Request for Bids: Skagit County Laboratory Analysis Services
Solicitation #: None
“Skagit County is interested in obtaining the services of a contractor include analyzing water, soil, sediment, and/or sludge samples submitted by Skagit County staff.”
Due date: 31 August 2023, 4:00 p.m. PDT…
FAIR Health Informatics: A health informatics framework for verifiable and explainable data analysis
In this 2023 article published in the journal Healthcare, Siddiqi et al. propose a "health informatics framework that supports data acquisition from various sources in real-time, correlates these data from various sources among each other and to the domain-specific terminologies, and supports querying and analyses." After providing background information about the need for such a framework, as well as discussing the state of the art, the authors describe their methodology in detail, followed by a experimental use case demonstrating the framework's use. The authors conclude that the "framework is extendable, encapsulates the abilities to include other domains, provides support for semantic querying at the governance level (i.e., at the data assets and type assets level), and is designed towards a data and computation economic model," while at the same time supporting "evidence-based decision tracking ... which follows the FAIR principles."
Request for Proposals: Purchase and Installation of a Laboratory Information Management System
Solicitation #: 2023-028-6995
Dallas County is seeking proposals for the acquisition and installation of a laboratory information management system (LIMS). Little else is made publicly available, and a BidSync account is required to download the associated documents. NOTE: Extended from July 6.…
Request for Proposal: Equine Drug Testing & Chemical Analysis
Solicitation #: BPM004207
“The Arizona Department of Gaming, as authorized under A.R.S. § 41-2501 et seq. is seking to establish one or more Contracts for Equine Drug Testing & Chemical Analysis.” See the RFP documents for more.
Due date: 27 July 2023, 11:00 a.m.…
Webinar: Unlocking Safety: Mastering Procurement, Operations, and End of Life
“Security is everyone’s job. Imaging informaticists find themselves unusually close to the frontline. The enterprise expects them to understand security, if not more. Explore the crucial steps to include security in procurement, operations, and end-of-life.
This webinar aims to bring practical resources, use cases, and conversations centered around CIA Triad – Shawn Overview and how it’s tied in as a common thread.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 30
July 27, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 30 In This Issue Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization Featured Content LIMS Is Not a Just Another Four-letter WordImportant actors that affect the adoption and utilization of laboratory systems… There was a time when the idea of purchasing a LIMS would be met with skepticism. Early LIMS suffered from several problems, not the least of which was defining what a LIMS actually is? In 2023, LIMS constitutes a set of product capabilities that meets the expectations that were set in its early incarnations. [Read…LIMS Is Not a Just Another Four-letter Word
Important actors that affect the adoption and utilization of laboratory systems… There was a time when the idea of purchasing a LIMS would be met with skepticism. Early LIMS suffered from several problems, not the least of which was defining what a LIMS actually is? In 2023, LIMS constitutes a set of product capabilities that meets the expectations that were set in its early incarnations. [Read More]
Is Automating Sample Management the Key to Success in the Cannabis Testing Industry?
