APHL NewSTEPs | Data Repository and Website RFI

Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program (NewSTEPs) will address the challenges faced by state NBS programs by providing training, technical assistance, and a data repository for evaluation and assessment of NBS performance. Activities include information gathering and analysis (formative analysis) to determine the needs of the state NBS programs in education, communication and data analysis; evaluating definitions for key NBS outcomes and data components; and seeking input from state NBS personnel. The new data repository will be developed after a careful and thorough assessment of the NBS community’s goals and expectations.

Accenture Selected to Build and Implement National Electronic Health Record in Norway

The Norwegian Directorate of Health has awarded Accenture a five-year contract to build and implement Norway’s electronic health record (EHR) system. The new system will provide a consolidated record system for Norway’s medical professionals and five million citizens.

BioClinica, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Industry Events and Demonstrate Global Technology–Enhanced Clinical Trial Management Capabilities

BioClinica®, Inc., a global provider of clinical trial management solutions, today announced that members of its team will attend, participate in and lead discussions at several upcoming industry conferences in October, November, and December. BioClinica experts will share industry trends and also demonstrate the company’s suite of eClinical Solutions and Imaging Core Lab Services.

Accelrys Announces 2012 US Tech Summit for IT Professionals

Accelrys, Inc. , a leading provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, today announced its fourth US Tech Summit for Accelrys customers with IT responsibilities.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Free Smartphone App for Gene Research

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the free Thermo Scientific Gene News mobile App for iPhone and Android devices, giving researchers unmatched access to important gene research in the palms of their hands. Scientists can spend less time searching for relevant information and more time on productive research.

From Lectures to Explosives Detection: Green Laser Pointer Identifies Traces of Dangerous Chemicals in Real-Time

By using an ordinary green laser pointer, the kind commonly found in offices and college lecture halls, an Israeli research team has developed a new and highly portable Raman spectrometer that can detect extremely minute traces of hazardous chemicals in real time. The new sensor’s compact design makes it an excellent candidate for rapid field deployment to disaster zones and areas with security concerns.

Agilent Technologies Introduces SureDesign, Simplifying the Creation of Custom SureSelect/HaloPlex DNA Sequencing Panels

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced SureDesign, a new online interface to help researchers create customized target-enrichment panels for next-generation sequencing.

Amplion Research Launches BiomarkerBase™, The Clinical Biomarker Database

BiomarkerBase™, the first available database of every biomarker currently in active clinical use, has launched today at http://www.biomarkerbase.com.

Announcing the 2nd Annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition

Why should you take part in SLAS2013 – the 2nd Annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition? Because it’s where 4,500 of the best global laboratory science and technology minds -- innovative scientists, engineers, researchers and technologists from academic, government and commercial laboratories -- come together to learn, explore and gain repeatable inspiration from leaders in the field.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 10, Issue 39

October 10, 2012      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 10, Issue 39   In This Issue  Upcoming Webcasts 10/17/2012 - CSols Seminar: Leveraging Informatics to support Lean Labs CSols, Inc. is hosting a free seminar on “Leveraging Informatics to support Lean Labs” on October 17, 2012 from 8am – 10am at the Delaware Technical Community College in Newark, DE. Registration is required and a light breakfast will be provided. 10/17/2012 - Mission Possible! How to Measure the Validation Effort for your Project CSols, Inc. Webinar - Mission Possible! How to Measure the Validation Effort for your Project  Recent News 10/10/2012 - Thermo…

Bead Industries to Implement IQMS’ Manufacturing ERP Solution

IQMS, a manufacturing ERP software and MES developer with an ongoing, proactive commitment to its product and relationships, today announced that Bead Industries, Inc. has partnered with IQMS to implement EnterpriseIQ ERP to support long-term company growth and increase enterprise-wide visibility.

Imprivata Announces Cortext, The Healthcare Industry’s First Free HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging Solution for Smartphones and Desktops

Imprivata® , the leader in healthcare IT security, today announced the general availability of Imprivata Cortext™, the healthcare industry's first free Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant text messaging solution for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones as well as Web-based chat for nurses without smartphone access

GenoLogics Unveils Clarity LIMS for CLIA-Certified Next Generation Sequencing Labs

GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, a leading provider of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) designed for today’s omics labs, unveiled Clarity LIMS, a revolutionary LIMS that sets the bar for LIMS in clinical and research environments.

Simulations Plus Joins European Consortium on Development of Oral Bioavailability Tools (OrBiTo)

Simulations Plus, Inc., a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today announced that it has accepted an invitation and signed a formal agreement to participate in the European Union Oral Bioavailability Tools (OrBiTo) project. Simulations Plus is the only non-European company invited to participate

Life Technologies Acquires Compendia Bioscience

Life Technologies today announced the acquisition of Compendia Bioscience, a preeminent cancer bioinformatics company widely used by the pharmaceutical industry to identify novel gene targets for drug discovery and development. Its deep oncology expertise and high-value, proprietary assets enhance Life's diagnostic development capabilities across multiple platforms, including next-generation sequencing, qPCR and proteome analysis.

MS Access based LIMS Software

Our Microsoft Access based LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) software is design for small laboratory. This LIMS software serve in a variety of industries, and it is easy configurable and providing rapid deployment options to meet the needs of any small laboratory on their daily operation and orders management

WWEM 2012 exhibition Sold Out!

With WWEM 2012 just around the corner (7th and 8th November) the organisers have announced that the last exhibition stand has been sold, a packed workshop programme has been published and visitor registrations are filling quickly.

Evolutionary theory, web-search technology combine for DNA analysis

Bioinformatics breakthrough has clinical & environmental applications - New software from Los Alamos National Laboratory called Sequedex uses evolutionary theory to swiftly identify short “reads” of DNA, calling out the specific organisms from which the DNA came and their likely activity.

5 CSols Short Courses have been Accepted for PITTCON 2013

5 CSols Short Courses have been Accepted for PITTCON 2013 We are very excited to announce that the Short Courses submitted by Kurt Robak, Bill Devorick, Jeff Policastro, Geoff Turnbull, and Kyle McDuffie have been accepted by the 2013 PITTCON short course committee.

STARLIMS Introduces New Informatics Solutions for Crime Scene and Property Room Management

STARLIMS, a leading global informatics company, today introduced a new information management tool that law enforcement agencies have been waiting for – software modules to enhance the speed, accuracy and comprehensiveness of evidence collection at crime scenes and for tracking and retrieving items stored in police department property rooms.
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