Request for Tenders: Provision of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Solution
Solicitation #: VP388859
“The Council of the City of Gold Coast [Queensland, Australia] are seeking the provision of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the use by our Scientific Services team based in a custom-built laboratory at the Smart Water Research Centre in Southport.…
Request for Proposals: Equine Laboratory Testing
Solicitation: 005-RFP-0621-2024
“The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) Certified Laboratories to perform blood and urine testing submitted from the horse racetrack licensed by the Commission. The Laboratory will perform such tests and analyses of the samples as needed to ascertain whether they contain amounts of foreign substances prohibited by the Commission.…
Webinar: Data-Driven Excellence: Transforming Healthcare’s Repeatable Processes
“In healthcare, the efficient execution of repeatable processes is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and optimizing operational outcomes. This is a discussion about how data-driven approaches can revolutionize the way healthcare organizations manage and enhance their repeatable processes.”…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 47
November 30, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 47 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for Food Safety and Quality Featured Content Unlocking Growth: 7 Essential Factors for Scaling Your NGS Lab SuccessfullySuccessfully scaling a next-generation sequencing (NGS) lab takes careful preparation. Myriad complexities are involved, any of which could cause delays and extra expense. Whether your lab has been intending to scale up for some time or you’re responding to a high-pressure situation, like a pandemic, you need to have a plan in place. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list…Unlocking Growth: 7 Essential Factors for Scaling Your NGS Lab Successfully
Successfully scaling a next-generation sequencing (NGS) lab takes careful preparation. Myriad complexities are involved, any of which could cause delays and extra expense. Whether your lab has been intending to scale up for some time or you’re responding to a high-pressure situation, like a pandemic, you need to have a plan in place. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of things to consider. [Read More]
Can adding a LIMS to my lab really save time and money?
Adding a LIMS can save your lab time and money. Two of the biggest time drains in the laboratory are workflow inefficiency and disorganization. If your lab team is constantly hunting for paper records, scrolling through spreadsheets, or manually transcribing data, it takes away time from performing more tests or taking on additional business with a new customer. [Read More]
Xybion Completes Acquisition of Autoscribe Informatics, to Expand its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Business
Xybion Corporation, herein referred to as “Xybion” or the “Company,” is pleased to announce the acquisition of Autoscribe Informatics (“Autoscribe”). This acquisition represents a significant strategic expansion in the Company’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) business globally. [Read More]
Why Platform Technologies (iPaaS) Are Critical in the Life Sciences
Every industry has embraced the idea that digital technologies need to be fully integrated in the business processes to ensure successful competition. In the era of Industry 4.0, your organization’s data (digital assets) are now recognized as your most valuable assets. Within the life sciences, however, there are many constraints of the scientific operating environment. [Read More]
Industries in LIMS – PART 1
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are transforming multiple industries. In this blog post, we’ll explore industries where LIMS is playing a crucial role by revolutionizing processes and ensuring compliance with strict standards. Before delving into the examination of industries, let’s not forget that there are many new and upcoming industries, as well as emerging scientific technologies, that can be explored and supported by LIMS. [Read More]
Addressing Privacy and Security Concerns of Apps in the Lab
As hands-free lab note-capturing technology becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy and security concerns associated with voice recognition and mobile or wearable devices. In this blog post, you'll read about the different data privacy and security concerns you may face and how LabTwin, the leading voice-powered digital lab assistant, has addressed them.[Read More]
What is laboratory informatics and why is it important?
Laboratory informatics is the use of information technology to support a lab’s testing mission, which goes beyond data management to support all aspects of lab operations. Implementing an informatics solution helps laboratories adapt and enables benefits such as lab management, productivity, quality control, process improvement, data integrity, security and privacy, industry and regulatory compliance, and customer service.[Read More]
Maximizing insights during therapeutics antibody discovery and development
When developing therapeutic antibodies, selecting only the strongest candidates for further clinical development increases the chances of successful clinical trials. The important decision of candidate selection can only be done right with high quality, accessible data from which insights can be easily drawn. [Read More]
Webinar: Harmonizing Compliance and Operational Excellence in Healthcare
“In healthcare, compliance is non-negotiable. However, it can be difficult to innovate effectively and meet modern patient needs and business goals while keeping up with today’s ever-changing compliance landscape. This session will explore how organizations can achieve operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and quality standards, and the role AI and other technology plays in this endeavor.”…
Webinar: Next-Gen Lab Informatics – Procedure Execution
“The ‘Next-Gen Lab Informatics’ webinar series explores the dynamic realm of Quality Control (QC) and analytical testing, spotlighting Laboratory Execution Systems (LES), a crucial component for reshaping the execution of lab procedures. This webinar aims to bridge the gap between laboratory science and informatics by showcasing how cutting-edge technologies are influencing QC labs.…
Request for Tender: LIMS Professional Services
Solicitation #: IT-540-36-3025
The U.K.’s Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI) is “looking to appoint a suitability experienced contractor who can support technical and business change initiatives; focusing primarily, but not exclusively on identifying and implementing systems used by scientists such as Electronic Lab Notebook and Laboratory Information Management systems.…
Potency and safety analysis of hemp-derived delta-9 products: The hemp vs. cannabis demarcation problem
In this 2023 paper published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, Johnson et al. examine the current state of hemp-derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) products on the U.S. market after the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Noting discrepancies and loopholes in the legislation, the authors performed laboratory analyses on 53 hemp-derived Δ9-THC products from 48 brands, while also examining aspects such as age verification, labeling consistency, and comparison of reported company values vs. analyzed values. After describing their methodology and results, the authors conclude that "the legal status of hemp-derived Δ9-THC products in America essentially permits their open sale while placing very few requirements on the companies selling them." The end result includes finding, for example, products "that have 3.7 times the THC content of edibles in adult-use states," as well as inaccurately labeled products.
Invitation to Bid: Certified Laboratory Testing for Wastewater and Stormwater
Solicitation #: 2023-SWB-74
“The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Board) is soliciting bids from companies to supply Certified Laboratory Testing for Wastewater and Stormwater services.”
“Lab shall provide analytical services on an as-requested basis when authorized by receipt of samples with a properly completed chain of custody (COC) form from SWBNO or one of its representatives.…
Webinar: Solving the PFAS Challenge: Comprehensive Screening of 5,000 Suspects
“PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – form a huge chemical group with more than 4,700 registered compounds plus associated degradation products.
Despite their ubiquitous presence in the environment and organisms, there is a lack of reference standards, molecular databases or spectral libraries.…
Request for Quotation: Chronic Toxicity Testing for Yosemite NP
Solicitation #: 140P8524Q0002
“The National Park Service, Yosemite National Park, has a requirement for chronic toxicity testing by an accredited laboratory to comply with state waste discharge permit requirements for the El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant. The El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at El Portal, California, in the county of Mariposa.”…
Request for Proposals: Environmental Laboratory Services
Solicitation #: Unknown
The City of Hackensack, New Jersey is seeking proposals for environmental sampling and analysis of commonly analyzed parameters in various locations throughout the city. See the RFP for further details.
Due date: 22 November 2023, 10:00 a.m. EST…
