The Connected Lab: How Digital Transformation is Changing the Way We Do Science
Digital transformation is driven by the ability to better connect all aspects of the laboratory - devices, consumables, workflows, data & people - to accelerate science & drive laboratory productivity. Smart instruments & consumables are enabling laboratories to improve instrument & consumable usage reducing downtime & optimizing the use of laboratory supplies & capacity. To take advantage of these recent advancements & those yet to come, organizations need to connect the laboratory & make data accessible to those who need it. This talk will discuss these trends & how Thermo Fisher's innovative solutions are enabling the digital transformation of the laboratory. [Read More]
Astrix Scientific Staffing Blog – Five Reasons to Work With a Staffing Agency
It can be tough looking for a job in the life sciences sector. The competition is fierce, and it seems like everyone has the same qualifications as you. How can you make yourself stand out from the crowd? One way to improve your chances of success is to work with a staffing agency that specializes in the life sciences industry. These companies can help you find jobs that are a good fit for your skills and experience. They can also give you valuable advice on how to improve your job prospects if you are looking for a new opportunity in the life sciences industry. [Read More]
Development of a smart laboratory information management system: A case study of NM-AIST Arusha of Tanzania
We hear case studies of laboratory automation implementations from time to time, usually in larger facilities that can afford the expense. But what of smaller labs in developing countries? With sensors and open-source technologies gaining ground—and application development becoming more commonplace—automating small labs in small ways isn't so distant a reality. This 2022 paper by Mwambe et al. of the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology demonstrates this, providing details of their smart laboratory information management system (LIMS) and hardware-based automation solutions in their labs. After introducing the concept behind their software+hardware solution, the authors go over the design and implementation of their smart LIMS. They conclude that their system of LIMS, RFIF, IoT, and sensor networks effectively "automate recurring tasks in laboratories, aid in monitoring, and eliminate paper-based record keeping. Using such a smart LIMS, researchers can better plan research activities."
What is the Ideal LIMS for Your Lab?
When it comes down to picking the products you’re going to use to help organize and streamline your lab’s operation, you can be faced with a bewildering array of options that range from well-known to little-known vendors, with investments that can be significant or “free”. Is one of those the ideal choice for your lab? This article will help you move to the best decision for both your immediate and future needs. [Read More]
How to Get the LIMS You Need – Part 1
The decision to purchase a LIMS should be triggered by a business case. The business case identifies the reasons for purchasing a LIMS and, at the end, allows the success of the project to be measured. Linked to creating a business case is understanding the LIMS requirements and in particular where the LIMS will bring practical benefits to the organization. However, all too often the initial requirements are ill-defined, imprecise, and incomplete. This can make selecting the correct LIMS and LIMS supplier difficult and does not set the project up for success. [Read More]
Lab 4.0 – Building the Digital Lab of the Future
Digital technology is becoming essential for businesses across all industries. But in many ways, quality assurance (QA) laboratories — whether they are in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, environmental science or any number of other fields—are still operating with the kind of technology that was around in the 1990s. It’s time to step into the future. In keeping with the theme for the upcoming Analytica conference in Munich, Lab 4.0: digital laboratory for greater efficiency, we want to re-share our recent white paper; Building the QA Lab of the Future [Read More]
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 20, Issue 21
May 25, 2022 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 20, Issue 21 In This Issue Featured Books The Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics: 2022 Edition Featured Content 05/25/2022 - What is the Ideal LIMS for Your Lab?When it comes down to picking the products you’re going to use to help organize and streamline your lab’s operation, you can be faced with a bewildering array of options that range from well-known to little-known vendors, with investments that can be significant or “free”. Is one of those the ideal choice for your lab? This article will help you move to…Potential of NIRS technology for the determination of cannabinoid content in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
There are many approved methods for analyzing the cannabinoids from a given sample of the Cannabis plant, though some of them have downsides for the analyst. This is particularly notable in sample with significant quantities of acidic cannabinoids, which decarboxylate to their neutral cannabinoids with heat. This usually requires more non-destructive methods, such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). In this 2022 journal article, Jarén et al. of Universidad Pública de Navarra and Genscore Navarra S.L. in Spain provide their take on using NIRS methods combined with chemometric techniques to get quality results in analyzing cannabinoids, in comparison to using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). After introducing the current background on analytical methods for cannabinoid analysis, the authors describe their methodology and results. They conclude that "[t]he results obtained here demonstrate that NIR spectroscopy offers speed and simplicity unmatched by other traditional techniques." They add that "[a]ccordingly, it was tested as an alternative to conventional HPLC analysis for the evaluation of cannabinoid content, with promising results."
