March 18, 2015      
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

 Volume 13, Issue 10

 

In This Issue

 Webcast Focus

03/25/2015 - Webinar: Maximizing Your STARLIMS Investment

Your STARLIMS system has been up and running for quite some time and it is getting the job done but are you getting the most out of your STARLIMS investment? When was the last time you took a step back and did an analysis?
 Event Focus

04/14/2015 - Paperless Lab Academy

The Paperless Lab Academy is the ideal learning platform, for those considering consolidating, integrating and simplifying laboratory data management systems. This year's theme of the Paperless Lab Academy will focus on how to MANAGE THE CHANGE PROCESS in both R&D and QA/QC laboratories in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer goods and chemical industries.
 Articles

Without Adoption There is No Success! - Part 1

There are several best practices that should be followed to facilitate reaching full user adoption goals and thereby attaining true LIMS implementation success. But just because it was installed, doesn't mean it was a successful implementation.
 Recent News

03/12/2015 - LabLogic’s latest release of Debra

LabLogic is pleased to announce the latest release of the industry standard LIMS for radiolabelled metabolism studies, Debra. Building on the functionality for environmental fate added with the upgrade to Debra 6, version 6.2 offers a brand new protocol set-up for adsorption/desorption studies together with powerful and flexible reporting for all study parameters.

03/12/2015 - Agilent Technologies Boosts Productivity of Biopharmaceutical Labs with MassHunter Enhancements

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced new software releases designed to make research and development easier for scientists in the biopharmaceutical field. Enhancements to the company's industry-leading MassHunter BioConfirm and MassHunter Walkup products enable researchers to more easily focus on protein characterization, helping them obtain molecular weight, locate post-translational modifications in protein sequences, and create comprehensive peptide maps with speed and accuracy.

03/11/2015 - Waters Highlights New Capabilities in Molecular Imaging, Laboratory Management and More at Pittcon 2015

Waters Corporation opened Pittcon 2015 by showcasing its new capabilities and innovations that are driving analytical science in exciting and novel directions. "At Pittcon this year, we are showing customers how Waters' innovations are opening doors to breakthrough solutions in Health Science, breaking down barriers in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and reimagining laboratory data management," said Dr. Rohit Khanna, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for the Waters Division. "These new capabilities and innovations are the result of Waters' scientific focus, customer collaborations, and holistic view to optimize every component of a solution: from hardware, to software, to consumables, to service."

03/11/2015 - Fully Integrated Informatics Solution is All-in-One Platform for Managing Today’s Labs

Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Now Comprises Method Execution, Lab and Data Management and Full Enterprise Software Integration. Laboratories worldwide seeking a single, integrated informatics platform can now standardize on one comprehensive laboratory information management system (LIMS). Thermo Fisher’s integrated informatics solution now comprises method execution, data visualization and laboratory management, and seamlessly integrates with all popular enterprise-level software packages.

03/11/2015 - Capgemini Introduces First Integrated LIMS/ERP as-a-Service Solution to Help Laboratories Harness Supply Chain Data

Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS is core informatics solution that powers new offering to enable laboratories to turn supply chain data into actionable business insights.Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the industry's first laboratory information management system (LIMS) and ERP as-a-service solution in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
 Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities

02/10/2015 - Solicitation - Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System (APLIS) Software Solution

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System (APLIS) Software Solution - The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the Defense Heath Agency (DHA)
 Upcoming Events

05/18/2015 - [inform] 2015 - Waters' Premier Informatics Users' Conference

Premier conference featuring innovative solutions for laboratory data management. Case study presentations will deliver specific examples of how Waters' software can expedite your workflow, allowing you to act on results faster.

04/21/2015 - INTERPHEX 2015

NTERPHEX (International Pharmaceutical Expo), is the single source for complete biopharmaceutical manufacturing solutions to safely and cost effectively process all dosage forms for life-enhancing drugs. It brings over 12,000 global pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals together with 600+ suppliers through a unique combination of exhibition, education, workshops, partnering opportunities, and networking events.
 The LIMS Book

Introducing the 2014 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics

Introducing the 2014 Edition of:

The Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics

The Laboratory Informatics Institute is pleased to announce the 2014 release of the new, Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics.   This reference guide is unique in the LIMS industry by providing a side-by-side comparison of the most popular LIMS products on the market along with complete pricing information and now, we have provided links to demonstrations of the various listed products.  Also, we have updated the guide to be completely available on-line and kept up-to-date daily as new information becomes available along with critical information you need to help you document your LIMS requirements.


 Upcoming Webcasts

03/19/2015 - Current Concepts and Challenges in Cloud Compliance

Gain an understanding of cloud concepts, associated regulatory challenges, and suggestions for consideration when establishing a cloud based system
 Job Postings

Aggregated List of LIMS Jobs

LIMS / LIS & Laboratory Careers

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