Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Its 2008 North American Informatics Conference

Philadelphia, PA - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has scheduled its annual North American laboratory Informatics user group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 6-9, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will not only profile the company's strategic and product roadmaps, but also demonstrate its latest informatics offerings that address the growing data management and instrument integration challenges of today's laboratories.

TIW North America 2008 will provide users with enhanced knowledge, tools and capabilities for integrating Thermo Scientific LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and CDS (chromatography data systems) across laboratory instruments and the enterprise, increasing collaboration and facilitating more informed decision making. This year's theme is "where your solution is a sure thing." Thermo Scientific LIMS and CDS are utilized in laboratories around the world and in diverse industries including chemicals, environmental, food and beverage, forensics, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals and bioanalytical, environmental and wastewater.

The management of data is a key factor influencing the overall productivity and performance of laboratories in all major industries. Demonstrating its proven expertise in the development of innovative laboratory software solutions at TIW 2008, Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase its complete range of LIMS, CDS, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic software systems, and spectroscopy software systems.

The North American TIW annual user conference provides industry professionals with a unique opportunity to share cross-sector perspectives and become informed on changing business requirements that drive the enhancements and future direction of Thermo Scientific informatics solutions. Designed to encourage customer involvement, TIW features product breakout sessions, including in-depth customer presentations, product updates and onsite training provided by the Thermo Fisher Scientific team of informatics experts.

TIW North America 2008 will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas. Early bird registration is available until September, 5, 2008 and offers a savings of $300. Group discounts are also available. In addition, customers are invited to present on a range of topics from sharing tips for navigating the software to highlighting a successful implementation.

Presenters will receive a waiver of the registration fee.

SOURCE: Thermo Fisher Scientific