribute. She realized single digit employee turnover for a decade at Addgene and collaborated with dozens of inclusion organizations to make the company a Best Place to Work in Boston for 6 years running.
Since 2021, Joanne has been sharing her experience and expanding her deep commitment to increasing inclusion in the workplace by consulting with organizations working to develop processes and culture that support organizational success.
