Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive cellular therapy software applications, announced today that Core23 BioBank has upgraded to the 2014 version of the Transtem system to fully automate its laboratory operations. The Transtem software provides complete process management from online donor registration through product collection, manufacturing, storage, testing and release – all within a single Web-based system.

Building a multi-technique polymer database at the University of Lille Nord de France. In France, the Materials and Transformations Unit ("Unité Matériaux Et Transformations", UMET) of the University of Lille Nord de France houses a diverse group of materials science laboratories. Recently the Polymer Systems Engineering group added ACD/ChemAnalytical Workbook and ACD/MS Fragmenter to their workflow to increase their data interpretation efficiency and knowledge sharing within the group.

The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) today released a white paper developed by recently retained expert legal counsel, former Solicitor General Paul D. Clement, a partner with Bancroft PLLC, and Laurence H. Tribe, the Carl. M. Loeb University Professor and Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard University. The document provides a systematic and detailed rejection of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposal to extend its regulatory authority over laboratory developed tests (LDTs) by reclassifying LDTs as medical devices.

CSols, Inc., the premier Laboratory Informatics Consultancy in North America, understands the complex challenges that today’s laboratories face. Therefore, CSols has developed nine short courses to be presented at Pittcon 2015 on some of these critical business issues. These Short Courses provide both the training and tools that Laboratory and IT personnel can leverage to solve these business issues in their respective labs.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the addition of an important new feature to its Genomic DNA ScreenTape assay-the DNA Integrity Number, or DIN, for assessing the integrity of genomic DNA. The new feature is designed to ensure the quality of genomics experiments, especially next-generation sequencing (NGS). It builds on Agilent's technology for assessing the integrity of RNA-the RNA Integrity Number, or RIN-which has become a market-leading standard.

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) specialist, Autoscribe Ltd, believes that its continued growth is due in no small part to the pricing structure and configurability of its flagship Matrix Gemini LIMS. In results announced for the most recent financial year, increased turnover in the UK was also accompanied by an increase in orders of more than 30% from the US office, with both operations reporting increased profitability.

According to the new research report "Laboratory Information Management Systems/ LIMS Market by Product (COTS & Legacy), Delivery Mode (On-premise, Hosted, Cloud), Component (Software & Services), End User Industries (Healthcare, CRO, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Chemical) - Forecast to 2019", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Market is expected to reach $1,323.6 Million by 2019 from $848.5 Million in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2014 to 2019.

The Rare Tumor Center of the Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR) of the Greenville Health System of South Carolina is the nation’s first center dedicated exclusively to the research and treatment of rare cancers. With its innovation zone attracting promising new therapeutic biotech companies, ITOR is poised to make South Carolina a vital destination for integrative approaches to fighting cancer. As with most, if not all health centers, a strong biorepository is a bridge to success in facilitating progress in both treatment and research. Managing the information behind each specimen stored is the biorepository information management system Freezerworks Unlimited (Dataworks Development, Inc., Mountlake Terrace, WA)

Autoscribe’s December e-bulletin concentrates on the benefits of being able to configure a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) without the need to write custom code or using a programming script. With details of forthcoming training courses in the UK and US, there are opportunities for people to use the configuration course as part of the preparation for a LIMS project.

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation program for biorepositories is relatively new, having begun in 2012. The Genetic Resources Core Facility (GRCF) Biorepository and Cell Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine recently became the twelfth biorepository accredited by CAP. According to its Director, Melissa Olson, PhD, the process, which she describes as a “major reorganizational effort”, was well worth it.

Sparta Systems, a leading provider of enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions, was honored by Food Logistics as a 2014 FL100+ award winner. Sparta Systems received this recognition as a direct result of helping numerous food and beverage companies bring products to market more safely and efficiently. Sparta's EQMS solutions automate quality, regulatory and compliance workflow processes internally, as well as with suppliers and contracted vendors.

Learn the new CGMP requirements for Combination Products, 21 CFR Part 4, and get answers to issues and questions that arise involving combination products

Leica Biosystems and Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology announced today a collaboration to develop the next generation of cytogenetics imaging software. The new tool will optimize software workflow and improve the overall user experience for cytogenetics imaging technicians.

To support its international growth, AgileBio launches its new subsidiary in San Diego, California (USA), strengthening its global presence and becoming a new partner of research laboratories in the United States.

LifeMap Sciences, Inc., a subsidiary of BioTime, Inc., announced today the release of MalaCards, Version 1.07. The new release is available at http://www.malacards.org/. MalaCards is a database of human diseases and their annotations that is modeled on the architecture and richness of the popular GeneCards® database of human genes (http://www.genecards.org/).

Committed to maximizing automation for anatomic pathology (AP) laboratories, NovoPath announces support for OpenText RightFax Express for its NovoPath AP Laboratory Information System (LIS). OpenText RightFax family of products is the market-leading network fax server solution for organizations of every size.

Rapid Micro Biosystems, a leading provider of automated, non-destructive, rapid microbial detection, today announced the general availability of two-way integration to laboratory information management system (LIMS) through its industry leading Growth Direct™ System.

Frost & Sullivan Names LabVantage Solutions, Inc. 2014 North American Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Company of the Year

Definiens, the global leader in Tissue Phenomics® for oncology diagnostics, today announced the newest version of its leading image analysis software for quantitative digital pathology, Tissue Studio 4.0. The new release provides greater flexibility, more accurate and consistent results, and the ability to use any chromogen for single and dual stain immunohistochemistry (IHC) quantification.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pxwwdz/analysis_of_the) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of the US LIMS Market" report to their offering. The laboratory information management systems (LIMS) market in the United States has been a mature space for many years. The evolution of laboratory needs has spurred innovation in this industry, forcing vendors to change their approach toward consumers.