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SMi present their 4th annual European Conference on KOL Management & MSL Best Practice in EuropeMay 3, 2012 SMi are proud to present their 4th annual European Conference on KOL Management & MSL Best Practice in Europe, to be heldon2nd & 3rd July 2012 in Basel, Switzerland. The 2012 event will bring together senior Pharma executives and key opinion leaders to discuss current issues in the field. With presentations from industry representatives from all over the pharmaceutical sector, this event promises to be a unique platform for networking and problem solving...
Quote "Lab Bulletin" & save £100Read MoreMastersizer 3000 wins best new instrument award in ChinaMay 2, 2012Malvern Instruments' Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer has been awarded ‘Best New Instrument of the Year 2011' by the Annual Conference of China Scientific Instruments 2012 (ACCSI 2012) held in March 2012 in Beijing. A total of 533 new instruments from 257 companies were proposed for the award and the Mastersizer 3000, which was launched in September 2011, was one of only 23 new instruments declared winners...
Read MoreUnderstand More about Next-Generation Sequencing at ELA 2012May 2, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012 is pleased to announce that Next-Generation Sequencing Automation will form one of the eight available conference streams. A resounding success at ELA in 2011 and an ever growing area of interest in present day research Next-Generation Sequencing will take an important place in this year's programme. With participation from some of the industry's leading experts in this field including Wilhelm Ansorge of ETH Lausanne and Vanessa Hayes of the J Craig Venter Institute, this stream aims to provide attendees with enhanced knowledge on the advances in next generation sequencing including sequencing platforms and 3rd generation sequencing technologies...
Read MoreMetrohm publishes new Application Notes (ANs) about photometric titrationMay 2, 2012Accompanying the introduction of the new Optrode photometric sensor, Metrohm presents a range of titrimetric applications using the advantages of photometric detection of the equivalence point. The new applications cover a number of industries including the pharmaceutical industry, the petrochemical industry, and water analysis. The new ANs are available for free from the homepage of Metrohm International Headquarters...
Read MoreAnalysis of Carbohydrates in Coffee in 10 minsMay 2, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new approach using high-performance anion-exchange ( HPAE) chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) for the determination of carbohydrates in extracts from instant coffee and green coffee beans. Application Note 280: Carbohydrate in Coffee: AOAC Method 995.13 vs a New Fast Ion Chromatography Methodcompares two methods: the Association of Analytical Chemists ( AOAC) official method 995.13 and a fast method using the CarboPac TM SA10 colum...
Read MoreSMi present their annual RNAi, miRNA & siRNA: A Focus on Nanotechnology & Delivery ConferenceMay 2, 2012
SMi present theirannual RNAi, miRNA & siRNA: A Focus on Nanotechnology & Delivery Conference to be held on 11th &12th June 2012 in London.. This year's event will focus on the utility of nanotechnology to aid the delivery and development of novel therapeutics in the field of RNAi, miRNA and siRNA and senior industry executives will present attendees with in depth studies on targeted exosomes, structure-activity relationships and antisense technologies...
Quote "Lab Bulletin" to receive £100 discount!! Read MoreFisher Scientific Celebrates Success of its 21st Science World EventMay 1, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, celebrates another successful Science World event this week, its twenty-first. The event took place at Wembley Stadium on 19 April. More than 900 delegates, including laboratory managers, technicians, purchasing managers and teaching staff from universities, attended the flagship event...
Read MoreBMG LABTECH report on AnalyticaMay 1, 2012Like all good things, Analytica 2012 has come and gone. Similarly to previous shows, Analytica 2012 was a great venue for BMG LABTECH, The Microplate Reader Company. Providing one of the most common analytical life science instruments to laboratories, BMG LABTECH was able to showcase its unique technology to many different researchers...
Read MoreHigh expectations for ACHEMA 2012 Apr 30, 2012Two months before the start of ACHEMA 2012, the outlook on the global flagship event for chemical engineering and biotechnology is exceedingly positive. The organizers expect a slight growth compared to the last event in 2009 when 3,767 exhibitors and more than 173,000 participants were counted...
