TechTalks

Explore SelectScience TechTalks, our online series of focused product demos and concise how-to guides that deliver practical insights and showcase the latest technology in action.

Friday, April 17 at 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT | 8:00 PDT
Use of BSA in the manufacture of lateral flow assays

Explore how bovine serum albumin (BSA) purity, biochemical composition, and manufacturing consistency directly influence the performance of critical components in lateral flow assays. Variability in BSA can affect background signal, non-specific binding, assay sensitivity, and overall reproducibility.

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Friday, April 17 at 15:00 BST | 16:00 CEST | 10:00 EDT | 07:00 PDT
De-risking automated cell culture with advanced incubation technology

In just 20 minutes, Dieter Wagner from Thermo Fisher Scientific will demonstrate how the Cytomat™ 2 C‑LiN Series Automated Incubator will elevate your incubation strategy and support reliable, reproducible cell culture performance in high‑throughput automated workflows.

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Friday, March 27 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 12:00 EDT | 09:00 PDT
Scaling bioanalysis through automation with expert CRO insights

Gain valuable CRO insight from an expert working at the forefront of modern bioanalysis as he will discuss how automated Gyrolab immunoassay workflows are being implemented to boost productivity, reduce hands‑on time, and deliver consistent pharmacokinetics (PK) data across diverse study types.

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Friday, March 27 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 11:00 EDT | 8:00 PDT
Experience confidence in every pipetting step with the Vero electronic pipette from Rainin

Join product manager Brandon Miller for an introduction to Vero, the remarkably light and powerful new electronic pipette from Rainin. In this 20-minute TechTalk, discover how handheld automation can streamline routine liquid handling workflows while improving reproducibility and reducing user variability. Whether you are looking to increase efficiency, improve reproducibility, or reduce manual effort in your lab, this TechTalk will show how the Vero electronic pipette delivers confidence in every pipetting step.

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Friday, March 20 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 12:00 EDT | 9:00 PDT
NANOlab™, an award-winning nanoliter precision for next-generation genomics and multiomics workflows

In this 20-minute TechTalk, discover NANOlab™, BioDot’s award-winning nanoliter liquid handling platform recognized at SLAS 2026. Designed for high-precision, contamination-free dispensing, NANOlab combines robotic accuracy, flexible automation, and disposable or fixed tip options for reproducible nanoliter-scale workflows.

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Friday, March 20 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 11:00 EDT | 08:00 PDT
Revealing deeper ADC cytotoxicity insights with live cell analysis for drug discovery

Join field application scientist, Viswanath Lanka, as he demonstrates how the Maestro Z™ label‑free monitoring system enables real‑time, impedance‑based assessment of ADC‑mediated cytotoxicity. See how continuous kinetic data reveals differences in killing dynamics, accelerates detection, and supports confident potency quantification.

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Friday, March 13 at 15:30 GMT | 16:30 CET | 10:30 EST | 07:30 PST
Monoclonal alternatives to plasma as reliable human infectious disease controls and calibrators

Join Part 4 of Merck’s expert-led TechTalk series on essential topics in LFA development. This session will showcase how fully human monoclonal antibodies provide reliable, standardized solutions for diagnostics. We’ll cover the full development and qualification process, including cell-line generation and validation, large-scale production, product standardization, and stability testing.

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Friday, March 6 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 07:00 PST
Automated organoid analysis with Spark® Cyto imaging plate reader

In this 20-minute SelectScience TechTalk, we will introduce the Spark® Cyto, an imaging microplate reader designed to break down these barriers. Discover how this compact instrument, with integrated real-time environmental control, easily automates the monitoring and analysis of 3D structures such as organoids, enabling high-quality fluorescence and label-free imaging without a steep learning curve.

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Friday, February 27 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 07:00 PST
Standardize, scale, and simplify complex cell culture with AI-driven automation

Join this 20-min SelectScience TechTalk, held in partnership with Molecular Devices, to explore how you can leverage the power of AI and automation to standardize, streamline, and scale up cell culture across a wide range of model types, from iPSCs to brain organoids. Discover how both pharmaceutical companies and core facilities can save time, reduce manual workload, and acquire more robust, repeatable results.

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Friday, February 20 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 08:00 PST
How to choose the right membrane for lateral flow tests, from supply to performance

Join Part 3 of Merck’s expert-led TechTalk series on essential topics in LFA development. This session will highlight the intricate connections between raw material choices and test performance, reliability, and accuracy. We will explore how the right membrane influences sensitivity and specificity, ultimately determining the efficacy of diagnostic tools.

