June 21, 2021 - From Paper to Digital: How One Molecular Pathology Lab Upgraded its Informatics
A lab’s informatics system is critical for its effective operation. As labs develop new tests and ramp up throughput, a robust informatics system becomes increasingly necessary. In a highly regulated environment where reproducibility and accuracy are of utmost importance, paper isn’t a good option for tracking sensitive data.
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June 16, 2021 - The Origins of Computer System Validation
What does Silly Putty have in common with Computer System Validation (CSV)? A thought-provoking question, but one that points out how much we don’t know about the origins of many things we use daily.
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June 16, 2021 - The Changing Landscape of COVID-19 — What’s Next? Part 1 in a Series
The United States is reaching a transition point in the COVID-19 pandemic due to a rise in the SARS-CoV-2-immune population (via vaccination or infection) and the onset of warmer weather.
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June 16, 2021 - Smart Labs, Automation & Technology Summit in Review
Strateos was pleased to take part in the 2021 Smart Labs, Automation & Technology Virtual Summit held on May 19th where we engaged with industry leaders to talk about leveraging laboratory automation to increase data quality and volume to improve workflow efficiencies.
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June 16, 2021 - Case Study: LabVantage LIMS Functional Expansion in a Rapidly Expanding Biotechnology Company
A rapidly expanding biotech company focused on drug discovery and drug development for vaccines, oncology and other diseases was using LabVantage LIMS in its analytical development and quality control laboratories. [Read More]
June 9, 2021 - Communication Strategies to Combat Change Fatigue
The phrase “the only constant is change” may be an understatement for what our labor force has been experiencing since 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in dramatic changes to the ways in which we both work and live.
June 9, 2021 - Sunquest Case Study – Frederick Health Hospital Meritus Medical Center UPMC Western Maryland Hospital
Three hospitals. One solution. Millions saved.
Learn how a large, Maryland-based lab network has saved millions of dollars sharing and insourcing tests via Sunquest Multi-Lab Networking. [LEARN MORE]
June 8, 2021 - Accelerating Biotherapeutic Analysis – Can you afford not to use your most valuable data?
Protein biotherapeutics have shown considerable promise in the treatment of a wide range of diseases and are one of the fastest growing segments in the pharmaceutical industry.
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June 8, 2021 - 6 Powerful Ways to Automate Your Next-Generation Sequencing Lab
For low-throughput labs, manual processing might be the simplest and best way to operate. But for high-throughput labs, automation is the key tool needed to boost speed and efficiency.
Every process you currently perform manually is an opportunity for incremental improvement. So, it makes sense to automate as many processes as possible once your monthly throughput exceeds a certain threshold. We’ve talked about this before in our post on scaling throughput, but we think it bears repeating. If you want to scale, automation is critical. [Read More]
June 2, 2021 - Interfacing Forgotten Analytical Instruments
Interfacing analytical instruments to informatics solutions is a prerequisite for efficient and effective regulated Quality Control laboratories and to eliminate paper in any laboratory.
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June 2, 2021 - Drive Molecular Oncology Testing with Sunquest Mitogen™ LIMS
Spreadsheets and paper-based management – or trying to stretch a clinical LIS to do molecular work – simply aren’t practical solutions for labs offering cancer diagnostics. [LEARN MORE]
June 2, 2021 - The New Vision for Scientific Development
The R&D pipeline is the foundation for building the future of any life science organization. It is the frontier for the discovery of new drug compounds and therapeutic agents.
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May 26, 2021 - Digital Transformation is Not Just About Technology, It’s Also About Process
Digital transformation of laboratory operations is a significant undertaking. The different approaches that can be applied, transition of legacy systems, data migration, and the incorporation of new technologies create a web of considerations in determining your strategy.
May 25, 2021 - The Advantages of Switching to LIMS from Excel and Paper
The public perception of laboratories is that they are filled with the latest technology and make use of extensive automation. The reality however is that many laboratories still use paper notebooks and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to store, manage and manipulate their data.
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May 19, 2021 - Choosing a Lab Informatics Strategy: What’s Best for Your Startup?
Laboratory informatics is a critical piece of the puzzle for clinical diagnostic lab startups. Without some serious thought about how they’ll manage their instruments, software, and data management tools, labs can find themselves travelling along a well-worn but meandering path... [Read More]
May 19, 2021 - A Renewed Focus on Customer Success in the Wake of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront many vulnerabilities in the way that we communicate, move around, access healthcare, and conduct business. The year-long distance and resulting loss of connection has caused personal and professional strain for almost everyone.
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May 19, 2021 - Make LIMS work for you
LIMS is developed into a complex software solution. Sometimes too complex! Does it still fulfil its purpose to support your lab process and reduce you administration? Is it still manageable if your processes change or develop, or does it block your Lab Grow?
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May 19, 2021 - Moving to a Cloud-based Chromatography Data System (CDS)
Over the last year, it feels like the world has become more spread out and more remote, but we are all finding ways to work closer together while separated. Within labs, work must continue, and one way to ensure remote access with remote support is to move toward laboratory systems in the cloud.
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May 19, 2021 - What are Data Silos Doing to Your Laboratory’s Productivity?
The R&D landscape by nature is in a constant state of flux, with varying needs for instrumentation, software applications, and workflows. As a result, data can end up in silos; fragmented, unstructured, and inaccessible by other groups.
May 19, 2021 - Academic Institutions and Regulatory Compliance in the Labs: Why It Matters
Partnering and the Challenge of Research Regulatory Compliance
