In times of an economic downturn, life scientists need to be as efficient and effective as possible in the lab. Which makes the reagents, hardware, and services they use all the more important.
Indeed, in the sixth Life Science Industry Awards, users consistently value products that save them time and money, as well as those that provide versatility and good customer support. In total, 11 companies were picked as the winners in 20 categories.
"There's been a clear emergence of very high-quality industry leaders, and that's what we've recognized here," says Richard Gallagher, editor and publisher of The Scientist. But while certain leaders may dominate the field, Gallagher predicts that future surveys will recognize smaller, newer life science suppliers that are gradually assuming more prominent positions. "It'll be exciting to watch," he says.
The Scientist worked with Arlington, Va.-based marketing research firm BioInformatics LLC, who polled our readers and members ...
