https://www.limsforum.com The Global Laboratory, Informatics, Medical and Science Professional Community Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.12 https://s3.limsforum.com/www.limsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-LIMSforum-Fav-32x32.png https://www.limsforum.com 32 32 https://www.limsforum.com/5-signs-your-lab-may-need-a-lims-sooner-than-you-think/116447/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-signs-your-lab-may-need-a-lims-sooner-than-you-think https://www.limsforum.com/5-signs-your-lab-may-need-a-lims-sooner-than-you-think/116447/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:11 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/5-signs-your-lab-may-need-a-lims-sooner-than-you-think/116447/ Spreadsheets, emails, repeated data entry, and manual approvals may work for a while, but they often become barriers as laboratory operations grow. If your team spends too much time tracking status, searching for information, or managing disconnected processes, it may be time for a different approach.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/5-signs-your-lab-may-need-a-lims-sooner-than-you-think/116447/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/how-long-does-a-lims-upgrade-take/116442/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-does-a-lims-upgrade-take https://www.limsforum.com/how-long-does-a-lims-upgrade-take/116442/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:04:48 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/how-long-does-a-lims-upgrade-take/116442/ LIMS upgrades can take anywhere from 1–18+ months, depending on scope, resources, and lab-specific requirements. This blog explores the key factors that drive delays and practical strategies to accelerate execution, including data cleaning, out-of-the-box functionality, dedicated backfill staff, and risk-based Computer Software Assurance (CSA).[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/how-long-does-a-lims-upgrade-take/116442/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-how-regulatory-affairs-can-operationalize-the-ema-fda-ai-principles/116439/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-how-regulatory-affairs-can-operationalize-the-ema-fda-ai-principles https://www.limsforum.com/from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-how-regulatory-affairs-can-operationalize-the-ema-fda-ai-principles/116439/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:58:24 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-how-regulatory-affairs-can-operationalize-the-ema-fda-ai-principles/116439/ The FDA and EMA’s 2026 Good AI Practice principles establish a framework for responsible AI use across the drug product life cycle. Regulatory Affairs is uniquely positioned to lead AI governance while ensuring GxP compliance, data integrity, and regulatory confidence. The challenge: accelerating AI adoption while meeting evolving compliance standards.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/from-compliance-to-competitive-advantage-how-regulatory-affairs-can-operationalize-the-ema-fda-ai-principles/116439/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/key-takeaways-from-phuse-building-and-validating-a-trustworthy-rwd-analytics-platform/116437/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=key-takeaways-from-phuse-building-and-validating-a-trustworthy-rwd-analytics-platform https://www.limsforum.com/key-takeaways-from-phuse-building-and-validating-a-trustworthy-rwd-analytics-platform/116437/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:49:49 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/key-takeaways-from-phuse-building-and-validating-a-trustworthy-rwd-analytics-platform/116437/ Our team attended the July 29, 2026 PHUSE webinar, “Building a Trustworthy RWD Analytic Platform,” presented by SAS. The session highlighted modern RWD/RWE architecture considerations. Below is our perspective on the webinar’s key themes and how Kalleid supports validation of RWD analytics environments, with a focus on reproducible, compliant, transparent, and audit-ready outputs.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/key-takeaways-from-phuse-building-and-validating-a-trustworthy-rwd-analytics-platform/116437/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/data-science-and-cybersecurity-in-the-modern-lab-protecting-rd-pipelines-in-a-digitized-era/116435/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-science-and-cybersecurity-in-the-modern-lab-protecting-rd-pipelines-in-a-digitized-era https://www.limsforum.com/data-science-and-cybersecurity-in-the-modern-lab-protecting-rd-pipelines-in-a-digitized-era/116435/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:45 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/data-science-and-cybersecurity-in-the-modern-lab-protecting-rd-pipelines-in-a-digitized-era/116435/ Modern drug discovery relies on vast amounts of proprietary data, making R&D environments prime targets for cyber threats. Protecting genomics, screening, clinical, and AI-driven systems requires more than traditional defenses. Domain-aware cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding IP, data integrity, and research continuity.