As hands-free lab note-capturing technology becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy and security concerns associated with voice recognition and mobile or wearable devices. In this blog post, you'll read about the different data privacy and security concerns you may face and how LabTwin, the leading voice-powered digital lab assistant, has addressed them.
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Laboratory informatics is the use of information technology to support a lab’s testing mission, which goes beyond data management to support all aspects of lab operations. Implementing an informatics solution helps laboratories adapt and enables benefits such as lab management, productivity, quality control, process improvement, data integrity, security and privacy, industry and regulatory compliance, and customer service.
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When developing therapeutic antibodies, selecting only the strongest candidates for further clinical development increases the chances of successful clinical trials. The important decision of candidate selection can only be done right with high quality, accessible data from which insights can be easily drawn.
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While ISO 17025 accreditation can be achieved using manual, paper-based processes and documentation, it is extremely time consuming. It can be difficult to locate specific data, SOPs, instrument calibration histories, staff qualifications, certifications, or other necessary documents or files, and doubly so under the pressure of ISO audits – all while trying to maintain regular daily operations and meet TAT deadlines. That's where LIMS technology can make a real difference.
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The use of analytics in life sciences companies faces challenges that analytics in other industries do not. Life sciences organizations have unique data integrity needs because they deal with protected health information. Despite these challenges, the undeniable usefulness of analytical tools is leading to wider adoption in the life sciences.
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Paper-based data management processes belong in the recycling bin. If you’re still operating your labs on pen and paper or across disparate LIMS, read the article in Food Manufacturing written by STARLIMS’ Chief Product & Marketing Officer, Brandon Henning, to learn how consolidating LIMS across labs can support F&B businesses in enhancing security, improving productivity, and fostering collaboration.
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In today’s data-driven world, laboratory environments face increasing challenges related to managing vast amounts of data while maintaining its integrity and security. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are instrumental in handling these complexities.
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Cybersecurity threats are a constant risk to organizations of any size and industry. Laboratories are not immune to these threats and face indirect risks, such as disruption of operations due to ransomware attacks. Effective cybersecurity plans are necessary to prevent unauthorized access and release of sensitive data, and laboratories should craft living documents that evolve with their operations and threat landscape.
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Adopting Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in the modern laboratory landscape is no longer a luxury but a necessity. LIMS can transform your laboratory operations and elevate your productivity. If you’re unsure whether LIMS is right for your laboratory, here are 5 reasons why LIMS:
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Professional associations are vital channels for knowledge sharing, networking, and staying on top of emerging trends in any industry. In clinical and regulatory affairs, these organizations play a pivotal role in shaping policies, providing educational resources, and fostering collaboration among professionals. Here’s a look at some of the leading associations in this field.
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Therapeutic antibody discovery and development labs assay hundreds to thousands of antibody candidates daily to hone in on the best candidates for clinical development. Accurate, complete plate maps are critical for sample traceability and experiment reproducibility. Using LIMSense™, a modern LIMS from AduroSys, can ensure seamless integration between instruments and LIMS without sacrificing flexibility in plate map design.
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An effective cybersecurity plan is imperative for any laboratory, given the often sensitive nature of the data it manages. A cybersecurity standards framework can help labs develop a complete, effective, affordable cybersecurity plan while keeping the laboratory’s expertise in testing and analysis, not the vast and constantly evolving landscape of cyber risks.
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In this LIMS case study, we delve into how one of the world’s leading confectionery brands faced challenges and how QLIMS has worked to bring the highest levels of testing for their raw and packaging materials.
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Rooms filled with boxes of laboratory notebooks to the brim. Scattered Post-it notes and Excel sheets. It may sound like a chaotic scene of a mad scientist’s lab, but these things may be all too familiar to the modern-day R&D researcher. The struggle R&D researchers face today is real: while great leaps in science and technology have been made over the last few decades, lab technology hasn’t kept pace with the needs of modern researchers. Enter Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)...
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Over decades, many different types of software have been developed to facilitate the scientific research and testing processes that occur in all different types of laboratory settings. The results is a cluster of acronyms and abbreviations that causes a lot of confusion amongst those trying to determine what will best support their specific needs. In this article we hope to provide helpful guidance by explaining what an ELN, a LIMS, and a LIS do, the environments they’re best suited for, and shed light on the current state of laboratory informatics technology.
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In clinical diagnostics, laboratories that expect to stay ahead must embrace cutting-edge technologies while adhering to regulatory obligations. A LIMS streamlines operations and positions labs at the forefront of diagnostic excellence is necessary. A LIMS for clinical diagnostics labs is a multifaceted solution that combines sample management, data management, stringent quality control, seamless integration, user management, and regulatory compliance.
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Therapeutic antibodies are a revolutionary drug class that can treat a wide range of diseases. Secondary screens characterize the functional properties of candidate antibodies, narrowing the pool to those most likely to succeed in clinical trials. The wide range of micro-plate based assays that can test hundreds of variables at once requires accurate and complex plate maps that capture a variety of plate re-array options. Using
LIMSense™, a modern LIMS from AduroSys, can ensure you keep track of all of your samples and identify the best antibodies for further development.
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There comes a point in every lab where data gets scattered across paper files, spreadsheets, and a patchwork of laboratory systems. Manual processes can’t keep up with rising demand. Ultimately, customer satisfaction plummets with profound implications for the lab. All these challenges stem from the way labs manage information. If these 28 signs of laboratory information management challenges look familiar, your lab is ready for a LIMS.
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Following on from the L7 MES app introduction, let us have a deeper dive into the features that set the L7 MES app as the right choice for pharmaceutical manufacturing. In this blog, we explore electronic signatures and how L7|ESP and the L7 MES app approach and provide a unique and flexible solution. In Figure 1, have a quick look at how we represent electronic signatures in EBR. What is the importance of electronic signatures to an MES and EBR system? [Read More]
In today’s corporate landscape, Learning Management Systems (LMS) play a pivotal role in delivering, tracking, and managing training programs. The LMS supports an organization’s overall regulatory compliance by tracking the needed certifications of all employees and ensuring that records are centralized. Ensuring the dependability, security, accessibility, and adherence to regulations of an LMS is crucial for regulated businesses, and shouldn’t be neglected. This blog post explores the significance of validating LMS software, given various hypothetical use cases.
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