New Matter Podcast

CRISPR, microfluidics, lab management, the joy of winning an award, cellular imaging, innovative robotics, the evolving workplace and big data. These are just a few of the topics you’ll find on New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS Scientists.

Hosted on Buzzsprout, you can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

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Join hosts Ginger Cooper and Madeline Farley as they sit down with Melanie Leveridge, Vice President of Assays, Profiling & Cell Sciences at AstraZeneca and SLAS Board Member. Melanie shares how embracing innovation, leading through change and building strong relationships have shaped her career, while offering her perspective on the future of AI, automation and what it truly means to thrive in science.

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Guest: Melanie Leveridge

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Guest: Olga Seltser

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Guest: Emulate | SLAS 2026 New Product Award Winner

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Guest: Steven Finkbeiner | SLAS 2026 Innovation Award Winner

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