Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors
Space available for exhibitors is limited and we expect it to be heavily oversubscribed. So please contact us as soon as possible to receive information about exhibition & sponsorship opportunities:
Paul Raggett, Exhibition Manager
Tel: +44 (0)1787 315117
E-mail: paul.raggett@selectbiosciences.com
Corporate Sponsor & Bag Sponsor
Invitrogen 
Invitrogen provides products and services that support academic and government research institutions and pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide in their efforts to improve the human condition. The company provides essential life science technologies for disease research, drug discovery, and commercial bio-production. For more information about Invitrogen, visit the company's web site at www.invitrogen.com
Booth # 2
Corporate Sponsors
Qiagen
QIAGEN is the worldwide leading provider of sample and assay technologies for research in life sciences, applied testing and molecular diagnostics. QIAGEN has developed a comprehensive portfolio of more than 500 consumable products and automated solutions for sample collection, nucleic acid and protein handling, separation, purification, open and target specific assays, standards in pre-analytical sample preparation and assay solutions.
Booth # 1
Roche Applied Science
Roche Applied Science is one of the world's leading providers of reagents and systems for life science research. In the field of RNAi, RAS offers high-quality products for effective and specific gene knockdown, e.g., X-tremeGENE siRNA Dicer Kit and X-tremeGENE siRNA Transfection Reagent. For more information, visit www.roche-applied-science.com/geneknockdown.
Booth # 3
Select Biosciences
Select Biosciences provides focused market reports, custom consultancy, recruitment, training courses and conferences to the biomedical marketplace.
Booth # 4
Bio-Rad 
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is dedicated to supporting RNA interference research by providing laboratory solutions for RNA techniques and the interpretation of gene silencing events. We provide a range of RNAi solutions, from design through detection, for both mRNA and protein analysis. To learn more about Bio-Rad’s technology solutions for RNAi, visit us at www.bio-rad.com/RNAi or contact your local Bio-Rad Office.
Booth # 5
Cellectricon
Cellectricon is a key innovator and solutions provider of novel cell-based products for applications in drug discovery and basic research. The company’s products are adopted by top reference customers and offers substantial increases in productivity with advanced performance characteristics and robustness: Cellaxess®CX1 & CX3 – Efficient transfection of neuronal tissue slices and primary neuronal cultures. Cellaxess®HT – High throughput electroporation system for genome wide RNAi screening.
Booth # 6
Integrated DNA Technologies
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the largest supplier of custom-synthesized DNA and RNA in the world, with two manufacturing plants in the U.S. and one in Europe, serving the areas of academic research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development. IDT products support applications including DNA sequencing, DNA amplification, expression profiling, microarray analysis, SNP detection, gene quantification, and functional genomics. IDT is unique in its ability to accommodate even the largest orders without compromising quality.
Booth # 7
Applied Biosystems
Applied Biosystems Group (NYSE:ABI), an Applera Corporation business, develops and markets instrument-based systems, consumables, software, and services to the life science industry and research community. Applied Biosystems offers innovative technologies that enable biological discoveries in basic research, pharmaceutical research and development, and human and microbial identification.
Booth # 8
Thermo Scientific 
Thermo Scientific is the world's leading brand of innovative Dharmacon RNA interference research products. We supply the highest quality custom RNA oligonucleotides and siRNA, as well as siRNA transfection reagents and innovative ready-to-use SMARTvector™ Lentiviral shRNA Particles. Thermo Scientific offers guaranteed pre-designed Dharmacon siRNA reagents targeting all unique human, mouse, and rat genes in the NCBI RefSeq database. These genome-wide reagents include the market-leading ON-TARGETplus™ siRNA, proven to reduce off-targets by up to 90%. In addition to our groundbreaking research tools, we now provide RNAi library screening and microRNA expression analysis services.
Booth # 15 & 16
Luminex
Luminex Corporation develops, manufactures and markets proprietary biological testing technologies with applications throughout the life sciences industry. The company's xMAP® system is an open-architecture, multi-analyte technology platform that delivers fast, accurate and cost-effective bioassay results to markets as diverse as pharmaceutical drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and biomedical research, including the genomics and proteomics research markets. www.luminexcorp.com
Booth # 19
Sigma Life Science
Sigma Life Science provides both high-quality reagents and cutting-edge technologies from one leading global supplier for every stage of life science research. As the result of years of continued investment and our commitment to the market, Sigma Life Science covers the most comprehensive set of applications, including genomics, functional genomics, cell biology and proteomics. Visit us at Booth #29 to learn more about our new and innovative solutions to meet your research needs.
