Released on: March 20, 2008, 6:31 am

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San Jose, CA (March 20, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world
leader in serving science, announces the integration of Thermo Scientific
Aria LX multiplexing technology with QuickQuan software. The combination
enables users to increase the throughput of compounds processed in
high-throughput liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) assays by a
factor of four. This instrument accelerates the pace of drug discovery for
pharmaceutical companies, streamlining the workflow by maximizing the
productivity of a single MS detector.

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Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

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Stephanie Kubina
+1 408-965-6022
stephanie.kubina@thermofisher.com
www.thermo.com/ms

Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases New Integrated LC-MS Drug Discovery
Workflow for Maximizing Sample Throughput

San Jose, CA (March 20, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world
leader in serving science, announces the integration of Thermo Scientific
Aria LX multiplexing technology with QuickQuan software. The combination
enables users to increase the throughput of compounds processed in
high-throughput liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) assays by a
factor of four. This instrument accelerates the pace of drug discovery for
pharmaceutical companies, streamlining the workflow by maximizing the
productivity of a single MS detector.

The unique Thermo Scientific multiplexing technology is the only truly
independent, parallel, multichannel system in the industry, bringing the
productivity of up to four separate LC systems to a single MS. The Thermo
Scientific TSQ Quantum triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and an Aria LX-4
System can process as many samples as four standalone LC-MS/MS systems. The
multiplexed system ensures maximum performance of the MS so the user can
boost productivity without compromising data quality or sensitivity.

For laboratories that perform high-throughput screening, this integrated
solution allows scientists to quickly assess thousands of new chemical
entity samples in drug discovery research. QuickQuan software performs
automated optimization of MS/MS parameters, enabling the rapid analysis of
compounds. Data generated from QuickQuan can be seamlessly transferred to
the Thermo Scientific Galileo LIMS or QuickCalc software powered by Gubbs
Inc. GMSU.

\"The integration of these innovative Thermo Scientific products into a
single solution demonstrates Thermo Fisher\'s commitment to developing
technologies for our customers that simplify their processes and improve
laboratory productivity,\" said Dr. Ian Jardine, vice president of global
research and development for Thermo Fisher Scientific. \"As the leader in
mass spectrometry, we have an unmatched portfolio that enables us to develop
sophisticated, yet intuitive, workflows for our customers.\"

For more information on the new Thermo Scientific integrated LC-MS drug
discovery workflow, please email analyze@thermofisher.com, call +1
800-532-4752 or visit www.thermo.com/ms.

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: Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Secondary Contact Information:
Stephanie Kubina
+1 408-965-6022
stephanie.kubina@thermofisher.com
www.thermo.com/ms