Released on: August 29, 2008, 3:17 am

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Press Release Summary: PHILADELPHIA (August 29, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, has scheduled its annual European
laboratory Informatics user group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from
October 20 - 23, 2008 in Budapest, Hungary. The conference will not only profile the
company\'s strategic and product roadmaps, but also will demonstrate its latest
informatics offerings that address the growing data management and instrument
integration challenges of today\'s laboratories.

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Informatics
Media Contact Information:
Name: Kath Darlington
Phone: +44 (0) 1477 539539
E-mail: thermofisher@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Media Contact Information:
Name: Patty McDermott
Phone: +1 781 287 4839
E-mail: patricia.mcdermott@thermofisher.com
Website: www.thermo.com/informatics

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces its 2008 Europe Informatics Conference

PHILADELPHIA (August 29, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, has scheduled its annual European laboratory Informatics user group
meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 20 - 23, 2008 in Budapest,
Hungary. The conference will not only profile the company\'s strategic and product
roadmaps, but also will demonstrate its latest informatics offerings that address
the growing data management and instrument integration challenges of today\'s
laboratories.

TIW Europe 2008 will provide users with enhanced knowledge, tools and capabilities
for integrating Thermo Scientific LIMS (laboratory information management systems)
and CDS (chromatography data systems) across laboratory instruments and the
enterprise, increasing collaboration and facilitating more informed decision making.
This year\'s theme is \"where your solution is a sure thing.\" Thermo Scientific LIMS
and CDS are utilized in laboratories around the world and in diverse industries
including chemicals, environmental, food and beverage, forensics, metals and mining,
pharmaceuticals and bioanalytical, environmental and wastewater.

The management of data is a key factor influencing the overall productivity and
performance of laboratories in all major industries. Demonstrating its proven
expertise in the development of innovative laboratory software solutions at TIW
2008, Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase its complete range of LIMS, CDS,
pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic software systems, and spectroscopy software systems.

The European TIW annual user conference provides industry professionals with a
unique opportunity to share cross-sector perspectives and become informed on
changing business requirements that drive the enhancements and future direction of
Thermo Scientific informatics solutions. Designed to encourage customer involvement,
TIW features product breakout sessions, including in-depth customer presentations,
product updates and onsite training provided by the Thermo Fisher Scientific team of
informatics experts.

TIW Europe 2008 will take place at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest.
Early bird registration is available until September 12, 2008. Group discounts are
also available (three people for the price of two; five people for the price of
three.) In addition, customers are invited to present on a range of topics from
sharing tips for navigating the software to highlighting a successful
implementation. Presenters will receive a waiver of the registration fee - abstracts
must be received by September 12, 2008.

For more information about TIW Europe, please call +1 866-463-6522, e-mail
michelle.sharron@thermofisher.com or register on-line at www.tiw08.com.

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving
science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science,
enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual
revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000
customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical
diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as
well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers
through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve
analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as
well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable
integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete
portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in
healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most
convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies
to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel
growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Contact Details: Informatics
Media Contact Information:
Name: Kath Darlington
Phone: +44 (0) 1477 539539
E-mail: thermofisher@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Media Contact Information:
Name: Patty McDermott
Phone: +1 781 287 4839
E-mail: patricia.mcdermott@thermofisher.com
Website: www.thermo.com/informatics