New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS Scientists

Colin Cox, Ph. D. , Senior Director of Automation at Hexagon Bio, joins us for this episode. Colin participated in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) panel as a panelist at this year's SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition. We continue the conversation panel discussion by taking a closer look at supporting DEI initiatives in the workplace, along with examples. Key Learning P...

In this special episode, Inventia Life Science Director Sales and Operations, US, Dwayne Dexter, Ph. D. , and Thomas & Kipp Gutshall Development Professor Of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering April Kloxin, Ph. D. , join Hannah for a discussion on the current state of 3D cell model challenges and how Inventia's RASTRUM™ Platform is providing solutions. Key Learning Points : The chall...

This episode highlights SLAS2024 New Product Award Winner Cytotronics . Director of Biology at CytoTronics, Shalaka Chitale, Ph. D. , joins us to provide an in-depth look into the award-winning product the Pixel System.  Chitale shares insights into the development and functionalities of the Pixel system, a revolutionary technology that combines cutting-edge electrical imaging with microplate-base...

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 democ...

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 Isozy...

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...

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 stra...

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 s...

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 conversa...

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, sp...

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 e...

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&apos...

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 scientist...

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 b...

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...

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 Sa...

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 : Examples of the lab of the future-focused collaborations  The challenges...

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 Centan...

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...

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 presti...

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 mu...

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&a...

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 Ave NEW company!  Bonnet walks us through what it was like to be named a double award winner and his team's SLAS...

Our guest for this episode is Byonoy Chief Sales Officer Colten Wimmer , to talk to us about the Absorbance 96 Automate device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023!   Wimmer walks us through the design and applications for the product which is the world's first on-deck plate reader. Discover how Absorbance 96 Automate's small footprint and z-axis serviceability facilitates its easy...

The pace at which bioprinting technology is advancing shows that it is not just a passing trend, but rather a powerful force that's revolutionizing healthcare. To better understand the current state of bioprinting and its clinical applications,  we're joined by bioprinting expert Didarul Bhuiyan, Ph. D. , Sr. Scientist, R&D - Bioprinting at West Pharmaceuticals Services . Didarul sha...