October 6, 2020 - Csols On-Line Course Organizational Change Management in the Lab
Learn how to apply change management to laboratory informatics projects for maximized stakeholder buy-in and end-user adoption. Are you planning an implementation or upgrade of your laboratory informatics systems (LIMS, ELN, CDS, etc.)? If so, it’s important to know that these types of projects often lead to changes in the way lab analysts and operators do their jobs, and that can be challenging. This course, Organizational Change Management in the Lab, is designed to guide you, step by step, through implementing Organizational Change Management in a laboratory environment. Learn how to influence people's behavior, reduce the risk of change, and minimize disruption to your organization.[Read More]
October 6, 2020 - The Rapid-Deploy, Complete Program for COVID PoCT: Making History Now
Two well-known universities in Louisiana have quickly and effectively ramped up complete testing management programs to protect their students and staff, as well as meet other testing challenges with spectacular results. Both universities have teamed up with LabLynx, Inc. to roll out the COVIDLiMS Solution Suite and were live and operational within 2-3 weeks. The unprecedented implementation time...
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October 6, 2020 - OnQ Software Europe launch
OnQ Softare is very pleased to announce that we are bringing our market leading LIMS solution, QLIMS, to Europe through the launch of OnQ Software Europe. Based in the Netherlands, at the German border, we will cover Europe and support our other European partners in sales and project delivery.[Read More]
October 6, 2020 - The Radical Art of Business Analysis
With the pace of digital transformation rapidly increasing available data on all aspects of life in our world, data-driven organizations are being forced to make critical adjustments in their data management strategies in order to remain competitive. Industry-leading companies are working hard to reduce manual processes and implement informatics systems that support scientists in managing data and generating actionable intelligence.
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September 29, 2020 - Interesting Things You Didn’t Know a LIMS Could Do
It’s common knowledge that a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) can manage samples and produce associated analyses and reports. But have you ever looked beyond the basics to learn about the unique, additional features and capabilities a LIMS can offer?
September 29, 2020 - SARS-CoV-2 and the Human Body: New Evidence of How Our Immune System Fights Back
Coronaviruses are a group of enveloped, positive-sense strand RNA viruses that are characterized by their “corona,” or crown, of spike-like structures. Some coronaviruses, like 229E and HKU1, are common among humans and can cause mild upper respiratory illness. The latest emerging human coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is not to be mistaken with its common cold cousins. It is capable of causing severe illness, damaging a wide range of bodily systems, and its wake has left the world in disarray.September 29, 2020 - Point of Care Testing (PoCT) in the Coronavirus Pandemic – And Beyond
With the arrival of more lateral flow tests with FDA EUA (Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization) approval that can be performed outside of a lab becoming more available, any business, educational institution or other organization can look into implementing their own coronavirus testing program. And they are – especially schools, colleges, and universities. With a critical...
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September 29, 2020 - Sunquest Information Systems Interview: Lab information – a Key Ingredient in Population Health
A new article in Medical Laboratory Observer highlights the critical role labs play in furthering population health and value-based care. With interviews from Geisinger Health System, NorthShore University Health System, and Sunquest Information Systems, the piece positions the lab as an integral part of today’s care team and a strategic asset to the modern health system.
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September 22, 2020 - Sunquest Physician Portal for Pooled Testing – Supporting high-volume pooled testing, for COVID-19 and more
As the demand for COVID-19 testing has increased, Sunquest has enhanced our industry-leading physician portal offering with the capability to process pooled tests – not just for COVID-19 but for any test that allows for pooling. From order to result, test on batches of samples at once and increase your capacity and efficiency when needed most.
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September 22, 2020 - Using LIMS to Improve Business Efficiency and Profitability
The Model T Ford is still discussed in business schools today because of how Henry Ford relentlessly drove quality and innovation. When first introduced in 1908 the Model T cost $825; by 1916 it cost $360. While reducing the cost by more than half, Ford increased the safety, reliability, and speed of the product. His laser-like focus on quality was legendary and his quote “Quality means doing it right when no one is looking”, is still a mainstay of quality theory and practice.[Read More]
September 14, 2020 - COVID Testing for Schools and Universities
With COVID-19 on the rise in many universities and schools around the country, many of these institutions are searching for ways to keep their students, faculty, and staff safe this school year. With the spread of the virus increasing amongst young people, the pressure for quick and accurate testing and reporting is also on the rise. LabLynx has been leading the way to meet the needs of these...
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September 8, 2020 - Case Study: LabVantage LIMS Biobanking Validation for a Contract Research Organization
A contract research organization (CRO) providing full-service clinical development services to biopharmaceutical and medical device sponsors was interested in implementing one centralized system to manage their biorepository. They choose to install the LabVantage pre-packaged LIMS designed for biobanking (LabVantage Biobanking), as this system is pre-configured to address all aspects of biorepository management.[Read More]
September 8, 2020 - Lab Lessons from COVID-19: Best-of-Breed Systems Enable Stronger Response
The lab is the command post in the fight against COVID-19.
If your organization is considering a shift from best-of-breed laboratory technology to an enterprise-wide system and EHR with a patchwork of add-on applications, now is an important time to elevate this question: During a pandemic, is it fiscally responsible to spend millions moving away from best-of-breed laboratory systems that work?
Read more in our blog post, Best-of-Breed Systems Enable Stronger Response
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September 8, 2020 - See why Genomic Prediction Chose Exemplar
Genomic Prediction a clinical laboratory which provides advanced genetic testing to reduce the risk of disease and improve the health outcome of newborns chose Exemplar as their clinical LIMS.[Read More]
September 1, 2020 - Clouds or Clods? Software as a Service in GxP Regulated Laboratories
This blog will discuss some of the regulatory risks involved in using a cloud software service provider, or Software as a Service (SaaS). If you take this route, will you be floating on a cloud or just a clod? A clod is defined as a lump of earth or a stupid person—I leave it to you to decide whether these definitions apply, after you finish reading.
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September 1, 2020 - Laboratory Informatics Webcast Series – The Digital Laboratory: What the Future Holds
Astrix Technology Group has been helping scientific organizations implement and integrate new informatics systems in the laboratory since 1995. Astrix partners with many of the industry leaders in this space and have brought them together for a one of kind webcast series that will delve into the future of lab informatics and technology.
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September 1, 2020 - Starting & Scaling COVID-19 Testing – The Experience of Los Angeles County
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August 18, 2020 - Sunquest Provides Continuous Suppport Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sunquest is here to continuously and seamlessly support the business operations of the lab amid the COVID-19 pandemic. From molecular LIMS support, to orders and results automation, to reporting, to broader-scale disease surveillance, we are proud to offer COVID-19 resources across the spectrum of the laboratory workflow. [Read More]
August 18, 2020 - Importing Spreadsheets and CSV Files into LabVantage LIMS
Two of the most popular file formats used in science settings are Excel spreadsheets and CSV (Comma Separated Value) files. So, it comes as no surprise to hear that they are heavily relied on in the laboratory informatics market as well. Teams using a LIMS frequently collaborate on analyzing test result data, which often involves columns and tables. Formulas to analyze the data can be added via most spreadsheet editing programs, and these calculations may be crucial to seeing patterns in the data.[Read More]
August 18, 2020 - Designing the Unified Lab of the Future with BIOVIA ONE Lab
The need for optimizing operational efficiency while maintaining data integrity is at the core of every laboratory informatics roadmap. Innovative technologies such as BIOVIA ONE Lab, that enable digital transformation holds the key to driving process improvement and automating daily tasks within the laboratory, but the challenge lies within how to go about this effort?
