Laboratory Robotics Interest Group
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The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)http://lab-robotics.org/ is an international non-profit organization
dedicated to the study and discussion of laboratory automation
. Through mailing lists, forums, and online presentations, as well as regular regional meetings and conferences, the LRIG acts as a networking tool as well as a scholarly resource. It was set up in 1996 by Andy Zaayenga who now holds executive chair.
Among the topics discussed by the LRIG are the uses of laboratory automation in high-throughput screening
, drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry
, chemical synthesis
, compound purification, compound distribution, data management
, pharmaceutical dosage form sample preparation, dissolution
testing, bioanalytical technology, chemical analysis, solid phase extraction
, validation, and product formulation.
industries constitute the bulk of the membership, with many others from the chemical, agriculture, cosmetic, food, and specialty industries. There are no fees or dues required to join. Members are encouraged to contribute through online discussion (a Yahoo group) as well as physical meetings.
In addition to core membership there are now several 'chapters' for various areas in the US, for example Bay Area, MidWest and others in addition to the original Mid Atlantic chapter in NJ.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
dedicated to the study and discussion of laboratory automation
Laboratory Automation
Laboratory automation is a multi-disciplinary strategy to research, develop, optimize and capitalize on technologies in the laboratory that enable new and improved processes...
. Through mailing lists, forums, and online presentations, as well as regular regional meetings and conferences, the LRIG acts as a networking tool as well as a scholarly resource. It was set up in 1996 by Andy Zaayenga who now holds executive chair.
Among the topics discussed by the LRIG are the uses of laboratory automation in high-throughput screening
High-throughput screening
High-throughput screening is a method for scientific experimentation especially used in drug discovery and relevant to the fields of biology and chemistry. Using robotics, data processing and control software, liquid handling devices, and sensitive detectors, High-Throughput Screening allows a...
, drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry
Combinatorial chemistry
Combinatorial chemistry involves the rapid synthesis or the computer simulation of a large number of different but structurally related molecules or materials...
, chemical synthesis
Chemical synthesis
In chemistry, chemical synthesis is purposeful execution of chemical reactions to get a product, or several products. This happens by physical and chemical manipulations usually involving one or more reactions...
, compound purification, compound distribution, data management
Data management
Data management comprises all the disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource.- Overview :The official definition provided by DAMA International, the professional organization for those in the data management profession, is: "Data Resource Management is the development and execution...
, pharmaceutical dosage form sample preparation, dissolution
Solvation
Solvation, also sometimes called dissolution, is the process of attraction and association of molecules of a solvent with molecules or ions of a solute...
testing, bioanalytical technology, chemical analysis, solid phase extraction
Solid phase extraction
Solid-phase extraction is a separation process by which compounds that are dissolved or suspended in a liquid mixture are separated from other compounds in the mixture according to their physical and chemical properties. Analytical laboratories use solid phase extraction to concentrate and purify...
, validation, and product formulation.
Membership
The LRIG consists of over 9,000 scientists and engineers. Employees of the pharmaceutical and biotechnologyBiotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
industries constitute the bulk of the membership, with many others from the chemical, agriculture, cosmetic, food, and specialty industries. There are no fees or dues required to join. Members are encouraged to contribute through online discussion (a Yahoo group) as well as physical meetings.
In addition to core membership there are now several 'chapters' for various areas in the US, for example Bay Area, MidWest and others in addition to the original Mid Atlantic chapter in NJ.