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Friday, February 13 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 8:00 PST
Advancing discovery with live cell imaging and analysis

Join this 20-minute SelectScience TechTalk to explore how live-cell imaging and analysis are advancing discovery research. Lindy O’Clair, Manager of the Incucyte Product Management Team, will provide an overview of the evolution of cell models, highlighting the shift from simple, immortalized cell lines to more complex and physiologically relevant systems.

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Thursday, February 5 at 18:00 GMT | 19:00 CET | 13:00 EST | 10:00 PST
Advancing energy storage with spectroelectrochemistry

Developing next‑generation energy storage systems demands a deeper, more precise understanding of electrochemical behavior. Discover how pairing electrochemistry techniques with microscopy can help to optimize electrode composition or ensure chemical homogeneity to accelerate your battery, fuel cell and advanced energy material research.

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Monday, February 2 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 7:00 PST
Advancing cell-free protein engineering workflows by translating enzyme variants into function

Ribbon Bio will showcase a validated, fully cell-free design-build-test-learn (DBTL) workflow enabling one-shot optimization of a DNA-modifying enzyme. Based on a collaborative case study with Scala Biodesign and Nuclera, the session will illustrate how computational design, high-accuracy synthetic DNA, and rapid cell-free expression can be tightly integrated to deliver enzyme variants with superior biochemical performance.

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Friday, January 30 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 8:00 PST
How microspheres enhance diagnostics in multiplexed lateral flow assays

Join Part 2 of Merck’s expert-led TechTalk series on essential topics in LFA development. Discover how Estapor® Color Intense microspheres deliver vivid, clearly distinguishable test lines with enhanced visual sensitivity and high specificity, without cross-reactivity. Attendees will gain practical guidance and clear selection criteria to help choose the most effective reporter particle for multiplex LFA assays.

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Friday, January 30 at 15:30 GMT | 16:30 CET | 10:30 EST | 7:30 PST
Improving predictions in immunotherapy treatment

Reliably determine which immunotherapy treatment is right for your patient with the Elephas Live™ Platform. Discover how it utilizes fresh tumor biopsies to assess viability, tumor content, and response to immunotherapy over time, to de-risk pipeline decsions.

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Friday, January 30 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 7:00 PST
Part 3: How to choose the right partner to transform labs with robotics

Join Part 3 of the METTLER TOLEDO & ABB Robotics’ TechTalk series and learn how to transform laboratories with robotics. This final session will guide you in selecting the ideal partner for your robotics initiatives. Understand how to ensure collaborations align with your goals and accelerate your lab’s journey toward a fully optimized, future-ready workflow.

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Friday, January 23 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 08:00 PST
Fast, accurate, accessible quantification across diverse biologics

In this 20-minute TechTalk, Dr. Paolo Romele, VP of Science, Abselion will introduce the electrochemical approach used in the Amperia™ benchtop platform, and learn how it can complement existing analytical approaches in biological sample measurement.

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Friday, January 23 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 7:00 PST
Part 2: How to build a vision to transform labs with robotics

Join Part 2 of the METTLER TOLEDO & ABB Robotics’ TechTalk series and learn how to transform laboratories with robotics. In this second session, we will explore how to create a clear and actionable vision for your laboratory transformation. Learn how to lay the foundations for successful lighthouse projects that deliver maximum impact and value.

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Monday, January 19 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 7:00 PST
Part 1: Insights from voice-of-customer interviews on transforming labs with robotics

Join Part 1 of the METTLER TOLEDO & ABB Robotics’ TechTalk series and learn how to transform laboratories with robotics. In this kickoff session, hear from industry stakeholders about the challenges and barriers they face in transforming laboratory workflows with robotics. Discover practical strategies to turn these bottlenecks into successful projects and lay the groundwork for more flexible, future-ready labs.

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Monday, December 15 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 8:00 PST
Understanding the essentials of lateral flow assay development

This TechTalk will explore the essential components for the successful development of Lateral Flow Assays (LFAs). Participants will gain insight into the critical factors that determine assay performance, including specificity, sensitivity, and robustness. We will examine the range of materials and technologies involved in LFA development, emphasizing the impact of selecting high-quality raw materials.

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Monday, December 8 at 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EST | 7:00 PST
Transform your 96-Well plate workflows with the MicroPro

This TechTalk will demonstrate how the MicroPro transforms everyday lab workflows by making 96-well plate pipetting faster, easier, and more consistent. Whether you’re performing common tasks like plate stamping, ELISA assay setup, serial dilutions, or more complex procedures such as NGS bead cleanups, the MicroPro significantly streamlines these processes compared to manual multichannel pipetting.

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