Analytical, Life Science & Diagnostics Association (ALDA)

At our upcoming Spring Senior Executive Conference, we're excited to host two new events designed to connect and empower women executives. On May 19, we'll welcome women executives attending the conference with a reception at the InterContinental Park Lane. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow leaders and share experiences in a relaxed environment. On May 21, we'll host a breakfast featuring an informal Q&A with Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange. Julia will take questions from the audience about navigating her career, managing her current position, and other lessons in leadership, offering inspiration and advice tailored to the perspective of women executives. ALDA is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our organization. By creating spaces for women to engage with and learn from one another, we further our mission to foster the development and achievement of all our members. These events are included with conference registration. For more details and registration, please visit www.thealda.org/london2024. Please reach out to us at info@thealda.org with any questions. hashtag #onlyatALDA

In just a few weeks, we'll open our spring conference in London on May 19 with the esteemed Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of "The Economist." Ms. Minton Beddoes is the first woman to hold the position of Editor-in-Chief in the history of the publication. Before this role, she was "The Economist's" business affairs editor, economics editor, and emerging markets correspondent based in London. She'll bring her breadth of knowledge and insight to ALDA attendees, sharing the latest developments in the global economy that will impact leaders at our member companies as well as her vision of the future and what it means for ALDA senior executives. We can't wait to kick things off in a big way with her discussion, "A Future View: Global Leadership & Our Global Economy," during our opening dinner. There's still time to join us in London for three days of insight, inspiration, and connection. Members, please visit www.thealda.org/london2024 for more program details and registration. Contact us at info@thealda.org with questions. We look forward to seeing you at this special event, where knowledge meets innovation and industry leaders converge for an experience that can happen #onlyatALDA.

On April 24, we hosted our annual Service & Support Executives Conference. It was a fantastic virtual session filled with insightful discussions featuring some of the brightest leaders in the space. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the exchange of ideas! A special thank you to our esteemed speakers, Mike Rembelski and Sean Jordan. Mike, VP of Global Service at Danaher Corporation/Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, detailed how his team is pioneering the use of AI for remote services, a timely evolution in our increasingly digital world. Sean, Business & Quality Director, Global Biomolecular Service, at Agilent Technologies, provided deep insights into the innovative strategies for talent acquisition and development, which are critical for our industry’s growth. Thank you once again to all the attendees for your engaging participation and enthusiasm. Your commitment to advancing our field is what truly makes this conference a success year after year. #onlyatALDA

We're less than one month away from welcoming the ALDA senior executive community in London, where we'll explore the latest Trends in Oncology. Our dedicated programming on May 20 will feature world-class speakers presenting the forefront of oncological advancements: 🌟 Genomics in Oncology: The Latest Developments & Potential of Precision Medicine & Early Detection - Serena Nik-Zainal, MB, PhD, Professor of Genomic Medicine and Bioinformatics at the University of Cambridge, will share insights into her work and research to shed light on the current state of cancer research in genomics, and how these new developments could lead to innovative, attainable, game-changing applications in precision medicine. 🌟 Next-Gen Technology Innovation to Accelerate Oncology Drug Discovery - Litao Zhang, PhD, Global Head of Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology Therapeutics Discovery at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine will share a unique look into the next wave of technology innovation for the future of oncology and understand how drug discovery innovation is shaping patient outcomes. 🌟 Digital Pathology: Advancements and Applications in Modern Oncology - Darren Treanor MD, PhD, Director of the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative will highlight the latest developments in digital pathology as it relates to oncology, including work on a national digital pathology system for diagnosis using AI. 🌟 Executive Panel: Transforming Oncology through Liquid Biopsy Innovations - An engaging panel moderated by Valerie Dixon, featuring Helmy Eltoukhy, PhD, Chairman and co-CEO of Guardant Health, and Mike Nolan, CEO of Freenome will discuss the significant impact of liquid biopsy on current oncology trends and discuss its broader implications for executives in attendance. On Tuesday, May 21, we're honored to close out the conference with a luminary in the field of oncology: 🌟Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, renowned oncologist, biologist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His best-selling book, "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer," artfully blends scientific exploration with historical narrative, offering a deep and engaging perspective on the disease. His focus on innovation in cancer treatment and diagnosis will inform attendees on current trends and future directions in cancer research while inspiring ideas for a collaborative approach to tackling these challenges in this rapidly evolving sector. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the latest innovations and trends that are shaping the future of oncology. This conference is for presidents, CEOs, and senior executives from ALDA member companies. View more details and the full conference program at www.thealda.org/london2024. Please reach out to us at info@thealda.org with any questions. #onlyatALDA

