August 3, 2022 - EVENT RECAP 20/15 Visioneers Webinar – Event Recap
Strateos had the pleasure of participating with Evariste Technologies in a webinar hosted by 20/15 Visioneers, about cloud lab automation-as-a-service being leveraged to accelerate cycle times for faster drug discovery. 20/15 Visioneers is invested in R&D, IT and informatics solutions to improve efficiencies, collaboration and harmonization driven by FAIR data principles, in silico initiatives and automated cloud labs. [Read More]
July 27, 2022 - LIMS Software: Build or Buy
Paper-based workflows and documentation may have functioned fine when your laboratory began operations. Going paperless and manually keying your data into shared spreadsheets seemed like the natural progression and offered some efficiencies. But your lab staff is entering thousands of samples per week and finding it difficult to meet regulatory compliance. Your business needs a laboratory information management system (LIMS). You know of commercial LIMS software vendors in the marketplace, but couldn’t your IT group build an in-house solution? This brief topical article will examine why a laboratory may consider building its own LIMS, factors to address before developing an in-house system, and the advantages of commercial LIMS software. [Read More]
July 27, 2022 - How to Get the LIMS You Need – Part 3
Part 1 of this blog series reviewed the importance of identifying your LIMS requirements to ensure the success of your project. We also reviewed some key considerations for identifying those needs. In Part 2 we looked at how understanding your requirements helps you choose the correct LIMS solution and supplier. In Part 3 we discuss the importance of documenting your requirements accurately, concisely, and most importantly with clarity. [Read More]
July 27, 2022 - Is a Contingent Workforce the Answer to the Great Employee Churn?
The great employee churn is a reality that all businesses face. Workers at every level and industry are looking for new opportunities, and this constant ebb and flow of talent is happening faster than ever before. This presents a considerable challenge for businesses: how can you find and retain the skills you need to compete? In the face of the great employee churn, it’s more important than ever to have a strong contingent workforce strategy. [Read More]
July 20, 2022 - 6 Reasons Your Healthcare Lab Needs Web Portals
Letting your customers, whether physicians or patients, interact with your laboratory online is a great way to improve the customer experience, deliver better results, and make your lab more productive. Given how many other things go into choosing a new laboratory information management system (LIMS), it might be tempting to leave portals for later. However, portals offer benefits that make them important tools to have from the start. [Read More]
July 20, 2022 - Key roles of ELN in Laboratories
An electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) is a computerised system that includes tools for creating and storing experimental protocols, results, and research findings on a digital platform. ELNs have been developed for scientists and laboratory analysts working in fields such as chemistry, biology, analytical, in vivo, and clinical research. They play a vital role in the following... [Read More]
July 20, 2022 - How to Get Management Buy-in for a New Lab Informatics Implementation
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single laboratory in possession of a good quantity of data, must be in want of a LIMS.” Apologies to Jane Austen—that’s not really how the line goes (and it’s not from Persuasion), but it is true that once a laboratory’s data gets to a certain scale, the need for a LIMS or other informatics solutions can become undeniable. So how do you get management, who holds the purse strings, to put out the coin? This blog post has answers. [Read More]
July 20, 2022 - 7 Tips for Acing Any Job Interview
There’s a science behind the successful job interview, and it’s been updated for 2022. Interviews can be extremely stressful but, by following these tips, you can substantially improve your opportunity to get the job you want by acing the interview
This guide walks you through the seven steps you need to take before, during, and after your interview. [Read More]
July 13, 2022 - On the Hunt: The Ideal LIMS for Forensic Labs and Medical Examiners
>Your forensics team answers a call to a gruesome incident: stuffing flung everywhere, a piece of yarn tail at the bottom of the stairs, and two lone button eyes that catch the glare of the flashlight. And are those bits of suspicious green plant material? Okay, you don’t respond to calls for disemboweled cat toys. (And it’s apparent Beaker perpetrated this “murder.”) But complicated cases requiring the input of multiple disciplines come into your lab every day. A dynamic LIMS is the key to handling everyone’s needs. [Read More]
July 13, 2022 - Data and Analytics Services by CSols – Let’s Talk Data
Strategic use of your organization's data can provide insights you didn't know you needed. Though it's no small feat to integrate your lab data with that of the other systems in your organization. CSols can assess your current situation, make a plan to get you to that desired state, and then work with you to implement it. Chart your path to future data management with confidence. Let's Talk Data! [Read More]
July 13, 2022 - Readiness Checklist for Your LIMS Implementation
