Sarah Kirsh, MSc

Sarah Kirsh, MSc, is a creative services writer for Lab Manager. Sarah holds a BSc in biochemistry and an MSc in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Guelph. Her thesis examined how inhibiting the neuropeptide Y1 and Y5 receptors impacts breast cancer cell proliferation, migration, and invasion in both hypoxia and normoxia. With a passion for science, Sarah particularly enjoys exploring new topics and distilling scientific concepts into accessible and engaging stories. She can be reached at skirsh@labmanager.com.

Articles by Sarah Kirsh, MSc

Reagent bottles sit on a shelf in a laboratory

Tips for Selecting Reputable Reagent Vendors

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc

Ensuring quality and integrity in every experiment

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Safer Sterilization: Improvements in Autoclave Safety

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc,Ian Black, MSComm, MSc

Advances in autoclave technology help mitigate the hazards of high temperatures and pressures

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The Cell and Gene Therapy Renaissance

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc

How cell and gene therapy, along with viral vectors, are shaping the future of medicine

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Steps to Minimize Errors in the Lab

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc,Ajay P. Manuel

Understanding laboratory errors and their implications

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Leveraging RNA Sequencing in Pharmaceutical Research

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc

RNA sequencing is transforming drug discovery and paving the way for a new era of targeted therapies

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The New Human Pangenome Paves a Path to a More Equitable Society

by Sarah Kirsh, MSc

Recognizing genomic diversity is vital for inclusivity in scientific inquiry