The 2008 Life Science Industry Awards™ Winners and Finalists:
Cell Biology Instruments-Flow Cytometer-Based
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
- Finalists:
- BD Biosciences — Winner
- Beckman Coulter
- Dako
- Guava Technologies
Cell Biology Instruments-Microscope-Based
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
- Finalists:
- BD Biosciences
- Carl Zeiss — Winner
- Leica Microsystems
- Nikon
- Olympus
Cell Biology Kits and Reagents
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
- Finalists:
- BD Biosciences
- Invitrogen — Winner
- Promega
- Qiagen
- Sigma-Aldrich
Cell Culture Media and Reagents
Products used for growing and maintaining cell lines or strains under laboratory conditions.
Examples: Media supplements and media
- Finalists:
- BD Biosciences
- Hyclone (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Invitrogen (Gibco) — Winner
- Lonza (Cambrex)
- SAFC BioSciences (Sigma-Aldrich)
Computer Hardware
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
- Finalists:
- Apple Macintosh
- Dell — Winner
- HP/Compaq
- IBM/Lenovo
Gene Expression Analysis Products
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. For purposes of this study, RNAi/miRNA-specific products are not included in this product category.
Examples: DNA microarrays, target labeling reagents, standard or real-time PCR kits and reagents, cloning and expression reagents
- Finalists:
- Affymetrix
- Ambion (Applied Biosystems)
- Applied Biosystems — Winner
- Invitrogen
- Qiagen
High Throughput Screening and Analysis Systems
Automated systems employing miniaturized assays formats (e.g., 96-, 384-, or 1536-well plates) that are used for conducting multiple experiments simultaneously. . For purposes of this study, real-time PCR instruments and mass spectrometers are not included in this product category.
Examples: Microplate-based systems, microplate readers, liquid handling systems, lab robotics
- Finalists:
- Beckman Coulter
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Molecular Devices (MDS Analytical Technologies)
- PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences — Winner
- Tecan
Image Analysis Systems 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
- Finalists:
- Alpha Innotech
- Bio-Rad Laboratories — Winner
- GE Healthcare
- Kodak Molecular Imaging Systems
- Leica Microsystems
Instrumentation for Genomic Analysis
Capital equipment (i.e., costing greater than $25,000 and with a shelf-life of at least 2 years) used to manipulate nucleic acids, determine genetic sequences, or monitor gene expression levels. This category does not include instrumentation for protein analysis.
Examples: Sequencers, ultra high throughput sequencers, DNA microarray scanners, genotyping or fragment analysis systems, real-time PCR instruments, capillary electrophoresis systems
- Finalists:
- Affymetrix
- Agilent Technologies
- Applied Biosystems — Winner
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Illumina
Instrumentation for Protein Analysis
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
- Finalists:
- Agilent Technologies
- Applied Biosystems
- Bio-Rad Laboratories — Winner
- GE Healthcare
- Thermo Electron (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Laboratory Plasticware
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
- Finalists:
- Corning Life Sciences
- Eppendorf
- Fisher (FisherBrand) (Thermo Fisher Scientific) — Winner
- Nalge Nunc (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- VWR
Nucleic acid purification and separation products
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
- Finalists:
- Ambion (Applied Biosystems)
- Invitrogen
- Promega
- Qiagen — Winner
- Sigma-Aldrich
Protein purification and separation products
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
- Finalists:
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- GE Healthcare — Winner
- Invitrogen
- Pierce Biotechnology, Inc. (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Qiagen
RNAi Products
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
- Finalists:
- Ambion (Applied Biosystems)
- Dharmacon (Thermo Fisher Scientific) — Winner
- Invitrogen
- Qiagen
- Sigma-Aldrich
Most Useful Print Catalog
- Finalists:
- Calbiochem (EMD Biosciences, Merck Biosciences)
- Invitrogen
- New England Biolabs — Winner
- Pierce Biotechnology, Inc. (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Sigma-Aldrich
Most Responsive Customer Service
- Finalists:
- Applied Biosystems
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- GE Healthcare
- Invitrogen — Winner
Most Knowledgeable Technical Support
- Finalists:
- Applied Biosystems
- BD Biosciences
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Bruker Daltonics
- Invitrogen — Winner
Most Useful Web Site
- Finalists:
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Invitrogen — Winner
- R&D Systems
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology
- Sigma-Aldrich
Most Supportive Sales Representatives
- Finalists:
- Applied Biosystems
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) — Winner
- Invitrogen
- VWR
Most Memorable Print Advertisements
- Finalists:
- Bio-Rad Laboratories
- GE Healthcare
- Invitrogen — Winner
- Pierce Biotechnology, Inc. (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Roche Applied Science