LabAutomation2009 Registration now open.
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Scheduled for Jan 24-28, 2009 at Palm Springs Convention Center, LabAutomation2009 will offer knowledge-sharing across range of scientific disciplines and industries, including drug discovery and development, clinical diagnostics, forensics and security, and energy generation and petrochemicals. Educational program will focus on detection and separation, micro- and nanotechnologies, high-throughput technologies, informatics, and new frontiers for LabAutomation: Agriculture and Food.
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LabAutomation2009 Registration Now Open
Early-Bird Registration Discounts Available
CHICAGO - The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA), a multi-disciplinary, non-profit scientific association spanning diverse academic disciplines, industries and technology sectors is pleased to announce that registration is now open for LabAutomation2009, the premier cross-industry conference and exhibition on emerging laboratory automation strategies and technologies.
The five-day event will be held Jan. 24-28, 2009 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, Calif., and offers knowledge-sharing across a wide range of scientific disciplines and industries such as:
o Drug Discovery and Development
o Clinical Diagnostics
o Agriculture and Food
o Forensics and Security
o Energy Generation and Petrochemicals
The conference program brings forward the World's Top 100 Podium Presentations devoted to laboratory automation strategies and technologies featuring leading-edge academicians, scientists, engineers, business leaders, and post-docs or graduate students. The educational program is highlighted by five tracks:
o Detection and Separation
o Micro- and Nanotechnologies
o High-Throughput Technologies
o Informatics
o New Frontiers for LabAutomation: Agriculture and Food
LabAutomation2009 attracts approximately 5,000 participants from at least 45 countries. In conjunction with the world-class educational program, participants also take part in the exhibition featuring more than 250 multi-national companies exhibiting the latest in technology and laboratory automation services. Last year's exhibition was highlighted by more than 50 new product launches.
LabAutomation2009 also features an outstanding Plenary Speaker Series:
Leading the five-day event is Klavs F. Jensen, Ph.D., Warren K. Lewis Professor and Head of the Chemical Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Jensen is the co-author of more than 450 published articles and the recipient of numerous prestigious scientific awards. LabAutomation2009 attendees will have the opportunity to hear Jensen's presentation at 9 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2009.
Joining Jensen as part of the plenary platform is Boston Scientifics' Co-Founder and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) chairman John Abele. Abele, a pioneer and leader in the field of less invasive medicine, holds numerous patents and has published and lectured extensively on the technology of various medical devices and on the trends and issues affecting healthcare. Abele will address the audience at 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
Completing the plenary line-up is real-life "insider" Jeffrey Wigand, Ph.D. In 1995, Wigand achieved national prominence when he became the tobacco industry's highest ranking former executive to address public health and smoking issues. His experiences were inspiration for the 1999 Academy Award nominated film, "The Insider," starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Wigand will present his talk ""Mixing Research, Technology and Ethics" at LabAutomation2009's Innovation Award Luncheon and Closing Ceremony Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
Registration is available online at labautomation.org/LA09/registration.cfm. ALA members who register by September 30 receive a 10-percent discount on their registration. The registration fee for students is $25.
For information on LabAutomation2009, visit labautomation.org/LA09 or call +1.888.733.1ALA (1252).
The Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) is a worldwide organization representing leaders in all aspects of laboratory automation. ALA seeks to provide a greater understanding of the importance and value of automation technologies in laboratory settings, to advance science and promote education related to laboratory automation by encouraging the study, advancing the science, and improving the practice of laboratory automation.
LabAutomation2009, January 24-28, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA is a five-day event bringing together laboratory automation scientists, academicians, business leaders and students from around the globe in conjunction with the world's largest exhibition of laboratory technologies.
