Meet-Ups

SLAS Meet-Ups

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SLAS Meet-Ups are in-person networking events centered around one or more hot topics within the life sciences and technology space. Anyone from the greater SLAS community is invited to attend.


SLAS Technology Idea Exchange

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Technology Idea Exchange online discussions are moderated chats that connect the SLAS vendor and user communities. Attend to hear about current and future life sciences and technology challenges and to offer up your potential solutions. 

For the complete list of past Technology Exchange Exchange recordings, visit APPLIED

Recent recordings include:

  • Genomics 2 Proteins (G2P) Technology
  • AI Adoption in Early Drug Discovery
  • Modern Labware Identification
  • Enabling Lab Automation in Regulated Environments
  • Technology Trends
  • Sustainability in the Lab
  • Mobile Robots
  • Best Practices for LIMS Integrations
  • High-Content Image Analysis: Stumbling Blocks on the Way to JUMP (Joint Undertaking for Morphological Profiling)
  • Peptide Screening Challenges and Solutions
  • Antiviral Drug Discovery 

RFID

Online Discussion | Wednesday, May 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT

This month's Technology Idea Exchange will explore Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as a form of wireless communication that incorporates electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person.

Talia Karchem, Laboratory Software Consultant and Founder of Karchem Consulting, and Mark Duffield, Biotech and Pharmaceutical Consultant, with SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., moderating, will explore the use of RFID in laboratory automation with case studies focusing on: 

  • Reagent/Consumables Management
  • Sample Tracking
  • Chain of Custody

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    SLAS Get Ahead

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    SLAS Get Ahead discussions are geared towards students, graduate students and early-career professionals looking for tips and advice for navigating the initial stages of their careers.

    There are no upcoming Get Ahead sessions scheduled, but please check back for future events!

    Recent recordings include:

    • Why You Should Plan for Change as Part of Your Career Journey
    • Turn Failure to Success
    • Mentoring

    Access Past Get Ahead Sessions

    There are no Get Ahead discussions scheduled at this time. Check back soon!

    Special Interest Group (SIG) Science Circles

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    Attend a Special Interest Group (SIG) Science Circle online discussion to stay current on the latest findings, best practices and challenges facing your particular professional area. Many SLAS SIGs meet in person at our international and Europe conferences. 

    View SLAS Special Interest Groups

    There are no upcoming SIG Science Circles scheduled, but please check back for future events!

    Recent recordings include:

    •  Data Science and AI SIG Science Circle

    View Recorded Sessions