Applying this readiness checklist after selecting a LIMS product, but prior to its implementation, can help ensure that your implementation will be successful. The tips in this document will provide your organization with the tools and support it needs to make your LIMS Admins happy, your end users want to use the system, and your stakeholders see the value of your new LIMS. [Read More]
July 13, 2022 - Going Hands-Free in the Lab: Using Extended Reality to Capture Data and Boost Productivity
With data being the most valuable output of a laboratory, scientific teams are now implementing effective practices to collect, store, and manage data using laboratory information management systems (LIMS). However, when scientists work in controlled environments, it can be challenging to use a tablet or a laptop to digitally record results or observations while striving to maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs). [Read More]
July 6, 2022 - Choosing the Right LIMS Hosting Solution for Your Laboratory
In today’s data-driven world, scientific laboratories are in a constant race to enhance their productivity while keeping up with ongoing changes in their laboratory data management needs. In order to face these challenges, organizations must determine the type of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is most suitable for their lab and most closely oriented to the goals of their business. When installing LIMS, one of the most crucial decisions to be made is how to host the system... [Read More]
July 6, 2022 - Current Challenges, Needs, and Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics Labs
The Bio-IT World Conference & Expo in Boston is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest research and how it can be brought into clinical practice to improve people’s everyday lives. Read more about what we learned, including the challenges molecular diagnostics labs are currently facing and what features labs are looking for in LIMS. [Read More]
July 6, 2022 - Two Key Considerations in Selecting the Right Pharmacovigilance System
Pharmacovigilance (PV) is an extremely important component to success for organizations in the Pharma and Biotec industries. We are at an interesting time in today’s PV landscape as there are several new systems coming to market as well as significant upgrades to systems already in the market. Choosing the proper system to support an organization’s safety efforts requires considering many factors. It involves managing the critical decisions that are involved to come to the optimal solution and a digital transformation of the way things are done. [Read More]
June 28, 2022 - LIMS for Medical Examiners
A forensics and medical examiners lab may analyze anything from body fluids and bone fragments to metals and fire debris as part of their broad commitment to answering questions of interest to a legal system. These laboratory-based investigations see forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyze these types of samples (i.e., evidence) using a variety of special laboratory equipment and techniques. This broad array of analytical techniques and set of legal implications means such labs turning to informatics solutions like the laboratory information management system (LIMS) will require their information management solutions to meet the specific needs of their lab. [Read More]
June 28, 2022 - Optimizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Starts with a Harmonized LIMS
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are must-have applications within labs of the future. AI allows deep mining of data across databases from labs throughout the enterprise, and ML is integral in forging otherwise undiscovered insights and linkages among data points that can accelerate projects and, sometimes, point them in novel directions. Getting the most from these systems requires more than optimizing the AI system. The quality and thoroughness AI delivers depends largely upon your laboratory information management system (LIMS). [Read More]
June 28, 2022 - Organizational Change Management the Impact of Leadership and Alignment
There are two key factors that are essential to Organizational Change Management (OCM) succeeding. They are: Strong Executive Leadership & Commitment and Alignment of the Organization Around Measurable Goals.
In this blog we discuss these two important factors that contribute to success of OCM. [Read More]
June 28, 2022 - How Logilab ELN helps Organizations in Research Data Management
Research Data Management (RDM) refers to the methods of recording, organizing, storing, processing, and caring for information that is produced from a research project or used during a research project. It is an iterative and continuous process. The decisions that are taken in the early stages will substantially affect what will be carried out in the later ones. It is the most efficient way to properly manage the data, rather than trying to reconstruct everything after anything occurs. [Read More]
June 28, 2022 - Metallurgy Specialist AMS Testing Drives Growth Using Matrix Gemini LIMS
Autoscribe Informatics has released a new case study focusing on how Matrix Gemini LIMS transformed AMS Testing and provided a solid quality framework for its metallurgical testing. Using the new LIMS avoids the need to manually collate and create final reports, enables the creation of quotes and invoices directly from the LIMS, and automatically generates management reports as required. [Read More]
