March 15, 2023
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 21, Issue 11

 

In This Issue

 Featured Books

LIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratories

 Featured Content

Four Data Visualization Tools Applied to Life Sciences

Four Data Visualization ToolsData visualization is a crucial element of any life science work, and it is especially important in communicating the work coming out of labs. The ability to explore and mine complex datasets is essential for communicating meaningful conclusions. Life sciences researchers rely on a variety of data visualization tools to help them analyze and interpret their data, including graphs, charts, and other more complex digital representations like artificial neural networks (ANN) and machine learning (ML). In this blog post, we’ll discuss four common data visualization techniques. [Read More]


A LIMS is the Most Valuable Lab Instrument

Starting and operating a laboratory is a vast and challenging undertaking. The right tools and equipment for a laboratory's purpose are essential to the operation. But there is no instrument more valuable than a well-designed laboratory information management system (LIMS) customized to fit your lab's unique workflows and data management procedures. [Read More]


Accumen and Clinisys partner to provide expert resources to enhance Lab Outreach capabilities that help improve business performance

Accumen, a leader in lab operation and clinical services, today announced that they have entered a multi-year collaboration and partnership with Clinisys, one of the largest information systems providers for laboratories, to provide enhanced data analysis, expanded outreach services, and improved operational efficiencies to both Accumen and Clinisys’ laboratory customers and clinicians; thus, creating better outcomes for patients. [Read More]


The Fascinating Work of a Metallurgy Lab

Metallurgy is a branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification. Nearly every item you use contains metal components that have been tested and approved by a metallurgical lab. LabLynx understands the needs of a metallurgy lab and offers a LIMS software solution that adapts to each lab’s unique practices. [Read More]


Case Intake – Key Considerations and Pitfalls that you Want to Avoid (Part 2)

Today Pharmacovigilance has gone through what some would call a revolution. That’s due in large part to the technology that companies are implementing within their safety systems. Many companies are assessing their case intake system. We at Astrix are assisting many companies with their projects and whether it’s helping them with their RFP’s, or with their implementations. [Read More]


Complete guide to LIMS selection

The way you capture and store scientific data and how you manage all the elements of the lab, is crucial to advancing research and driving quality products. A LIMS solution can help streamline lab processes and provide quality control in a fully validated environment, to support the growth of your lab business. [Read More]


GxP Data Integrity for Cloud Apps: Part -1

GxP is a general abbreviation for the "Good Practice" quality guidelines and regulations. The “G” stands for Good "x" stands for various fields, including the pharmaceutical, life-sciences, agricultural, clinical, laboratory, manufacturing and food industries. The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure that the regulated organizations comply with the standard processes of various functions. [Read More]


Should You Accept a Counteroffer?

You’ve finally decided to move on from your current job and accept a new job offer. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part—you need to tell your boss. Surprisingly, they come back with a counteroffer. A counteroffer from your current employer can be tempting, especially if it includes a higher salary or other incentives. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind before accepting the offer. [Read More]

 Journal Articles

03/13/2023 - High-throughput methods to identify male Cannabis sativa using various genotyping methods

Genotyping of Cannabis sativa is a useful component of not only gender identification of plants for cultivators but also other types of laboratory testing and research of Cannabis. Performing such tests in a reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance way has significant value for Cannabis testing laboratories. In this 2022 journal article, Torres et al. compare a number of different genotyping techniques, ultimately demonstrating some of that value. After providing background information and their methodology, the authors discuss the results of gender testing using a wide array of genotyping techniques. They conclude that "the multiple methodologies presented here allow for accurate, quick, and cost-effective screening that will enable future development of germplasm and the industry." They add that their "real-time assays can be performed by cannabis testing laboratories performing diagnostic testing, as well as in the field with minimal molecular biology equipment and expertise."

 Featured Jobs

1 week ago - LIMS Full Stack Software Engineer

insitro - South San Francisco, CA 94080

At insitro we are trying to greatly increase the success rate of drug development by combining human biology and machine learning, at scale.To enable that...


2 weeks ago - Laboratory Systems Administrator

Seattle Public Utilities - Seattle, Washington 98134

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration. Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will...