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/data-science-and-cybersecurity-in-the-modern-lab-protecting-rd-pipelines-in-a-digitized-era/116435/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/how-does-a-lims-work-and-what-makes-an-implementation-fail/116430/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-a-lims-work-and-what-makes-an-implementation-fail https://www.limsforum.com/how-does-a-lims-work-and-what-makes-an-implementation-fail/116430/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:32:08 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/how-does-a-lims-work-and-what-makes-an-implementation-fail/116430/ A LIMS is easy to buy but difficult to implement. Success depends on decisions made early—often before a contract is signed. A LIMS makes the sample the unit of record, linking every transfer, method, instrument reading and approval in a traceable history. How well it works ultimately depends on four key decisions made before purchase.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/how-does-a-lims-work-and-what-makes-an-implementation-fail/116430/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/lab-automation-which-processes-pay-and-which-ones-do-not/116428/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lab-automation-which-processes-pay-and-which-ones-do-not https://www.limsforum.com/lab-automation-which-processes-pay-and-which-ones-do-not/116428/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:28:22 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/lab-automation-which-processes-pay-and-which-ones-do-not/116428/ Lab automation pays when a task is high volume, low judgement and methodologically stable. When any condition is missing, exceptions can erase the savings. That’s why candidate selection matters more than technology choice. Labs often prioritize tasks by how annoying they are—a poor predictor of automation’s return.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/lab-automation-which-processes-pay-and-which-ones-do-not/116428/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/visualizing-compliance-insights-for-canadian-pharma-biotech/116420/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visualizing-compliance-insights-for-canadian-pharma-biotech https://www.limsforum.com/visualizing-compliance-insights-for-canadian-pharma-biotech/116420/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:06 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/visualizing-compliance-insights-for-canadian-pharma-biotech/116420/ This white paper explores common data visualization techniques for biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratory settings, with examples of how different data sets can be communicated visually. Designed for stakeholders in Canada, it provides practical ideas for presenting complex laboratory information clearly and enabling faster understanding at a glance.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/visualizing-compliance-insights-for-canadian-pharma-biotech/116420/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/developing-a-robust-lab-data-migration-strategy-a-technical-how-to-guide-for-2026/116416/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=developing-a-robust-lab-data-migration-strategy-a-technical-how-to-guide-for-2026 https://www.limsforum.com/developing-a-robust-lab-data-migration-strategy-a-technical-how-to-guide-for-2026/116416/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:24:46 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/developing-a-robust-lab-data-migration-strategy-a-technical-how-to-guide-for-2026/116416/ As FDA’s QMSR became mandatory in 2026, biopharma organizations face growing pressure to modernize and securely migrate laboratory data. This article outlines a regulatory-first framework for validated, AI-ready data migration that protects data integrity, minimizes downtime, supports evolving LDT oversight, and reduces compliance and breach risks.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/developing-a-robust-lab-data-migration-strategy-a-technical-how-to-guide-for-2026/116416/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/sourcing-the-right-analytics-talent-for-modern-drug-discovery-data-science-bioinformatics-or-cheminformatics/116414/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sourcing-the-right-analytics-talent-for-modern-drug-discovery-data-science-bioinformatics-or-cheminformatics https://www.limsforum.com/sourcing-the-right-analytics-talent-for-modern-drug-discovery-data-science-bioinformatics-or-cheminformatics/116414/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:12:51 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/sourcing-the-right-analytics-talent-for-modern-drug-discovery-data-science-bioinformatics-or-cheminformatics/116414/ Drug discovery has evolved from an empirical, wet-lab discipline into a data-driven enterprise powered by AI, genomics, CRISPR, and multi-omics. As life sciences harness massive datasets to accelerate discovery, a key challenge remains: finding analytics talent with the specialized expertise needed to turn data into breakthroughs.