February 7-11, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
Boston, MA, USA
February 7-11, 2026
Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC)
Boston, MA, USA
The SLAS2026 Short Course Program provides in-depth instruction on topics, issues and techniques related to the laboratory science and technology community.
Already registered and need to add short course? Log in to your registration account using the email address you registered with and your registration ID (located in your email confirmation).
| Course Title | Course Hours | ||||
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Half Day Courses | |||||
| Get the Word Out: Strategic Communication and Marketing in Life Sciences | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||||
| Liquid Handling Essentials (Interactive Course) - Morning | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||||
| From Modular Design to AI Agents: Rethinking Software for Lab Automation - Description Coming Soon! | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Liquid Handling Essentials for Genomic Workflows (Interactive Course) - Afternoon | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Full Day Courses | |||||
| Assay Guidance Workshop for High-Throughput Screening and Lead Discovery | 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | ||||
| Genome Editing Applications in Drug Discovery and Target Validation - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |||||
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |||||
| Introduction to Python Programming for the Laboratory | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
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In vitro to In Vivo Extrapolation: Combining Microphysiological Systems and PBPK Modeling |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Phenotypic Screening, Why When and How | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Sunday, February 8, 2026 - Half Day Course | |||||
| NexusXP: An Introduction to the DMTA Cycle in Drug Discovery - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||||
| Practical Introduction to Data Science Methods, Using AI and Generative AI - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ||||
| Advanced Pharmacology for Drug Discovery: Traps, Tips, and Tricks | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| NexusXp: Advanced DMTA Strategies for the Modern Lab - Description Coming Soon! | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Sunday, February 8, 2026 - Full Day Courses | |||||
| 3D Printing for Scientific Applications - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| An Introduction to Mass Spectrometry and its Applications within Drug Discovery | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| High Content Screening: An Introduction to Instrumentation, Assay Development, Screening, Image and Data Analysis | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Introduction to Autonomous Science | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Mastering 3D Cell Culture: A Practical Toolbox from Research to High Throughput - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Sample Management: Best Practice, Trends and Challenges - Description Coming Soon! | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Streamlining Your Laboratory with Python | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Using Hardware, Software and Peopleware to Plan Your Scientific Journey | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | ||||
| Member Only Discount: On or Before November 3, 2025 |
Early Bird Discount: Between November 4, & December 8, 2025 |
Advance Discount: Between December 9, 2025 & February 6, 2026 |
Onsite Rate: February 7, 2026 and After |
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| Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | Member* | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | |
| Full Day Lecture Course | $700 | $900 | $725 | $900 | $775 | $950 | $825 | $975 |
| Full Day Lecture Course - Student Participant | $125 | $175 | $125 | $175 | $125 | $175 | $150 | $200 |
| Half-Day Lecture Course | $425 | $525 | $475 | $525 | $525 | $625 | $600 | $675 |
| Half-Day Lecture Course - Student Participant | $100 | $150 | $125 | $175 | $125 | $175 | $150 | $200 |
| Half-Day Course - Liquid Handling Essentials* | $575 | $800 | $625 | $800 | $675 | $825 | $725 | $875
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'Laptop Required' courses require registrants to bring their own computer. Internet and charging stations are provided free of charge in each course room. Software specifics are included within each individual course description. SLAS does not provide computers for course participants.
Printed course materials (books, handouts, etc.) will not be available for SLAS2026 Short Courses. Registered participants will receive access to downloadable, electronic (PDF) materials for their individual course(s) and can either print the materials in advance or bring a laptop or tablet device to view during the course.
Contact Stephanie Salerno, SLAS Program Manager.