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 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
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
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
Febit
With febit’s Geniom technology, you own and control a customizable microarray facility that fits onto a standard laboratory benchtop. This provides you with an immediate way to profile miRNAs and other small RNA and rapidly prototype array designs that will optimally detect and profile your targets of interest. Within 24 hours you can be profiling your defined target small RNA.
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
Serving the areas of academic research, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical development, Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the largest manufacturer of custom oligo products in the United States. From oligos in plates to Dicer-Substrate RNAi duplexes in TriFECTa™ kits to dual-labeled DNA probes, IDT offers the best quality, customer service and turnaround time.
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
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
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 #3 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
Exhibitors
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
RiboTask 
RiboTask is a RNA reagent and development company. The main focus is on the synthesis of LNA-modified RNA and LNA-modified 2’-O-Me-RNA. These products are ideal for knock down, as microRNA-probes (Superior-microRNA-probesTM), and incorporation of LNA in siRNA (siLNA) ensures high biostability and less off-target effect.
RiboTask is also geared to the synthesis of highly complex RNA oligonucleotides, including the incorporation of yet undisclosed modifications. For more information please see www.ribotask.com
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
Corbet 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
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
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
Stratagene
Stratagene, An Agilent Technology Company is a worldwide leader in developing innovative products and technologies for life science research. We offer a total solutions approach to quantitative PCR, simplifying the challenges you face in sample preparation as well as data analysis and validation. Whether or not you are experienced in QPCR your individual needs are met with our comprehensive range of products and supports. Those getting started in QPCR benefit from our on-site and web-based training programs, premixed kits and turnkey instruments installation. More experienced users appreciate the flexibility of our powerful, user friendly software as well as reagent kits.
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
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