New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS Scientists

In this episode, we delve into AI adoption in early drug discovery with Raminderpal Singh, Ph.D., founder of HitchhikersAI. Raminderpal shares insights into HitchhikersAI's mission, which focuses on providing a collaborative platform for leveraging AI in drug discovery, emphasizing simple and effective solutions over complexity. They discuss the distinction between popularization and democratization of AI tools. He highlights the importance of making solutions widely accessible while addressing specific needs in the open-source community. Learn More Full Transcript on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode At Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche’s legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond. We’re not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we’re also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we’re with you every step of the way. To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Recorded straight from the SLAS2024 exhibit hall floor – New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., speaks with winners of the Student Poster Award, Tony B. Award and the SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship! Congratulations to our winners! (Listed in interview order) Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Student Poster Award Marissa E. Davies (National Institutes of Health) High-Throughput Characterization of Isozyme-Specific Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) Inhibitors Kui You (National University of Singapore) Address Infections by Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria with Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Combination Therapies Tony B. Travel Award Arun Kumar (National University of Singapore) High Aspect Ratio Nanostraws for High-Throughput Primary Immune Cell Transfection SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship Marygrace Pelekamoyo (J. Frank Dobie High School) Nathaniel Gauthier (Carver High School of Engineering and Science) Our Sponsor for this Episode At Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche’s legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond. We’re not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we’re also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So, no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we’re with you every step of the way. To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Visit our Student Resources to learn more about these awards. Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the de Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Introducing our exciting new series - Peers Review! Get ready to explore fascinating topics in life sciences you may have heard of, but never fully understood. This week is all about Spheroids and Organoids! Hannah Rosen, Ph.D. is joined by SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Matthews, Ph.D., to discuss the differences between spheroids and organoids. Listen as they explore the advantages and trade-offs of using spheroids compared to organoids in research, touching on high-throughput, complexity and physiological relevance issues. Lesley highlights emerging technology that is making organoid research more scalable and predicts a future where organoids could be used for higher throughput studies. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of 3D cell culture models and their importance in biomedical research. Key Learning Points: Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode At Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche’s legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond. We’re not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we’re also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we’re with you every step of the way. To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researche Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

This installment of our Accessibility in the Lab series features Brandon Miller, Client Solutions Executive and Diversity Services Lead at Clarkston Consulting. The discussion centers around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab and the life sciences industry. The conversation emphasizes how understanding diverse communities leads to better product development and marketing strategies. Brandon explains how DEI practices, such as hiring diverse talent and fostering inclusive workplace cultures, directly impact the quality and success of life science products, from drug development to marketing campaigns. Host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., and Miller further discuss the importance of DEI in clinical trials, highlighting historical inequities and recent efforts by regulatory bodies like the FDA to promote diversity. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode At Roche Sequencing, we are building on Roche’s legacy of innovation to transform next-generation sequencing and its application. By simplifying workflows and expanding assay menus, we are broadening access to genomic data and lowering barriers to routine use. Our growing suite of products spans the genomics workflow, from sample acquisition and preparation through data analysis and final result, helping you answer important questions in genetics, cancer and beyond. We’re not just committed to providing you with our broad portfolio of industry-leading sequencing solutions; we’re also dedicated to making sure that you have the scientific support, technical expertise, and guidance that you can depend on. So no matter what your sequencing destination, you can be sure we’re with you every step of the way. To learn more, visit: sequencing.roche.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

In this episode, Hannah Rosen speaks with Glenwood Barbee, M.B.A., Product Marketer at Benchling. Glenwood discusses Benchling Connect – a platform designed to accelerate connectivity and automation in laboratory settings. Glenwood highlights Benchling's mission to revolutionize biotechnology by bringing modern software to modern science. The conversation delves into the challenges of data standardization in life sciences. Glenwood outlines customers' primary pain points: Overall, the episode sheds light on the critical role of data standardization and automation in driving scientific progress, with Benchling at the forefront of innovation in the life sciences industry. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Ramisa Fariha, Ph.D. student at Brown University, joins Hannah to discuss her experiences and perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab. Ramisa shares her professional journey from Bangladesh to the United States and discusses how her various identities — including gender, race and religious background— have influenced her interactions and perceptions. The conversation sheds light on the challenges individuals with intersecting identities face in navigating societal expectations and organizational structures, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive environments that accommodate diverse experiences and perspectives. Additionally, she shares insights into her upcoming book, "What the Fari," which explores her journey from adversity to resilience and the importance of unapologetically being oneself. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Salve Therapeutics Founder and CEO Stefan Lukianov, M.S., joins us to share his intriguing journey from childhood aspirations to his current role in the biotech startup scene! The episode starts with a lighthearted exploration of Stefan's childhood dreams, from wanting to be an archaeologist to briefly considering a career as a disc jockey. However, science remained a consistent interest, sparked by a memorable G.I. Joe episode that introduced him to the world of DNA. Stefan shares insights into the unique dynamics of managing people in a startup environment, highlighting the challenges of enforcing accountability and setting job roles. He reflects on the self-selection process within the team, where those aligned with the venture's vision naturally emerged as active contributors. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Take our Survey We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

