March 21, 2023 - Astrix Adds Industry Veteran to Help Drive Next Stage of Growth

 Astrix, a market leader in creating and delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community, today announced the appointment of industry veteran John Moran as Vice President of Strategic Clients and Channels. [Read More]

March 14, 2023 - Accumen and Clinisys partner to provide expert resources to enhance Lab Outreach capabilities that help improve business performance

Accumen, a leader in lab operation and clinical services, today announced that they have entered a multi-year collaboration and partnership with Clinisys, one of the largest information systems providers for laboratories, to provide enhanced data analysis, expanded outreach services, and improved operational efficiencies to both Accumen and Clinisys’ laboratory customers and clinicians; thus, creating better outcomes for patients. [Read More]

March 8, 2023 - LIMS Wizards Unveils SampleVision v3.1 at Pittcon 2023

LIMS Wizards announced the launch of version 3.1 of SampleVision at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia. The latest version includes expanded interfaces to clinical systems (LIS, etc.) via HL7 format using Mirth Connect as well as to any or no LIMS (exporting direct to CSV). SampleVision v3.1 offers full regulatory compliance for life sciences customers via audit trail and electronic signatures as well as cutting-edge features like geolocation services, dashboards, configurable reports, image capture, and barcoding. [Read More]

February 28, 2023 - STARLIMS Continues to Improve Performance with QM Solution V12.3 Service Pack 1

STARLIMS Corporation is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers. To continue improving our performance and capabilities, we are pleased to announce the release of the STARLIMS Quality Manufacturing (QM) Solution v12.3 Service Pack 1 (SP1). [Read More]

February 28, 2023 - Semaphore Webinar: March 15th, 2023 – Semaphore Solutions presents “Clarity LIMS Office Hours”

Are you building a custom workflow and have questions not covered in the documentation or forums? Would you like to talk with leading industry experts in Illumina’s Clarity LIMS?

Semaphore Solutions’ Dr. Mark Luszniak and Katharine Kaye are leading subject matter experts translating complex laboratory workflows into Clarity LIMS. Mark and Katharine have worked cumulatively with hundreds of clients and have respectively 16 and 7 years of experience with Clarity LIMS.

If you’re stuck on a tough question or would simply like to come and participate in the discussion, please join us 1PM PST March 15, 2023 via a Zoom Call.

The agenda will consist of: A discussion of integrating common instruments; Open floor ‘question and answer’ discussion for participants; Call for topics for future Office Hours sessions

February 28, 2023 - Astrix Webinar: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – Solving Technical Challenges of Transitioning from On-Premises Server to Cloud Services for Empower 3 CDS

Presenter: Marcelo Soares, LIS Delivery Manager, Astrix Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST

Overview:

As organizations seek to modernize their IT infrastructures and move to the cloud, there are a number of technical challenges that need to be addressed. One of these challenges is the process of moving a chromatography data system like Waters Empower 3 CDS from an on-premises server to a cloud-based service. A successful migration to the cloud can result in increased scalability, flexibility, and accessibility of the chromatography data system, as well as improved collaboration and cost savings for the organization. In this webinar, using Empower 3 as a reference, we will explore the technical challenges associated with this process, focusing on key points such as: Data security; Data migration; Integration with third-party systems (LIMS, ERP, ELN, etc.); Regulatory compliance.

February 28, 2023 - CSols Webinar: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – Creating a Modern, Efficient Laboratory with a LIMS

MARCH 29, 2023  |  2 P.M. EDT

Do you recognize inefficiencies in your laboratory?  Do you still have many laboratory processes that use paper?  Is it difficult to find and trend laboratory data?  If so, you may need to look at your processes and change your paper procedures to accomplish a digital transformation of your laboratory with a LIMS or an ELN. In one hour, you’ll hear tips from our strategic experts on how to evaluate and change your processes to make them more efficient before considering which LIMS is the best fit for your organization. There are many informatics choices by type, brand, and functionality. This webinar will show you how to apply a data-driven approach to select the proper laboratory informatics solution for your business. If you feel your lab can use more organization, less paper, less redundancy, and better overall efficiency, this webinar can be your guide.  