Booth # 29
Avecia
Avecia OligoMedicines is a world leading Contract Manufacturing Organization solely focused on the development and manufacture of oligonucleotides for therapeutic applications. Avecia has manufactured over 1000 sequences and has expertise in DNA, RNA, siRNA, Aptamers, Chimeras and Molecular Decoys. Our mission is to build value for our customers as they progress along the drug development journey.
Booth # 30
Drinks Reception Sponsor and Exhibitor
AlphaHelix 
AlphaHelix Molecular Diagnostics provides technologies for rapid and highly sensitive DNA analysis. The QuanTyper-48 is a unique instrument for very rapid real-time PCR. It is based on SuperConvection achieved by thermal cycling under centrifugation. Rapid temperature ramping and homogenization gives typical 100 μl PCR-protocols in 15 minutes and HRM in a few minutes. All products are proprietary and patented.
Booth # 21
Badge Sponsor and Exhibitor
Genovis
Genovis focuses on innovative technologies for cell-based research in the areas of siRNA delivery, DNA transfection, cell labeling, and antibody fragmentation. Our FeOsilence™ product offers an extremely efficient and safe alternative to traditional siRNA delivery reagents. Engineered specifically to facilitate siRNA binding and cellular uptake, FeOsilence can decrease the chances of off-target effects, cell toxicity, and variability without compromising efficiency.
Booth # 24
Exhibitors
Integromics
Integromics is an innovative developer of data analysis and management software for genomics and proteomics. It provides scientific solutions that optimize research processes through a worldwide network of collaborations both in industry and academia. The flagship product Real-Time StatMiner offers a guided analysis for Gene Expression and MicroRNA data, which is widely used in Biomarker´s discovery for Cancer research.
Booth # 8
Eurogentec
Eurogentec designs and delivers reliable and innovative services and products for the Life-Science community. Eurogentec is a leading supplier for genomic and proteomic research, specialising in oligonucleotide synthesis, custom antibody and qPCR reagents production, as well as microRNA, siRNA, peptides, DNA Array and molecular biology consumables.
Booth # 9
Metabion
Metabion is a leading Munich/Germany based supplier of Genomics, Proteomics and Life Sciences Research Products. Our main areas of activity are:
• Custom synthesis of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides in tubes and plates
• Custom synthesis of real-time PCR probes (LightCycler™ probes, dual-labelled probes)
• Peptides and antibodies
• DNA/RNA purification kits, DNA markers, enzymes, polymerases, dNTPs, …
Booth # 10
Finnzymes 
Finnzymes is a 20 years old Finnish biotechnology company that develops reagents, instruments and consumables for molecular biology research. We offer several high-quality products for PCR, qPCR and RNA technologies. Our DyNAmoTM qPCR Kits deliver excellent performance in detection and quantification of nucleic acids. For RNAi technology we also offer novel tools for generating large amounts of dsRNA.
Booth # 11
Lab 901
Truly automated RNA QC, PCR product analysis and QC of miRNA qPCR reactions.
The ScreenTape® system from Lab901 comprises a bench-top instrument and pre-packed consumable, ScreenTape®. Simply place your RNA sample, with ScreenTape® R6K, into the TapeStation® instrument and press start.
Results can be obtained from 2 samples in 4 minutes or 15 samples in 15 minutes.
Booth # 12
Labcyte
Labcyte provides high-speed, low-volume liquid handling for a range of genomics and other life science applications. The combined benefits of the Labcyte Echo for DNA transfer and the Deerac GX series for reagent dispensing set the standard for miniaturising genomic assays for dramatic cost reductions. Labcyte products have proven benefits for SNP genotyping, DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, and RNAi applications.
Booth # 13
Techtum Lab
With focus on qPCR and liquid handling (instruments, reagents and disposables) Techtum is recognized as a reliable supplier with exceptional support, knowledge and service. Techtum represent Corbett Life Science, Xiril, FluidX, Kapa Biosystems, Biotools and BIOplastics to name a few. Techtum has offices in Umeå (north), Stockholm and Skåne (south-west region). More than 30 years of experience of distribution of laboratory equipment to research and clinical laboratories.
Booth # 14
Corbett Life Science
Corbett Life Science manufactures a range of instrumentation for genetic analysis, including the Rotor-Gene 6000 real-time analyzer for quantitative DNA analysis and High Resolution Melt (HRM); the CAS-1200 automated PCR setup robot; the X-tractor Gene for automated nucleic acid extraction, and the Palm-Cycler gradient thermal cycler. Since 1988, we have earned a reputation for innovative, versatile, robust and easy-to-use products that generate strong customer loyalty.
Booth # 14
Q-Chip
Q Chip Ltd, a UK company, uses it’s novel micro fluidics-based technology for the production of beads with unprecedented reproducibility & size distribution. Using this technology, Q Chip has developed enhanced formulation PCR reagents (ReaX™mastermixes, ReaX Custom beads & ReaX Assays) which de-skill PCR reaction set-up and standardizes the reaction. ReaX custom beads and assays contain all the components for PCR except for the template.
