Webinar: 2024 Updates to CLSI M100
“The Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) updates the ‘Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing’ annually. It is essential for laboratories to keep up with these annual changes. Dr. Munson will discuss the major changes made to the 2024 M100 34th edition document.…
Organizational Memory and Laboratory Knowledge Management: Its Impact on Laboratory Information Flow and Electronic Notebooks
In this 2024 work by laboratory informatics veteran Joe Liscouski, the concept of "organizational memory" within the laboratory realm and what it means for informatics systems like electronic notebooks—including electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)—is addressed. Liscouski argues that as artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) become more viable to laboratories, those laboratories stand to benefit from LLM technology in attempts to retain and act upon all sorts of data and information, from raw instrument data and test results to reports and hazardous material records. After addressing what organization memory is and means to the lab, the author discusses the flow of scientific data and information and how it relates to informatics and AI-driven systems. He then discusses the implications as they relate specifically to ELNs and other electronic notebook activities, looking specifically at a layered approach built upon open-source solutions such as Nextcloud "that can feed the [LLM] database as well as support research, development, and other laboratory activities."
Request for Quotation: Laboratory Information Management System Software
Solicitation #: 12639524Q0123
“The USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services Bio-Archive Storage (BAS) facility at the National Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins, CO, will house 110 ultra-low temperature (-80) freezers containing millions of archived biological samples obtained from wildlife for scientific study. The BAS will be one of the largest wildlife tissue archives of its kind in the United States and will serve WS National Programs such as the National Wildlife Disease Program, Chronic Wasting Disease Program, National Rabies Management Program, the National WildlifeResearch Center, and the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program.…
Webinar: Going beyond the lab: Coagulation testing information providers should know
“Hospital laboratories perform tests serving patients with many different underlying disease states, managed by different providers with different educational and training backgrounds. As such, medical laboratory professionals may be called on to provide information to providers about how a test works, potential interfering substances, best practices for sample collection, and other details.…
Information Architecture Conference 2024
An annual information architecture and informatics summit…
Webinar: Transitioning Laboratory Equipment from Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Development to GMP Compliance
“As you transition your discovery through research and development to commercial production in a GMP setting, your goal is to speed that process by minimizing variables. Laboratory equipment plays a key role in that process and should offer proven solutions. In this talk, you will learn: What is GMP work and how does it differs from basic research and development; How can laboratory equipment ease this transition; What are the five criteria to evaluate in selecting lab equipment for transitioning to GMP compliance.”…
ISBER 2024
An annual international conference for the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER)
NOTE: As of October 2023, the venue has not been announced, but it is located in Melbourne, Australia.…
Avoiding Virtual Data Silos
Decoupling data inputs from their isolated sources continues to be challenging for organizations. Data silos not only hinder organizational collaboration and decision making but also undermine an organization’s ability to unlock the potential of its most precious resource—its data. Advancements like cloud computing, platforms, and blockchain are giving most organizations the tools to transition away from traditional, physical data silos. [Read More]
Can the LabLynx ELab LIMS be integrated with any lab instrument?
Most laboratory instruments can be integrated with a LIMS to some extent, but the feasibility and ease of integration can vary significantly depending on several factors. The LabLynx ELab LIMS can interface with 98% of commercially produced instruments (simple, uni-directional, bi-directional), allowing for seamless data transfer, whether it is through file exports, FTP, APIs, or serial or network connections. LabLynx is only limited by the instrument’s ability to integrate, not ELab’s ability to integrate. [Read More]
Explore the QLIMS New Version 9.4
Welcome to the next generation of laboratory management software! OnQ Software is excited to announce the launch of QLIMS New Version 9.4, our latest update packed with new features and enhancements designed to streamline your laboratory operations. [Read More]
What are the key elements of a LIMS for forensics and medical examiners?
