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@ginkgobioworks.bsky.social pioneered the autonomous lab and is building a 97-robot DOE lab for the Genesis Mission. Visit NexusXp to explore self-driving labs, demo AI for closed-loop science, and see a live lab in action at Booth #1823. Book a meeting to learn more. hubs.la/Q03ZV9X90 #SLAS2026
SLAS 2026 Meetings
Book a meeting with Ginkgo Bioworks at SLAS 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
We're excited to announce the 11 companies selected to compete for the #SLAS2026 New Product Award. From cutting-edge instrumentation to smart automation platforms, these innovations are set to transform how science is done: https://ow.ly/85WY50XZnVJ.
January 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Precision pain management meets green nanotech. A folic acid–targeted magnetic nanoparticle transdermal system delivered effective, low-toxicity tumor pain relief—pointing toward safer, more personalized supportive cancer care. https://www.slas-technology.org/article/S2472-6303(25)00091-3/fulltext
January 18, 2026 at 2:50 PM
PRIMDEx bridges the gap between 3D printing and injection molding, enabling faster, more affordable prototyping of microfluidic devices. Built for rapid design-test-build cycles, it removes key manufacturing bottlenecks in biotech R&D. https://ow.ly/jSvz50XXHvg
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. This study shows how hybrid and ensemble machine learning models can integrate clinical and behavioral data to improve early risk prediction—supporting smarter screening and public health interventions. https://ow.ly/goAx50XXHtN
January 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Podcast fans: New Matter is back! The latest episode features bite-sized previews with instructors from four of the #SLAS2026 Short Courses debuting this year in Boston. These snippets may be short on time, but long on programming details. https://www.slas.org/education/new-matter-podcast/
New Matter Podcast
New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS Scientists is a podcast featuring people in the SLAS community of scientists, laboratory automation and technology providers, SLAS award winners and more
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January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
From Oregon State: A new high-throughput imaging platform is changing how we study zebrafish embryo behavior. With full-plate, high-resolution video capture & automated analysis, it removes key tech limits in early drug discovery & toxicology screening. https://ow.ly/1EWv50XXHkV
January 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM
One of the most talked about areas of our conferences is the Innovation AveNEW for Startups, where companies showcase their drug discovery & lab advances through product demos by the scientists behind the innovations. Learn how to get involved in Vienna: https://ow.ly/wFyH50XWoJh.
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
In true Rizwan Chaudhrey fashion, he captured another info-packed preview of what’s to come at #SLAS2026. Watch the discussion to find out what attendees and exhibitors can look forward to, from this year’s educational tracks to the exhibition & beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnChByq7Bbk.
January 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
We're waltzing into 2026 with some key SLAS Europe Vienna deadline reminders. Learn more about how you can contribute your lab automation, drug discovery and screening research this May: https://ow.ly/LrvU50XSXK3
January 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Find out the five finalists who will compete for the #SLAS2026 Student Poster Award: https://ow.ly/eTVZ50XS8Bl. While award opportunities have passed, it’s not too late to submit an abstract for the opportunity to present in Boston. Submit your research by Jan 19 to be considered.
January 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Volume 37 of SLAS Discovery features the latest discoveries spanning topics such as pixel-wise channel isolation mixing, SARS-CoV-2 polymerase, PD-L1 expression changes in cancer cultures and other areas of drug discovery research: https://www.slas-discovery.org/current
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Commit to empowering yourself in the new year by attending the Thrive in Science Women’s Leadership Forum at the conclusion of #SLAS2026, Feb 11-12. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your leadership skills and build meaningful connections: https://ow.ly/PYsu50XQIW2.
January 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
New HB-DBi-LSTM model + OCR + NLP boosts diagnostic accuracy from scanned EHRs (F1 ≈ 0.96, acc ≈ 0.93). By converting PDFs to structured data, it speeds sleep disorder detection + info extraction, improving hospital network efficiency + patient care. https://ow.ly/iUR550XP88z
December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New NICRP framework links diet to colorectal cancer risk using NLP + ATSO-LLMs. By analyzing food data & lifestyle patterns, it predicts CRC with ~98% accuracy and spotlights key nutritional factors for tailored prevention + care in diverse populations. https://ow.ly/fHAx50XP88y
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Anaesthesia CareNet uses NLP (NER + GPT-3) + a fine-tuned IGE-LR model to predict pain needs & postop complications with ~91.7% accuracy. It personalizes anaesthesia plans and shows promise across diagnostics, drug discovery & precision medicine. https://ow.ly/RsKT50XP88r
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
New NLP + LLM framework predicts outcomes & complications in breast cancer reconstruction with ~98% accuracy. It personalizes recovery plans, forecasts risks and boosts patient & clinician decision-making for better quality of life. From June's SLAS Tech: https://ow.ly/CBzM50XP88k.
December 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New AI for athlete heart health: A hybrid ML + RoBERTa NLP system spots arrhythmias & cardiomyopathies from ECGs, records & genetics with 92.5% accuracy. Smarter, earlier diagnoses + personalized treatment = safer sport. https://ow.ly/T5SO50XP88h
December 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The final SLAS Technology volume of 2025 is now available. Volume 35 contains two reviews, two tech briefs, eight research articles, one protocol and excerpts from three Special Issues: https://www.slas-technology.org/current.
December 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Programming note: The SLAS Professional Team will be taking some time to refresh and rejuvenate before 2026 begins.

The SLAS HQ will be closed beginning Monday, December 22, and reopen Monday, January 5. Cheers to a safe, happy and healthy new year!
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Using NLP on clinical notes & an optimized ML model, researchers can predict personalized ophthalmic anesthesia plans with high accuracy. The approach outperforms traditional methods and points toward safer, smarter, more tailored anesthesia for patients. https://ow.ly/LScv50XHEFI
December 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A new hybrid ML + LLM model using clinical data and physician notes hits ~99% accuracy in identifying sleep-disordered breathing. The approach offers a powerful pre-clinical screening tool for OSA and could strengthen future ENT care. https://ow.ly/4kmQ50XHEBX
December 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Startups: The #SLASEurope2026 Innovation AveNEW program can help you gain visibility with potential customers, collaborators, funders and purchasing decision-makers while in Vienna next May. Apps will be accepted through Monday 26 January. Learn more about the program: https://ow.ly/w7FF50XHEOK
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
From SLAS Technology: A new study uses .NET tools and IoT sensors to build a student mental-health data system and finds that music therapy can genuinely support high schoolers’ mental well-being. Tech + tunes = a promising path to healthier minds.

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December 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Wondering how your research paper can make our Bluesky feed? Get published in an SLAS Journal! Whether you're researching breakthrough tools, driving translational science or applying automation in novel ways, we're always accepting research. Learn more: https://ow.ly/p94r50XGZa0.
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM