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| | February 10, 2016
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update | Volume 14, Issue 6 | | | In This Issue | | Webcast Focus | FEBRUARY 17, 2016, 2pm EST: Managing Multi-Sourced Lab Informatics Teams There is no denying that a high performance project team is extremely beneficial. Join us for this 1-hour webinar to learn how to tackle the unique challenges presented by establishing and managing a Multi-Sourced Lab Informatics Team.
| | The LIMS Book | 2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics released and ready for download 2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics released and ready for download.  Our LiMSforum group has just posted the 2016 Edition of the Complete Guide to LIMS & Laboratory Informatics. The guide has increased to 43 key LIMS vendors with published software prices and a collection of product demonstrations and over 200 other LIMS, LIS, ELN & SDMS vendors. You will want to login and access the system on-line since many of the product demonstrations are on-line videos. There is a free ebook download available as well to members of this group.Please download your own copy or you can login with your Linkedin account and read the book directly on-line:http://www.limsbook.com/the-complete-guide-to-lims-laboratory-informatics-2016-edition/
| | Articles | LIMS for diagnostic & research labs involved in molecular, cytology, histology, NGS, NBS, translational medicine & bio-banking Modern specialty diagnostic laboratories need an integrated LIMS that can handle molecular diagnostics, cytology, histopathology, NGS, FLOW, biochemistry, genetic cytology (Cyto / FISH)and microbiology related processes in a single system. Advanced detection of mutations, abnormalities in cells, chromosomes, karyotypes, DNA, gene, enzymes studies and biomarkers are very helpful in identification of potential source of disease and better patient care.
Khemia Omega 11: Ad Hoc Queries In almost every laboratory, a group of standard queries are developed within the LIMS. This prearranged group of queries covers 80-90% of the queries most laboratories and analysts will ever need. It is that “other” 10-20% of unique queries that can and will be the sticking point. It is often the lack of quick, customizable queries that can trip up productivity or limit quality control checks. Khemia’s Omega 11 offers an ad hoc query writer to overcome this.
Empower 3 Implementation – The 4 Dos and Donts Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Waters Empower 3 implementation to ensure successful implementation, deployment, and validation.
| | Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities | DUE: FEBRUARY 19, 2016 - Sources Sought Notice: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), located on Fort Detrick, Maryland
| | Recent News | 02/10/2016 - Blaze Systems Corporation Celebrates 20 Years In LIMS Business This year Blaze Systems Corporation is celebrating its 20th year in the LIMS business. "In an industry that demands rapid advances in technology and value delivery, but also requires longevity and reliability, Blaze Systems has excelled in both for our customers for over 20 years" said President Larry DeHeer. "
02/03/2016 - Case Study Shows How Configurability Saved a Small Biopharmaceutical Significant LIMS Costs Dataworks Development, Inc. has released a case study detailing how Genocea Biosciences (NASDAQ: GNCA) is enjoying significant cost and time savings in LIMS application by utilizing Freezerworks, its sample management software program, to also manage clinical test result data.
02/02/2016 - Top Benefits for taking a Pittcon Short Course Gaining Approval for Laboratory Informatics TrainingCSols, Inc., the premier Laboratory Informatics Consultancy in North America, will be teaching seven short courses at Pittcon, March 6-10, 2016, for the 10th year in a row. From their years of experience as a thought leader, moderator, and teacher at the conference, CSols has compiled the top 10 benefits for attending a Short Course at Pittcon 2016.
02/02/2016 - See What Your LIMS Could Look Like at PITTCON 2016! Booth #4063, Atlanta GA USA March 7th – 10th 2016The ease of configuration offered within Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) will be showcased at PITTCON by Autoscribe Informatics. Visitors to Booth #4063 can see a sample registration/submission screen tailored to their exact requirements. Visitors simply need to stop by Booth #4063 with a sketch of how they would like the screen to look and let Autoscribe Informatics staff configure it before their very eyes!
| | Upcoming Events | FEBRUARY 12 - 27, 2016: American Academy of Forensic Sciences - 68th Annual Scientific Meeting FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 4, 2016: 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition MARCH 6 - 10, 2016: Pittcon 2016 Conference and Expo APRIL 12, 2016: CrimeLab 2016 APRIL 12 - 13, 2016: Compound Management in Industry and Academia Conference APRIL 6 - 8, 2016: 4th Annual SynBiobeta London 2016 Conference APRIL 19 - 20, 2016: 2016 Paperless Lab Academy | | | | Contact Us | Questions or Comments? We'd like to hear your comments and suggestions. E-mail your feedback or questions to us at cjones@limsinstitute.org Copyright Laboratory Informatics Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. Laboratory Informatics Institute, Inc. P.O. Box 813301 Smyrna, GA 30081 770-313-8185 | |
