Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces Its 2008 North American Informatics Conference

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has
scheduled its annual North American laboratory Informatics user group
meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 6-9, 2008 in Las
Vegas, Nevada. The conference will not only profile the company's strategic
and product roadmaps, but also demonstrate its latest informatics offerings
that address the growing data management and instrument integration
challenges of today's laboratories.


TIW North America 2008 will provide users with enhanced knowledge, tools and
capabilities for integrating Thermo Scientific LIMS (laboratory information
management systems) and CDS (chromatography data systems) across laboratory
instruments and the enterprise, increasing collaboration and facilitating
more informed decision making. This year's theme is "where your solution is
a sure thing." Thermo Scientific LIMS and CDS are utilized in laboratories
around the world and in diverse industries including chemicals,
environmental, food and beverage, forensics, metals and mining,
pharmaceuticals and bioanalytical, environmental and wastewater.


The management of data is a key factor influencing the overall productivity
and performance of laboratories in all major industries. Demonstrating its
proven expertise in the development of innovative laboratory software
solutions at TIW 2008, Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase its complete
range of LIMS, CDS, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic software systems, and
spectroscopy software systems.


The North American TIW annual user conference provides industry
professionals with a unique opportunity to share cross-sector perspectives
and become informed on changing business requirements that drive the
enhancements and future direction of Thermo Scientific informatics
solutions. Designed to encourage customer involvement, TIW features product
breakout sessions, including in-depth customer presentations, product
updates and onsite training provided by the Thermo Fisher Scientific team of
informatics experts.


TIW North America 2008 will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Las
Vegas. Early bird registration is available until September, 5, 2008 and
offers a savings of $300. Group discounts are also available. In addition,
customers are invited to present on a range of topics from sharing tips for
navigating the software to highlighting a successful implementation.
Presenters will receive a waiver of the registration fee.


Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in
serving science.


About Thermo Fisher Scientific


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving
science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and
safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000
employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech
companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research
institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and
industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier
brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical
challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical
instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables
and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher
Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals,
supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and
education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to
customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace
of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for
shareholders and employees alike.

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