You may recognize him from the first episode in our "Lab of the Future" series: Rishi Mahajan, M.S., lead automation engineer at Regeneron, returns to the podcast to share his career story! Rishi shares his unconventional journey, from childhood with no clear career aspirations to becoming a seasoned automation engineer. He highlights his college major selection and how he navigated education challenges in India before pursuing his master's in biotechnology in the United States. He later entered the world of lab research during his master's program, emphasizing the importance of internships and networking. He discusses the hurdles he faced, the role of networking in securing his internship at Regeneron, and the subsequent transition to a full-time position. Enjoy this advice-filled conversation addressing the power of networking, with Rishi providing practical tips for individuals, even introverts, to build meaningful connections. He emphasizes the casual nature of networking, the importance of genuine conversations and dispels the fear of making mistakes when reaching out to seasoned professionals. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technolo Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Our guest for this Career Trajectories episode is Kalpesh Gupta, M.S., Associate Director of Research Automation at Moderna. Kalpesh shares his journey from a childhood shaped by traditional career expectations in India to becoming a key player in laboratory automation at one of the world's leading biotech companies. Kalpesh recounts the early years of working at Moderna and the company's unprecedented growth. He also shares some of the challenges and rewards of being part of a company with a mission to impact global health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kalpesh offers valuable advice to those considering a career in laboratory automation, emphasizing the importance of initiative and proactive learning. His thoughts on success, focusing on impact, continuous learning, and personal fulfillment, provide a thoughtful perspective on career achievements. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Take our Survey We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

In this special episode, the hosts of the popular podcast "This Podcast Will Kill You" and SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition Keynote Speakers Erin Welsh, Ph.D., and Erin Allmann Updyke, M.D., Ph.D., join host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., for a riveting discussion! The duo, both disease ecologists, delve into the intricacies of science communication, the challenges scientists face in admitting uncertainty and the importance of demystifying the scientific process for a broader audience. We’re excited to bring SLAS2024: Innovation at Every Turn back to Boston! Join the global life sciences and technology community from February 3-7 for scientific sessions in nine tracks delivered by a diverse group of scientists, academic researchers and industry professionals from around the world. Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Continuing our Career Trajectories series, we have Yulia Gerhardt Tazikova, Winclove Probiotics Senior Global Account and Business Development Manager, on New Matter, to share her story. She shares experiences from her academic pursuits, shedding light on the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities. Yulia highlights her multilingual abilities, acquired through deliberate efforts to bridge language gaps and discusses the impact of language skills on building professional relationships. Throughout the conversation, Yulia emphasizes the significance of networking and personal connections in career development – debunking the notion that AI alone can replace human connections. The episode concludes with Yulia's personal definition of success, grounded in the fulfillment derived from contributing to the well-being of others in the life sciences industry. Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Take our Survey We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Founding Director at Open Pharma Research Zahid Tharia, joins us for a conversation about the evolution of the lab of the future. Tharia discusses his story of launching Open Pharma Research which led to the inception of the Lab of the Future Congress. Listen for the major highlights of the recent Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam and a preview of upcoming events in 2024, including the Lab of the Future Congress USA and the Lab of the Future Congress in Europe. Tharia encourages a broad audience, including R&D leaders, scientists, lab heads and technology professionals to attend these events, fostering collaboration and innovation in the life science sector. Key Learning Points: Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Our Sponsor for this Episode Benchling creates the software that powers the biotechnology industry. More than 200,000 scientists at over 1,200 companies globally — from cutting-edge start-ups to 20+ of the 50 largest global biopharma — rely on the Benchling R&D Cloud as their central source of truth for scientific data, analysis, and collaboration. Benchling is on a mission to accelerate scientific progress through advanced software that's purpose-built for biology. To learn more, visit: Benchling.com Take our Survey We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Survey Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via ed Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

In this special episode, Scigilian Vice President, Product and Strategy Chatura Jayakody, M.B.A., and Merck Director, Discovery Sample Management Janet Diratsouian, M.S., join Hannah for a discussion on how Scigilian's compound management software has helped to improve sample management processes at Merck. Catch Scigilian and their software on display at the upcoming SLAS 2023 Americas Sample Management Symposium! Key Learning Points: About Scigilian: Scigilian is a leading life science solutions provider specializing in solutions that address the collaboration challenges of a distributed lab research environment. Scigilian enables life science organizations to accelerate their discovery efforts and optimize their lab operations by providing solutions that orchestrate and streamline their internal and external workflows. From managing sample inventory to performing sample logistics, scheduling assays to analyzing and viewing results, Scigilian's Discovery Platform’s powerful life science solutions are carefully designed to meet the software technology needs of pharmaceutical, biotech and scientific research organizations of today and tomorrow. Visit https://scigilian.com/ to learn more. Transcript available on Buzzsprout Stay connected with SLAS: www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