 Upcoming Trade Events

05/06/2023 - ISBER 2023


04/21/2023 - HIMSS 2023


04/19/2023 - Paperless Lab Academy 2023

Paperless Lab Academy 2020

June 3- 4, 2020 Italy, Lake Maggiore VII Edition of the European Lab Informatics Event Foster the Digital Revolution in your Lab

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04/01/2023 - Information Architecture Conference 2023

 Upcoming Webinars

04/12/2023 - Astrix Webinar – Biology’s Modern LIMS

Today’s advanced biomolecules require new ways of conducting R&D. To get breakthrough biomolecules to milestone faster, biotech teams need software built for biology that’s modern, connected, adaptable, and easy to maintain. We will discuss challenges with traditional LIMS and explore how cloud software helps teams advance novel biomolecules into marketable products. Learn how modern, connected software redefines work traditionally tracked in LIMS, empowering R&D teams to run experiments, manage controlled processes, and track and trace samples in a shared system. In this webinar, we’ll discuss:

  • Optimize handoffs across teams with shared workflows and data integrity
  • Register and track shared samples across R&D teams while increasing inventory utilization
  • Share operational and scientific insights to move science forward more effectively
  • Set up processes per GxP requirements within a shared platform for R&D


03/29/2023 - Webinar: Creating a Modern, Efficient Laboratory with a LIMS

"Do you recognize inefficiencies in your laboratory? Do you still have many laboratory processes that use paper? Is it difficult to find and trend laboratory data? If so, you may need to look at your processes and change your paper procedures to accomplish a digital transformation of your laboratory with a LIMS or an ELN. In one hour, you’ll hear tips from our strategic experts on how to evaluate and change your processes to make them more efficient before considering which LIMS is the best fit for your organization. There are many informatics choices by type, brand, and functionality. This webinar will show you how to apply a data-driven approach to select the proper laboratory informatics solution for your business."


03/22/2023 - Astrix Webinar – Solving Technical Challenges of Transitioning from On-Premises Server to Cloud Services for Empower 3 CDS

Overview:

As organizations seek to modernize their IT infrastructures and move to the cloud, there are a number of technical challenges that need to be addressed. One of these challenges is the process of moving a chromatography data system like Waters Empower 3 CDS from an on-premises server to a cloud-based service. A successful migration to the cloud can result in increased scalability, flexibility, and accessibility of the chromatography data system, as well as improved collaboration and cost savings for the organization. In this webinar, using Empower 3 as a reference, we will explore the technical challenges associated with this process, focusing on key points such as:   -- Data security --Data migration --Integration with third-party systems (LIMS, ERP, ELN, etc.) --Regulatory compliance


03/15/2023 - Semaphore Solutions presents “Clarity LIMS Office Hours”

Event Overview:

Are you building a custom workflow and have questions not covered in the documentation or forums? Would you like to talk with leading industry experts in Illumina’s Clarity LIMS?

Semaphore Solutions’ Dr. Mark Luszniak and Katharine Kaye are leading subject matter experts translating complex laboratory workflows into Clarity LIMS. Mark and Katharine have worked cumulatively with hundreds of clients and have respectively 16 and 7 years of experience with Clarity LIMS.

If you’re stuck on a tough question or would simply like to come and participate in the discussion, please join us 1PM PST March 15, 2023 via a Zoom Call.

The agenda will consist of:

  • A discussion of integrating common instruments

  • Open floor ‘question and answer’ discussion for participants

  • Call for topics for future Office Hours sessions

 Lab Bid Opportunities

06/30/2023 - Request For Statement of Qualifications: Materials Testing and Lab Analysis

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) "is seeking responses from qualified materials testing laboratories which have expertise in testing concrete foundations for pyrrhotite and structural integrity. The purpose of this RFQ is to provide a list of qualified materials testing laboratories for an indefinite quantity of potential users, made up of property owners and/or buyers in Central and Eastern Connecticut who want to test for pyrrhotite and the structural integrity in their property's concrete foundation."


03/24/2023 - Request for Quotes: Drinking Water Surveillance

The 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, and 501st Combat Support Wing is required to ensure safe and potable water via sampling and surveillance in accordance with the current FGS-UK. Manpower to receive sampling kits, collect samples, and return to an assigned laboratory is readily available. What is not readily available are sampling kits, laboratory equipment, and technical expertise to analyze the samples.

 LIMS Bid Opportunities

12/31/2023 - Request for Information: Laboratory Information Management System for Laboratory eTools Repository

"This is a request for information advising interested parties that the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is seeking information on providers of laboratory e-tools for the following purposes: • Proficiency Testing/External Quality Assessment • Equipment Management • Data Integration Engines • Sample Referral Software • Instrument Data Capture Software • Data Centralization Software • Data Analysis Software for Laboratory Data • Freezer Management, and • Laboratory Information Management Systems"

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