Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 17, Issue 39
September 26, 2019 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 17, Issue 39 In This Issue Upcoming Webinars 10/01/2019 - Webinar: Ensuring Your Biorepository Follows ISBER Best Practices10/01/2019 - Webinar: Intelligent Automation in Healthcare10/02/2019 - Webinar: Ensuring Your Biorepository Follows ISBER Best Practices Featured Books The Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics Journal Articles CyberMaster: An expert system to guide the development of cybersecurity curriculaIn this 2019 paper published in the International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, authors Hodhod et al. present their expert system CyberMaster, designed to "to assist inexperienced instructors with cybersecurity course design." They highlight the…CyberMaster: An expert system to guide the development of cybersecurity curricula
In this 2019 paper published in the International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering, authors Hodhod et al. present their expert system CyberMaster, designed to "to assist inexperienced instructors with cybersecurity course design." They highlight the need for improved cybersecurity training in not only universities but also the workplace and give some underlying reasons for why cybersecurity issues seem to be increasing. The authors turn to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework (NICE Framework) for the development of CyberMaster. After describing its creation and implementation, they conclude that "[t]he system contributes to changing the current status of cybersecurity education by helping instructors anywhere in the world to develop cybersecurity courses."
Automation in Agriculture Testing Laboratories to Meet Regulatory, Reporting Requirements
The agricultural market is one of the fastest rising industries globally, with a projected growth of USD 6.29 billion by 2022. This growth is mainly attributed to the increasing demand for food and outbreaks of food-related illnesses, that puts safety regulations on the forefront in agriculture testing laboratories
To read the complete blog, please visit: https://cloudlims.com/blog/automation-in-agriculture-testing-laboratories-to-meet-regulatory-reporting-requirements.html
Autoscribe Highlights LIMS Configurability at Lab Innovations
Known for its highly configurable LIMS solutions, Autoscribe Informatics will be putting the latest version of Matrix Gemini LIMS through its paces at Lab Innovations 2019. Visitors to the Autoscribe Informatics stand will be able to challenge the Autoscribe staff to configure a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) sample registration/submission screen in Matrix Gemini there and then. Visit Autoscribe at Stand H6, Lab Innovations, NEC, Birmingham, UK, October 30 - 31, 2019.
Astrix to Attend Dassault Systèmes’ Science in the Age of Experience 2019
Astrix Technology Group, the leading laboratory informatics provider for companies engaged in complex life science R&D, will be attending the Dassault Systèmes’ Science in the Age of Experience 2019 Conference in Boston, MA from October 14-15 this year. This year’s conference will be held at the Joseph B Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School and will offer opportunities to:
- Hear from some of the most highly sought-after leaders in science and technology
- Discover insights on how companies are shaping their business and technology strategies to drive transformational change for innovation from research through commercialization
- Hear about advancements today that will directly impact how we live tomorrow
- Connect and network with more than 200 of your executive peers from around the world
- Lisa Randall, Physics Professor at Harvard University
- Hugh Herr, Professor at MIT Media Lab
- Marcell Wubbolts, Chief Technology Officer at Corbion
- Caleb Harper, Director at the Open Agriculture
- Ameet Nathwani, Chief Medical Officer at Sanofi
- Michio Kaku, Theoretical Physicist
- Genevieve Berger, Chief Research Officer at Firmenich
Autoscribe Informatics Drives LIMS Growth in Australasia
Autoscribe Informatics Pty Ltd has recently established new premises in Adelaide to strengthen and support the growing global presence of Autoscribe Informatics. The expansion reflects the increasing business opportunities for the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in both Australia, New Zealand and the whole Asia Pacific region. The new offices provide dedicated rooms for technical, support and sales staff as well as a learning space for customer and distributor training. Matrix Gemini LIMS leads the market in system configuration techniques, ensuring that the customer’s exact requirements can be implemented without writing any programming code, leading to longer system life, lower costs and excellent return on investment.
Software enhancements offer a complete application for CMC decision support, improvements for analytical data processing and analysis, and a move to 64-bit architecture.
ACD/Labs, an informatics company that develops and commercializes analytical and chemical knowledge management solutions in support of R&D, today announced significant updates across its Spectrus and Percepta platforms to help scientists improve data analysis, uniquely unify information, and improve overall organizational collaboration and decision making. This release offers enhancements for scientists across a variety of industries, including pharma/biotech, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, consumer packaged goods, and more.Proscia® Issued U.S. Patent Covering System and Method of Processing Medical Images for Inspection or Analysis
Proscia, a leading provider of digital pathology software, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 10,346,980 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent applies to techniques for processing and analyzing medical images.The best choice for a LIMS in Australia?
