Give back to the life sciences discovery and technology community by volunteering your time and expertise to our dynamic, member-driven organization. SLAS provides opportunities to get involved at many different levels:
Speak at an upcoming SLAS conference. If you’re interested in sharing your research with the SLAS community at one of our future conferences, complete the SLAS Speaker Bank Submission Form. Nominations for speakers are also welcome.
Premier members are welcomed to explore a potential appointment to one of SLAS’s three councils.
Estimated Time Commitment: 20-30 hours/year
The Knowledge Content and Delivery Council is charged with advancing the Society’s exempt purpose and strategic plan via the development and/or delivery of scientific and educational content to support the SLAS Community on a global scale.
Josh Kangas, Ph.D. (Carnegie Mellon University) – Chair
Elizabeth Admirand (Frontier Medicines)
David John Brierley, Ph.D. (MSD)
Bob Campbell, Ph.D. (Grove Biopharma, Inc.)
Olivier Casamitjana, M.B.A. (Evotec)
Ed Chow, Ph.D. (KYAN Technologies)
Kalpesh Gupta, M.S. (Moderna)
Claire Hur, M.S., Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University) – Ad Hoc member
Julio Martin, Ph.D. (A4cell Nanodevices)
Transon Nguyen, M.S. (Eigen Therapeutics)
Jennifer Smith, Ph.D. (Harvard Medical School)
Herve Tiriac, Ph.D. (University of California, San Diego)
The Membership and Engagement Council is charged with advancing the Society’s exempt purpose and strategic plan by identifying trends and needs in the SLAS Community and among potential customers. The MEC will direct respective committees to respond to support the SLAS Community on a global scale.
Steve McCoy (LabVoice) – Chair
Julianne Bryan (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
Kalpesh Gupta, M.S. (Moderna)
Rahul K. Nelli, Ph.D. (Iowa State University)
Steven Anthony Trim (Ventera bio Limited)
Eric Robbibaro (M4 Knick)
Jeff Martin, M.S. (Lab Sync)
Premier members are invited to contribute their expertise to one of SLAS’s eight committees. Click the committee name to read the charter. Estimated Time Commitment: 10-15 hours/year
Discover many ways to use your skills, interests and periods of availability for SLAS that do not require participation on a committee or council:
Paula Fogel
Lead Automation Engineer, Natera
SLAS: Student and Early Career Committee
“Serving on the Student and Early Career Committee has been incredibly rewarding, especially as I navigate my own early career. Through my involvement with SLAS I’ve gained valuable networking and mentorship opportunities, as well as exposure to cutting-edge technology. I hope that volunteering with the engagement programs will help others discover the benefits SLAS offers just as I have.”
Ross Lagoy
Senior Project Manager, Harvard Medical School
SLAS: Student and Early Career Committee
"Volunteering with SLAS has allowed me to connect with people from around the world and learn from different perspectives. It has also given me the opportunity to collaborate on exciting programs and new initiatives within the lab automation and life science industries.”
Chang Liu
Research Scientist, SCIEX
SLAS: SLAS Technology Journal Editor
“Participating in journal peer review enables me to support the integrity and advancement of scientific publishing while staying engaged with the latest innovations in the field. These experiences have been professionally rewarding, deepening my commitment as a dedicated volunteer to the SLAS community and reinforcing the value of giving back through service.”
Elizabeth Sharlow
CEO and Co-Founder, KeViRx, Inc.
SLAS: SLAS Discovery Editor
“Volunteering with the SLAS Journals has really honed how I think about quality and impactful science and the importance of a strong peer review process. I also get to interact with incredibly thoughtful and talented colleagues. Being part of this community has been more than just professionally rewarding—it’s something I genuinely care about
Fernando Ramon-Olayo
Director, In Vitro Pharmacology at Servier
SLAS: Screening Application & Diagnostics Chair EU 2026
“Volunteering for SLAS is a truly enriching experience, a unique opportunity to contribute one’s vision and simultaneously evolving it through interactions with the rest of organizers during preparation of the conference and with the wider community during the event.”