Booth # 17
Light-Up Technologies
LightUp Technologies is an innovative biotechnology R&D company focused on bringing new real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) products based on the PNA technolgy to the market. The LightUp® Probes, is a unique technique for quickly and accurately identifying specific DNA targets in disease-generating organisms. LightUp Technologies is developing strategic partnerships with researchers and diagnostic companies to develop clinical test kits for our end customers.
Booth # 18
MultiD
MultiD Analyses AB was the first company with focus on multidimensional data analyses. It was founded in 2001 by leading scientists and software engineers from Swedish top universities. Based on proprietary methods for multivariate and multiway experimental design and data analysis, MultiD has developed the two stand-alone softwares GenEx for qPCR gene expression analysis and DATAN for spectral analysis. Both products are regarded best in class in their respective fields. For more information visit www.multid.se
Booth # 18
Eppendorf
Product & Applications Specialists. These extend from liquid handling pipettes and sample preparation devices, through centrifuges, PCR and real-time PCR thermal cyclers to our range of cell manipulation products. Our epServices and warranty packages are also available to ensure our customers achieve total peace-of-mind over the duration of their research.
Booth # 20
Exiqon
Exiqon combines leading-edge scientific expertise in gene expression with our proprietary LNATM technology. Our products, services and scientific staff enable life science researchers to make groundbreaking discoveries. Moreover, we are addressing the unmet need for a new approach to the diagnosis of cancer. Our miRCURY™ line is an unmatched range of tools for microRNA research. The miRCURY™ tools give life science researchers highly reliable results from strikingly small amounts of sample. We also offer a customized global profiling service. So regardless of the research area or project size, researchers can take advantage of our tools and expertise. Visit our stand and learn more.
Booth # 22
TTP LabTech
TTP LabTech’s Acumen® eX3 is an ultra high throughput, high content screening system, making it the platform of choice for rapid genome wide screening. Whole well scanning enables robust cellular screening data to be generated even for rare event detection assays, whilst triple laser scanning at 405, 488 and 633 nm, facilitates choice with respect to compatible fluorescent reagents.
Booth # 23
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies is a leading supplier in Bio-Analytical Measurement for life science technologies, chemical analysis and materials sciences providing solutions for gene expression, proteomics, metabolomics, drug discovery and informatics that optimize sensitivity and workflow productivity. Key products include: whole genome and custom microarrays, scanners; HPLC, LC/MS/MS and HPLC-Chip/MS; ion trap and TOF mass spectrometers; lab-on-a-chip products; Gas chromatography; reagents; and data analysis software.
Booth # 25
Open Biosystems 
Open Biosystems is the world’s leader in supplying genomic content including full length, fully sequenced cDNA clones, shRNAmir clones and custom antibody services. The combination of our unique Trans-lentiviral delivery system and whole genome RNAi & cDNA content facilitates characterization of gene function in cancer, neuroscience and development.
Booth # 26
Fluidigm
Fluidigm is the pioneer in life science systems based on integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs). The BioMark™ Real-Time PCR System radically reduces the time and effort associated with real-time PCR. This is achieved through the use of BioMark dynamic arrays—IFCs for gene expression profiling and for genotyping—and BioMark digital arrays—IFCs for absolute quantification of nucleic acid sequences.
Booth # 27
TIB MOLBIOL
Since 1990, TIB MOLBIOL has been offering custom synthesis of oligonucleotides to a growing number of customers worldwide. The newly introduced Real-time PCR monitoring is based on the FRET energy transfer. It is our pleasure to offer the custom synthesis of hybridization probes to be used with the new LightCycler® Instruments.
Booth # 28
Miltenyi Biotec
Miltenyi Biotec is a worldwide operating company offering comprehensive systems and services for life sciences and biomedical research. The product portfolio includes state-of-the-art instruments and reagents for magnetic separation and analysis of cells and biomolecules. Recently, Miltenyi Biotec has launched the miRXplore™ Microarray Kits and services for microRNA expression profiling, covering human, mouse, rat, and viral sequences.
Booth # 31
Technology Networks
Technology Networks Ltd. are publishers of Free Portal Websites for specific internet communities. We specialize in the scientific marketplace and have a particular focus on the Drug Discovery and Bionanotechnology sectors. Our sites typically include the following sections: Industry news, New products, Scientific posters, Specialist suppliers directory, Upcoming events, Jobs, Application notes, Resources, Forums and Conference presentations
Booth # 32
Ariadne
Ariadne creates software tools for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and basic biomedical research. Ariadne Pathway Studio provides a biological modeling solution to gene expression, proteomics and siRNA studies, analyzing data in reference to functional relationships, pathways and pathway components. Pathway Studio comes with ResNet database of 1,5 million functional relationships extracted from the whole PubMed, and MedScan text processing tool to update this database.