Read More3rd International Definiens Symposium to be Held in Munich Apr 30, 2012Definiens®, the global leader of image and data analysis solutions for quantitative digital pathology, invites professionals interested in pathology and biomarker development to the 3rd International Definiens Symposium. The symposium will be held at the Definiens headquarters in Munich from June 14-16, 2012. The annual event is the premier forum for the latest trends in quantitative research in histology, tissue-based biomarker development and cutting-edge biomedical image and data analysis...
Read MoreHORIBA Medical HemaCAM slide digitalisation validation data published online in scientific posterApr 27, 2012HORIBA Medical has announced the publication online of a scientific validation study1 of its new HemaCAM® computer-assisted microscopy module for fully automated analysis of blood smears. Published online as a poster presentation, the study was undertaken at the Saint-Joseph Saint-Luc Hospital (Lyon, France). It found that the HemaCAM® slide digitalisation system offered new functionalities compared to those of existing systems for automated cell image acquisition and identification... Read MoreClinical Trial Logistics conference returns for its sixth editionApr 27, 2012 SMi present their 6th annual Clinical Trial Logistics event to be held in London on 22nd & 23rd of May 2012. The event will be focusing on how to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in your clinical supply chain. Presentations on Shipping validation, transportation studies, timely delivery of clinical trials & understanding and analysis of risk will help you to address any weaknesses in your supply chain, but more importantly, to build on your strengths. In keeping with this, presentations on potential challenges posed by the Olympics and distribution strategy for a virtual company provide unique focus to the discussion...
Quote "Lab Bulletin" to receive £200 discount!Read Moreanalytica 2012 Final Report ReleasedApr 24, 2012The 23rd analytica, the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology, concluded in Munich with more than 30,000 visitors. The three new Live Labs on the topics of Forensics and Clinical Diagnostics, Plastics Analysis and Food and Water Analysis were popular attractions that generated a great deal of attention. For the first time ever, participants experienced what really happens in an analysis laboratory at a trade fair... Read MoreAurora Instruments launches a compact liquid handling system for genomics applications Apr 20, 2012Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling... Read MoreA Nano Approach for ELA 2012Apr 18, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, is pleased to announce that a new conference stream, dedicated to the issues and technologies associated with the rapidly developing Nano and Microfluidics field, will form one of the eight topical conference streams. The use of nano and microfluidics has greatly expanded over the last few years, and this stream aims to provide delegates with an overview of the field, with talks on the advances in microfabrication and applications of nano and microfluidics...
Read MorePermanganate index: fully automatic determination according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)Apr 17, 2012Metrohm presents a method for completely automated determination of the permanganate index according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5). The new method not only saves time, but is robust and, because of the tiamoTM titration software, very easy to use. The permanganate index is used to evaluate the quality of different types of water, e.g. drinking water, mineral water, spring water, and table water. It is determined in accordance with DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)...
Read MoreRegister and submit your abstract now to Label-free technologies!Apr 17, 2012
HORIBA Scientific, leader in Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging (SPRi), is proud to announce the organization of a label-free conference, in cooperation with ELSEVIER. Label-free technologies: advances and applications will be held in The Netherlands, Amsterdam, November 1-3rd 2012.
Read MoreINTEGRA focus on applications at AnalyticaApr 17, 2012At ANALYTICA 2012 - INTEGRA will launch a range of new application solutions for its VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette. Visitors to Stand 401-504 in Hall A3 will be able to discuss a suite of new applications developed for the VIAFLO 96 - a 96-channel handheld electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy simultaneous transfer of 96 samples. The VIAFLO 96 has been designed to be used just like a standard handheld pipette. Therefore, no special skills or training are required to operate it...
