Meet the Exhibitors at the Annual Conference Prague 2nd - 5th 2024
Oxford University Press
At Oxford University Press, we’re part of one of the greatest universities in the world, and everything we do furthers the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. It’s why we invest back into education and research, and champion a love of learning. We are the world's largest university press with the widest global presence. Our products and services are used in over 200 countries and regions, in more than 85 languages, and we publish over 2,500 titles per year.
https://corp.oup.com/
Loligo
Loligo® Systems develops research equipment for aquatic biology. Our products allow scientists all over the world to excel in the fields of swimming performance, respirometry, blood physiology and behavior analysis in a diversity of marine and freshwater organisms. We offer customized solutions as well as free scientific advice and support.
SEB Journals
The Society for Experimental Biology has a portfolio of five journals. By publishing in an SEB journal, you can be assured of a supportive and ethical publishing experience. The SEB’s income from these journals is reinvested into the research community through the Society’s diverse activities. The Society is a signatory of DORA, supports open access and open data, and provides benefits when its members publish in SEB journals. The SEB journals also run a range of initiatives to support early career researchers including fellowships, editorial internships, and paper prizes. SEB journal staff will be available throughout the Conference to answer any questions you may have about publishing in the Society’s journals. They will also be running a workshop titled ‘Peer Review: first steps, best practices & future challenges’ so please come along and get involved.
The company of Biologists
The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. We are run by distinguished practicing scientists. We exist to profit science, not shareholders. We inspire new thinking and support the worldwide community of biologists.
We publish Journal of Experimental Biology, as well as four other specialist peer-reviewed journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open.
Furthermore, we facilitate scientific meetings, provide travel grants for researchers and support research societies. We ensure the profits from the hard work of scientists inspire future scientific discovery and develop the next generation.
Our three community sites, the Node, preLights and FocalPlane, offer important networking opportunities and resources.
We are committed to Open Access. Two of our journals are fully OA and our three hybrid journals offer OA options. Through our Read & Publish agreements, researchers have access to new and archive content in our journals, and corresponding authors at participating institutions can publish their research articles OA without having to pay the article processing fee.
Through our biopositive publishing initiative The Forest of Biologists, we plant a tree for each Research or Review article published in our journals and protect ancient woodland for each completed peer review.
Visit our stand for more information about publishing with us, our charitable activities or the Forest and check to see if you are eligible for fee-free publication of your next research paper.
Proudly Sponsoring A8 - Links between physiology and behaviour in a changing world
Pyroscience
PyroScience offers cutting-edge opto-chemical sensor solutions based on compact stand- alone (FireSting-GO2), PC-operated lab (FireSting-O2/-PRO) or underwater fiber-optic devices (AquapHOx loggers & transmitters). They work with a great variety of optical oxygen, pH and temperature sensors for application in gas, water and aqueous & semi-solid samples. The great variety of optical sensor heads include microsensors, miniprobes, and diverse smart contactless sensors for different oxygen and pH ranges. Pre-sterilised and pre-calibrated sensors are ideal for measurements in cultivation approaches, whereas fast-responding fiber- based probes, as well as flow cells and sensor spots with contactless read-out are well approved for respiration and photosynthesis rates determination. Now we also offer a 96- channel reader FirePlate-O2, e.g. for 96-well plates with integrated oxygen sensors, for application in small-scale cell cultivation and respiration rate measurements. Find the best sensor solution for your application in experimental biology.
PyroScience GmbH
Kackertstr. 11
52072 Aachen
GERMANY
49 (0)241 5183 2210
https://www.pyroscience.com/en/
Proudly Sponsoring A2 - From the lab to the field: incorporating environmental relevance into experimental biology and A18 Phenotypic plasticity and acclimation mechanisms in a changing world”
Plant Climatics
For over 20 years CLF Plant Climatics focuses on plant biology instrumentation and plant growth environments. We supply plant growth and entomology chambers to all leading research institutes in Europe.
Our own product ranges CLF GroBanks and CLF FloraLEDs together with the complete range of Percival Scientific Inc. offer you a wide range of dedicated research grade instrumentation for all plant biology applications, entomology chambers and chambers for plant/insect interactions.
In Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and Africa we offer Percival’s complete programme of chambers from compact dedicated chambers for tissue culture or Arabidopsis to dew formation chambers and seed germination.
WE ARE STILL LISTENING
Because we have been supplying chambers all over Europe to plant scientists for more than 15 years and because we know how important your projects are for your research we'll listen carefully to your needs. Only then we will offer you a solution which will meet your individual research needs best at a price you can afford."IT'S RUNNING AGAIN" SERVICE
Being focussed on the needs of our customers implies a fast and reliable service during and also after the guarantee time. For all products CLF Plant Climatics provides a fast and reliable service wherever you are even if you moved with your chamber to a new institute. Most repairs can be done within 24 to 36 hours, and just about everything within 72 hours. Of course, we are also happy to give technical advice and supply spare parts to institutes technicians once the chambers are outside guarantee.
PSI (Photon Systems Instruments)
Photon Systems Instruments (PSI): Advancing Plant Science with Cutting-Edge Technology
Photon Systems Instruments (PSI) is a pioneering company based in the Czech Republic, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-end instrumentation for research in the biological sciences. With a rich history spanning almost three decades, PSI has established itself as a global leader in the field, providing innovative solutions for imaging and monitoring biological signals in plants and algae.
One of PSI's flagship products is its walk-in climate chambers, specifically designed to cultivate various plant species under precisely controlled environmental conditions. These chambers offer exceptional homogeneity and stability of parameters, enabled by sophisticated software control. Researchers benefit from advanced simulations such as cloud and seasonal simulations, facilitated by online control of parameters and data import from weather stations or databases. Moreover, PSI's climate chambers are equipped with state-of-the-art LED illumination, providing high intensity and spectral control, alongside precise temperature and humidity control, offering great flexibility for experimental design and environmental simulations.
At the core of PSI's mission is the commitment to deliver impeccable quality and value to its clients. With offices in Europe, Australia, and North America, PSI ensures dependable and timely worldwide support for its products, which are widely used in universities, research institutions, and biotech industries across terrestrial and aquatic environments, from the laboratory to the field, spanning diverse climates. To support the scientific community PSI has established its own Research Center, providing clients with state-of-the-art growth facilities and expert assistance from a team of PhD-level plant scientists. Clients can conduct proof-of-concept experiments, receive training in the latest technology and software, and access phenotyping on-demand services. This collaborative approach extends to numerous projects with universities worldwide, fostering innovation and nurturing the next generation of talented plant scientists.
PSI's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of sophisticated instrumentation tailored for plant science research, including PlantScreen high throughput PhenotypingTM systems, devices for chlorophyll fluorescence measuring and advanced imaging, high-tech photobioreactors, intelligent growth chambers, and compact, hand-held instrumentation. PSI's products are designed by plant scientists for plant scientists, with environmentally friendly production techniques and unrivaled post-purchase support.
Backed by a team of plant scientists and engineers with extensive expertise in optics, electronics, software development, and automation, PSI continues to push the boundaries of innovation in plant science instrumentation. In conclusion, PSI stands as a beacon of innovation in the field of plant science instrumentation, driving scientific progress and empowering researchers worldwide. For more information about PSI and its products, visit www.psi.cz, and feel free to reach out with any inquiries. We look forward to welcoming you into the world of PSI.
ADC Bioscientific Ltd
Who we are
Our story
It was the summer of 1969 when four engineers: Messrs Moult, Sullivan, Doncaster and Coombes (from left to right in the photograph below) founded The Analytical Development Company Ltd. to manufacture infrared gas analysers in Leytonstone, London, UK. Within a year, they had expanded into a factory unit in Hoddesdon (close to where conspirators apparently once plotted to assassinate King Charles II in 1683).
Founding directors of The Analytical Development Company Ltd.
Many of their highly accurate Carbon Dioxide analysers were purchased by plant physiologists. It was therefore a logical step for them to develop (in 1971) the laboratory ADC225; the first ever specialised device for plant science research. Over the next decade, the ADC225 established an outstanding reputation for reliability and performance amongst the world’s researchers. Some liked it so much, they took it everywhere with them…
225 MKII carbon dioxide analyser in the field.
By the early 1980s, crop scientists were needing to move their research from the laboratory into the field. So, in 1983, the very first portable Leaf Chamber Analyser (LCA-1) was developed. The full production unit (LCA-2) followed in 1984.