Booth # 33
Biotrove
BioTrove provides innovative nanofluidic platforms for the advancement of life science and drug discovery research. The OpenArray™ platform generates thousands of real time qPCR data points in a low-volume, flexible format for economical, high-throughput genetic and genomics research. OpenArray Pathways pre-validated qPCR assay panels simultaneously screen hundreds of genes involved in biochemical processes and disease states, including cancer and inflammation.
Booth # 34
Quantace
Ltd
Quantace Ltd is a global company based in the UK, specialising in the development, manufacturing and marketing of reagents for the real-time PCR market. The company's strengths include proprietary high-quality products, customer focus, a broad business base and a long-term view of the market. We aim to help our customers meet their targets by providing innovative, time-saving and cost-effective solutions.
Booth # 35
Plexpress
PlexPress’ patented technology helps understand the implications of gene expression for life science research, development, bioprocessing and diagnostics. Its high-content gene fingerprint platform supports the next wave of gene function analysis where tens to hundreds of genes can be tracked in tens to thousands of samples to provide a better understanding of mechanisms of action of biological systems, diseases and treatments.
Booth # 36
Genzyme Pharmaceuticals
Genzyme Pharmaceuticals, a business unit of Genzyme Corporation, provides over 25 years of experience to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the area of custom manufacturing specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical materials. We offer an integrated resource of highly trained people, state-of-the-art cGMP facility and history of chemical excellence – from early R&D through commercialisation - for complex custom-manufactured chemicals, APIs, registered intermediates and drug delivery materials.
Booth # 37
IMGM Laboratories
IMGM Laboratories operates as service provider offering advanced genomic services tailored to the needs of customers coming from academia, pharma and biotech.
Our areas of activity are RNA services, DNA services, Bioinformatics and Consulting.
We are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and are an Agilent Certified Service Provider for Gene Expression Microarrays.
Customer satisfaction is our definition of success.
Booth # 38
Cepheid
Cepheid is an on-demand molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and markets fully-integrated systems and tests for genetic analysis in the clinical, industrial and biothreat markets. The Company's systems enable rapid, sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases by automating otherwise complex manual laboratory procedures. Cepheid's easy-to-use systems integrate a number of complicated and time-intensive steps, including sample preparation, DNA amplification and detection, which enable the analysis of complex biological samples in its proprietary test cartridges.
Booth # 39
Diagenode
Diagenode SA is a Belgian biotech company developing, producing and selling reagents and kits for molecular biology research (epigenetic) and diagnosis (multiplex qPCR based assays). The company was founded in 2003 and is already involved in many internationals collaborations and EU grants. For scientists working on epigenetic, Diagenode offer a large range of epigenetic – related antibodies, as well as innovative technologies for DNA or Chromatin shearing, Immunoprecipitation, high throughput assays, automation equipments, etc.
Booth # 40
Olympus Advalytix
Advalytix is Olympus’ world wide competence centre for cell-based molecular biology. We focus on single cell molecular diagnostics, and the miniaturisation of diagnostic and biological tests for research and development. Our products uniquely link imaging technologies such as microscopy with nucleic acid analysis, enabling turnkey solutions with optimized instruments and reagents. We constantly expand our product portfolio for life science research and diagnostics.
Booth # 41
Biosearch Technologies
Biosearch Technologies, Inc. (Biosearch) is an ISO 9001:2000, GMP-compliant company who leads in the synthesis of real-time qPCR probes and primers, and in the manufacture of novel DNA synthesis reagents. Biosearch developed the Black Hole Quencher®, CAL Fluor®, Quasar® and Pulsar® dyes; offers the NEW BHQplus™ Probes for SNP Genotyping; and features the FREE, web-based RealTimeDesign® qPCR Assay design software.
Booth # 42
Biogazelle
Biogazelle is the real-time PCR data-analysis company. Its flagship product qBasePlus is the most powerful, flexible, and user-friendly real-time PCR data-analysis software based on the proven geNorm and qBase technology, enhanced with proprietary algorithms and innovative features. qBasePlus is truly accelerating your research. Based on years of experience, Biogazelle is also offering hands-on courses on experiment design and data-analysis.
Booth # 43
Panomics
A Key element of Panomics’ Parallel Quantitative Biology strategy is to develop and deliver innovative tools for proteomic, genomic and RNA analysis. We’re presenting the new “QuantiGene View-RNA In-Situ Analysis”, a novel mRNA in-situ hybridization solution that offers single copy mRNA sensitivity in single cells in a multiplex assay format.
Booth # 44