Released on: February 26, 2008, 6:55 am

Press Release Author: Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Press Release Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving
science, announced today that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the lead federal
department responsible for Canada\'s fisheries resource, oceans and inland waters,
will install its purpose-built Thermo Scientific NautilusT LIMS (laboratory
information management systems). After a five-year phased roll-out, more than 150
users operating out of 12 different laboratories located in seven facilities across
Canada will take advantage of the Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS. The volume of
data managed by the LIMS will vary from program to program, but will initially reach
more than 100,000 discrete samples yearly, and this is expected to increase at a
rate of approximately 25,000 samples per year.

Press Release Body: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving
science, announced today that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the lead federal
department responsible for Canada\'s fisheries resource, oceans and inland waters,
will install its purpose-built Thermo Scientific NautilusT LIMS (laboratory
information management systems). After a five-year phased roll-out, more than 150
users operating out of 12 different laboratories located in seven facilities across
Canada will take advantage of the Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS. The volume of
data managed by the LIMS will vary from program to program, but will initially reach
more than 100,000 discrete samples yearly, and this is expected to increase at a
rate of approximately 25,000 samples per year.

DFO will use the Thermo Scientific Nautilus LIMS to facilitate its ongoing
commitment to the research, development and understanding of Canada\'s three oceans,
freshwaters and coastlines. Specifically, DFO will provide diagnostic services, test
method development, regulatory research and expert scientific advice in
collaboration with the Canadian Food inspection Agency. DFO will implement the LIMS
for use in Science Sector laboratories across Canada, focusing initially on the
National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP).

"What an outstanding opportunity for Thermo Fisher Scientific to partner and work
hand in hand with the Canadian government, in particular Fisheries and Oceans
Canada, on their unique operations worldwide", says Greg Huelbig, strategic sales
executive for Thermo Fisher Scientific. "The installation of Thermo Scientific
Nautilus LIMS will greatly add to DFO's efficiencies and help them do their many
tasks with more confidence and reliability."

DFO plays a leading role in managing and safeguarding oceans and inland waters and
their resources for Canadians. Science provides an essential basis for the sound
management of fisheries and oceans resources. Research activities fall under a wide
range of topics, including: marine environment and habitat, oceanography,
productivity, stock assessment, hydrography and aquaculture. For more information
about DFO and its scientific research activities, visit their website at
www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For more information about Thermo Scientific informatics solutions, please call on
+1 866-463-6522, e-mail marketing.informatics@thermofisher.com or visit
www.thermo.com/informatics

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Web Site: http://www.Thermo.com/informatics

Contact Details: For further press information please contact: Kath Darlington, The
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