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3 NYU Researchers Charged in Bribery Case

Published: May 23 2013

On May 20 the U.S. charged three researchers with New York University for allegedly conspiring to take bribes from Chinese research and medical facilities to divulge details on research into magnetic resonance imaging technology at the university.

Webinar: Radical Resilience

Published: May 21 2013

Radically turbulent times demand professional and personal responses that transcend our regular work and life patterns. Radical resilience is about finding the courage to challenge, commit, and contribute in ways that positively impact your work, your life, and your lab now and in the future.

Corpse Flower Blooms at Ohio State

Published: May 15 2013

Ohio State University's titan arum, also called the "corpse flower," bloomed recently.

Obstacle Cleared for Medical Marijuana Research in Arizona

Published: May 10 2013

Legislation signed Tuesday will allow college and university campuses to possess the drug for legitimate research.

Are You in the Market for an Automated Liquid Handler?

Published: May 8 2013

Automated liquid handling (ALH) systems span the range from semi automated multichannel pipettors to room-sized systems. The industry is trending toward versatile, modular ALH systems—seemingly for every budget. Likewise, instrumentation, software & methods have followed the trend toward greater user accessibility.

Are You in the Market for a Water Purification System?

Published: May 8 2013

Many labs or their parent organizations maintain dedicated plants to transform municipal water into a product labs can trust for routine jobs. To take water to the next level requires a separate, additional process. Successful water system designs begin with clear, precise definitions of user needs.

Are You in the Market for a Titrator?

Published: May 8 2013

While titration is a basic analytical method, titrators are specialized instruments that perform titrations with minimal operator intervention. They can thus minimize errors, improve throughput, and facilitate documentation. There are two major titrator types: potentiometric acid-based designs and Karl Fischer titrators.

Lab Manager's 7th annual Salary and Employee Satisfaction Survey is now open

Published: May 1 2013

Lab Manager's 7th annual Salary & Employee Satisfaction Survey is now open to scientific research professionals working in the laboratory environment.  How are laboratory professional salaries faring in today's economy?

Webinar - Motivation through Management: Are you Pro-Active or Re-Active?

Published: May 1 2013

Stop struggling to motivate associates and balance employee needs. Get the skills you need to fine-tune employee performance and effectively manage situations in this informative, humorous program.

Webinar: Power and Influence for Lab Managers

Published: April 19 2013

In this webinar, participants will look at their attitude about power and understand its importance in their role as a manager. Learn how you can can increase your influence and become more comfortable with power.

Webinar: An Inside Look into the Benefits of a Lab Execution System One Year after Implementation - A Perrigo Case Study

Published: April 19 2013

Join us for this interactive webinar in which Deborah Baker, QC Compliance Support Supervisor with Perrigo, a leading global healthcare supplier, will highlight the benefits of a Lab Execution System (LES) one year after implementation, including reduced turnaround time and a streamlined review process.

Lab Manager Product Resource Guides

Published: April 17 2013

Check out our Product Resource Guides which contain the latest product releases in each equipment category, as well as information on the latest trends and tips for buying new equipment!

Webinar: Choosing the Right Informatics Solutions for Your Lab

Published: April 10 2013

Free to lab professionals, Lab Manager’s webinar on laboratory informatics will outline a strategic approach to successful evaluation, implementation and utilization of such solutions, which can prove crucial to your productivity needs.

Are You in the Market for HPLC Columns?

Published: April 8 2013

The wide spectrum of columns available makes selecting this most important component of an LC system extremely difficult. Column choices span normal phase, reverse phase, size exclusion, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, & affinity chromatography. One is hard-pressed to find a more innovative, selfreflective instrument market.

Are You in the Market for a Fume Hood?

Published: April 8 2013

One of the primary safety devices in laboratories where chemicals are used is the laboratory fume hood. It allows a researcher to work with—but not be exposed to— materials that create toxic fumes or particles when it is properly installed and maintained.

Are You in the Market for a Centrifuge?

Published: April 8 2013

When it comes to common technology in a laboratory, centrifuges rise toward the top of the list. Centrifuges separate particles and structures suspended in liquid by applying thousands of gravitational force equivalents to the sample through spinning and play a role in a wide range of workflows and applications.

Webinar: Improvements in Microplate Technology and Its Impact on Your Efficiency

Published: February 4 2013

Lab Manager is hosting an educational webinar where a panel of technical experts from leading vendor companies will discuss the latest trends and innovations in microplate technology.