February 28, 2023 - Astrix Webinar: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – End-to-End Regulatory Information Management: Case Study of a Veeva RIM Implementation

About the Webinar

• Date:  3/29/23
• Time: 1pm
• Company: Astrix
• Presenter: Heather Adinolfi, Integrated Business Analysis Practice Lead, Astrix

Overview:

Multi-year, cross-functional software implementations take a village. Coordinating SMEs (Business and IT), business analysts, and vendor teams requires consistent oversight, diligent planning, realistic prioritization, and strong communication. Join us as we review the journey of an End-to-End Veeva RIM implementation at a top biopharma organization. In this webcast, you will learn:Approaches for aligning cross-functional processes and requirements; Best practices for maintaining transparency across workstreams; Tips and tricks for organizational change management.

February 28, 2023 - RFP-2023-004 – Laboratory Information Management System: Close Date: Mar 17th 2023, 4:00 PM CDT

Milwaukee County invites responses from Suppliers qualified and experienced Offerors who supply Laboratory Information Management Systems (“LIMS”) including case management and toxicology modules appropriate for use by a Medical Examiner’s Office. Preference will be given to Offerors capable of providing a comprehensive SaaS LIMS which includes both case management and toxicology modules; however, the County will consider multiple awards to Offerors providing only case management or toxicology modules as well as on-premise solutions. [Read More]

February 28, 2023 - Request for Information – Laboratory Information Management System for Laboratory eTools Repository: Due: December 31, 2023

This is a request for information advising interested parties that the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is seeking information on providers of laboratory e-tools. Vendors will be asked to complete a questionnaire pertaining to their products/tools. APHL's intent is to include vendors and their products' information in an online interactive repository that will be available globally. [Read More]

February 22, 2023 - CSols Inc. Launches Data and Analytics Services

CSols Inc., the premier informatics consultancy in North America, announces the addition of new Data and Analytics service offerings. Organizations can leverage CSols’s expertise within and beyond the laboratory to enhance their decision-making capabilities. [Read More]

February 14, 2023 - Agilent Announces New NovoCyte Flow Cytometer System Software for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the release of new NovoExpress software that introduces integrated compliance tools for NovoCyte flow cytometer systems. The compliance-enabling features enable users to meet regulatory requirements defined in FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11. [Read More]

February 8, 2023 - Autoscribe Showcases Updated LIMS Technology at PITTCON

At PITTCON 2023, visitors to the Autoscribe Informatics booth will see the key developments introduced to our flagship Matrix Gemini LIMS since the last PITTCON. The world’s most configurable Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) has been further enhanced with a completely new web-based user interface as well as other significant changes and improvements. [Read More]

February 8, 2023 - Astrix to Sponsor Lab of the Future 2023 in Boston

The Lab of the Future Congress USA is back in Boston for 9-10 March 2023.  Following the sell-out 2022 event, we have moved to the larger Renaissance Boston Waterfront to support the growth of the Congress. Join us and hundreds of life science research leaders for the most innovative and best attended congress on the future of biopharma R&D. [Read More]

January 31, 2023 - Astrix will be a corporate sponsor at the 2023 Scope Conferenc

Astrix will be participating as a Corporate Sponsor of the SCOPE conference in Orlando Florida, February 6-9th, Booth 537.   Join us and learn more about clinical operations and research [Read More]

January 11, 2023 - Think a LIMS Is Not for Your Industry? – Think Again

Recent data released by Autoscribe Informatics shows the breadth of industries purchasing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); many for the first time. This market analysis from recent projects shows the cross-section of clients is moving well beyond what many think of as the LIMS core market of Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. [Read More]

December 14, 2022 - Autoscribe Raises the Efficiency Bar with the Release of Matrix Gemini LIMS v6.6

Autoscribe Informatics, the global leader in configurable Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), today announced the release of Matrix Gemini version 6.6. The December 2022 release includes a number of enhancements designed to improve the user experience even further. [Read More]

November 16, 2022 - CSols Inc. Validates New LIMS at Zosano Pharma

CSols Inc. was recently contracted to validate WinLIMS for Zosano Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that planned to transition away from paper record-keeping and take advantage of the increased efficiency and data accessibility offered by implementing a new laboratory information management system (LIMS). WinLIMS is a product of Quality System International Corporation (QSI). [Read More]