LIMS Lab Software Directory for Laboratory Information Management Systems By LIMSfinder

January 04, 2017
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 15, Issue 1

In This Issue

Event Focus

FEBRUARY 19 - 24, 2017: Molecular Med Tri-Con

Why is the Tri-Conference the Premier Event on Molecular Medicine & Diagnostics? If you are working in diagnostics and drug discovery, this is the must attend event of the year. Attracting over 3,500 drug discovery and development professionals from over 40 countries in 2016, the Tri-Conference has grown into a diverse event, focusing on Molecular Medicine, specifically on Discovery, Genomics, Diagnostics and Information Technology. Why attend the Tri-Conference? HEAR over 500 speakers from across all industries, all research fields, and from all over the world; CHOOSE from over 400 presentations and panel discussions; NETWORK with 3,500 drug discovery and development professionals from over 40 countries; SHOWCASE your Research by Presenting a Scientific Poster (and save $50!); PARTICIPATE in one of 30 Roundtable Discussions; VIEW over 170 Scientific Posters; VISIT with over 200 companies in the exhibit hall

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 2, 2017: 15th Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Summit - Canada

The premier source for the most relevant updates within the cold chain and temperature management logistics industry is returning for its 15th iteration with the latest information on Health Canada 0069, international GDP requirements, USP initiatives, GS1 Canada updates & more. Join us to cover key concerns involving regulatory, logistics, quality, packaging, security & overall supply chain management, network with your industry peers, and create innovative ideas that will shape the future of the industry.

Articles

Onshore vs Offshore Informatics Consulting

It is common that a laboratory organization will supplement its internal resources with laboratory informatics subject matter experts (i.e. consultants) in order to fill their informatics project gaps while adhering to budgetary constraints, but sourcing the right resources can be challenging.

Enabling Product Quality Assurance via Effective Formulations Management

Are you in charge or involved with new product development within your organization? Are you looking for an easier way to develop and manage all your product formulations throughout their lifecycle? Then this white paper will provide you with an overview of how you can utilize the Formulations Management module within LabVantage’s latest LIMS platform to ensure efficiency in product development and lifecycle management. Adequate control, documentation and reuse of information will in turn ensure your product quality, effectiveness and safety.

Where is the LIMS industry headed?

Back in 2011, I started a discussion in the LIMS forum group asking the group for thoughts about where the LIMS industry was heading. The discussion had 38 responses. It is now coming up on 2017 and I think it is time to revisit this question. Here is the original discussion: /forum/where-is-the-lims-industry-headed/

Visit the discussion and post your thoughts on the direction you would like LIMS applications to head.

Featured Journal Article

openBIS ELN-LIMS: An open-source database for academic laboratories

Scientific recording is an essential part of research, as progress in science depends among other factors on existing knowledge and reproducibility. Recording is the process by which the scientific question, the choice of an experimental procedure, materials and methods, data analysis and interpretation of the results are gathered. Traditionally, all these details were kept in paper notebooks.

Click here to read the complete Journal Article

Recent News

12/22/2016 - Hamilton Storage Introduces SAM HD for Reliable, Automated Low-Capacity Biobanking

Hamilton Storage is proud to introduce the new SAM HD, a low-capacity automated sample management system. SAM HD is the reliable, walkaway solution for labs seeking to transition from manual to automated sample storage. The system can process samples through the day or outside of typical work hours to maximize productivity throughout the lab.

12/22/2016 - GenMark Diagnostics Submits 510(k) Applications to the FDA for ePlex® Sample-to-Answer Instrument and Respiratory Pathogen Panel

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc., a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems, today announced that it has submitted 510(k) applications to the FDA for its ePlex sample-to-answer instrument and Respiratory Pathogen Panel.

12/21/2016 - “Google Docs” for life sciences accelerates discovery

Cloud-based platform assists in managing, sharing data facilitates research. MIT spinout Benchling is bringing life science researchers a cloud-based platform that integrates different types of lab software into one place, with aims of making research and development easier, quicker, and more collaborative.

12/21/2016 - Genohm releases the new version v5.3 of SLims, its LIMS + ELN platform

The last v5.2 version of SLims contained some major developments especially in the NGS Workflow section. Today we release the new v5.3 version which contains again several new features and improvements. We have prepared tutorial that shows the different highlights of the new SLims release.

Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities

DUE JANUARY 13, 2017: Requst for Proposal - Laboratory Information Management System

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract to provide and implement a Commerical Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System for the State of Minnesota Office of MN.IT Services, for itself and on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Laboratory (IDL).

DUE JANUARY 9, 2017: Request for Offer - Electronic Lab Notebook Upgrade for Laboratory Information Management System

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality seeks to upgrade its Sugar Land Laboratory to a more automated and paperless environment, specifically adding an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) component to its existing LIMS.

DUE JANUARY 10, 2016: Request for Information - Laboratory Information Management System Software

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory (VAEL) to gather input and obtain information and cost estimates for supplying and implementing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) software.

DUE: JANUARY 13, 2017: Request for Information - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

The Agri-Food Laboratories (AFL) of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (Alberta, Canada) require a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to replace the legacy system known as the Agri-Food Information Management System (AIMS).

DUE: JANUARY 19, 2017: Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Information Management System

State of Maine Department of Transportation

Upcoming Webcasts

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-Person Seminar (San Diego, CA, United States - February 2-3, 2017) - Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-person Seminar" conference to their offering. This interactive two-day course will explore proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments. Today, the FDA performs both GxP and Part 11 inspections, the Europeans have released an updated Annex 11 regulation that expands Part 11 requirements and companies must update their systems and processes to maintain compliance.

Upcoming Events

APRIL 4 - 5, 2017: Paperless Lab Academy 2017

2020 ROADMAP for DIGITAL CONVERGENCE: Transforming scientific information into actionable insight.The Paperless Lab Academy is the ideal learning platform, for those considering consolidating, integrating and simplifying laboratory data management systems. The PLA is recognized by Gartner as one of the best European Lab Automation events!

Two Day Course - A to Z's of Microbial Control, Monitoring and Validation of Water Systems (Burlingame, CA, United States - March 8-9, 2017) - Research and Markets

This 2-day course is particularly relevant to managers, supervisors, and operatives taking on new responsibilities related to water, but also for experienced water personnel to learn the true whys behind what they do and perhaps better ways of doing things.

FEBRUARY 13-18, 2017: AAFS 69th Annual Scientific Meeting

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual scientific meeting will have over 800 scientific papers, breakfast seminars, workshops, and other special events are presented. The AAFS consists of eleven sections representing a wide range of forensic specialties, and the annual scientific meeting gathers these professionals who present the most current information, research, and updates in this expanding field

JANUARY 23 - 26, 2017: NELAC - Forum on Environmental Accreditation

With over 250 attendees, the Forum on Environmental Accreditation is the only conference that brings laboratories, regulatory agencies, data users, sampling firms, and many other organizations to discuss cutting-edge changes in environmental laboratory accreditation and future directions in policy that will have a national impact. In addition to the committee meetings and general sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to attend technical training courses, see the latest products and services in the industry and be able to network with peers.

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