(Philadelphia, PA - October, 2003) Most scientists are dependent upon instrumentation and specialized software in the lab, but rarely is there acknowledgment of excellence for this equipment. Last year, The Scientist initiated the Readers' Choice Awards as an opportunity for researchers to give due recognition to the tools and technology that enable their livelihood.
The credibility for the awards is generated by the scientific community casting the deciding votes. Readers of The Scientist, using their experience as product users, voted on their favorite products taking into consideration practical factors such as reliability, ease of use, adaptability, speed of response and cost-effectiveness.
Thousands of votes were tallied, and the finalists in 10 categories have been determined.
The finalists are:
Best instrument under $25,000 (USD)
Applied Biosystems GeneAmp PCR System 9700
Eppendorf Centrifuge 5810 R
MJ Research PTC-100 Peltier Thermal Cycler
Best instrument between $25,000 and $100,000 (USD) Applied Biosystems ABI PRISM ...