The success of the ADC225 and LCA-2 in the 1980s led to the company winning a British government export award. By this time the company had become known to most scientists as “ADC”. In 1987, ADC joined the umbrella of the Halma group. The LCA-3 was launched in 1987 followed by the LCA-4 in 1993, each further improving the portability and performance of photosynthesis instruments.
1994 saw the introduction of our first portable leaf area meter (now the hugely successful AM350).
The AM350 leaf area meter in use.
From ‘ADC’ to ADC BioScientific Ltd.
ADC Bioscientific Ltd. was established as an independent company in 1998, through a management buy-out of the ADC plant science division, headed by Sally Donaldson and Dave Mann. New developments in portable photosynthesis systems followed. The arrival of our LCi in 1999, the first analyser to incorporate a miniaturised IRGA within the handle, and LCpro in 2001, followed by LCpro+ in 2004, strengthened our reputation as leaders in portability and ease of use.
In 2006, we expanded into other parallel areas of carbon cycle research. We addressed the growing global interest in soil respiration with the development of the portable SRS series, followed by the automated ACE system in 2008. Our range of portable photosynthesis systems was further enhanced in 2011 by the LCi-SD, LCpro-SD and SRS-SD series.
ADC BioScientific Ltd. are proud to celebrate 50 years of ADC, a testament to the popularity of our products in the ever-changing research and economic climates. We also celebrate the release of a new generation of instruments; our EGA60 series, LCpro T, LCi T and SRS T systems, together with several advances in chlorophyll content and fluorescence measurement from our partner company, OptiSciences Inc., Hudson, USA (CCM200+, CCM300, Plant Stress Kit, OS30p+ plant stress screening device, OS1p modulated fluorometer, OS5p+ advanced modulated fluorometer, iFL integrated system and PSP Monitoring Fluorometer).
Hansatech Instruments Ltd
About Hansatech Instruments
Hansatech Instruments is a small, British, scientific instrument company located in the heart of rural Norfolk. For over 40 years, our efforts have been concentrated towards the design & manufacture of high quality oxygen electrode and chlorophyll fluorescence measurement systems for the studies of cellular respiration & photosynthesis research. Our product range covers a wide range of applications within the following fields of study:
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Oxygen electrode measurement using sophisticated Clark type oxygen electrodes
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Chlorophyll fluorescence and optical absorbance measurements employing leading edge analytical techniques
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Exclusive representative for PP Systems instrumentation in the UK and Ireland.
Our scientific and research instruments are now in use in a wide range of programs in more than one hundred countries throughout the world and have gained an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and excellent price/performance.
Company history
The name ‘Hansatech’ is derived from the Hanseatic League, a trading alliance of towns and cities of Northern Europe which flourished in the 13th to 15th centuries. The town of King’s Lynn, where Hansatech Instruments is located, was a key trading post between England and continental Europe.
Prof. David A. Walker
The original Hansatech Limited was founded in 1972 as a sub-contracting electronic assembly company. Shortly afterwards, contact was made between Hansatech and Prof. David A. Walker who was at that time Professor of Biology at Sheffield University. Prof. Walker had been using prototype Clark oxygen electrodes which he had designed and developed with the late Tom Delieu.
Further collaboration ensued and in 1974 Hansatech Ltd launched the DW1, a commercial Clark type polarographic oxygen electrode with an accompanying chamber and control unit. The aim of this instrument was to further the use of oxygen measurements in the teaching and research of plant physiology. The DW1 is in use in laboratories worldwide and still sells strongly.
Contact with customers acted as a further springboard for developments, and by 1989, the scientific side of the business had grown sufficiently to allow the foundation of a new company, Hansatech Instruments Ltd, which is housed in an attractive old farmhouse in a rural location on the outskirts of King’s Lynn.
A specialist team of skilled employees ensures that our ever-broadening range of high quality scientific instrumentation has been designed for optimum performance and reliability. We collaborate with experienced and renowned academics and scientific bodies to ensure that the design of our instrument range meets the needs of established and developing trends in scientific research and teaching programmes.
Our products are now in use in scientific programs in more than ninety countries throughout the world and have gained an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and excellent price/performance.