This episode of our "Lab of the Future" series focuses on the importance of collaborations in designing lab of the future products. Our guest is Biosero Chief Executive Officer Ryan Bernhardt, to share how Biosero collaborates with other companies and why more companies should get involved. Key Learning Points: Full transcript available on Buzzsprout. Take our Podcast Survey! We want to hear from YOU to ensure we provide valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82 Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system as it is responsible for many vital functions like adjusting heart rate, breathing and digestion among many others. Current research on the vagus nerve is looking at how stimulating the nerve can treat auditory and motor impairments and diseases. Our guest for this episode is University of Florida Associate Professor Tracy Centanni, M.S., Ph.D., to explain how vagus nerve stimulation intersects with screening and AI. Key Learning Points: Full Transcript Available on Buzzsprout About Tracy Centanni, M.S., Ph.D. Centanni is the Director of the Genetics of Auditory and visual Perception and Plasticity (GAPP) Lab in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida. Her research program focuses on the genetic and neural correlates of reading acquisition, factors that drive reading disorders (e.g., dyslexia), and neural plasticity including using non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation to improve reading and language. She received her Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of Texas at Dallas, using rat models to probe the influence of dyslexia-candidate genes on auditory perception. She then completed postdoctoral training at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and at MIT, with the goal of learning translational and clinically relevant research methods. Take our Survey We want to hear from YOU to ensure that we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology vi Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

In this installment of our "Lab of the Future" series, we take a look at how data management is evolving as laboratory technology continues to advance. Our guest is Genedata Head of Strategic Operations Oliver Leven, Ph.D., and Business Development Manager – Automation Sascha Fischer, M.Sc., to share their perspectives on data management and what Genedata is contributing to the Lab of the Future. Key Learning Points: Full transcript available on Buzzsprout. Take our Podcast Survey! We want to hear from YOU to ensure we provide valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82 Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Our guests for this episode are Readily3D Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Paul Delrot, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Sales Executive Leoni Stienne, M.Sc., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning the New Product Award for the Tomolite Bioprinter! Paul and Leoni share their experience attending their first SLAS Conference and how it felt to take home the prestigious award. Also, how researchers are using the Tomolite Bioprinter to break new grounds in research. Key Learning Points: Learn more about the Tomolite Bioprinter by visiting: https://readily3d.com/bioprinter Full transcript available on Buzzsprout. Take our Podcast Survey! We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82 Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

We continue our series on Accessibility in the Lab – each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications. Our guest for this episode is Marilee Lloyd, AIA, who is the National Leader for Laboratory Planning at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture firms in the US. Lloyd has over 37 years of experience managing and designing multifaceted projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, vivaria, clinical laboratories and hospitals, science education facilities and product development laboratories, and is well-respected for her passion and strategic design skills. Listen as we discuss best practices for laboratory designs and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations in design. For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout. Key Learning Points: Stay connected with SLAS: www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS: SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org. SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit slas.org Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

In this installment of our "Lab of the Future" series, we take a look at how open-source is changing the research landscape at a rapid pace. Our guest is Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal, who's here to share his perspectives on open-source technology in the life sciences and how Opentrons' latest product Opentrons Flex™ is designed to help researchers break new grounds in R&D. Key Learning Points: Full transcript available on Buzzsprout. Take our Podcast Survey! We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82 Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar

Our guest for this episode is Bionomous Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Frank Bonnet, M.S., Ph.D., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning both the New Product Award for the EggSorter device AND winning the Ignite Award as an Innovation AveNEW company! Bonnet walks us through what it was like to be named a double award winner and his team's SLAS Europe 2023 experience. He also shares the aquatic story that inspired the EggSorter and what makes it such an innovative product. Key Learning Points: Learn more about the EggSorter by visiting: https://bionomous.ch/bioeggsorter/ Full transcript available on Buzzsprout. Take our Podcast Survey! We want to hear from YOU to ensure we keep providing valuable content that reflects what our listeners and the SLAS community are interested in! Take our brief survey to help us learn how we can improve New Matter. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BD7BC82 Stay connected with SLAS www.slas.orgFacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeAbout SLAS SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and glob Upcoming SLAS Events: SLAS Europe 2024 Conference and Exhibition SLAS 2024 Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium SLAS 2024 Sample Management Symposium SLAS 2024 Data Sciences and AI Symposium View the full events calendar