Cover Story | Volume 18 - Issue 7 | September 2023
A Bright Future for Biotech
Five trends shaping the industry
Sections
Management Tips
Three Keys to Balancing Leadership and Management
Leadership and management require different skills and attention
INSIGHTS
A Bright Future for Biotech
Five trends shaping the industry
The New Human Pangenome Paves a Path to a More Equitable Society
Recognizing genomic diversity is vital for inclusivity in scientific inquiry
Labs Less Ordinary
How This On-Site DNA Lab Is Working to Keep Elephants Safe
The Columbus Zoo is innovating veterinary care for elephants at its on-site DNA testing lab
Business Management
Adding New Capabilities—When Is It the Right Time?
Technical applicability, staff expertise, and infrastructure support should be considered
Asset Management
Getting Started with Data-Driven Asset Management
Decide the scope and platform of an asset management solution with these steps
Leadership and Staffing
Improving Leadership by Understanding Personality Tendencies
Prevent conflict, improve teamwork, and enable belonging in the lab
Five Traits to Look For in a Laboratory Staffing Partner
Understanding unique industry challenges, robust screening, and speed are important traits in a staffing service provider
Lab Design and Furnishings
How to Choose the Right Design Partner for Your Next Project
A suitable design firm will demonstrate laboratory expertise and contribute to post-construction work
Lab Health and Safety
Useful Industrial Hygiene Tools for Your Lab
How familiar are you with the many IH tools available?
Ask the Expert
Utilizing Primary Cell Lines and 3D Cell Models to Better Represent a Living System
From transformed cell lines to primary cell lines and 3D modeling, there is a cell model for every application
Product Focus
Proactive Lab Management with an Environmental Monitoring System
The data afforded by an EMS facilitates more effective lab management
Slash Sample Preparation Time with Microwave Digestion
Microwave digestion offers increased speed and consistency over other sample prep methods
Establishing a Pipette Calibration Schedule
Regular calibration ensures product quality
Simple Steps for More Sustainable Lab Water Purification
Regularly maintaining purifiers is essential to sustainable water purification