Lowering the Barrier to Automation: Teaching Liquid Handling to the Next Generation of Scientists

Join Opentrons at Booth #912 at SLAS2026 in Boston, MA for an in-booth talk by Curtis Walton, PhD (Director of Automation and Process Optimization, Institute for Protein Innovation).

Talk title: Lowering the Barrier to Automation: Teaching Liquid Handling to the Next Generation of Scientists

The Institute for Protein Innovation is pioneering a new approach to scientific discovery and collaboration. As a nonprofit research institute, we provide the biomedical research community with synthetic antibodies and deep protein expertise, empowering scientists to explore fundamental biological processes and pinpoint new targets for therapeutic development. Our mission is to advance protein science to accelerate research and improve human health.

Opentrons accelerates research and healthcare innovation through an integrated lab automation platform. Its Flex® liquid-handling robots are accessible, AI-compatible, and easy to use, supporting open-source protocols. Opentrons empowers researchers worldwide by making advanced lab automation flexible, affordable, and widely accessible.

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