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/sourcing-the-right-analytics-talent-for-modern-drug-discovery-data-science-bioinformatics-or-cheminformatics/116414/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/lims-samplemanager-consultant-remote/116409/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lims-samplemanager-consultant-remote https://www.limsforum.com/lims-samplemanager-consultant-remote/116409/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:57:17 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/lims-samplemanager-consultant-remote/116409/ CSols is hiring a Junior to Mid-level SampleManager LIMS Configuration SME/Developer (Remote, US or Canada) with Business Analyst experience. The role involves gathering client requirements, configuring SampleManager LIMS (Workflows, Forms, C#, VGL), integrating instrumentation and systems, and providing user training and support.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/lims-samplemanager-consultant-remote/116409/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/from-code-to-cure-accelerating-drug-discovery-for-a-global-biopharma-company-with-expert-ai-agent-developers/116406/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-code-to-cure-accelerating-drug-discovery-for-a-global-biopharma-company-with-expert-ai-agent-developers https://www.limsforum.com/from-code-to-cure-accelerating-drug-discovery-for-a-global-biopharma-company-with-expert-ai-agent-developers/116406/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:54:54 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/from-code-to-cure-accelerating-drug-discovery-for-a-global-biopharma-company-with-expert-ai-agent-developers/116406/ Kalleid's case study shows how 3 embedded engineers helped a global biopharma tackle data fragmentation and slow target evaluation by building an agentic AI platform. Results included Okta authentication, expanded discovery criteria, multi-specific visualization tools, and an LLM testing framework.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/from-code-to-cure-accelerating-drug-discovery-for-a-global-biopharma-company-with-expert-ai-agent-developers/116406/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/the-strategic-guide-to-clinical-research-technology-in-2026/116404/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-strategic-guide-to-clinical-research-technology-in-2026 https://www.limsforum.com/the-strategic-guide-to-clinical-research-technology-in-2026/116404/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:51:49 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/the-strategic-guide-to-clinical-research-technology-in-2026/116404/ Astrix outlines the shift from siloed clinical operations to a unified, interoperable stack built on four pillars: EDC, CTMS, eTMF, and IRT. With ICH E6(R3) and CSA-style validation reshaping compliance expectations, the guide covers decentralized trials, ALCOA+ data integrity, and AI governance for 2026.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/the-strategic-guide-to-clinical-research-technology-in-2026/116404/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/when-a-lims-starts-paying-for-itself/116402/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-a-lims-starts-paying-for-itself https://www.limsforum.com/when-a-lims-starts-paying-for-itself/116402/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:50:01 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/when-a-lims-starts-paying-for-itself/116402/ For small and medium-sized laboratories, the benefits of a LIMS are often immediate: fewer duplicate entries, less time spent chasing sample status, faster reporting, more consistent execution, and stronger audit readiness. Want to build the business case? Our experts can help you create a personalized analysis tailored to your lab’s needs.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/when-a-lims-starts-paying-for-itself/116402/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/moda-for-laboratory-environmental-monitoring-from-burden-to-advantage/116400/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moda-for-laboratory-environmental-monitoring-from-burden-to-advantage https://www.limsforum.com/moda-for-laboratory-environmental-monitoring-from-burden-to-advantage/116400/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:43:42 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/moda-for-laboratory-environmental-monitoring-from-burden-to-advantage/116400/ MODA-EM transforms lab environmental monitoring from a compliance burden into a strategic advantage, enabling paperless data collection, real-time trending, and instrument integration. CSols highlights where expert laboratory software consulting boosts implementation, ensures regulatory compliance, and streamlines reporting for QC microbiology teams.