We're just 🎉one month🎉 away from our 2024 Spring Senior Executive Conference! Members, join us from May 19-21 in London for strategic insights and inspiration from renowned speakers at the forefront of their fields. Our opening dinner speaker on May 19 is Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of "The Economist." She'll discuss "A Future View: Global Leadership & Our Global Economy" to offer a look into how the latest developments in the global economy will impact leaders at our member companies. May 20 features an engaging, in-depth exploration of Trends in Oncology. We're proud to host an array of esteemed speakers from the oncology sector, who will share their expertise on emerging trends and breakthrough technologies. View our full speaker lineup here: https://lnkd.in/ey4hpuSG To close out the conference on May 21, we'll welcome keynote speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, a renowned oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Dr. Mukherjee will delve into the latest advancements in oncology, providing attendees with an opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading experts in the field. Whether you're a president, C-suite executive, or senior leader within your organization, you'll find unique value in the strategic perspectives and relationship-building opportunities available throughout the meeting. This meeting is for presidents, CEOs, and senior executives from ALDA member companies. View more details and the full conference program at www.thealda.org/london2024. Please reach out to us at info@thealda.org with any questions about the conference or membership. We can't wait to welcome our member community for a memorable three days in London! #onlyatALDA

Our annual Service & Support Executives Conference is happening next week! Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET US. This event is a fantastic opportunity for members to connect with industry leaders, discuss critical topics, and gain valuable insights. We're thrilled to welcome our speakers: ➡️ Mike Rembelski, Vice President of Global Service at Danaher Corporation/Beckman Coulter Diagnostics ➡️ Sean Jordan, Business & Quality Director of Global Biomolecular Service at Agilent Technologies Following the presentations, the speakers will host breakout rooms specific to their topics. During registration, attendees will be asked to select a topic that is of the most interest to them to discuss during a breakout. Here's what to expect: 🤖 11-11:30 a.m.: Exploring AI in Remote Service with Mike Rembelski 🌱 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Advancing Talent Acquisition & Development with Sean Jordan 💬 12-12:30 p.m.: Interactive Breakout Sessions To register or for more information, please reach out to info@thealda.org. This virtual event is for ALDA member companies; please share with any service and support executives within your company. We look forward to seeing you there! #onlyatALDA

Welcome to the ALDA member community, Zeta Corporation - Precision IVD Antibodies for Anatomic Pathology! Based in Southern California, Zeta develops, manufactures, and distributes highly specific and sensitive IVD antibodies for Pathology/IHC on FFPE tissue sections. Thank you for bringing strength to our network! We're glad to welcome Cheri Walker, CEO, back to our community; she was previously an executive with another member company and a former ALDA Board member. Official representative: Cheri Walker, CEO Alternate representative: Ann Boyd, Quality and Regulatory Affairs #welcomewednesday

We're honored to serve as a unique space for our members to connect, collaborate, and gain industry insights. Hear what a few of our member executives have to say about the value of the ALDA member community and our semi-annual conferences. #onlyatALDA A special thank you to our members who are featured in the video: Patrick Kaltenbach, President & CEO, Mettler-Toledo International Achim von Leoprechting, CEO, Tecan Group AG Melissa Sherman, Ph.D., CEO, MOBILion Systems Yvonne Linney, Board Member of Sengenics and Bionano Genomics Laura McConnell, Chairman and CEO, Labconco Corporation Kevin Knopp, CEO and Co-founder, 908 Devices Rick Gordon, CEO, Halo Labs Barry Canton, Founder and CTO, Ginkgo Bioworks

Who better to close out our upcoming Spring Senior Executive Conference focusing on Trends in Oncology than Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee? A renowned oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Dr. Mukherjee's groundbreaking work in cancer research and his profound insights into the cellular basis of cancer have positioned him as a pivotal figure in the field. We're honored to welcome him as our closing keynote speaker on May 21 in London. Dr. Mukherjee's best-selling book, “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer,” artfully blends scientific exploration with historical narrative, offering a deep and engaging perspective on the disease. His more recent work, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” delves into the human genome, providing crucial insights that are highly relevant for cutting-edge cancer research and treatment. During his session, Dr. Mukherjee will take a close look at the latest advancements in oncology, providing attendees with an opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading experts in the field. His focus on innovation in cancer treatment and diagnosis is sure to inform attendees on current trends and future directions in cancer research while inspiring ideas for a collaborative approach to tackling these challenges in this rapidly evolving sector. This is a remarkable chance to learn from and interact with one of the luminaries in cancer research and treatment. Members, visit www.thealda.org/london2024 to register and find more meeting details. Please contact us at info@thealda.org with questions. #onlyatALDA

Earlier this morning, we were thrilled to welcome nearly 60 member executives and invited guests for breakfast to kick off their day at analytica 2024 in Munich. Our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Fabian Theis, serves as Director of Helmholtz Munich Computational Health Center and Scientific Director of the Helmholtz Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Unit. He delivered an engaging presentation, sharing details on how his team is leveraging AI in computational biology, and his thoughts on the increasing relevance of Foundation Models. Thank you, Dr. Theis, for an incredibly insightful, informative discussion. And thank you to all of our attendees for making this a special event! #onlyatALDA