COPAN Diagnostics, Inc. is pleased to announce groundbreaking results of a multi-center study titled "Automated Scoring of Chromogenic Media for the Detection of MRSA using the WASPLab Image Analysis Softwarei" recently published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

Khemia’s Omega 11 LIMS has a complete and easily configurable report developer that is straightforward and easy to navigate. With a few simple steps, what main sections are to be included in a report, what order they are to be presented in and what analytical data, field data and/or QC data are to be presented may be modified as needed, allowing a laboratory to quickly configure their reports to fit their clients’ specific needs.

Autoscribe Informatics has published a useful downloadable 9 page guide: Matrix Gemini LIMS for Environmental Labs (www.autoscribeinformatics.com/pdfs/matrix-gemini-lims-for-environmental-labs-brochure.pdf ) highlighting the use of its Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for the testing of water, air, gas, soil, and/or leachate samples in environmental laboratories. This new publication highlights how Matrix can be readily configured to accommodate varying local and/or national regulatory requirements.

AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to better health through laboratory medicine, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 AACC and National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB) Awards.

MEDLAB Asia Pacific is the largest medical laboratory conference and exhibition in Singapore. It is part of the global of the MEDLAB series organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, and will provide attendees with the opportunity to witness and share the latest innovations and technology available in the IVD and medical laboratory market. The event will take place for the third year at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore from 22-24 March 2016.

Sophia Genetics, the global leader in Data-Driven Medicine (DDM), announced today the signing of a new strategic partnership with Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT). Under the terms of the agreement, Sophia Genetics will combine its Sophia DDM™ analytics platform with IDT’s NGS target capture products. The new bundle will create the most advanced NGS data analytics platform in the market.

We're all familiar with Open Source "free" LIMS - but we pose the question: Is a Free LIMS really free? We take a closer look at this by examining the landscape, Implementation, Enhancement, and the Support for an Open Source "free" LIMS.

This year Blaze Systems Corporation is celebrating its 20th year in the LIMS business. "In an industry that demands rapid advances in technology and value delivery, but also requires longevity and reliability, Blaze Systems has excelled in both for our customers for over 20 years" said President Larry DeHeer. "

Modern specialty diagnostic laboratories need an integrated LIMS that can handle molecular diagnostics, cytology, histopathology, NGS, FLOW, biochemistry, genetic cytology (Cyto / FISH)and microbiology related processes in a single system. Advanced detection of mutations, abnormalities in cells, chromosomes, karyotypes, DNA, gene, enzymes studies and biomarkers are very helpful in identification of potential source of disease and better patient care.

Octapharma GmbH, a leading biopharmaceuticals organization, has chosen E‑WorkBook 10 from IDBS. The web-based electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) will be rolled out in Germany early this year to replace paper-based research and development (R&D) and protect valuable IP. Users will be able to search for information in real time and follow a specific researcher or experiment as part of the application, to boost collaboration and productivity.

Natera, Inc., a leader in non-invasive genetic testing and the analysis of circulating cell-free DNA, today announced that Genetica, a leading laboratory for prenatal diagnostics in Switzerland, is now performing the Panorama non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) at its genetics laboratory in Switzerland. Genetica is leveraging Natera's proprietary technology via Constellation, Natera's cloud-based software platform for clinical genomic analysis.

In almost every laboratory, a group of standard queries are developed within the LIMS. This prearranged group of queries covers 80-90% of the queries most laboratories and analysts will ever need. It is that “other” 10-20% of unique queries that can and will be the sticking point. It is often the lack of quick, customizable queries that can trip up productivity or limit quality control checks. Khemia’s Omega 11 offers an ad hoc query writer to overcome this.

Dataworks Development, Inc. has released a case study detailing how Genocea Biosciences (NASDAQ: GNCA) is enjoying significant cost and time savings in LIMS application by utilizing Freezerworks, its sample management software program, to also manage clinical test result data.

CloudLIMS is awarded the Bronze at the Fifth Annual Best in Biz Awards 2015 for its ability to offer value added services to their customers, prompt and timely responses, fast turnaround of issues and the ability to get repeat and new business from customers.

Pilgrim Quality Solutions, a leading global provider of enterprise quality management software and services for the Life Sciences, today announced the latest release of SmartSolve® Complaint Management. Enhancements made to the solution demonstrate Pilgrim’s ongoing commitment to helping its customers achieve regulatory compliance by incorporating the latest FDA specifications for electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR).

There is no denying that a high performance project team is extremely beneficial. Join us for this 1-hour webinar to learn how to tackle the unique challenges presented by establishing and managing a Multi-Sourced Lab Informatics Team.

Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Waters Empower 3 implementation to ensure successful implementation, deployment, and validation.

DNAnexus Inc., the global leader in cloud-based genome informatics and data management, today announced the integration of its cloud-based genomics platform with Sapio Sciences’Exemplar Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution for clinical and research labs.

Booth #4063, Atlanta GA USA March 7th – 10th 2016
The ease of configuration offered within Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) will be showcased at PITTCON by Autoscribe Informatics. Visitors to Booth #4063 can see a sample registration/submission screen tailored to their exact requirements. Visitors simply need to stop by Booth #4063 with a sketch of how they would like the screen to look and let Autoscribe Informatics staff configure it before their very eyes!

Gaining Approval for Laboratory Informatics Training
CSols, Inc., the premier Laboratory Informatics Consultancy in North America, will be teaching seven short courses at Pittcon, March 6-10, 2016, for the 10th year in a row. From their years of experience as a thought leader, moderator, and teacher at the conference, CSols has compiled the top 10 benefits for attending a Short Course at Pittcon 2016.