Customer Support
Hansatech Instruments customers can be assured that the items they purchase are designed and manufactured to the highest standard with strict pre-sales test procedures in place. Any support enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently by knowledgeable, friendly staff. Because of our tireless commitment to a high standard of customer service, Hansatech Instruments have pleasure in serving thousands of satisfied, loyal customers spanning more than 100 countries.
Development Policy
A policy of continuous development ensures that our range keeps abreast of current research needs and so in the interests of updating and improving our equipment, we reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Company Registration
Hansatech Instruments Ltd is registered in England and Wales:
Registration number: 2354398
Registered office:
Thain Wilbur
36/38 King Street
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1ES
England
Qubit Systems Inc.
Providing high quality gas exchange systems for respirometry, photosynthesis, N2 fixation and environmental monitoring. Instruments for aquatic biology, including the unique diver-deployed CISME system for monitoring coral metabolism in situ. Instruments for human cardiovascular fitness and electrophysiology. Chlorophyll fluorescence and hyperspectral analyzers and imagers. Tower- and gantry-mounted instruments for Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence (SIF) and Plant Reflective Indices. LED-based growth chambers. Algal bioreactors. We provide customised plant phenomics platforms for the growth chamber, greenhouse and field. Contact us to discuss your requirements - our scientists will enjoy working with you.
Phone: (+1)-613-384-1977
Plant Ditech
Plant-DiTech is revolutionizing the agricultural research sector by offering our ground-breaking PlantArray platform. The system empowers researchers to rapidly screen plant responses to various stressors, and assess their yield potential within days.
While controlling changes in irrigation and nutrients conditions, the system captures real-time, dynamic physiological measurements. It allows researchers to identify and quantify plant stomatal activity and growth before visual detection.
Trusted by industry leaders, including Wageningen University, the University of Florida, Mars Wrigley, and many more. With a solid track record of over 40 scientific articles, Plant-DiTech is setting new plant phenotyping research standards. Discover more at www.plant-ditech.com
Lucid Scientific, Inc
Lucid Scientific, a pioneer in life science instrumentation, introduces Resipher, a groundbreaking solution empowering researchers to precisely measure oxygen consumption directly in standard microplates. Resipher features patented dynamic optical oxygen sensors, offering unparalleled sensitivity while ensuring minimal cell disturbance. Its super-compact profile seamlessly integrates into any incubator or workstation, enhancing workflow efficiency.
With Resipher, scientists gain access to Lucid Lab, a cutting-edge web-based software for real-time logging and analysis. This intuitive platform facilitates fast and comprehensive data visualization for each of the monitored wells. Researchers can now observe their cellular experiments in real-time from any computer or remotely via smartphone or tablet, revolutionizing the way biological research is conducted. Lucid Scientific's innovative approach is driving forward the frontier of drug discovery and fundamental biological research, empowering scientists worldwide to unlock new insights and accelerate breakthroughs.
Diana Biotechnologies
DIANA Biotechnologies, a.s. is a Czech biotech company with strong in-house research and development. The company was founded in 2018 with the aim of developing applications of the patented DIANA technology in diagnostics and drug development. We are currently targeting global markets in four main areas: 1) development and production of PCR products for molecular biology labs 2) development of PCR diagnostics products 3) monoclonal antibodies development 4) drug discovery services.
In the field of molecular diagnostics, the company has become the largest Czech manufacturer of PCR tests for COVID-19 and other viral diseases. Now we are pursuing our expertise from development of our own IVD diagnostic kits to the academic laboratories and we are producing a whole portfolio of PCR and RT-PCR kits, RNase inhibitors and enzymes together with custom oligonucleotide synthesis. We are proud to have a team of top scientists with unique expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and laboratory automation. For more information, please continue to www.dianabiotech.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: DIANA Biotechnologies
Twitter: @DianaBiotech
British Ecological Society
Bringing together members across the world to advance ecological science. We publish 7 world-renowned journals, organise diverse and innovative events, support our members in promoting ecological science and evidence informed solutions to policymakers and provide career support to ecologists at all stages of their lives with mentoring, training, online resources and advice. In addition we provide over £400,000 in grants, including four new grants to bolster innovative research in underfunded areas.