Automating sample management is pivotal for success in cannabis testing. Overcoming common challenges like throughput, efficiency, and scalability is crucial for future-proofing labs. Embracing software like SLIMS streamlines operations, maximizes efficiency, and ensures long-term profitability. [Read More]
Trends and Future Developments in Cloud LIMS: Evolution of Laboratory Data Management
A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is software designed to efficiently manage samples and associated data in laboratories. It enables workflow automation, integration with instruments, and centralised access to quality control data. By tracking and managing samples, LIMS improves efficiency and accuracy in producing reliable results. Key tasks supported by LIMS include workflow automation, centralized quality control data storage, compliance support, reagent and lot tracking... [Read More]
When is the Best Time to Move to a LIMS
Transitioning to a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a significant decision for laboratories seeking enhanced efficiency and data management. But when is the best time for moving to LIMS? Determining the right time to make this transition is crucial for a successful implementation. In this blog post, we are shedding light on a crucial topic, the best time of moving to a LIMS for laboratories. [Read More]
Streamlining Sample Management in Biotechnology: Introducing the Biorepository App
In the fast-paced world of biotechnology, efficient sample management is crucial for laboratories to operate at their full potential. However, the process of registering, receiving, and processing samples can often be challenging due to scattered information, mismatches, and the risk of losing valuable samples. These inefficiencies lead to delayed results and operational setbacks, as well as impacting profitability. To address these challenges head-on, we proudly introduce the Biorepository app, a game-changer in the field of sample management. [Read More]
Streamlining Success: A Testing Consolidation Journey with DuPont
Do you ever find your R&D labs caught in a stagnant time warp, slowing your progress? Are you tirelessly juggling an array of testing processes, expending valuable resources, and enduring the burdensome weight of inefficient workflows? If so, it might be time to embark on a transformative path towards consolidating your testing. In a fireside chat in May, our Chief Product Officer sat down with DuPont’s Information and Data Science Technical Manager, to discuss the organization’s testing consolidation journey with STARLIMS [Read More]
New Biofuels Research: Turning the Unwanted into Energy
As discussed in a previous LabLynx blog article, demand for food production may need to increase by as much as 70 percent to feed the world’s estimated 9.7 billion people by 2050. While feeding the world is an obvious priority, many also believe there is an equally important need to reduce the world’s carbon footprint and combat climate change, and they see biofuels as an answer. [Read More]
SciNote – Speed Electronic Regulatory Submission and Review through Digitalization of Lab Processes
Selecting the right Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) to meet the complex needs of your scientific laboratory can be a challenging task. There is a clear and present need to move from paper-based to paperless but that is just the beginning. Its important to understand the goals for this transformation – the greater vision that will define future success for the business. [Read More]
Webinar: Blood Culture Contamination Leveraging IPs to Improve this Critical Lab Quality Metric
“To support lab professionals, infection preventionists (IP), and clinicians in coordinating blood culture contamination quality improvement initiatives, DarkDaily will host a free, 60-minute webinar with live Q&A Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The webinar is sponsored by Magnolia Medical Technologies.
Register for this webinar to review the impact of blood culture contamination on patient safety and outcomes.…
Webinar: Automated image analysis reduces user-to-user variability in flow cytometry gating strategies
“Differences in how users gate populations within experiments are major sources of variability in flow cytometry data analysis. Incorporating automated image analysis can substantially reduce user bias. Users are given access to an expansive array of image-derived label-free parameters that can help with assessment of sample quality, optimization of gating strategies, and discovery of morphological features that are not resolved with light scatter or fluorescence parameters.…
Request for Information: Laboratory Information Management System for The University of Iowa
Solicitation #: RFI 18129
“The University of Iowa solicits proposals from qualified Suppliers to provide all materials, equipment, labor and services necessary for a laboratory information management system for the University of Iowa. Services provided as part of any resultant agreement will be primarily provided for the University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory Department, however additional services may be requested from other University departments on an as needed basis.”…
Webinar: Incremental Sampling Methodology, Growing into an Everyday Tool
“In October 2020, the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council released an updated incremental sampling methodology (ISM) guidance to reflect advancements in technology and share case studies providing insight into the application, benefit and pitfalls of ISM.
There is more information on soil heterogeneity and interactive examples for systematic planning.…
Request for Quotations: Environmental Laboratory Services
Solicitation #: 2023-14
“The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Mining Program Frostburg Field Office (MP) is requesting Price Bids from qualified contractors to provide laboratory testing services on private water supplies, streams, ponds, acid mine drainage (AMD) discharges and other environmental water samples.”…
Invitation for Bids: Furnishing and Delivery of Laboratory Services for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Soil
Solicitation: B-23-426
“It is the intention of these specifications to provide to prospective bidders the requirements for the Furnishing and Delivery of Laboratory Services for the Chemical Analysis of Water and Soil as required by Middlesex County [New Jersey] Office of Public Safety and Health, Environmental Health Division.…
