Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 2

January 12, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 2 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured Content5 Documentation Habits That Save Researchers 5+ Hours Per WeekTired of spending hours searching for old protocols or reconstructing what you did last month? These five documentation habits work with whatever system you're using right now, paper or digital. Learn how to document while doing, create reusable templates, and photograph everything visual. Start with just one habit and reclaim your time immediately. [Read More] 8 Problems a Laboratory Management System Can SolveStruggling with sample traceability, resource allocation, or regulatory compliance?…

8 Problems a Laboratory Management System Can Solve

Struggling with sample traceability, resource allocation, or regulatory compliance? This article explores eight critical lab challenges and how modern LIMS solutions address them. From automated inventory management and quality control to real-time collaboration and advanced data analysis, learn how labs are optimizing operations and reducing errors. [Read More]

Maximize ROI with Next-generation Integration for Your STARLIMS Investment

Transform your STARLIMS from a laboratory data silo into an enterprise-wide data hub. This on-demand webinar reveals cutting-edge integration strategies connecting STARLIMS with ERP, MES, CDS, ELN, and BI systems. Learn to automate processes, centralize scientific data, and deliver predictive insights across your organization. [Read More]

LIMS Launchpad: Episode #6 – Series Review and Expert Roundtable

Ready to make informed decisions about LIMS acquisition? This Episode 6 features an expert roundtable reviewing key topics from the series, covering the complete roadmap from needs assessment to ROI calculation. Gain actionable insights, practical tools, and best practices to confidently navigate the LIMS evaluation and deployment process for your laboratory. [Read More]

How to Prepare Your Lab for an Inspection in 30 Days

Got 30 days until your lab inspection? Our comprehensive week-by-week action plan covers documentation audits, data integrity fixes, personnel training, equipment validation, and mock inspections. Learn how to address the most common inspection findings and walk into your inspection with confidence instead of dread. Read the complete preparation guide now. [Read More]

Letting Go of LIMS Consulting Myths

Lab informatics is evolving from standalone LIMS to unified data platforms. Modern consulting focuses on creating AI-ready data assets, enterprise-wide ecosystems, and long-term data ownership. This means moving beyond simply digitizing paper to building complete data strategies that grow with your research. [Read More]

Spotlight on Global FAIR Data Initiatives: Pistoia Alliance and GO FAIR

Discover how Pistoia Alliance and GO FAIR are transforming lab data management. Learn how these global initiatives provide frameworks, standards, and best practices that make FAIR data principles practical at scale—from shared ontologies to persistent identifiers. Align your lab with proven approaches that future-proof your data investments. [Read More]

Top LIMS Implementation Tips: How to Successfully Transition Your Lab

Planning a LIMS implementation? This complete guide walks you through 10 proven steps to avoid delays, reduce user resistance, and ensure long-term success. Learn how to define goals, clean your data, train your team effectively, and launch with confidence. Discover practical strategies that help your lab transition smoothly from paper chaos to streamlined digital workflows. [Read More]

7 Signs Your Laboratory Needs a LIMS System

Is your lab struggling with manual processes and compliance headaches? Confience explores common operational bottlenecks that signal it's time to modernize, from transcription errors cutting into productivity to the nightmare of audit preparation. Learn how leading labs are transforming efficiency while meeting ISO 17025 standards. [Read More]

Season 1, Episode 17: LIMS Project Realities: Expectation vs. Implementation

Go behind the scenes of a LIMS deployment to learn what really happens. This episode reveals the gap between best practices and reality, the crucial difference between configuration and customization, and how teams can avoid sabotaging their new system. Essential listening for anyone planning a LIMS project. [Read More]

Navigating Compliance Challenges in 2025 and 2026: Key Updates and Strategic Solutions

Can your laboratory keep pace with evolving compliance demands? Federal overtime updates, state AI hiring regulations, and immigration changes create multi-jurisdictional complexity. As 2026 brings pay transparency mandates and expanded protections, proactive compliance strategies are essential to avoid penalties and disruptions. [Read More]

The Critical Role of Laboratories in Global Food Security

Laboratories are at the frontline of global food security, testing for contaminants, driving agricultural innovation, and monitoring supply chains. Yet many face data silos, manual workflows, and compliance challenges that slow their critical work. Discover how modern LIMS technology helps food security labs centralize data, automate testing, and scale their impact to protect our global food supply. [Read More]

Minimum Wages by State: Your Comprehensive 2026 Guide

Navigate 2026 minimum wage changes with confidence. This comprehensive guide covers federal rates, state-by-state updates, and compliance requirements for multi-state operations. Essential reading for labs managing workforce costs while staying compliant with evolving wage regulations. [Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 1

January 5, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 1 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured ContentLetting Go of LIMS Consulting MythsLab informatics is evolving from standalone LIMS to unified data platforms. Modern consulting focuses on creating AI-ready data assets, enterprise-wide ecosystems, and long-term data ownership. This means moving beyond simply digitizing paper to building complete data strategies that grow with your research. [Read More] Top LIMS Implementation Tips: How to Successfully Transition Your LabPlanning a LIMS implementation? This complete guide walks you through 10 proven steps to avoid delays, reduce user resistance, and ensure long-term…
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