Read MoreVetter Experts Speak at Pharma Congress 2012 Apr 17, 2012Vetter, an international specialist in aseptic filling, will present on best practices in sterile manufacturing and packaging at Pharma Congress 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 24 and 25. Company experts will address four topic areas, including RABS technology, glass monitoring in aseptic filling, and new developments in drug-delivery systems. For the past 14 years, Pharma Congress has convened manufacturers, service providers and international regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to discuss industry issues. Global pharmaceutical and biotech firms face a constantly changing environment. Rigorous regulation...
Read MoreDetermination of Steviol Glycoside in SweetenersApr 17, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Columndemonstrates that only 3-9 mL of mobile phase/sample are required, compared to 25-60 mL/sample for the Joint FAO/WHO Commission on Food Additives ( JECFA) and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) methods, respectively. The reduction in mobile phase use saves both time and resources during mobile phase preparation and also reduces waste...
Read MoreBioRN Annual Conference 2012: Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health InnovationApr 17, 2012The BioRN Annual Conference will take place in Heidelberg on May 15, 2012. With the topic "Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health Innovation" the conference in the Biotech Cluster Rhein-Neckar (BioRN) wishes to highlight global trends in the funding of young biotech enterprises. With the presentation of successful international examples it is intended to stimulate political and cultural changes towards a more entrepreneurial environment in Europe...
Read Moreanalytica 2012: Analytik Jena to Showcase Future Trends in the Field of Analytical Instrumentation Technology and BiotechnologyApr 16, 2012At this year's analytica, which takes place from April 17 to 20, 2012 in Munich, Analytik Jena AG (Hall A1, Stand 211/310) is set to showcase technology trends of the future with its broad portfolio in the fields of analytical instrumentation technology, life science and LIMS. One trade fair highlight in the field of traditional analytical instrumentation technology is the contrAA® series, a device family for high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry (HR-CS AAS) that is unique on the market.
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Malvern Instruments' Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer has been awarded ‘Best New Instrument of the Year 2011' by the Annual Conference of China Scientific Instruments 2012 (ACCSI 2012) held in March 2012 in Beijing. A total of 533 new instruments from 257 companies were proposed for the award and the Mastersizer 3000, which was launched in September 2011, was one of only 23 new instruments declared winners...
Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012 is pleased to announce that Next-Generation Sequencing Automation will form one of the eight available conference streams. A resounding success at ELA in 2011 and an ever growing area of interest in present day research Next-Generation Sequencing will take an important place in this year's programme. With participation from some of the industry's leading experts in this field including Wilhelm Ansorge of ETH Lausanne and Vanessa Hayes of the J Craig Venter Institute, this stream aims to provide attendees with enhanced knowledge on the advances in next generation sequencing including sequencing platforms and 3rd generation sequencing technologies...
Accompanying the introduction of the new Optrode photometric sensor, Metrohm presents a range of titrimetric applications using the advantages of photometric detection of the equivalence point. The new applications cover a number of industries including the pharmaceutical industry, the petrochemical industry, and water analysis. The new ANs are available for free from the homepage of Metrohm International Headquarters...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce a new approach using high-performance anion-exchange ( HPAE) chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) for the determination of carbohydrates in extracts from instant coffee and green coffee beans. Application Note 280: Carbohydrate in Coffee: AOAC Method 995.13 vs a New Fast Ion Chromatography Method
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, celebrates another successful Science World event this week, its twenty-first. The event took place at Wembley Stadium on 19 April. More than 900 delegates, including laboratory managers, technicians, purchasing managers and teaching staff from universities, attended the flagship event...
Like all good things, Analytica 2012 has come and gone. Similarly to previous shows, Analytica 2012 was a great venue for BMG LABTECH, The Microplate Reader Company. Providing one of the most common analytical life science instruments to laboratories, BMG LABTECH was able to showcase its unique technology to many different researchers...
Two months before the start of ACHEMA 2012, the outlook on the global flagship event for chemical engineering and biotechnology is exceedingly positive. The organizers expect a slight growth compared to the last event in 2009 when 3,767 exhibitors and more than 173,000 participants were counted...
