October 20, 2020 - SaaS in the laboratory- Special Times ask for Special Solutions
With the restrictions caused by COVID-19 , the way we work and organise our family lives has changed. We keep social distance, plan our outdoors activities to meet local regulations and we work as much as possible from home. Laboratories are no exceptions, but in practice difficult to structure for remote working. There is a need for tools to help the lab personnel to, partly, work remotely and at the same time to maintain the expected level of accuracy and quality in secure environment. [Read More]October 20, 2020 - LIMS Implementations – Important Lessons Learned
Gain insight into past LIMS implementation projects to learn from their failures and successes so that your deployment can be done right, the first time.LIMS implementation projects can be highly complex IT projects and, therefore, carry the same risks to success as other projects (and not just IT projects). Wouldn’t it be great to have inside knowledge on how other projects have gone, learn from their mistakes, and capitalize on their successes?
October 13, 2020 - Drug Companies Cited Over Lack of Stability Testing
The US FDA provides a comprehensive public record of the citations and warning letters [1] issued to Pharmaceutical Companies. This provides an excellent resource for those looking for guidance to improve quality and mitigate risk. In the 2019 Fiscal year 81 warning letters were issued, the most in recent history, continuing the upward trend of the previous years.
October 13, 2020 - Environmental Monitoring with a LIMS
There are two ways to think about environmental monitoring. In environmental science, it involves field work: wastewater sampling, soil sampling, or outdoor air quality testing. The samples go to a lab, are processed, and results are reported back to the submitter.
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October 13, 2020 - 8 Questions to Ask Your LIMS Project Manager
What should be considered in choosing a LIMS Project Manager (PM) to ensure your LIMS project is successful? What questions should I ask him/her?
October 13, 2020 - On Demand Webcast – The Connected Lab – How digital transformation is changing the way we do science
Watch The On-Demand Webcast as part of our Partner Webcast Series Digital transformation is driven by the ability to better connect all aspects of the laboratory – devices, consumables, workflows, data and people – to accelerate science and drive laboratory productivity. Smart instruments and consumables are enabling laboratories to improve instrument and consumable usage reducing downtime and optimizing the use of laboratory supplies and capacity. [Read More]October 13, 2020 - How to Elevate Your Lab Through Technology
In this eBook, brought to you by Sunquest, learn how and why technology purpose-built for each aspect of laboratory workflow is taking labs to new heights. Understand why a partner that specializes in the lab — and only the lab — delivers greater value on your investment and stronger advantages toward achieving your organization’s strategic imperatives.
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October 13, 2020 - The Digital Lab. “What it is and How we get There”
There has been considerable amount of sizzle around the concept and benefits of a digital lab. The Webinar discussed the vision and the benefits of the Digital Lab, and how 2 expert organizations are helping customers take tangible steps to start the journey. [Read More]October 6, 2020 - The True Value of Best-of-Breed
Best-of-breed laboratory technology drives higher efficiency, productivity, and profitability compared to enterprise-wide system modules from vendors who do not maintain a targeted focus on only the lab. In this new video, learn how and why Sunquest’s wide-ranging technical and cross-discipline laboratory expertise make us the One delivering labs to new heights. [Learn More]
October 6, 2020 - Running A Life Science R&D Business with Dr. Aaron Sato, CSO of Twist Biopharma
This is the second article in a three-part series of Q&A conversations with Dr. Aaron Sato, CSO of Twist Biopharma, a division of Twist Bioscience. Part one focused on how Twist is adapting to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and appeared in the spring edition of Benchtalk Journal. Part three will focus on Dr. Sato’s career as well as the unique approach Twist Biopharma is taking to antibody discovery and will appear in the fall edition of Benchtalk Journal.[Read More]
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.