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Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 20, Issue 20
May 18, 2022 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 20, Issue 20 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMSpec 2022 R1Featured Content05/17/2022 - Barcodes in the Lab: How to Maximize Efficiency and Reduce Errors Barcoding is extremely useful in a lab environment. It lets you quickly and automatically identify and track items like samples, plates, and reagents. But implementing a lab barcode system is not as simple as charging up a scanner and getting to work. [Read More] 05/17/2022 - QLIMS as a Platform (3) – Bridge Integration EngineHave you wanted a cost effective, secure, and flexible way to integrate laboratory instruments and other systems? The QLIMS…ELab for Cannabis: One LIMS for Multi-State Cannabis Testing
The fragmentation of cannabis regulations poses a particular challenge for multi-state cannabis testing labs. Although the industry and state regulators are trying to align requirements and standards, testing labs still lose many of the benefits of multi-state operations. CannaQA is a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that can help multi-state laboratories navigate the complexities of cannabis testing. [Read More]
How does a LIMS work?
This article is going to dive deeper into LIMS and look at both how it works and also improves lab operations. We’ll do that by looking at one type of service testing lab as an example – a water quality testing lab – and seeing how the components of a LIMS can improve its operation. Because service testing labs have many common functional characteristics, it should be easy to translate this material to your lab’s needs. [Read More]
Health informatics: Engaging modern healthcare units: A brief overview
In the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world, the application of health informatics technologies continues to mature. However, in emerging economies such as India, China, and Bangladesh, the concept of health informatics and its application is still relatively new. In this 2022 paper published in Frontiers in Public Health, Yogesh and Karthikeyan discuss health informatics from the perspective of such emerging markets, the challenges those markets face, and the policies and standards required to ensure positive public health outcomes. The duo first introduce the topic health informatics and the breadth of technologies affecting it, including machine learning and deep learning. They also provide a few examples of related work on the topic before getting into how the Health Level 7 FHIR architecture plays an important role in health informatics. The authors then provide further perspectives on the current state of the art and future trends in health informatics, including from the perspective of India's medical system. They close by discussing a number of challenges India and other countries face in adopting health informatics tools, concluding that despite its promise, health informatics implementations are rarely straightforward. "There are no proven design blueprints for such a comprehensive infrastructure, and the goal is always shifting due to the nature of real-time patient, medical, and equipment data collection from a variety of sources," they add.
Barcodes in the Lab: How to Maximize Efficiency and Reduce Errors
Barcoding is extremely useful in a lab environment. It lets you quickly and automatically identify and track items like samples, plates, and reagents. But implementing a lab barcode system is not as simple as charging up a scanner and getting to work. [Read More]
QLIMS as a Platform (3) – Bridge Integration Engine
Have you wanted a cost effective, secure, and flexible way to integrate laboratory instruments and other systems? The QLIMS Bridge is exactly that and for GMP certified laboratories it provides a streamlined way for validation. [Read More]
Connecticut Cardiology Center using Advanced Data Systems’ Medics EHR Implements Cranberry Peak’s ezCDS CDSM
Paramus, NJ - Connecticut Cardiology Center (CCC), an Advanced Data Systems Corp. (ADS) client since 2008, will implement Cranberry Peak Corp. developed ezCDS clinical decision support service for advanced imaging appropriateness consultation directly through the ADS Medics EHR. [Read More]
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Research Business Honored in CRO Leadership Awards
The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific has been recognized for excellence in the 2022 CRO Leadership Awards. This is the 11th consecutive year the business has been honored through this award program, which is based on a survey of pharmaceutical and biotech professionals conducted for Clinical Leader and Life Science Leader magazines. [Read More]
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Updates – May 2022
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is our nation’s medical research agency. Its mission focuses on scientific discoveries that improve health and save lives. Founded in 1870, the NIH conducts its own scientific research through its Intramural Research Program (IRP), which supports approximately 1,200 principal investigators and more than 4,000 postdoctoral fellows conducting basic, translational and clinical research. In this blog, we will highlight recent innovative NIH research. [Read More]
Covid-19 Test Laboratory Biograd Diagnostics Chooses Matrix Gemini LIMS
Autoscribe Informatics has announced that Covid-19 Test Laboratory, BioGrad Diagnostics, has adopted Matrix Gemini as its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). BioGrad manages client and sample data within the LIMS, driving automation and efficiency. [Read More]
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