The Proposed Merger of SBS and ALA
Two of the world's leading scientific membership organizations propose joining forces to become one united global community focused on advancing scientific research and innovation through laboratory technology for the drug discovery, agrochemical, biotechnology, chemical, clinical diagnostic, consumer product, energy, food, forensic, pharmaceutical, and security industries.

Listen to and join the the discussion with SBS President Jeff Paslay and ALA Charter Member Steve Hamilton.
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