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Astrix and Veeva – Webinar – AI-Ready Lab: 4 Foundations of Digital Transformation

Astrix Technology Group — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Join Astrix and Veeva experts to explore four foundations of an AI-ready laboratory: cloud modernization, connected and trusted data, organizational change, and master data management. Learn how leading organizations are modernizing labs to improve efficiency, strengthen data integrity, accelerate innovation, and enable AI-powered product release.…

Astrix Live Webinar – Achieving True Collaboration: Why Scientific Workflows Break at the Handoff

Astrix Technology Group — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Most labs have good systems but broken workflows. When ELNs and LIMS don’t connect around the scientist’s needs, people become the integration layer, manually copying and reconciling data. This session shows how designing around end-to-end scientific workflows can improve adoption, reduce data plumbing, and prevent shadow systems.…

Last call – From Legacy Samples to Paperless Labs

SciY — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Still relying on paper, spreadsheets, or fragmented systems? Discover how connected digital lab workflows help track every sample, automate data capture, and improve traceability from measurement to reporting. See a real-world example of how paperless processes can boost efficiency and support compliance.[Read More]

Astrix Live Webinar – Preparing Clinical and Regulatory Teams for AI: Why Governance, Data, and Adoption Matter More Than Technology

Astrix Technology Group — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This webinar provides a practical framework for regulatory teams adopting AI. Learn to define workflows and success criteria, align stakeholders, assess organizational and cybersecurity readiness, connect validation to intended use, and make build-or-buy decisions. Explore practical use cases and change management strategies that support trusted adoption and effective human oversight.…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 35

Brandon Holland — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

August 31, 2026
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 24, Issue 35

In This Issue

Featured Books

Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Implementing a Cybersecurity Plan

Uncover the ultimate roadmap to safeguard your lab’s valuable data from sophisticated cyber threats. Harnessing the power of a well-configured Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), this guide details top-notch cybersecurity measures like access control, encryption, audit trails, and vulnerability management to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

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5 Signs Your Lab May Need a LIMS Sooner Than You Think

SciY — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:18:11 +0000

Spreadsheets, emails, repeated data entry, and manual approvals may work for a while, but they often become barriers as laboratory operations grow. If your team spends too much time tracking status, searching for information, or managing disconnected processes, it may be time for a different approach.[Read More]

How Long Does a LIMS Upgrade Take?

CSols Inc. — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:04:48 +0000

LIMS upgrades can take anywhere from 1–18+ months, depending on scope, resources, and lab-specific requirements. This blog explores the key factors that drive delays and practical strategies to accelerate execution, including data cleaning, out-of-the-box functionality, dedicated backfill staff, and risk-based Computer Software Assurance (CSA).[Read More]

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Regulatory Affairs Can Operationalize the EMA/FDA AI Principles

Astrix Technology Group — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:58:24 +0000

The FDA and EMA’s 2026 Good AI Practice principles establish a framework for responsible AI use across the drug product life cycle. Regulatory Affairs is uniquely positioned to lead AI governance while ensuring GxP compliance, data integrity, and regulatory confidence. The challenge: accelerating AI adoption while meeting evolving compliance standards.[Read More]

Key Takeaways from PHUSE: Building and Validating a Trustworthy RWD Analytics Platform

Kalleid — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:49:49 +0000

Our team attended the July 29, 2026 PHUSE webinar, “Building a Trustworthy RWD Analytic Platform,” presented by SAS. The session highlighted modern RWD/RWE architecture considerations. Below is our perspective on the webinar’s key themes and how Kalleid supports validation of RWD analytics environments, with a focus on reproducible, compliant, transparent, and audit-ready outputs.[Read More]

Data Science and Cybersecurity in the Modern Lab: Protecting R&D Pipelines in a Digitized Era

Kalleid — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:45 +0000

Modern drug discovery relies on vast amounts of proprietary data, making R&D environments prime targets for cyber threats. Protecting genomics, screening, clinical, and AI-driven systems requires more than traditional defenses. Domain-aware cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding IP, data integrity, and research continuity.[Read More]

How Does a LIMS Work, and What Makes an Implementation Fail?

