Neuroscience 2026

November 15-18, 2026, Washington DC, United States

Visit MilliporeSigma in Booth #1023 to receive an exclusive Sfn 2026 "Let Science Sparkle" pin (while supplies last): 

• Explore our neuroscience immunoassay solutions with MILLIPLEX^® Multiplex Kits and the simple-to-use FemtoQuest^® System for open, ultrasensitive biomarker detection 
• The plug-and-play AAW™ Automated Assay Workstation provides beginner-ready walkaway automation with ready-to-go protocols
• Meet the ergonomic, precise, and intuitive MILLI-Q^® IQ 7000 Ultrapure Water System
• Through our partnership with BrainXell, we offer a new collection of high-purity, iPSC-derived human neurons, astrocytes, and microglia, all derived from healthy control iPSC lines.
• Point your research in more directions with predesigned MGB Probe Assays
• …and more! 
   

Don’t miss our sessions at the Grand Product Theater and Focused Product Theater!

“Measuring Low-Abundant Neuroscience Biomarkers: Closing the Sensitivity Gap with Custom SMC^® Assays”

Neuroscience biomarkers such as neurofilaments, tau species, and cytokines are often present in blood and CSF at concentrations too low for conventional immunoassays, leaving many samples below the quantifiable range and limiting what a study can conclude. This talk describes how a single molecule counting technology closes the sensitivity gap, and how a bioanalytical CRO develops fit-for-purpose custom SMC^® assays so low-abundant analytes can be measured reliably in relevant matrices.

Speaker: Alok Pandey, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, PBL Assay Science
Date & Time: Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:30PM
Location: Grand Theater

"Winning Westerns: Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Western Blot"

Western blotting is a foundational technique for detecting specific proteins in a complex sample. Although blotting protocols are straight-forward, achieving consistent and high-quality results often depends on a series of critical decisions throughout the process. In this seminar, we will review the Western blotting workflow and discuss common challenges and troubleshooting techniques at each step, with a particular focus on membrane selection and transfer optimization. Through practical examples, you will learn how to optimize experimental conditions, minimize background, and generate reliable results. Join us for a collection of proven tips, tricks, and strategies designed to help you create consistently successful Western blots.

Date & Time: Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 4:00PM
Location: Focused Theater

Explore Related Technical Resources – and visit our staff for more information!

Alzheimer’s Disease:

• Alzheimer’s in a Dish™, 3D Neural Stem Cell Models - Protocol
• Multiplex Detection of Four Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers in Human CSF Samples Using A Novel MILLIPLEX^® Assay

General Neuroscience Applications:

• Bioactive Small Molecules for Neuroscience
• Duolink^® PLA Technology for Neuroscience Applications
• Barrier Formation and Permeability Assays using Millicell^® Hanging Cell Culture Insert
• ReNCell^® Neural Progenitors – Protocol
• Human iPSCs into Lineage-Specific Neurons and Glial Cells Utilizing Dual-SMAD Inhibition
• Neuroscience Multiplex Assays: Make More Connections in Neuroscience Research
• We offer expert protocols for Neuron/Astrocyte/Microglia 96-well tri-culture and Neuron/Microglia co-culture assays.

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• Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Agrees to Acquire Bio-Techne, Strengthening Leadership Position in Fast-Growing Life Sciences Markets