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.
Buffer optimization for lateral flow assay development
The TechTalk will also cover production-scale buffer considerations and highlight Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s LFA Development Services as a value-added resource. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to accelerate assay development, improve performance, and streamline scale-up.
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Clear the noise for better chromatographic separation of GLP‑1 receptor agonists and insulin impurities
Discover new analytical tools designed to streamline your process and deliver reproducible, high-resolution separations of GLP‑1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and insulin-related impurities – without relying on suppressive mobile‑phase additives.
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Slide-level precision in histology workflows
In this SelectScience® TechTalk, held in partnership with Statlab, we will explore how slide quality and performance impact every step, from microtomy and section pick-up to adhesion, drying, staining, and ultimately microscopy and digital pathology.
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Transforming formulation science with Signals One Software
This SelectScience® TechTalk demonstrates how Signals One addresses the escalating complexity of formulation science, where dozens of input factors, non-linear relationships, and regulatory/sustainability constraints generate massive experimental datasets requiring sophisticated analysis.
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Fast‑tracking the journey from discovery through cell line development and into release using ddPCR technology
Learn with ddPCR specialist Dr. Juliana Ramos, as she showcases high‑impact applications on the QX700™ platform, including rare mutation detection, gene expression analysis, and copy number variation, highlighting how these approaches accelerate progress from early discovery through cell line development.
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Reducing IVRT and IVPT variability through automation
This TechTalk explores how variability in in vitro permeation testing can impact the reliability of topical and transdermal drug delivery studies, and highlights approaches to minimize instrument‑ and operator‑driven inconsistencies while showcasing the Phoenix Flex System in action.
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Powering reliable industrial analysis with advanced C‑IC workflows
In this 20‑minute SelectScience® TechTalk, Dr. Carl Fisher, Product Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, will demonstrate how C‑IC streamlines workflows by removing interfering matrices through sample combustion, supporting accurate and reliable analysis.
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From technology scouting to real-world single-cell functional analysis
This TechTalk examines how emerging single-cell platforms are evaluated for real-world impact, highlighting new approaches such as programmable droplet systems and machine learning to overcome key limitations in functional single-cell analysis.
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The Squid Full Range Pipette - A full set in one device
This TechTalk introduces Squid, a next‑generation electronic pipette with Dynamic Volume Control™ that simplifies workflows by enabling precise 1–1000 µL dispensing in a single instrument while improving efficiency, consistency, and lab space usage.
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Pioneering LFA sensitivity and versatility for better diagnostics
In lateral flow diagnostics, improving assay performance is essential for better outcomes. In this 20-minute SelectScience® TechTalk, held in partnership with Merck, we will highlight how optimizing sample handling and key raw materials can significantly improve signal quality and assay consistency.
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Unlock advanced high‑content imaging with AgileOptix technology
Explore how AgileOptix Technology, implemented on the ImageXpress HCS.ai High Content Screening System, enables individual researchers and core facilities to adapt imaging configurations to diverse requirements.
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How to stabilize plasma proteins at the point of collection for reliable proteomics
In this SelectScience® TechTalk, held in partnership with DNA Genotek Inc., we will examine how stabilizing proteins at the point of collection and maintaining sample homeostasis for 7 days support proteomic researchers in generating high-quality data.
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The solutions helping food microbiology labs escape enrichment bottlenecks
In this SelectScience® TechTalk, Jaako McVey, Senior Manager, Product Management of Microbiology from Thermo Fisher Scientific, will share three practical solutions that overcome the productivity gap created by traditional media preparation workflows and allow labs to quickly and accurately detect foodborne pathogens in a broad range of foods and associated samples.
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Top tips for transfecting human iPSC-derived cells
In this SelectScience® TechTalk, Dr. Tulin Tatar Ozkan and Sarah Hussain from bit.bio, will share a practical overview of mRNA transfection approaches tailored for human iPSC-derived cells. Using glutamatergic neurons and microglia as examples, the session will cover optimized workflows and actionable tips that deliver robust transgene expression.
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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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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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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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Experience confidence in every pipetting step with the Vero electronic pipette from Rainin
Join us for an introduction to Vero, the remarkably light and powerful new electronic pipette from Rainin. Discover how handheld automation can streamline routine liquid handling workflows while improving reproducibility and reducing user variability.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Register for freePart 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.
Register for freePart 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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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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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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