SHORT COURSES: FEBRUARY 3-4 | CONFERENCE: FEBRUARY 3-7 | EXHIBITS: FEBRUARY 5-7 | SLAS2018.ORG SLAS2018 EDUCATIONAL TRACKS The SLAS2018 scientific program is comprised of 10 educational tracks racks that encompass a wide spectrum of life sciences research and technology topics, interests and disciplines. Please consider submitting an abstract for consideration even if your research/presentation does not align exactly under one ofparticipants these tracks. The SLAS2018 Program Committee SLAS2018 offers a world-class scientific program that showcases encourages a broad array of submissions in order to select the best overallfrom program. the top life sciences discovery and technology education industry leaders. Educational Tracks Podium and poster presentations offer SLAS2018 participants compelling content, best practice and new perspectives on emerging scientific technologies from a broad range of industries and academic research perspectives. The SLAS2018 scientific program features 10 educational tracks, including three tracks making their debut in San Diego: z Advances in Bioanalytics and Biomarkers z Assay Development and Screening z Automation and High-Throughput Technologies z Biologics Discovery (NEW!) z Cellular Technologies z Chemical Biology (NEW!) z Data Analysis and Informatics z Drug Target Strategies z High-Definition Biotechnology (NEW!) z Micro- and Nanotechnologies Short Courses Complementing the podium and poster aspects of the scientific program, 20 in-depth Short Courses are offered at the onset of SLAS2018. Half-, full- and two-day programs deliver substantial insight on a number of topics popular - and leading-edge - to life sciences discovery and technology professionals. Admission to Short Courses requires an additional fee. NEW short courses for SLAS2018 Include: z 3D Printing for Scientific Applications (Hands On) z Microcontrollers, the IoT and our Laboratories (Hands On) z Phenotypic Screening: Why, When and How z Set-Up and Validation of 3D Primary, Stem Cell and Immortalized Cultures for Downstream Microplate Reader and Imaging Applications Industry Meets Academia Through SLAS Ignite SLAS2018 also features the introduction of the SLAS Ignite program dedicated to cultivating innovation and connecting life sciences researchers from academic institutes with counterparts from industry organizations. Join the Conversation Keep up with things SLAS and SLAS2018 by joining your colleagues and participating in our online communities. Your discovery begins at SLAS.org. Watch SLAS2018.org for details on this exciting new program. Visit SLAS2018.ORG for the latest event details as they are announced. SLAS2018.ORGhttp://www.SLAS2018.ORG http://www.SLAS.org http://www.SLAS2018.org http://www.SLAS2018.ORG http://www.SLAS2018.ORG