Fume Hood Manufacturer List

Published: January 21 2013

Air Science www.air-science.com AirClean Systems www.aircleansystems.com CLEATECH www.cleatech.com Erlab www.greenfumehood.com ESCO

Clean Room Manufacturer List

Published: January 21 2013

Esco Technologies   www.escotechnologies.com   HEMCO Corporation   www.hemcocorp.com   SANYO   www.us.sanyo.com   Terra Universal  

Biological Safety Cabinets Manufacturer List

Published: January 21 2013

  Air Science USA www.air-science.com AirClean Systems www.aircleansystems.com Captair www.captair.com Erlab www.erlab.com

Webinar: What’s New in Biological Safety Cabinets?

Published: January 8 2013

This free online event will provide attendees an opportunity to interact with the panelists in real-time and get their advice on best practices for using and maintaining BSCs in their labs.

Webinar: Innovations in HPLC Column Chemistries and Applications

Published: December 11 2012

The editors of Lab Manager Magazine hope to simplify your decision-making by bringing together a panel of technical experts from various companies to discuss innovations in HPLC/UHPLC columns.

Webinar - Electronic Lab Notebooks: Do I Really Need One?

Published: December 7 2012

Our panel of experts will talk about the next-generation of ELNs and their dynamic features, serving various applications throughout the organization.
 

Technology News UltraVolt Purpose Benchtop Power Supply

Published: November 22 2012

Now offered at 1kV, 2kV, 4kV, and 6kV of output power at 30W

Technology News METTLER TOLEDO Benchtop Meter

Published: November 22 2012

Provides precise measurements of pH, conductivity, ion concentration or ORP (oxidation reduction potential).

Technology News GlobalStem Transfection Reagent

Published: November 22 2012

Allows hard-to-transfect primary cells and stem cells to be transfected with improved efficiency and lower toxicity.

Technology News Beckman Coulter Reagent Kits

Published: November 22 2012

Utilizes SPRI (Solid Phase Reversible Immobilization)-based chemistry to speed and simplify genomic DNA size selection for next generation sequencing fragment library preparation.

Malvern Morphologi G3-ID Particle Characterization System

Published: November 22 2012

Measures particle size, particle shape and chemical identity in one platform.

Technology News Ondax Raman Filter Systems

Published: November 21 2012

Learn more about the new SureBlock Raman Filter Systems from Ondax.

Technology News Labconco Complete Vacuum Concentrators

Published: November 20 2012

New complete vacuum concentrators from Labconco.

Webinar: Finding the Right Thermal Analysis Technique for Your Sample

Published: October 17 2012

Lab Manager’s live educational webinar presents you with an opportunity to find out about the latest trends in thermal analysis. So join our panel of experts, representing leading technology providers, to discuss your specific samples or applications and receive feedback from them in real-time.

Webinar: Team Building – The Power of Teams to Grow Your Laboratory Business

Published: September 28 2012

Merge Gupta-Sunderji will not only outline the eight definitive characteristics of high-performing teams, but will also give you specific tools that you can use to build these qualities in your staff AND lead your team to continued productivity.

Webinar: What’s New in Laboratory Cleaning Supplies and Solutions

Published: September 17 2012

Join our panel of experts representing various supply and service providers, to find out about the latest trends in lab cleaning practices and products.

Webinar: Choosing the Right Water Purification Systems for your Lab

Published: September 14 2012

This webinar will help you understand the types of water contaminants you could be dealing with, what purification options are available for you, how each technique works and how to go about selecting the one that best fits your application needs.

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Published: September 14 2012

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Microwave Digestion Manufacturer List

Published: September 11 2012

Freezer Manufacturer List

Published: September 6 2012

Angelantoni www.angelantoni.it Darwin Chambers www.darwinchambers.com Freezer Concepts www.freezer-concepts.com Kelvinator Scientific www.fgico.com

Technology News Sartorius Water Purification Systems

Published: August 28 2012

arium® More than 70 arium® versions are available to meet users’ requirements on water quality and to cover any application Equipment qualification and maintenance offered as supplementary services to considerably extend

Technology News EMD Millipore Water Purification Systems

Published: August 28 2012

AFS® 8D and AFS® 16D Offer cost-effective solutions for analyzers’ degassed water needs up to 320 L daily Complementary water purification techniques ensure delivery of degassed clinical laboratory reagent water to comply

Technology News Anton Paar Viscometers

Published: August 28 2012

Lovis 2000 M/ME Measures the rolling time of a ball through transparent and opaque liquids according to Hoeppler's falling ball principle Measurement requires only 400 µL sample volume Compact and economical, and saves

Research Assistants Would Recieve Collective Bargaining Rights Under New Bill

Published: August 28 2012

The California legislature has expanded the definition of "employee" to include certain student employees who previously had been denied collective bargaining rights.

