This video highlights the changes in the 6.9 version of Agilent SLIMS. Integration with R was added so QC results can be displayed on cards with graphs designed using R scripts. Simplified protocols were updated even further so you can define metadata for samplesheets and import results. This demo was built upon the same MassHunter packages you can install from the SLIMS Store for 6.9.
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The scientific workplace is evolving with an increasing focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary research. Scientists from different fields and specialties are coming together to solve complex problems, necessitating a new type of lab that promotes teamwork and idea-sharing. This has led to the rise of open lab spaces with flexible, modular designs that can quickly be adjusted to meet the constantly changing needs of science.
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If you are running a busy lab, there are many benefits to a digital sample management solution. Biobanking refers to collecting, storing, and managing biological samples. It also involves the systematic storage and organisation of various types of biological materials, such as tissues, cells, DNA, blood, and body fluids, along with associated data.
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Blood banks have been an essential part of our country’s healthcare system since the first one was established in Chicago in 1937. Since then, blood banks have helped save thousands of lives by ensuring communities are covered in the event of disasters and patients in need of blood have fast and safe access. In this article, we’ll explore how today’s cloud-based blood bank management systems are improving workflows to ensure better tracking with safe and accurate blood products.
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Regulatory compliance, such as adherence to
21 CFR Part 11 compliance, is of utmost importance for companies operating in regulated industries. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is renowned for its rigorous and unwavering stance on manufacturing standards. One prominent aspect of regulatory compliance is
21 CFR Part 11, which specifically applies to electronic records and signatures used in FDA-regulated industries.
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The forensic science discipline is constantly expanding and changing as this science pushes the boundaries of what is achievable in the lab and increases with technological innovation. A well-built and maintained LIMS can be useful to control and customize a laboratory's workflow to protect the integrity and communication efficiency of the data provided by a laboratory. LabLynx offers the ELab LIMS software solution that can meet the needs and fit the workflows required for forensic laboratories.
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Pharma products are produced under strictly controlled conditions. Processing areas must be free from contamination. Microbial data collection and analysis play a critical role in ensuring the quality of such conditions. This data comes from samples of surfaces, air, water, and personnel in a clean space. Environmental monitoring (EM) is a process that helps monitor sterile and non-sterile drug products. EM provides data on the quality of the environment during batch manufacturing.
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Every lab manager knows that good data is essential for advancing science — whether it’s to track trends, confirm or disprove hypotheses, or compare results across experiments. But what’s the best way to ensure decisions are based on good data in your lab environment? Modern clinical diagnostic labs generate a wealth of valuable data through the use of numerous tools and applications. All this data can end up stored in multiple locations or silos, including the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
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While there are approximately 200 used oil analysis laboratories (sometimes called “oil condition monitoring” (OCM) labs) in North America alone, with the industry expected to grow to $1.4B by 2026, some believe used oil analysis may be one of those things we never see again, like eight-track tapes and disposable cameras. With the advancement of sensor technology, electrification replacing internal combustion engines, and the trend for in-house oil analysis laboratories, the market may diminish for the traditional, large, commercial OCMs.
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Therapeutic antibodies are now the predominant class of new drugs. Advancing safe, effective antibodies to the clinic requires narrowing a pool of thousands of candidates using high-throughput microplate-based assays. Designing plate aps for these assays using Excel or outdated digital tools is a time-consuming task prone to error, slowing the screening process and leading to critical errors in data analysis. Using LIMSense, a modern LIMS from AduroSys, can improve data quality, reduce costs, and ensure the most effective antibodies reach patients.
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In the dynamic landscape of pharmaceutical and biotech industries, L7 Informatics is leading the charge in transforming traditional operations through digital innovation. With a firm focus on cost reduction, clinical improvements, and reducing tech-transfer times, L7 Informatics is revolutionizing the way companies research, develop, and manufacture while also prioritizing the well-being of patients and providers, thereby paving the way for a future where patients receive better treatments, at lower costs. [Read More]
The scientific workplace is evolving with an increasing focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary research. Scientists from different fields and specialties are coming together to solve complex problems, necessitating a new type of lab that promotes teamwork and idea-sharing. This has led to the rise of open lab spaces with flexible, modular designs that can quickly be adjusted to meet the constantly changing needs of science.
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Digital twins. This concept might sound like science fiction, but it’s actually a powerful scientific tool that could transform Research and Development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This cutting-edge technology can change the way researchers work and open up new possibilities for groundbreaking discoveries in the future of R&D labs.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document on decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) for drugs, biological products, and medical devices. This guidance outlines the FDA’s recommendations for designing, executing, and evaluating these trials and provides guidance on ensuring patient safety and the accuracy of the data generated.
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Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can contribute to a laboratory's successful quality system by allowing for a lab to ultimately remain organized. LabLynx offers a customized LIMS that can be configured depending on the industry while remaining in accordance with reporting and operating guidelines. The built-in capabilities of LabLynx ELab LIMS will help you stay in compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, EPA, and more.
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More so than with other industries, developing an effective data governance strategy is critical for Pharma and biotech companies. It’s imperative that data is accurate, complete, reusable, and secure. Without proper governance, compliance could be at risk with agency regulations and data quality, accuracy, user access, reuse, and reliability may be jeopardized, and this could impact the organization’s data-driven decisions across drug development, clinical operations, and commercial.
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While data entry is a normal part of laboratory work, how you do it matters in terms of overall operational performance. Labs may begin with manual data entry, but they will quickly discover that the cost of that process is going to be excessive in the long run. This is another example where automation using systems like an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) or a LIMS, like LabLynx’s ELab LIMS, can streamline lab operations, reduce overall operating costs, and better use people's skills and capabilities.
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In today’s dynamic world of scientific research and laboratory processes, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As technology continues to advance, so does the need for efficient & effective management of laboratory operations. Today, most laboratories have shifted from using traditional paper-based systems to lab informatics solutions to manage day to day lab processes while maintaining data integrity & compliances with a multitude of regulatory requirements.
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The real power of LIMS can be unlocked when it is integrated with other software systems used by laboratories. This is where
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) come in – they allow
LIMS applications to communicate with other software systems and devices, enabling a seamless flow of data and workflows across the laboratory ecosystem.
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A Laboratory Information Management System, otherwise known as LIMS, is a comprehensive, software-based solution to maximize a laboratory’s efficiencies through centralized workflow. From specimen preparation to final report release, a LIMS is designed to simplify a lab’s day-to-day operations while reducing the risk of mistakes through paperless operations.
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