Forensics and medical examiners' labs can be diverse places, with a wide variety of disciplines and sub-disciplines, creating a wide variety of information and data and requiring a wide variety of methods and procedures. A base set of forensic science LIMS functionality can improve efficiencies, manage workflows, improve information and data security, and better provide integrity to evidence and data provenance through chain of custody and audit trail mechanisms. [Read More]
STARLIMS Spends 4 Quarters as G2 Leader in Lab Informatics
STARLIMS sweeps G2’s Spring 2024 rankings for laboratory informatics, a stronghold maintained for 4 consecutive quarters. STARLIMS leads in ELN, LIMS, and SDMS. [Read More]
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 22, Issue 15
April 11, 2024 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 22, Issue 15 In This Issue Featured Books LIMSjournal - Spring 2024 Featured Content Avoiding Virtual Data SilosDecoupling data inputs from their isolated sources continues to be challenging for organizations. Data silos not only hinder organizational collaboration and decision making but also undermine an organization’s ability to unlock the potential of its most precious resource—its data. Advancements like cloud computing, platforms, and blockchain are giving most organizations the tools to transition away from traditional, physical data silos. [Read More] Can the LabLynx ELab LIMS be integrated with any lab instrument?Most laboratory instruments can be…Request for Proposals: Lab Services for Drinking Water Analysis
Solicitation #: AS24-106
“Utah DDW is a governmental agency that regulates drinking water in the State of Utah. DDW has been actively monitoring drinking water for PFAS contamination in POEs, groundwater sources, and surface water sources. The purpose of this RFP is to secure ongoing laboratory services that closely match or are identical to analytical services performed to date to ensure data comparability between datasets.”…
Navigating the Future – Data Management and AI in Oil and Gas
A webinar sponsored by Astrix
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Presented by:
James Arce, Client Executive, Astrix
David Hunt, Director, Alliances and Global, Zontal
About the Webinar
As we stand at the crossroads of unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the role of data in decision-making has become more crucial than ever.…
Request for Information: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Environmental Laboratory Analysis in Support of Hazardous Waste Permit
Solicitation #: W911SR-24-C-0007-RCRA-RFI
“The Combat Capabilities Development Command, Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) invites participation from all those engaged in related research activities and appreciates responses from all capable and qualified sources.
The Government is requesting information on RCRA environmental laboratory analysis in support of permit closure activities in accordance with Department of Army Base Realignment and Closure and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Pueblo Chemical Depot.…
Conversion of a classical microbiology laboratory to a total automation laboratory enhanced by the application of lean principles
In this 2024 article published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum, Trigueiro et al. "explore the relative impact of laboratory automation and continuous improvement events (CIEs) on productivity and [turnaround times (TATs)]" in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Noting numerous advantages to applying the concept of total laboratory automation (TLA), the authors implemented WASPLab and VITEK MS and compared pre-conversion workflow results with post-conversion workflow results. The group also incorporated change management, CIEs, and key performance indicators (KPIs). They concluded that "conversion resulted in substantial improvements in KPIs. While automation alone substantially improved TAT and productivity, the subsequent implementation of lean management further unlocked the potential of laboratory automation through the streamlining of the processes involved." However, they also noted that while effective, some cost is involved with TLA, and labs need "to find ways of maximizing the benefits of the use of [laboratory automation] technology."
Request for Offers: Testing Services for Animal Care Services
Solicitation #: 6100017487
“The City of San Antonio is soliciting an offer from vendor laboratories for the purchase of canine and feline diagnostic testing services in accordance with the specifications listed herein. These items will be utilized by Animal Care Services.”…
Request for Proposals: Reference Laboratory Testing Services
Solicitation #: ERFP-PRC-FY24-0249
The County of Santa Clara, California “is requesting proposals from qualified Proposers to provide reference laboratory testing with consultation services as described in this request proposal.”
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Due date: 05 April 2024, 3:00 p.m.…
Invitation for Bid: Furnishing of Medical Laboratory Testing Services
Solicitation #: B-24-157
“The Middlesex County Office of Health Services requires various medical laboratory testing services of client tests taken at the Tuberculosis Clinic, 29 Oakwood Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837.
Applicants shall include current licenses and accreditations in their bid submittal for operation including, but not limited to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Food and Drug Administration License and Department of Environmental Protection, American College of Radiology Accreditation.”…
