4th Biennial Regional Symposium on Total Laboratory Management (QSEL) 2009

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INTRODUCTION

In conjunction with the 10th Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences 2009 (Asianalysis X 2009) to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from August 11 – 13, 2009, Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) and Kimia Malaysia, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) are jointly organizing the 4th Biennial Regional Symposium on Total Laboratory Management (QSEL) 2009 as a major component of Asianalysis X 2009. QSEL 2009 is also held in association with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Malaysia, the Department of Standards, Malaysia and the Institute for Medical Research.

It will feature the latest developments in Laboratory Quality Management, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Environment Management and Laboratory Informatics & Technology.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of QSEL 2009 is to provide an opportunity for laboratory personnel to keep abreast with the current trends in the region on laboratory quality, safety, environment and laboratory informatics and technology (LIMS), these being the major elements of total laboratory management.

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME

Eminent speakers from industries, government and international organizations have been invited to speak on topics which will include the following:

• Overview of Current & Future Developments in Laboratory Management Systems

• National Measurement System Act 2007 – The Requirements and Metrology Infrastructure

• The National Infrastructure on Chemical Metrology in Achieving the Requirements of NMSA.

• Traceability in Chemical Measurements – How?

• Quality & Accreditation Systems

• Accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 – Petronas Laboratories’ Experience

• An Overview of Laboratory Safety

• Latest Requirements in OSHA 18001:2007

• Environment Management System – ISO 14000

• Case Studies on Reduction or Minimization of Wastes


• Meeting the Radiation Safety Requirements for a Laboratory

• Global Harmonized System (GHS)

• Latest Developments in REACH, RoHS and Electronic & Electrical Equipment Wastes

• Pathology Laboratory Act 2007

• ISO 15189 for Medical Testing

• Biosafety & Biosecurity in the Malaysian Laboratory: Are we prepared to face the Global Challenges in the 21st Century?

• Results of an IUPAC Study on Advances in Science and Technology Relevant to the Chemical Weapons Convention

• LIMS for Laboratory Chemical Management

• Application of Barcode/RFID in Improving Productivity

• Discrete Autoanalyzer

• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Sample Tracking/Management System

• Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

• Laboratory Chemical Inventory Management Systems

• Laboratory Document Control Systems

• Laboratory Data Management, Integration and Automation Solutions

• Instrument/LIMS Interfacing Solutions

• Instrument Control, Data Acquiring and Processing Systems

• Spectra Library, Chromatography Retention Index System and Other Laboratory Software Solutions

EXHIBITION

In conjunction with Asianalysis X, an exhibition entitled Laboratory Asia (LabAsia) 2009 will be held at the same venue. LabAsia 2009 will showcase the latest in analytical techniques and laboratory services including instrumentation, laboratory safety, management and information systems, environment and waste management, chemicals and scientific publications.

LabAsia 2009 is managed by ECMI Trade Fairs S.E.A. Sdn Bhd. Please refer to the website: www.ecmi.com.my for more information.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Scientists, laboratory managers, supervisors, laboratory technicians/technologists, marketing executives, safety officers and consultants from industries, research organizations, government laboratories, private laboratories as well as academicians and educators from institutions of higher learning.

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee covers attendance at the symposium including symposium materials, lunch and refreshments. It also entitles participants to attend all sessions of the Asianalysis X 2009 and its associated events.

ACCOMMODATION

Special room rates for Asianalysis X participants have been obtained from the following hotels:

Best Western Seri Pacific
Grand Season Hotel
Dynasty Hotel
Vistana Hotel
Hotel Grand Central
Wira Hotel

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