A metabolomics and big data approach to cannabis authenticity (authentomics)
In this 2023 journal article published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Jadhav et al. recommend a more comprehensive approach to analyzing the Cannabis plant, its extracts, and its constituents, turning to the still-evolving concept of authentomics—"which involves combining the non-targeted analysis of new samples with big data comparisons to authenticated historic datasets"—of the food industry as a paradigm worth shifting towards. After an introduction on metabolomics and a review of its various technologies, the authors examine the current state of cannabis laboratory testing, how its regulated and standardized, and a variety of issues that make cannabis testing less consistent, as well as how cannabis can become adulterated in the grow chain. They then discuss authentomics and apply it to the cannabis industry, as well address what considerations need to be made in the future to make the most of authentomics. The author conclude that an authentomics approach "provides a robust method for verifying the quality of cannabis products."
Request for Proposals: American Industrial Hygiene Association AIHA Laboratory Sample Analysis
Solicitation #: JK24-4
Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) “has an ongoing need to have field-collected wipe samples, bulk samples, and employee breathing zone samples analyzed to determine employer compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s).…
Webinar: Charting Clinical Innovation: Empowering Long-Term Success Through Cloud Technology, In And Beyond The Hospital System
“Be part of the conversation, as Dan Navarro, MD, Chief of Imaging Informatics at a large multi region health system leads Isaac Zaworski, President of Sectra North America and John Doyle, Global Chief Technology Officer, Healthcare & Life Sciences at Microsoft in an engaging dialogue on the pivotal role of cloud technology in transforming the healthcare landscape.…
LiMSforum is pleased to offer LiMShelp consulting to our laboratory members at no charge
LiMSforum publishes the LiMSpec to help your laboratory develop your LIMS requirements. Today, LiMSforum now provides free LIMS consulting services to our laboratory members to help utilize the LiMSpec to capture all of the laboratory user requirements specifications (URS) and to develop a set of requirements that reflects the LIMS needs specific to your lab.
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Request for Quotations: Landfill Groundwater Monitoring
Solicitation #: 344
“The Solid Waste Division of the Plumas County Department of Public Works will accept proposals from qualified water quality analytical laboratories, certified in the State of California, for ongoing collection of groundwater samples and analysis of those samples in conformance with requirements of the State of California Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) as set forth in current Water Discharge Requirements (WDRs) to Plumas County for the operation of the Gopher Hill Municipal Landfill (closed) and Chester Municipal Landfills (open).…
Request for Information: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Purdue University
Solicitation #: Doc4172911503
Purdue University is soliciting information about a laboratory information management system (LIMS). However, it’s not exactly clear how to view the associated documents. You likely need to email the associated contact for more information. See the linked page for more.…
Request for Proposals: Material Testing Services
Solicitation #: 2023-PW1
Cowlitz County, Washington “is hereby soliciting proposals to establish pricing materials testing services. Services will include various types of materials testing for County projects, including but not limited to roadway, water, sewer, solid waste, stormwater and parks.
The project will include but is not limited to testing services, often on short notice, related to construction material inspection, sampling, and field and accredited laboratory testing of various materials including but not limited to, soil aggregate, hot mix asphalt, and concrete in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) specifications, as well as associated documentation and report writing.…
Webinar: Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit
“In this webinar the use of the 2023 Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit found here will be discussed.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have jointly developed this Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit (BIT) to assist clinical laboratories in updating minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) breakpoints.…
Request for Proposal: Environmental Laboratory Information Management System for the Taiga Laboratory
Solicitation #: EV6801
The Taiga Laboratory, which is part of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Environment & Climate Change, Canada, is seeking proposals for a “cost-effective, best available commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) [laboratory information management system or LIMS] solution to replace the existing legacy system and to modernize the lab with process management, automation, and enhanced gathering of data that will efficiently facilitate the presentation of analytical results to its clients, and it should be on premises solution.”…
Request for Bids: Multi-ministry SaaS LIMS
Solicitation #: tender_18511
“The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD), are seeking a Software as a Service (SaaS) Laboratory Information Management Solution to replace legacy information technology applications with a single integrated solution that will meet all business needs for the three essential OPS laboratories that require a laboratory information management system (LIMS) to digitize all components of laboratory operations:
• the Engineering Materials Office (EMO) Laboratory of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO)
• the Radiation Protection Services (RPS) Laboratory of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and
• the Materials Testing Laboratory (MTL) of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 43
October 26, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 43 In This Issue Featured Books The Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics Featured Content Dos and Don’ts of a SaaS LIMS ImplementationMaking the choice to implement a software-as-a-service (SaaS) LIMS in your organization can have many advantages and challenges. Knowing how best to evaluate these in the context of your particular situation will ensure you’re making an informed choice about the hosting model you select. [Read More] Optimizing Multi-Lab Environments with a LIMSIn the absence of a cohesive, centralized system, the process of monitoring changes and obtaining…Dos and Don’ts of a SaaS LIMS Implementation
Making the choice to implement a software-as-a-service (SaaS) LIMS in your organization can have many advantages and challenges. Knowing how best to evaluate these in the context of your particular situation will ensure you’re making an informed choice about the hosting model you select. [Read More]
Optimizing Multi-Lab Environments with a LIMS
In the absence of a cohesive, centralized system, the process of monitoring changes and obtaining the latest information within multi-lab environments becomes an intricate and prone-to-error undertaking. Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can significantly improve efficiency and quality in multi-lab organizations. [Read More]
The Role of LIMS in Genomics
In today’s world, genomics has revolutionized various fields, from healthcare to agriculture. The evolution of genomics stands as a testament to the remarkable progress of scientific discovery. However, with great power comes great complexity. Genomic research generates vast amounts of data, which, when not properly managed, can be overwhelming. This is where LIMS steps in, offering a lifeline to researchers and scientists. [Read More]
NIH Grants and Funding: What You Need to Know to Secure Funding for Your Research Project
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a government agency that provides financial support for advancing scientific research. If you’re a researcher or organization looking for funding opportunities, it’s important to understand the structure of NIH and how they approach grant funding. In this blog post, we’ll explore what the NIH looks for, who is eligible to apply, the types of grant programs available, and the various grant applications. [Read More]
Request for Proposals: Laboratory Information Management System for University of Saskatchewan
Solicitation #: CP-507120
“The University of Saskatchewan, as represented by Procurement, is requesting Proposals for the provision of a Laboratory Information Management System in accordance with the specifications and conditions stated in the Request for Proposal documents.”
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Navigating Digital Risk: Understanding Risk Assessment in Lab Software
In today's technologically advanced world, labs rely heavily on software solutions to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. However, with the adoption of digital systems comes the need for assessing and mitigating the associated risks. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of risk assessment in lab software and understand its significance in ensuring a safe and effective working environment. We discuss the intricacies of risk assessment, its key components, and the role it plays in the validation process. [Read More]
What Is the Difference Between an LIS and a LIMS?
Most of us in the laboratory community have heard the term “LIMS,” though in the healthcare arena, it’s probably “LIS.” Both terms refer to software that is at the very heart of the modern laboratory. Essentially, both are the same: the main data management software for a laboratory. But the differences revolve around the fact that a LIMS is sample-centric and an LIS is patient-centric. [Read More]
CSA vs CSV: All the Questions You’ve Been Dying to Ask
Validation of computer software can be a scary and difficult landscape to navigate these days with the emergence of the CSA draft guidance from the FDA. It is necessary, however, if you operate in a life sciences or other regulated business.…
