January 12, 2026
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 24, Issue 2

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. [Free Download]

Featured Content

5 Documentation Habits That Save Researchers 5+ Hours Per Week

Tired 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 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]

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