Discover how Australian LIMS users can benefit from Matrix Gemini LIMS
There are plenty of reasons why anyone needing a LIMS in Australia should look no further than Matrix Gemini from Autoscribe Informatics. These include:
- A team of LIMS sales and support experts based in Australia
- A versatile system that can be configured to the needs of any laboratory
- A LIMS solution that is being successfully used in a host of industries, including environmental/water, dairy/farming/veterinary, biobanking, mining/petrochemical, food/viticulture and research/contract laboratories
- A LIMS that can help to meet ISO and NATA requirements
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SCC Soft Computer welcomes Minister of Health and Social Services, for and on behalf of the Government of Quebec, as a new client
As they continue their global expansion, laboratory and genetics information system solutions vendor, SCC Soft Computer (SCC), announced Minister of Health and Social Services, for and on behalf of the Government of Quebec, as a new client.CloudLIMS’ New Training Module Continues Commitment to supporting ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
CloudLIMS, a leading laboratory data management informatics provider, announces the release of the Training Module for its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), CloudLIMS.CloudLIMS September 2019 newsletter is now out
CloudLIMS September 2019 newsletter is now out. It contains information about latest releases. It includes: New Module Release, Event information, a LIMS Tutorial and more.Astrix Sponsors the 2019 ALMA Conference and Expo
Astrix Technology Group is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 ALMA Annual Conference & Expo on October 21-24 in Minneapolis, MN this year. ALMA is a non-profit organization led by a volunteer board of active laboratory managers who are committed to educating their peers and facilitating excellence in the work of scientific laboratories.
The Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of leadership training this year at the conference. The 2019 ALMA Conference & Expo offers a unique opportunity for managers and future managers of laboratory organizations to develop their skills through workshops, presentations from managers who share their experiences, roundtable discussions with peers from around the world and networking opportunities.
Astrix Technology Group is a full service, vendor agnostic informatics consulting and staffing firm that has been serving the scientific community since 1995. Our experienced professionals help implement innovative solutions that allow organizations to turn data into knowledge, increase organizational efficiency, improve quality and facilitate regulatory compliance. Stop by the exhibit hall to talk with our laboratory informatics and scientific staffing experts.
Looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis!
Why Strategic Planning is a Critical for Developing an Effective Laboratory Informatics RFP
Data has become ubiquitous in modern scientific laboratories. In order to turn this data into the insights that drive innovation, industry-leading enterprises are investing heavily in laboratory informatics technologies (e.g., LIMS, ELN, SDMS, CDS, advanced analytics, reporting tools, etc.). Given the many different informatics vendors to choose from, however, along with increasing vendor specialization and demands for cloud-based applications, choosing the best system for your unique laboratory is more difficult than ever.
An important part of the technology selection process is the development of a request for proposal (RFP). This document is used to solicit business proposals from a list of potential software vendors via a bidding process. In our experience, many companies make the mistake of developing an RFP without doing the strategic planning necessary to ensure that it asks the right questions.
The Astrix Team has been called upon to fix many an implementation project gone wrong where the problems can be traced back to a poorly designed RFP. In this blog, we will discuss critical best practice recommendations for creating an RFP that will help to establish a solid foundation for a successful implementation project providing maximum business value for your organization.
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Sanford Guide announces integration with Wise Diagnostic Systems
Sanford Guide® announces the availability of its industry-leading infectious diseases guidelines through lab reports generated by Wise Diagnostic Systems. This new integration, facilitated by Sanford Guide's content delivery API, links to pertinent Sanford Guide content directly from the report to help guide appropriate antimicrobial selection and dosing.Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 17, Issue 38
September 18, 2019 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 17, Issue 38 In This Issue Upcoming Webinars 09/25/2019 - Webinar: Is Your Lab Ready for a Data Integrity Audit?10/01/2019 - Webinar: Ensuring Your Biorepository Follows ISBER Best Practices10/02/2019 - Webinar: Ensuring Your Biorepository Follows ISBER Best Practices Featured Books CannaQA LiMS Catalog Journal Articles Costs of mandatory cannabis testing in CaliforniaCompared to other U.S. states, California arguably has some of the most strict laws regarding the laboratory testing of cannabis. Economically, what have been some of the effects of these regulations? Valdes-Donoso et al. attempt to contribute to that conversation…Sysmex America Joins Clinical Lab 2.0 Movement to Support Collaboration Around Value-Based Healthcare
Sysmex America, Inc., a leading diagnostic solutions company offering hematology, urinalysis, information systems and flow cytometry testing technology for optimal clinical laboratory performance, has joined the Clinical Lab 2.0 movement to support collaboration around value-based healthcare.MathWorks Announces Release 2019b of MATLAB and Simulink
-MathWorks today introduced Release 2019b with a range of new capabilities in MATLAB and Simulink, including those in support of artificial intelligence, deep learning and the automotive industry. In addition, R2019b introduces new products in support of robotics, new training resources for event-based modeling, and updates and bug fixes across the MATLAB and Simulink product families.Costs of mandatory cannabis testing in California
Compared to other U.S. states, California arguably has some of the most strict laws regarding the laboratory testing of cannabis. Economically, what have been some of the effects of these regulations? Valdes-Donoso et al. attempt to contribute to that conversation in this 2019 paper published in California Agriculture. Using state regulations, expert opinions, primary data from California's laboratories, and data from cannabis testing equipment manufacturers, the authors attempt to estimate the cost per pound of testing and sampling under the state's regulatory framework. This includes what they consider to be particularly costly: cases where cannabis is rejected for testing failure. They conclude their research by discussing the economic and regulatory implications of their findings, including supply and demand issues, costs of legal vs. illegal cannabis, and comparisons to other state-mandated agricultural testing in the state.
