The Current Skills Gaps in Analytical Sciences are Failing Industry: Debate at The 21St International Reid Bioanalytical Forum

Abstract

21st International Reid Bioanalytical Forum, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, 7–10 September 2015

The 21st International Reid Bioanalytical Forum held between 7 and 10 September 2015, brought together over 100 scientists from around the world, representing industry, academia and vendors, for 4 days of engaging science at the University of Surrey in Guildford, UK. The scientific program consisted of 43 podium and 23 poster presentations from key opinion leaders and those just setting out on their scientific career. The latter being the focus of the meeting. One of the highlights of the forum was the debate. An expert panel helped spark off an active discussion among a passionate audience on the topic of ‘The Current Skills Gaps in Analytical Sciences are Failing Industry.’

Keywords::

• bioanalytical
• debate
• reid
• skills
• training

Disclaimer

N Spooner and T Sangster were both involved in the organization of the ‘Current Skills Gaps in Analytical Sciences are Failing Industry’ debate, which was held at the 21st International Reid Bioanalytical Forum. They were also involved in the organization of the Forum itself.

Financial & competing interests disclosure

The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

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