"This webinar will provide a review of the 2022 – 2023 respiratory virus season and will highlight our surveillance strategies and challenges for 2023-2024, based on our expectations, for the upcoming respiratory virus season. Additional topics that will be discussed include a background on SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory pathogen surveillance, updates on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza vaccine strain components, updates on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza transmission globally, information a ... Read More

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"With the advent of new software and AI-based technologies, every researcher is equipped with a number of avenues to perform the research work effectively and efficiently. Likewise, the linkage between any type of data and a researcher would cross through different stages, if the right and suitable component of technology is embedded. In other words, the journey from data to Insight would pass through Information and Knowledge and if a researcher is well-equipped and well-aware with the ground-b ... Read More

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Considering a Cloud hosted LIMS solution? Putting your Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in the Cloud could be the answer to your nightmares, or it could turn into your worst nightmare. This webinar will explain what the industry means by cloud hosted LIMS solutions and discusses what to consider to ensure it’s the right choice for your LIMS. Date - Thursday 21st September 2023 Time - 07:00 PDT, 09:00 CDT, 10:00 EDT USA, 15:00 UK, 16:00 Europe We will cover: Why use t ... Read More

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"Laboratories are often resource-intensive operations, with high energy demand and potential environmental impacts from equipment, consumables, chemicals and waste. Scientists are increasingly aware of the need to develop and adopt sustainable approaches to laboratory practices to drive down the environmental footprint of labs. This could include changes to lab design, procurement, energy and resource consumption, and waste disposal, as well as rethinking research design with carbon footprint an ... Read More

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"Tight budgets and lean labs mean that aspirational lab informatics projects are a tough sell to management. Even if you secure the funding, who will do the work? Let our panel of experts give you the talking points you need to make the case. Whether it’s making quick changes to deliver immediate efficiency gains or planning the restructuring of your data to align with FAIR principles, this panel discussion will bring you the insights you need to convince management that improving your organiz ... Read More

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"While artificial intelligence garners a lot of attention within the clinical space such as digital pathology and next-generation sequencing, there continues to be a lack of understanding about how AI works within administrative functions that are critical to laboratory cash flow. A comprehensive and strategic approach to data, automation, and AI can help laboratories, molecular diagnostic providers, and pathology practices: 1) Remove friction throughout their patient experience. 2) Au ... Read More

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A webinar sponsored by Astrix  Date:  Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Time:  1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST Presented by: Ken Raiche, Managing Director, Astrix Consulting Services Session Overview As technology continues to revolutionize the way scientific R&D and manufacturing are conducted, organizations need to stay current with the latest advancements to remain competitive. Over the past two decades, labs have been transitioning to more digitalized platforms to become more ef ... Read More

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"Join us for this interactive panel discussion where laboratory professionals from across multiple markets and industries share success stories of how they navigated the journey to lab digitalization, from strategy and planning to implementation and optimization. They will share lessons learned and best practices to best harness the power of digital technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation in the lab. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to engage with top managers from Agilen ... Read More

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"Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant worldwide challenge now and in the coming years. To help address this complex problem, the One Health approach is being increasingly implemented, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. It emphasises collaboration and coordination among multiple sectors to promote responsible antimicrobial use, surveillance, infection prevention, control measures and research. The severity of AMR varies from one location ... Read More

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"Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in adolescents, children and in cases of abuse is challenging due to limitations associated with common STI tests. Identification of an STI in these populations can carry both medical and legal implications, placing additional scrutiny on testing procedures. In this webinar speakers with experience testing for STIs in adolescents, children and in cases of abuse will discuss the current recommendations for STI testing and describe the strategies ... Read More

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"Wastewater-based surveillance is valuable as it allows for the detection of pathogens before symptomatic cases are identified. In Korea, wastewater surveillance has been implemented, and the detection of various pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, has been confirmed. To simultaneously detect multiple pathogens, TaqMan Array Cards (TAC) have been introduced and proven to be highly useful in wastewater surveillance. Although wastewater surveillance has its limitations, it has proven to be a valu ... Read More

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"Millions of people around the world are sickened or killed due to food or waterborne pathogens. The efficiency of sample processing, testing, analyst skill and reference materials all play a role in producing accurate results to ensure the safety and fitness of the world’s food and water supplies. Most countries have regulations and limits for the safety of food and water for human consumption. In this webinar, we look at the impact of sample processing and testing on the true determination o ... Read More

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Semaphore Solutions will be offering another “office hours” session for all Clarity LIMS users on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1pm PST/4pm EST.  The agenda will consist of: Open floor ‘question and answer’ discussion for participants A discussion of Clarity Utility Steps and when they are useful How to mitigate workflow reconfiguration by accessioning control samples Browser tricks to get more usable Clarity real estate Call for topics for future Office Hours sessio ... Read More

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"This presentation will provide an overview of the political landscape in Washington, DC, in the 118th Congress, along with updates on federal legislation to support the laboratory workforce, reimbursement for laboratory services, and a risk-based framework for regulating clinical laboratory testing. The presentation will also cover proposed and future anticipated proposals to change CLIA workforce regulations." ... Read More

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"This 'Continual Improvement' webinar will provide an overview of the most common CLIA deficiencies in 2022 and ideas for avoiding noncompliance. The presenters will also review new CMS rules for remote review that were published at the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and provide an update on efforts to reform the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) provisions that are used to calculate laboratory reimbursement. The ongoing saga of FDA regulation of laboratory-developed tests co ... Read More

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"Welcome to the 7th annual cannabis testing symposium, an exclusive gathering designed specifically for cannabis scientists and researchers. This industry-leading event brings together experts and innovators in the field to shed light on the hottest topics and emerging trends in cannabis testing lab practices. This online symposium will cover: Method development for hemp fibers Auditing to combat cannabis misinformation Quantification of psilocin and psilocybin in psychedelic mushrooms ... Read More

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"In collaboration with CLSI and the ACCP ID-PRN, the SIDP Education committee would like to announce our next live webinar “Partnering Laboratory with Stewardship to Navigate Breakpoint Updates and Other New CLSI Recommendations to Enhance Clinical Practice", featuring Dr. April Bobenchik and Dr. Natasha Pettit. Registration is free for SIDP members and offers 1.5hr of ACPE CE credit. Continuing education PACE credit is also available for your lab colleagues, so please feel free to share ... Read More

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"In today's rapidly evolving world of healthcare, connectivity and interoperability play a pivotal role. Seamlessly exchanging vital information has become the backbone of efficient patient care, streamlining administrative processes, and empowering healthcare professionals with real-time access to critical data. This interconnectedness not only improves outcomes and reduces errors but also transforms the overall healthcare experience. Join us in our upcoming live webinar session as we explor ... Read More

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"Dr. George will discuss the evolution of hematopathology diagnosis with microscopic analysis (blood, bone marrow, and solid tissue) providing the initial framework of hematopathology. Subtypes were further defined initially based on phenotypic attributes, which were assessed by immunohistochemistry and subsequently by flow cytometry. The field gradually moved away from a pure cell of origin classification to a more integrated approach, and molecular subtypes were described. This revolutionized ... Read More

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"Healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to digital technology to improve patient care and business performance. However, legacy IT systems and practices can often make it difficult. Forward-thinking healthcare IT leaders are adopting cloud-based data integration platforms to overcome these challenges and streamline operations, address staffing challenges, and accelerate innovation. Join us to discover how leveraging the power of cloud technology can enhance scalability, streamli ... Read More

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