LabLynx — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:32:08 +0000

A LIMS is easy to buy but difficult to implement. Success depends on decisions made early—often before a contract is signed. A LIMS makes the sample the unit of record, linking every transfer, method, instrument reading and approval in a traceable history. How well it works ultimately depends on four key decisions made before purchase.[Read More]

Lab Automation: Which Processes Pay, and Which Ones Do Not

ELabELN — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:28:22 +0000

Lab automation pays when a task is high volume, low judgement and methodologically stable. When any condition is missing, exceptions can erase the savings. That’s why candidate selection matters more than technology choice. Labs often prioritize tasks by how annoying they are—a poor predictor of automation’s return.[Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 34

Brandon Holland — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

August 24, 2026
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 24, Issue 34

In This Issue

Featured Books

Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Implementing a Cybersecurity Plan

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Visualizing Compliance: Insights for Canadian Pharma/Biotech

CSols Inc. — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:06 +0000

This white paper explores common data visualization techniques for biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratory settings, with examples of how different data sets can be communicated visually. Designed for stakeholders in Canada, it provides practical ideas for presenting complex laboratory information clearly and enabling faster understanding at a glance.[Read More]

Developing a Robust Lab Data Migration Strategy: A Technical How-To Guide for 2026

Astrix Technology Group — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:24:46 +0000

As FDA’s QMSR became mandatory in 2026, biopharma organizations face growing pressure to modernize and securely migrate laboratory data. This article outlines a regulatory-first framework for validated, AI-ready data migration that protects data integrity, minimizes downtime, supports evolving LDT oversight, and reduces compliance and breach risks.[Read More]

Sourcing the Right Analytics Talent for Modern Drug Discovery: Data Science, Bioinformatics, or Cheminformatics?

Kalleid — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:12:51 +0000

Drug discovery has evolved from an empirical, wet-lab discipline into a data-driven enterprise powered by AI, genomics, CRISPR, and multi-omics. As life sciences harness massive datasets to accelerate discovery, a key challenge remains: finding analytics talent with the specialized expertise needed to turn data into breakthroughs.[Read More]

Beyond LIMS Selection: Designing the Modern Lab Informatics Ecosystem

CSols Inc. — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Needs assessments alone no longer carry a digital transformation. CSols senior consultant Alexios Chronis explains why data, not any single system, belongs at the center of an informatics strategy, and how to build a technical framework that scales without over engineering. Attendees learn to separate high value needs from costly wants.[Read More]

LIMS SampleManager Consultant – Remote

CSols Inc. — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:57:17 +0000

CSols is hiring a Junior to Mid-level SampleManager LIMS Configuration SME/Developer (Remote, US or Canada) with Business Analyst experience. The role involves gathering client requirements, configuring SampleManager LIMS (Workflows, Forms, C#, VGL), integrating instrumentation and systems, and providing user training and support.[Read More]

From Code to Cure: Accelerating Drug Discovery for a Global Biopharma Company with Expert AI Agent Developers

Kalleid — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:54:54 +0000

Kalleid's case study shows how 3 embedded engineers helped a global biopharma tackle data fragmentation and slow target evaluation by building an agentic AI platform. Results included Okta authentication, expanded discovery criteria, multi-specific visualization tools, and an LLM testing framework.[Read More]

The Strategic Guide to Clinical Research Technology in 2026

Astrix Technology Group — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:51:49 +0000

Astrix outlines the shift from siloed clinical operations to a unified, interoperable stack built on four pillars: EDC, CTMS, eTMF, and IRT. With ICH E6(R3) and CSA-style validation reshaping compliance expectations, the guide covers decentralized trials, ALCOA+ data integrity, and AI governance for 2026.[Read More]