The Merger of SBS and ALA

Members Approve Merger. Read the Official News Release.


Two of the world's leading scientific membership organizations are joining forces to become one united global community focused on advancing scientific research and innovation through laboratory technology for the drug discovery, agrochemical, biotechnology, chemical, clinical diagnostic, consumer product, energy, food, forensic, pharmaceutical, and security industries.

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Important Facts to Know

  • This alliance does not change in any way the existing missions or purposes pursued by SBS or ALA.

  • This alliance enables SBS and ALA to leverage each other's strengths to achieve global significance and attract new members who offer increased diversity of knowledge and experience.

  • Members immediately benefit from access to an expanded network of experts and an expanded portfolio of programs, services, standards, and events. Over time, the breadth, depth, quality, and significance of benefits will strengthen and grow.

  • Vendors benefit from increased reach, impact and efficiency of customer communication and marketing investments.

  • Operational cost efficiencies contribute to a sound financial foundation for organizational maintenance and growth.

  • Your vote can make this happen.

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening

The new organization has a global purpose and mission, and appeals to scientists, engineers, professionals, and students from many disciplines and industries. SBS and ALA comprise distinctive sections beneath the umbrella SLAS organization.

Mission
SLAS is a global organization that exists to provide forums for education and information exchange to encourage the study of, and improve the science and practice of, laboratory automation and screening.

Official Tax Exempt Purpose
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening ("Society") is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code. In particular, the Society's purposes are to advance laboratory science and technology through education and scientific research, and to serve as a public forum for the exchange of information related to laboratory science and technology.

Biomolecular Sciences Section

Current SBS mission continues in new organization:

Mission
To advance the Society's exempt purposes with respect to the science and technology of drug discovery and the use and development of biomolecular screening technology.

Laboratory Automation Section

Current ALA mission continues in new organization:

Mission
To advance the Society's exempt purpose by furthering science and education related to laboratory automation, and in particular by encouraging and advancing the study and improving the practice of laboratory automation.