Welcome to SBS 2011 - SLAS

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center | March 27–31, 2011 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Special Education Sessions
Sunday, March 27, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
BioAssay Ontology: Development of an Industry Standard for the Description and Categorization of Small Molecule
High-Throughput Screening Data
Location: Miami 1–2
Presenters: Stephan Schürer, University of Miami; Vance Lemmon, University of Miami
Large and diverse data sets that are generated in high-throughput screening (HTS) campaigns in industry, non-profit, and
academic organizations are presently difficult to explore. We have begun to develop a bioassay ontology and software tools to
formalize the knowledge in HTS data sets in order to facilitate their analysis and integration with other databases. This interactive
program presents the progress that has been made to date, demonstrates software that we have developed and seeks feedback
from the community. Individuals interested in assay standards, analysis and integration of HTS results should participate. This
project is supported by a grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Monday, March 28, 7:00 – 9:00 am
Analytical and Life Science Systems Association (ALSSA)
(Invitation Only)
Location: Miami
This exclusive invitation-only briefing assesses several recent developments and trends in laboratory automation technologies
and applications and the strategic implications for users and suppliers. Featured speakers include senior level executives from
customers and users from both the pharma and food processing industries.
Monday, March 28, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
SLAS Strategic Plan Town Hall
Location: Daytona 2
Successful organizations require a strategic plan founded in sound, systematic and rational principles, and supported
by diligent implementation, monitoring and evaluation. As the first step in establishing results-based accountability for
the future growth of SLAS, the SLAS Strategic Plan Working Group began by addressing these essential points: Where
are we; what do we have to work with; where do we want to be; and how do we get there? The Working Group and SLAS
professional team members researched, debated, developed and ultimately documented this inaugural strategic plan.
The SLAS Board of Directors then took its turn considering, discussing and debating the plan before unanimously
approving it in September. As a member-driven society, however, our work is just beginning.
This plan is not a rigid step-by-step recipe of next steps. It is a multi-dimensional context that will guide our decisions
and a framework to measure our progress in the months and years ahead. Because this is a major time of transition for
our newly formed organization, we expect many elements and pressures to impact the organization, however, continued
adherence to this plan will ensure that our focus remains true to our mission and goals.
With this in mind, members of the Strategic Plan Working Group, Board of Directors, and the professional team need to
hear from you—the SLAS members. Please take advantage of this meeting opportunity to voice your ideas and perspective
to help us further refine this first-ever SLAS strategic plan.
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