April 28, 2025
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update

Volume 23, Issue 17

 

In This Issue

 Featured Books

The Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) Guide for Academic Research Labs

Discover how digital lab notebooks enhance academic research by boosting reproducibility, streamlining collaboration, and securing long-term data management. Learn how customizable templates, version control, and remote access can solve common challenges like rotating personnel and inconsistent documentation in research labs. [Free Download]

 Featured Content

Navigating the FDA’s Synthetic Dye Phase-Out: How LabLynx ELN Empowers Laboratories to Ensure Compliance and Safety

The FDA’s phase-out of synthetic food dyes is shaking up the food industry, and labs must move fast to adapt. Leading labs are turning to electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) to streamline regulatory compliance, speed up reformulation efforts, and ensure they stay ahead of evolving deadlines. Discover how the right ELN can help your lab maintain complete data integrity, enhance operational efficiency, and navigate this critical transition with confidence. [Read More]


Scaling Precision Diagnostics | Use Case Spotlight

This diagnostics innovator needed more than just a LIMS, they needed a platform that could evolve with their science and scale with their team. Labbit enabled the laboratory to meet regulatory deadlines and build a future-proof lab ecosystem. [Read More]


Confience eLIMS Advances Innovation at Pace Analytical Labs– Building Sciences Division, Pittsburgh Location

The Pace Analytical Laboratory, Building Sciences Division specializes in detecting waterborne pathogens, particularly Legionella, with samples received from across the U.S. and Canada. For years, the lab used an inefficient, error prone paper-based data management system. In 2012, the lab implemented Confience eLIMS, which has evolved alongside the laboratory and has empowered the the lab to operate more efficiently, ensuring both precision and compliance in their workflows. [Read More]


Fueling Efficiency: Invest in LIMS Now in the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry

Uncertainty defines the outlook for Canadian oil and gas in 2025. While expanded capacity from the Trans Mountain Pipeline and the upcoming LNG Canada facility boosts export potential, U.S. tariffs threaten demand, pushing producers to diversify into markets like Asia and Europe. This shift brings new product specs and quality requirements. In this post, we explore why now is a strategic time to invest in or upgrade a LIMS. [Read More]


Enabling Janssen’s Next Leap in Drug Discovery With Sapio LIMS

At Sapio Sciences, we believe real scientific progress happens when brilliant minds are empowered by the right technology. A recent peer-reviewed study in Journal of Chromatography A affirmed this, highlighting Janssen R&D’s breakthrough in high-throughput sample processing—an achievement Sapio was proud to support. [Read More]


Elevating Laboratory Data Management: Insights from the Sapio Platform Training & Accreditation Program

I recently participated in Sapio Sciences’ Training & Accreditation Program in March 2025, gaining valuable insights into lab data management and digital transformation. This three-day, in-person event offered live demos, hands-on exercises, and simulations, equipping newcomers with the skills to confidently configure and manage solutions on the Sapio Platform. [Read More]


Clinical Research White Paper – Enhancing Transparency & Efficiency Throughout the Trial Lifecycle for AI Readiness

Many companies are using AI to streamline clinical trials, but gaining a complete view of the study lifecycle remains difficult. Key metrics are often manually tracked across people, processes, and systems, causing delays and inefficiencies. To improve, teams regularly debrief to analyze lessons learned and refine future strategies. [Read More]


LIMS and ELN: Understanding Their Roles and How They Work Together to Streamline Lab Operations

Looking to boost efficiency and data integrity in your lab? Learn how LIMS and ELNs work together to streamline sample tracking, automate workflows, enhance collaboration, and ensure regulatory compliance. Whether you're research-focused or results-driven, the right digital tools can transform your lab operations from the ground up. [Read More]

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