Webinar: Error Reduction Through Lab Labeling: Trends to Improve Productivity and Reduce Costs in Your Lab
“We’re witnessing advances in the way we diagnose, treat, and cure disease. Along with these advances come a rising tide of samples. Scientists in all kinds of labs are now facing the possibility and even the likelihood that their existing methods of identifying, tracking, and reporting on those samples may be insufficient to the task ahead.…
Invitation for Bids: Environmental Lab Analyses
Solicitation #: DPW 24-016
The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts is seeking bids for environmental laboratory analyses as required by the EPA and MassDEP.
Due date: 07 December 2023, 2:00 p.m. EST…
Webinar: Text Mining for Information Professionals: An Uncharted Territory
As technology continues to advance, the importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly apparent across all disciplines. In the realm of data analytics, mining, and science, there is a strong market for research and jobs. With the shift from paper to digitization, libraries and librarians face a growing burden of managing, organizing, and generating knowledge from vast amounts of data stored in their repositories, databases, and websites.…
Webinar: The Impact of Reliable Automation in Translational Metabolomics
“Implementation of automated liquid handling has been instrumental in moving the use of metabolite biomarkers from bench to bedside.
In this webinar, you’ll hear how automated liquid handling for LC-MS/MS sample preparation contributed to the identification and quantification of over 30 metabolites that can predict adverse pregnancy outcomes, including pre-eclampsia.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 21, Issue 48
December 7, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 48 In This Issue Featured Books LIMS Selection Guide for Food Safety and Quality Featured Content What is the importance of a manufacturing related laboratory to society?Manufacturing-related labs serve as the epicenter of research, development, and quality assurance. They permeate every aspect of our lives, from innovative devices we use at home to ground-breaking medicines to the eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions that contribute to a better planet. These labs drive technological advancements, further healthcare solutions, and help keep society safe. [Read More] 10 Reasons to Validate Your Quality Management…Request for Proposal: On-Call Testing and Special Inspection Service for Construction Projects
Solicitation #: 2023-10124
“The Port of Portland (Port) is soliciting proposals from experienced firms or teams of firms (the Provider or Providers) capable of providing services to the Port on this RFP for On-Call Testing and Special Inspection Services for Construction Projects.”…
What is the importance of a manufacturing related laboratory to society?
Manufacturing-related labs serve as the epicenter of research, development, and quality assurance. They permeate every aspect of our lives, from innovative devices we use at home to ground-breaking medicines to the eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions that contribute to a better planet. These labs drive technological advancements, further healthcare solutions, and help keep society safe. [Read More]
10 Reasons to Validate Your Quality Management System (QMS)
The goal of a manufacturing department is to get the product out the door on time and within specifications. With large batches of products being produced, some sort of quality management system (QMS) is needed to ensure the best and most compliant product is delivered to consumers. A QMS may start out as a paper-based system and slowly transition to a spreadsheet, but without a fully automated and validated system, manufacturers risk security and compliance issues. [Read More]
Single Sign On, Federated Identity, A Useful Alternative to Endless Passwords
Organizations are under attack from data hackers and ransomware on an almost daily basis. We have extended and enhanced user identity checking functionality in Matrix Gemini LIMS to support federated identity providers such as Azure and Okta. [Read More]
Industries in LIMS – PART 2
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) are transforming multiple industries, not just one. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various industries where LIMS is playing a crucial role by revolutionising 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]
Sixth Release of Matrix Gemini LIMS Highlights a Year of Rapid Enhancements
Autoscribe Informatics announces the release of Matrix Gemini version 6.11. In the past twelve months there have been 6 new software releases. It is a testament to the agile approach of the development team that fully tested releases are available on average every two months. New or improved features in the last twelve months include: extended federated identity management, an improved web portal allowing authorized clients access to our customers’ systems, and improved support for custom field functionality. [Read More]
How can science majors build a profession in Lab Informatics?
There is a gap between the goals of science education and the "ready to work" background wanted by science-based industry employers. This overview of major laboratory informatics in industrial research and service laboratories explores the diverse applications of artificial intelligence in scientific and lab contexts, spanning fields like image analysis, predictive analytics, robotics, data mining, spectroscopy, and more. [Read More]
Webinar: What’s My Name?
“Everyone loves to hear a great case study. We learn and remember better when we hear actual stories or cases other’s have experienced. Today’s speaker will present some interesting cases that he has seen in his laboratory.”…
Webinar: How to Protect & Secure Salesforce Health Data to Ensure Regulatory Compliance
“Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) companies face a perfect storm of challenges to their data. Regulations are increasingly specific and demanding. Consumers simultaneously expect more personalized service and more control over how companies use their data. For Salesforce professionals in HLS, there’s no room for error when it comes to protecting and securing data.…
Webinar: What Imaging Informaticists Need To Know About Pathology
“More and more imaging informaticists are being tasked with assisting with digital pathology in their institutions. There’s a considerable amount of groundwork involved – from governance to resource allocation, hardware, data management, and more. Learn what you need to know from pathology informatics leader, Dr.…
Webinar: Digital Lab Ops Revolution: Improving Time to Science, CapEx & OpEx
“Change in the lab is inevitable. Skilled labor shortages. Ongoing lab space consolidation and build-outs. Rapidly changing workflows and instrument layouts. Innovations in instrument technologies. Evolving safety standards and protocols.
Join us to discuss new thinking on how lab lifecycles can be organized, configured, optimized, and updated – progressing from ‘antiquated’ to ‘digitally transformative.’…
Request for Quotation: Laboratory Services for Drug Screens
Solicitation #: RFQ 123BS005
“The Regional Transportation District [of Denver, Colorado] is seeking a laboratory to provide drug testing services that must comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations 49CFR Part 40, as well as support the RTD drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.…
An extract-transform-load process design for the incremental loading of German real-world data based on FHIR and OMOP CDM: Algorithm development and validation
In this 2023 paper published in JMIR Medical Informatics, Henke et al. of Technische Universität Dresden present the results of their effort to add "incremental loading" to the Medical Informatics in Research and Care in University Medicine's (MIRACUM's) clinical trial recruitment support systems (CTRSSs). Those CTRSSs already allows bulk loading of German-based FHIR data, supporting "the possibilities for multicentric and even international studies," but MIRACUM needed greater efficiencies when updating such data on a daily, incremental basis. The paper presents their literature review and approach to adding incremental loading to their systems. They conclude that the extract-transfer-load (ETL) "process no longer needs to be executed as a bulk load every day" with the change, instead being able to rely on "using bulk load for an initial load and switching to incremental load for daily updates." They add that this process has international applicability and is not limited to German FHIR data.
Request for Proposal: Laboratory Services for Groundwater Analysis
Solicitation #: P24155771003
The City of Sacramento, California “is requesting proposals from laboratories interested in providing services to the City consisting of various water, soil and vapor analyses on samples collected by City staff. Contract laboratory services are needed, related to regulatory requirements related to closed landfill sites.”…
Webinar: HCI4AI: The EU AI Act and the Crucial Role of Human-Computer Interaction in Developing Human-Centric AI
“The EU AI Act represents a landmark regulatory framework that addresses the ethical and legal challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment within the European Union. One crucial aspect highlighted in the act is the emphasis on human-centric AI.…
