What Fellow Members Are Saying

It is a great stride forward, this merger will be beneficial for technology developers and end users.

Tal Murthy
Thermo Fisher Scientific



"The proposed merger brings together two excellent scientific organizations, and the new SLAS will capitalize on the strengths of both groups."

Adam Woolley
Brigham Young University



"I fully support this merger and voted "YES" by proxy."

Richard Nelson
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.



"We have always been impressed and active members of both SBS and ALA. As our life science industry rapidly transitions to next generation scientific applications and technologies, we feel that bringing SBS and ALA communities together would be the best way to lead this evolution of science and technology into the next millennium."

Kevin Hrusovsky
Caliper Life Sciences



"Since I'm in both, I've already proxied yes to both."

Derek Hook
University of Minnesota



"By combining the strengths of ALA and SBS — the new organization, SLAS, will have significantly increased scope of scientific excellence and also a stronger administrative base for the future."

David Herold
University of California at San Diego VAMC
ALA Co-Founder



"I've been a member of SBS for many years, as well as a member of ALA. While my work schedules rarely permit me to participate in many of the SBS and ALA events, I have thoroughly benefited and enjoyed attending the annual conferences when I could, and believe the respective journals of both organizations are first rate. Regarding the merger, I believe it is a very good plan! My first reaction to the news was 'Great idea, but, what took you guys so long?' I have voted 'Yes' … continued success with the new organization."

Keith Whittlinger
Thermo Fisher Scientific



"I have already voted yes, I think it is a great idea!"

Balazs Szoke
Elan Pharmaceuticals



"I have received notification of this combined SBS-ALA initiative and also looked at the website for all the information related to this merger proposal. I found this a good initiative as I feel the broad and combined network that the two organizations could create to be a valuable resource for all the people working in our field. I can confirm I'm going to support you."

Marco Monti
Nerviano Medical Sciences



"The ability to combine the resources from both organizations will be a benefit to all members."

Brad Larson
BioTek Instruments, Inc.



"Good to see the faces of two of the godfathers of the automation and screening sciences world! Having been involved in all 3 groups at one time or another (LRIG chairman, ALA SciCom, and SBS council), I think this is a tremendous idea to fully capture the full synergies of SBS and ALA. I wholeheartedly endorse the idea."

Dennis France
ArQule Inc.



"I think it is a good move and have voted for it."

Jim Little
i2Chem, Inc.



"On the SBS-ALA Merger: Bigger is really better! The combined membership and expertise base of our two organizations will ultimately assure us all a stronger global position in laboratory automation and technology for the life sciences."

Sabeth Verpoorte
University of Groningen



"Simplify or expand your professional organization universe! Either choice is a good one. Vote to merge ALA and SBS. Do it NOW!"

Steve Fillers
Automated Laboratory Processing



"I am excited about the prospect of an ALA-SBS merger. The complementary strengths of the two organizations will fit together seamlessly, with the result being a combined association that is real powerhouse in our industry."

Mark Russo
Bristol-Myers Squibb



"I have voted 'Yes' through the website. Actually I like this idea and I sent 'That is great idea!' to Dr. Al Kolb, the Executive Director of SBS."

Yasuyuki Asai
ReproCELL



"ALA and SBS have always had journal content and conference sessions that are of interest to the members of the other organization. This merger and proposed structure recognizes that shared interest and overlap in subject matter while still maintaining the distinct identity and culture of each association."

Anne Kopf-Sill
Consultant



"I read the merger web site. It was very helpful. I especially like the global aspirations focusing on Europe, Asia, and the US. I voted yes for sure."

Jorg Kutter
Technical University of Denmark



"At Agilent Technologies, we are very excited about the benefits and opportunities that the merger of these two organizations will bring not only to their respective members, but also to the industry participants and sponsors. By bringing these two organizations together there is a significant opportunity to drive the combination of technology and scientific advancements throughout the industry."

Todd Christian
Agilent Technologies



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