2023 News Releases

For Immediate Release

SLAS and YEBN Partner to Provide Joint Development for Young Scientists in Biotech
November 24, 2023

SLAS and YEBN Partner to Provide Joint Development for Young Scientists in Biotech

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Young European Biotech Network (YEBN).

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A Special Collection Collaboration Between SLAS and SBI<sup>2</sup>
November 22, 2023

A Special Collection Collaboration Between SLAS and SBI2

This issue of SLAS Discovery recognizes the 10th Annual SBI2 High-Content Imaging and Informatics meeting with articles highlighting profound high-content imaging research and development

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Life Sciences Assay Developments and Sustainability Progress
October 31, 2023

Life Sciences Assay Developments and Sustainability Progress

Volume 28, Issue 5 of SLAS Technology includes two review articles, six original research articles and one short communication on assay development with machine learning, novel laboratory automation systems and other areas of life sciences research.

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Emerging Drug Discovery Ecosystems in Viriginia
September 29, 2023

Emerging Drug Discovery Ecosystems in Viriginia

A Special Issue of SLAS Discovery, Emerging Drug Discovery Ecosystems, is new for September. Volume 28, Issue 6 features three perspectives, one original research article and one protocol that align with the Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium (VaDDC) and its efforts to enhance and promote drug discovery and development in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Looking at the Latest in Life Sciences Discovery and Technology
August 18, 2023

Looking at the Latest in Life Sciences Discovery and Technology

The August 2023 issue of SLAS Technology, the open access journal emphasizing scientific and technical advances across the life sciences, is now available. Volume 28, Issue 4, contains a review from the literature and eight full-length articles covering nanodiamonds, automated buffer exchange, epidermal growth factor (EGF) and other laboratory automation-related research.

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SLAS and NOBCChE Announce the 2023 SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship Recipients
August 16, 2023

SLAS and NOBCChE Announce the 2023 SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship Recipients

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) and The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) are pleased to announce Nathaniel Gauthier (Philadelphia, PA) and Marygrace Pelekamoyo (Houston, TX) as the recipients of the 2023 SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship.

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SLAS Welcomes New Publishing Manager: Jenny Cunningham
July 20, 2023

SLAS Welcomes New Publishing Manager: Jenny Cunningham

The Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) announces the appointment of Jenny Cunningham, as its new Publishing Manager effective July 17, 2023.

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New Advancements in Assay Development Research
July 20, 2023

New Advancements in Assay Development Research

The July 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery, the open access journal focused on research progressing drug discovery, is now available. Volume 28, Issue 5, contains one short communication and four full-length articles covering assay quality metrics, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) and small molecule glycomimetics and other high-throughput screening-related research.

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<em>SLAS Technology</em> Provides Insight into the Future of Bioprinting
June 29, 2023

SLAS Technology Provides Insight into the Future of Bioprinting

Ideas that were once inconceivable, such as generating human tissue for organ transplants, are quickly becoming a reality as bioprinting technology is rapidly advancing. The June special issue of SLAS Technology showcases the latest developments in the field of biotechnology with its collection of seven research articles.

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Proof of Concept Study Shows Improvements for Personalized Drug Testing
June 29, 2023

Proof of Concept Study Shows Improvements for Personalized Drug Testing

The June 2023 issue of SLAS Discovery contains one review article, five full-length articles and two technical briefs covering spheroid models, 3D cell high-throughput screening (HTS) applications for treating Alzheimer’s and other drug discovery research.

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Announcing the <em>SLAS Technology</em> Editor's Top 10 for 2023
May 30, 2023

Announcing the SLAS Technology Editor's Top 10 for 2023

The SLAS Technology Editor's Top 10 annually showcases ten individual articles that stand out as the most innovative scientific achievements published in SLAS Technology in the past 12 months.

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Announcing the SLAS Europe 2023 Lab of the Future Companies
May 15, 2023

Announcing the SLAS Europe 2023 Lab of the Future Companies

SLAS launched its "Lab of the Future" program at the SLAS2023 International Conference and Exhibition, to recognize companies dedicated to integrating upcoming technologies into the laboratory. And now 13 more companies will be recognized at the SLAS Europe 2023 Conference and Exhibition.

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<em>SLAS Discovery</em> Highlights Protocols in Drug Discovery for March Special Issue
March 29, 2023

SLAS Discovery Highlights Protocols in Drug Discovery for March Special Issue

The March special issue of SLAS Discovery deviates from its traditional focus on assay technology, disease area or molecular target to introduce and explore protocol articles – the newly accepted article type for outlining detailed scientific methods and procedures.

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SLAS Announces $100,000 Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Awarded to Samuel G. Berryman of the University of British Columbia
March 15, 2023

SLAS Announces $100,000 Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Awarded to Samuel G. Berryman of the University of British Columbia

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce Samuel G. Berryman, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada), as the 2023 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant recipient.

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Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Sees Surge in Attendance and Exhibitor Participation at SLAS2023 International Conference in San Diego
March 6, 2023

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Sees Surge in Attendance and Exhibitor Participation at SLAS2023 International Conference in San Diego

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) concluded its 2023 international conference and exhibition, February 25 – March 1, at the San Diego Convention Center with a record attendance of more than 7,300 people from 40 countries.

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Announcing the <em>SLAS Discovery</em> and <em>SLAS Technology</em> 2023 Annual Achievement Awardees
February 21, 2023

Announcing the SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology 2023 Annual Achievement Awardees

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce the 2023 awardees of the annual publication awards honoring articles and authors from SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology.

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Announcing the <em>SLAS Discovery</em> Editor's Top 10 for 2022
February 10, 2023

Announcing the SLAS Discovery Editor's Top 10 for 2022

The SLAS Discovery Editor's Top 10 annually showcases ten individual articles that stand out as the most innovative scientific achievements published in SLAS Discovery in the past 12 months.

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Assessing the Benefits of Digital Microfluidics for Bacterial Protocols
February 10, 2023

Assessing the Benefits of Digital Microfluidics for Bacterial Protocols

An analysis of DMF's benefits for bacterial protocols, current limitations and its future outlook is featured in Volume 28, Issue 1 of SLAS Technology.

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A New Assay Screening Method Shows Therapeutic Promise for Treating Auto-Immune Disease
January 27, 2023

A New Assay Screening Method Shows Therapeutic Promise for Treating Auto-Immune Disease

MALDI-TOF platform advancements and other drug discovery articles are part of the original research published in the January issue of SLAS Discovery.

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SLAS Welcomes New Scientific Director: Lesley Mathews, Ph.D.
January 16, 2023

SLAS Welcomes New Scientific Director: Lesley Mathews, Ph.D.

The Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS), announces the appointment of Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., as its new Scientific Director, effective January 16.

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