Are you working on breakthrough technologies in life sciences research, automation or drug discovery? Share your work with the global life sciences community by submitting your research for the opportunity to get published in an SLAS journal. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1Ep450YrU8p.
Our #SLASEurope2026 Technology Provider Showcase offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovation happening at the Vienna BioCenter. Half-day sessions will bring attendees into the labs to explore scientific approaches, tech integrations and workflows: https://ow.ly/fJaY50Ys1Of
Join Glauco Souza, PhD (Greiner Bio-One) for the SLAS Technology Idea Exchange (TIE): Bridging Discovery, Imaging, and the Future. Explore how biochem & phenotypic screening, 3D bio, advanced imaging, AI and lab automation meet to transform workflows: https://ow.ly/ipYK50YrQET.
Welcome to the European home team rotation, Geneva! We're excited to announce that we have signed a multi-year contract with the city of Geneva, Switzerland, who will now host our Europe Conference & Exhibition in 2028, 2030 and 2032: https://ow.ly/wTQP50Yp7fB.
We can’t stop talking about #SLAS2026 and neither can our media partners. Thanks to Zyme Communications and Biotechniques for this in depth overview of the breakthrough lab automation and life sciences technologies on display in Boston.
https://ow.ly/2Mzz50YqtMc
From the Biomed Imaging New Frontiers in Molecular and Cellular Visualization special issue: PDA@MT nanoparticles showed strong antioxidant activity, reduced ROS and improved respiratory function in OSA rat models. A promising nanotherapy approach. https://ow.ly/5euB50YoFEF
From the Lab of the Future/NexusXp special issue: This modular, SBS-compatible storage unit connects mobile robots with HTS workstations for seamless 24/7 sample transfer boosting throughput, flexibility and contamination-free handling. https://ow.ly/6Pac50YoFlP
Our first #SLASMeetUp of the year is happening Monday at the Bayer Life Hub in Lyon! We’re excited to bring the community together for an afternoon of science and networking, featuring two perspectives at the forefront of biotech innovation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4u8l50YpK4q.
From the High-throughput mass spec in drug discovery special issue: A multiplexed 2D LC/MS + ultrafast acoustic ejection MS platform enables high-throughput binding screens w/ real-time cross-hit analysis boosting speed, scalability and data quality. Bristol Myers Squibb
https://ow.ly/vW6v50YoF5h
From the High-throughput mass spectrometry in drug discovery special issue: By pairing acoustic ejection with high-res TOF MS (Echo® MS+ + ZenoTOF 7600), researchers from Biogen achieved 1–2 sec intact protein analysis from 384/1536-well plates. https://ow.ly/6qtc50YoEXb
The torch has been passed from Boston to Vienna. Meet the 12 startups named to the #SLASEurope2026 Innovation AveNEW: https://events.rdmobile.com/Exhibitors/Index/19692?Search=&sort=Name&display=Grid&mode=All&pagenumber=0&SelectedTags=109928.
From SLAS Technology: This GE study pairs multi-target paramagnetic beads with magnetic ratcheting to rapidly isolate 18 bacteria + model viruses directly from mL-scale samples (<30 min). PCR-ready, semi-automated, and built for scale. https://ow.ly/uvbB50YoENk
Before we head to #SLASEurope2026 in Vienna, we'll be making 2 stops in Europe. You're invited to join us next Monday at the Bayer Life Hub Lyon for an afternoon of presentations, discussion and networking sponsored by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/Sq0c50YnQ7J.
From SLAS Technology -- From bottleneck to breakthrough: a magnetic ratcheting system captures bacteria and virus models directly from samples, enabling rapid (<30 min) prep for downstream PCR analysis. https://www.slas-technology.org/article/S2472-6303(25)00073-1/fulltext
From SLAS Technology: Who is at risk of rebleeding in peptic ulcer bleeding? A new nomogram model uses clinical data + LASSO regression to predict risk with solid accuracy—helping guide timely clinical decisions.
https://www.slas-technology.org/article/S2472-6303(25)00090-1/fulltext
One final #SLAS2026 shout out... Thank you to Hamilton, our SLAS2026 Premier Sponsor. We appreciate your ongoing support of the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and to the life science and lab automation community, as well as to helping us make our Monday Night Parties so memorable.
