Released on: August 22, 2008, 4:35 am

Press Release Author: Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Press Release Summary: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving
science, today announced that it will exhibit and host a seminar at the annual
Pharmatex conference at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland, 16-18 September 2008.


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Thermo Fisher Scientific to Exhibit and Host Seminar at Pharmatex 2008

Hemel Hempstead, UK. (August 21, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world
leader in serving science, today announced that it will exhibit and host a seminar
at the annual Pharmatex conference at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland, 16-18
September 2008. The informative seminar, entitled "Near Infrared Analysis as a
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Tool for the Pharmaceutical and
Biopharmaceutical Industries," will take place in the Shanagarry Suite on Wednesday
17th September from 14.00-18.00pm and will be hosted by Sheelagh Halsey, NIR
Technical Support Specialist from Thermo Fisher.

The seminar will provide an insight into how the pharmaceutical industry can utilize
near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to aid the understanding and improvement of
pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical processes. NIR spectroscopy can measure
organic materials non-destructively and often non-invasively, making it a viable
solution for in-process analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical materials.

In addition, the workshop will explore current testing methods within pharmaceutical
manufacturing and highlight some of the problems associated with these methods such
as the downtime incurred when waiting for results and the risk of over-blending.
Aimed to educate and enhance understanding of NIR spectroscopy as a process analysis
tool, this interactive seminar will also include a question and answer session.

Targeted at professionals in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries,
Pharmatex is a multi-disciplined conference and exhibition. Offering an extensive
three-day program of seminars, Pharmatex provides an insight into the future
technology, corporate strategy and innovation within the pharmaceutical and
bio-pharmaceutical industry.

For further information on the Thermo Fisher Scientific seminar and for registration
details, please visit www.thermo.com/nir. Alternatively, please visit Thermo Fisher
at booth #33 at Pharmatex, Radisson SAS Hotel, Cork, Ireland, 16th - 18th September
2008.

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.

For further press information please contact: Laura Browne, The Scott Partnership, 1
Whiteside, Station Road, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8AA, United Kingdom Tel: + 44
1477 539539 Fax: +44 1477 539 540 E-mail: thermo@scottpr.com

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