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Highlights from the Virtual Clinical Science Summit 2021

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Top talks and new resources detailing key developments in the fields of clinical research and diagnostics are now available on demand

7 Jul 2021
Ellen Simms
Product and Reviews Editor

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Explore the latest clinical research and disgnostic techniques here

Thousands of scientists and healthcare professionals from across the world have joined leading manufacturers online to explore the important developments in clinical diagnostics and drive forward research.

The successful Virtual Clinical Science Summit 2021 showcased the most exciting innovations and hottest topics spanning the fields of COVID-19 and infectious disease, cardiology, mesenchymal stem cells, clinical automation, genomic surveillance, point of care, and more.

First launched a year ago, the SelectScience® Virtual Summits offer a crucial platform for the science industry to continue to connect at this critical time, featuring eminent speakers, technology workshops, interactive resource hubs from leading brands and dedicated networking sessions.

The Scientists’ Choice Awards® 2021 winners for clinical science were also announced at this year's summit. Watch the awards presentation to see who won.

Missed the live event? Don't worry - all presentations are now available to view on demand>>

A total of 24 compelling presentations over two packed days drew the crowds, as did the new product launch zone.

Just a few of the talks now available to watch on demand include:

SelectScience CEO Kerry Parker said: “It’s been fantastic to be able to offer a platform to these speakers right at the forefront of their fields and we would like to thank them all for taking the time to share their work with our audience.”

A number of leading manufacturers presented their latest technologies available in the field, including Agilent Technologies, Merck, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waters, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, ELITechGroup, PerkinElmer, LGC Biosearch Technologies, ELGA LabWater, Eppendorf, Erba Mannheim, Fluidic Analytics and QIAGEN. All presentations are now available on demand.

Live Q&A sessions were a big hit and provided two-way communication between visitors, speakers, and manufacturers, allowing for valuable insights into the clinical community.

Attendees were able to collect a virtual swag bag of useful resources completely free of charge. Featured highlights from the summit include:

Missed the live event? Don't worry - all presentations are now available to view on demand>>

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