Definiens®, the global leader of image and data analysis solutions for quantitative digital pathology, invites professionals interested in pathology and biomarker development to the 3rd International Definiens Symposium. The symposium will be held at the Definiens headquarters in Munich from June 14-16, 2012. The annual event is the premier forum for the latest trends in quantitative research in histology, tissue-based biomarker development and cutting-edge biomedical image and data analysis...
HORIBA Medical has announced the publication online of a scientific validation study1 of its new HemaCAM® computer-assisted microscopy module for fully automated analysis of blood smears. Published online as a poster presentation, the study was undertaken at the Saint-Joseph Saint-Luc Hospital (Lyon, France). It found that the HemaCAM® slide digitalisation system offered new functionalities compared to those of existing systems for automated cell image acquisition and identification...
The 23rd analytica, the International Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology, concluded in Munich with more than 30,000 visitors. The three new Live Labs on the topics of Forensics and Clinical Diagnostics, Plastics Analysis and Food and Water Analysis were popular attractions that generated a great deal of attention. For the first time ever, participants experienced what really happens in an analysis laboratory at a trade fair...
Aurora Instruments Ltd., a world leader in lab automation solutions, will showcase the new VERSATM 10 Automated Liquid Handling Workstation at Analytica (hall A1, stand 225) in Germany. The VERSA 10 has been developed to simplify laborious routine protocols by combining automated multi-channel dispensing (4 or 8 channels), with single-channel, cherry-picking functionality. The customizable system set-up, and optional deck modules allow users to automate a range of applications such as PCR/qPCR plate formatting, sequence reaction set-up, enzymatic modifications, and general liquid handling...
Metrohm presents a method for completely automated determination of the permanganate index according to DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5). The new method not only saves time, but is robust and, because of the tiamoTM titration software, very easy to use. The permanganate index is used to evaluate the quality of different types of water, e.g. drinking water, mineral water, spring water, and table water. It is determined in accordance with DIN EN ISO 8467 (DIN 38409-5)...
At ANALYTICA 2012 - INTEGRA will launch a range of new application solutions for its VIAFLO 96 handheld electronic pipette. Visitors to Stand 401-504 in Hall A3 will be able to discuss a suite of new applications developed for the VIAFLO 96 - a 96-channel handheld electronic pipette that enables fast, precise and easy simultaneous transfer of 96 samples. The VIAFLO 96 has been designed to be used just like a standard handheld pipette. Therefore, no special skills or training are required to operate it...
Vetter, an international specialist in aseptic filling, will present on best practices in sterile manufacturing and packaging at Pharma Congress 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 24 and 25. Company experts will address four topic areas, including RABS technology, glass monitoring in aseptic filling, and new developments in drug-delivery systems. For the past 14 years, Pharma Congress has convened manufacturers, service providers and international regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to discuss industry issues. Global pharmaceutical and biotech firms face a constantly changing environment. Rigorous regulation...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pleased to announce an economical new method that uses high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) with charged aerosol and UV detections to determine steviol glycosides in consumer sweeteners. Application Note 293: Steviol Glycoside Determination by HPLC with Charged Aerosol and UV Detections Using the Acclaim Trinity P1 Column
The BioRN Annual Conference will take place in Heidelberg on May 15, 2012. With the topic "Mobilizing Seed and Venture Capital for Health Innovation" the conference in the Biotech Cluster Rhein-Neckar (BioRN) wishes to highlight global trends in the funding of young biotech enterprises. With the presentation of successful international examples it is intended to stimulate political and cultural changes towards a more entrepreneurial environment in Europe...
At this year's analytica, which takes place from April 17 to 20, 2012 in Munich, Analytik Jena AG (Hall A1, Stand 211/310) is set to showcase technology trends of the future with its broad portfolio in the fields of analytical instrumentation technology, life science and LIMS. One trade fair highlight in the field of traditional analytical instrumentation technology is the contrAA® series, a device family for high-resolution continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry (HR-CS AAS) that is unique on the market.