The 2007 Life Science Industry Awards Categories
Cell Biology Instruments—Flow Cytometer-Based View Nominees
Flow cytometry-based equipment used to measure physical and biochemical characteristics of cells, such as size, function, life cycle, division, and death. Instruments may also be used to sort cells.
Examples: Flow cytometers and fluorescence-activated cell sorters
Cell Biology Instruments—Microscope-Based View Nominees
Microscope-based equipment used to study the physiological properties of cells such as their structure and organelles, their environment and interactions, their life cycle, division, function and death.
Examples: Confocal microscopes, stereo microscopes, embryo transplantation equipment, laser capture microdissection
Cell Biology Kits and Reagents View Nominees
Consumable products used to study the physiological properties of cells such as their structure and organelles, their environment and interactions, their life cycle, division, function and death.
Examples: Apoptosis assay kits, cytokine detection assays, signal transduction assays, transfection reagents
Cell Culture Media and Reagents View Nominees
Products used for growing and maintaining cell lines or strains under laboratory conditions.
Examples: Media supplements and media
Computer Hardware View Nominees
Devices capable of accepting and storing computer data, executing a systematic sequence of operations on computer data, or producing control outputs.
Examples: Personal computer, workstation, minicomputers
Gene Expression Analysis Products View Nominees
Products used for measuring mRNA levels to determine the expression level (i.e., abundance) of genes. This also includes kits and reagents used to characterize or detect nucleic acids.
Examples: DNA microarrays, target labeling reagents, standard or real-time PCR kits and reagents, cloning and expression reagents
High Throughput Screening and Analysis Systems View Nominees
Automated systems employing miniaturized assays formats (e.g., 96-, 384-, or 1536-well plates) that are used for conducting multiple experiments simultaneously.
Examples: Microplate-based systems, microplate readers, liquid handling systems, lab robotics
Image Analysis Systems View Nominees
Systems used for measuring and/or visualizing experimental results, which typically include functions for image editing, annotation, enhancement and archiving. These systems can be configured for fluorescent microscopy, intracellular ion imaging, automated image stitching, fluorescence and dynamic fluorescence imaging, gel/blot analysis, grain counting, and 3-D reconstruction, etc.
Examples: Gel documentation systems, CCD cameras, scanners, recorders
Instrumentation for Genomic Analysis View Nominees
Equipment used to manipulate nucleic acids, determine genetic sequences, or monitor gene expression levels. This category does not include instrumentation for protein analysis.
Examples: Sequencers, DNA microarray scanners, genotyping or fragment systems, PCR or real-time PCR equipment
Instrumentation for Protein Analysis View Nominees
Capital equipment (i.e., costing greater than $25,000 and with a shelf-life of at least 2 years) used for detecting and/or quantifying proteins.
Examples: Mass spectrometers, HPLC and other chromatographic instruments
Laboratory Plasticware View Nominees
Plasticware used for molecular biology and cell culture such as PCR plates, tissue culture plates and flasks.
Examples: PCR tubes & plates, microwell plates, tissue culture plasticware
Nucleic Acid Purification Products View Nominees
Products used for the isolation and analysis of DNA or RNA.
Examples: Kits and reagents for isolation/purification of DNA/RNA, nucleic acid markers, DNA gels
Protein Separation Products View Nominees
Products used for the purification and/or analysis of peptides or proteins.
Examples: Kits, reagents, pre-cast gels, protein and/or antibody arrays, apparatus for protein electrophoresis
RNAi Products View Nominees
Products used to study the phenomenon of RNA interference.
Examples: siRNA vectors, pre-validated siRNA complexes, shRNA panels, custom-made chemically synthesized siRNA, enzymes, reagents