From SLAS Technology: Implant infections are costly and persistent. This study shows biomimetic Ca-phosphate coatings with Ca-doped ZnO NPs significantly reduce S. aureus biofilms—boosting implant safety and integration. https://www.slas-technology.org/article/S2472-6303(25)00095-0/fulltext
From SLAS Technology -- Can AI spot monkeypox early? This study shows transfer learning-powered ConvNeXt models deliver high accuracy (99.9% binary, 94% multi-class) with lower compute—making real-time detection more practical. https://www.slas-technology.org/article/S2472-6303(25)00094-9/fulltext
This Monday, 2 March, is the final day to save up to €90 across multiple registration categories on #SLASEurope2026 registration rates with the SLAS Member discount. Join us for From cutting-edge lab automation to the latest biotech innovations: https://ow.ly/uygF50Ylihe
Our last #SLAS2026 award announcement is also our newest. Congratulations to Gingko Bioworks for winning the 2nd annual NexusXp People's Choice Award for their Integration Showcase presentation, The Road to Autonomous Labs: Where We Are and What Comes Next. Awards recap: https://ow.ly/nVWA50YkbX4
To continue with the #SLAS2026 award season announcements, congratulations to SLAS Ignite Award winner, XDemics Corporation. XDemics was chosen for their cell expansion technology, facilitating the scalability of cell production and received $5,000.
Another big award announcement to come out of #SLAS2026 in Boston was the bi-annual New Product Award winners. Congratulations to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, BioDot and @emulatebio.bsky.social. Learn a bit more about their winning innovations: https://ow.ly/V7UG50YhfW3
Congratulations to the #SLAS2026 Innovation Award winner: Steven Finkbeiner, MD, PhD (Gladstone and the University of California San Francisco) for Development and Application of AI-powered Label-free Imaging for Assays and Screening.
We can't believe the final day of #SLAS2026 is here, but don't worry, we still have a full day of programming left including this morning's Closing Keynote. SLAS Assistant Scientific Director Emily Yamasaki, PhD, gives you a full breakdown of what's coming up today.
Two SLAS Past Presidents. Two Board Directors. One conversation on the future of drug discovery. Join GreinerBioOne at #SLAS2026 NexusXp (Booth 1404). Boston, Feb 9-11!
https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3216128
On the latest episode of New Matter, speakers from each of the participating #SLAS2026 NexusXp Integration Showcase sponsors preview their presentations that will take place in the pavilion and compete for the coveted People's Choice Award: https://www.slas.org/education/new-matter-podcast/.
Join Thermo Fisher & Moderna for their #SLAS2026 NexusXp Integration Scenario Showcase, Mon Feb 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the NexusXp Pavilion, focused on real-world integration strategies for moving automation from discovery to regulated clinical environs: https://ow.ly/yWEX50Y893x
We’re officially one week out from the kickoff of #SLAS2026 and the countdown is on. Advance registration rates are available through Friday, February 6, before onsite rates begin on Saturday. A range of registration options are available: https://ow.ly/bZVf50Y7Kg9.
This Monday is the deadline for the final two #SLASEurope2026 award opportunities designed for students and early-career professionals. Learn more about the SLAS Travel and Student Poster Award: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas-europe-2026-conference-and-exhibition/present/.
We’re excited to join NexusXp at #SLAS2026 for Designing the Future: Collaborative Innovation in DMTA! Hamilton Robotics is leading the way in creating adaptable, data-driven design ecosystems that accelerate discovery.
Feb 10 | 11:00 AM
Learn more: www.hamiltoncompany.com/slas-2026
