Released on: August 11, 2008, 4:25 am

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Press Release Summary: PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, has scheduled its annual North American
laboratory Informatics user group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from
October 6-9, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference will not only profile the
company\'s strategic and product roadmaps, but also 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 North American Informatics Conference

PHILADELPHIA (August 11, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, has scheduled its annual North American laboratory Informatics user
group meeting, Thermo Informatics World (TIW), from October 6-9, 2008 in Las Vegas,
Nevada. The conference will not only profile the company\'s strategic and product
roadmaps, but also demonstrate its latest informatics offerings that address the
growing data management and instrument integration challenges of today\'s
laboratories.

TIW North America 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 North American 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 North America 2008 will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas. Early
bird registration is available until September, 5, 2008 and offers a savings of
$300. Group discounts are also available. 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.

For more information about TIW North America, please call +1 866-463-6522, e-mail
marketing.informatics@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