Welcome to LabAutomation2009

From around the world, a diverse and highly innovative group of academicians, scientists, engineers, post-doctoral associates, graduate students, and business leaders will converge at LabAutomaton2009. Attendees will join together in the spirit of collegiality and with the goal of advancing the field of laboratory automation. We invite you to join us January 24-28, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA and be a part of this premier conference and exhibition.

The knowledge shared, peer networking, and connections created among academic and industry leaders at LabAutomation2009 are conduits for innovation. This is also true of the world's top 100 podium presentations focused solely on laboratory automation at our conference, all of which exemplify ALA's commitment to bringing science, technology and industry together.

This year, we have introduced the "ALA MacBook Air Campaign" which provides all those who submit a podium or poster abstract with the opportunity to win a MacBook Air — the ultra thin, ultra innovative new laptop by Apple. In addition, through a special partnership with DECHEMA of Frankfurt, Germany, qualifying finalists for the $10,000 ALA Innovation Award (up to 10 presenters) will receive an all-expenses paid trip to ACHEMA 2009, May 11-15, in Frankfurt to present their work.

As a LabAutomation2009 participant you will benefit greatly from the highest caliber of scientific presentations covering a variety of industries and scientific disciplines focusing on the following educational tracks:

  • Detection and Separation
  • Micro- and Nanotechnologies
  • High-Throughput Technologies
  • Informatics
  • New Frontiers for LabAutomation: Agriculture and Food Sciences

LabAutomation2009 is brought to you by ALA, the only member-driven, non-profit association dedicated to driving progress in laboratory technologies through high-quality education that benefits its burgeoning global membership. ALA's peer review process ensures that LabAutomation2009 features the industry's most stimulating speakers and attracts the world's preeminent scientific minds.

LabAutomation2009 is the one place, one time for laboratory automation professionals to come together to share in education, peer networking, and strengthening this unique, close-knit community. Please join us in Palm Springs and help to ensure a strong future for innovative technologies and automation strategies in research laboratories around the world.

Scott Martin, Ph.D.
Program Chairman, LabAutomation2009 Scientific Committee
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Saint Louis University