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/moda-for-laboratory-environmental-monitoring-from-burden-to-advantage/116400/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/lims-roi-how-to-build-a-number-your-cfo-will-accept/116395/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lims-roi-how-to-build-a-number-your-cfo-will-accept https://www.limsforum.com/lims-roi-how-to-build-a-number-your-cfo-will-accept/116395/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:58:35 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/lims-roi-how-to-build-a-number-your-cfo-will-accept/116395/ Most LIMS business cases open with an industry-average savings percentage, and the conversation becomes an argument about whether that number applies to your lab. Here is the other approach: four current-state cost lines you can pull from your own records in an afternoon, the five figures to demand from any vendor in writing, and the formulas.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/lims-roi-how-to-build-a-number-your-cfo-will-accept/116395/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/the-2026-laboratory-compliance-calendar-every-deadline-and-where-it-actually-stands/116393/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-2026-laboratory-compliance-calendar-every-deadline-and-where-it-actually-stands https://www.limsforum.com/the-2026-laboratory-compliance-calendar-every-deadline-and-where-it-actually-stands/116393/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:57:40 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/the-2026-laboratory-compliance-calendar-every-deadline-and-where-it-actually-stands/116393/ Six dated entries, each with current status. The FDA's LDT rule is vacated, not delayed. The BIOSECURE Act is law but not yet operative. And ISO/IEC 17025 was not revised in 2025, despite widespread reporting to the contrary. The next hard date is 18 December 2026, and most of these frameworks ask for the same four records.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/the-2026-laboratory-compliance-calendar-every-deadline-and-where-it-actually-stands/116393/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/were-recruiting-for-a-labvantage-developer-remote-usa-or-canada/116391/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=were-recruiting-for-a-labvantage-developer-remote-usa-or-canada https://www.limsforum.com/were-recruiting-for-a-labvantage-developer-remote-usa-or-canada/116391/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:01:30 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/were-recruiting-for-a-labvantage-developer-remote-usa-or-canada/116391/ Join CSols Inc., a premier laboratory informatics consultancy trusted by global biotech, pharma, and chemical companies to modernize lab data management. We're seeking a talented LabVantage Developer to design, build, and deliver LIMS solutions spanning data migration, configuration, validation, and support across regulated and non-regulated environments. If you thrive at the intersection of science and technology, we want to hear from you.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/were-recruiting-for-a-labvantage-developer-remote-usa-or-canada/116391/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/enhanced-project-benefit-capture-at-a-collaborative-life-sciences-non-profit/116389/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enhanced-project-benefit-capture-at-a-collaborative-life-sciences-non-profit https://www.limsforum.com/enhanced-project-benefit-capture-at-a-collaborative-life-sciences-non-profit/116389/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:59:12 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/enhanced-project-benefit-capture-at-a-collaborative-life-sciences-non-profit/116389/ Kalleid partnered with the Pistoia Alliance to design a standardized framework for capturing and communicating project value. The three-phase engagement delivered a Benefit Capture Template, marketing-ready pitch deck, and streamlined process flow, improving funding predictability, steering committee transparency, and visibility into project outcomes.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/enhanced-project-benefit-capture-at-a-collaborative-life-sciences-non-profit/116389/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/s02-e08-sustainable-science-the-rise-of-digital-traceability-and-qnmr-at-usp/116387/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s02-e08-sustainable-science-the-rise-of-digital-traceability-and-qnmr-at-usp https://www.limsforum.com/s02-e08-sustainable-science-the-rise-of-digital-traceability-and-qnmr-at-usp/116387/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:56:03 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/s02-e08-sustainable-science-the-rise-of-digital-traceability-and-qnmr-at-usp/116387/ Host Becky Stewart sits down with Kyle Larsen of the United States Pharmacopeia to discuss the shift toward digital reference standards and the launch of USP Method Connect. A must-listen for lab managers and scientists looking to bridge legacy paper-based systems with modern, automated qNMR workflows and digital traceability.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/s02-e08-sustainable-science-the-rise-of-digital-traceability-and-qnmr-at-usp/116387/feed/ 0