Appeals Court Rules U.S. Government Can Keep Funding Stem Cell Research

Published: August 28 2012

The court upheld a previous decision to throw out a lawsuit against government funding of stem cell research.

Technology News Starline Plug-In Raceway

Published: August 24 2012

STARLINE Plug-In Raceway Scalable solution offers the ability to add or relocate plug-in modules, including standard plugs and datacom channels, anywhere Features a smooth aluminum finish and compact design that allows for quick

Technology News Autoscribe LIMS with ELN functionality

Published: August 23 2012

Matrix Gemini Provides a complete laboratory data management capability that combines features that would be expected in either a LIMS or an ELN Means that laboratory managers no longer need to choose between adopting either a LIMS or

ICP-MS Cone Protectors August 2012 Offer

Published: August 14 2012

Learn more about the special offer from Glass Expansion

Now Available: Lab Manager Magazine Brings Practical Business and Technology Insights to the iPad

Published: August 7 2012

Lab Manager Magazine launches an iPad edition of the magazine that offers additional options to the print and free digital web versions.

Webinar: Recent Improvements in GC/MS and LC/MS Systems

Published: July 10 2012

Are you beginning research into purchasing a liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) for your laboratory? This webinar will feature vendor panelists who will present the latest advancements in their LC/MS products.

Lab Washers Manufacturer List

Published: July 10 2012

Getinge Hotpack Labconco LANCER Miele Scientek SteelCo STERIS Thermo Fisher Scientific Yamato Scientific America

Webinar: Choosing the Right Technique for Elemental Analysis

Published: July 9 2012

Our panel of experts will walk you through the strengths and weaknesses of some of the elemental analysis techniques and offer examples of how they may be effectively utilized for certain applications.

Webinar: Innovations in Automated Liquid Handling

Published: July 7 2012

Lab Professionals need to understand the demands of their applications and processes, the types of automated instruments that are available, their strengths and weaknesses and the level of workflow automation that is needed.

Webinar: Selection of the Right LIMS for Your Lab

Published: July 6 2012

Free to lab professionals, Lab Manager Magazine’s webinar on LIMS will outline a strategic approach to successful evaluation, implementation and utilization of LIMS, which can prove crucial to your needs.

Lab Product Surveys

Published: June 17 2012

Lab Manager Magazine is conducting a series of surveys that assist lab professionals to complete their lab equipment purchasing with greater confidence and competence.

Survey Says: Are you in the Market for a Titrator?

Published: June 6 2012

  Potentiometric 47% Karl Fischer Coulometric 22%   Measurement of the titrant aliquot 11% Indicator

Webinar: Effectively Growing Your Key Talent: Are You Sunlight and Water — or Just Manure?

Published: June 5 2012

Rebecca Morgan will share her thoughts on how to keep growing in order to thrive and not let your business die from lack of tending.

Webinar: The Latest In Sample Prep Techniques for Mass Spectrometry

Published: June 4 2012

In this free, educational webinar brought to you by Lab Manager Magazine a panel of technical experts representing leading vendors will discuss some of the trends and improvements in dealing with sample preparation for MS.

Webinar: The Role of the ELN from Research to Manufacturing

Published: May 18 2012

This webinar features three case studies highlighting the role of the ELN in research, development and QA/QC labs.

Webinar: Getting Employees to Give Their All

Published: May 11 2012

This program will provide you with the tools, techniques and strategies to assess and implement a motivational system that serves as a catalyst to any workforce.

The Future of Race Way....

Published: May 9 2012

Starline Track Busway STARLINE Plug-In Raceway,has revolutionized the power distribution industry! Universal Electric Corporation created STARLINE Plug-In Raceway to meet the ever-changing power distribution and datacom needs of research,

Technology News - May 2012

Published: May 9 2012

Diode Array Detector for LC 1200 Infinity Series Delivers 30 times wider linear UV-range and up to 30 times higher sensitivity than previous detectors Acquires all sample information in a single run Extends the upper

Are You in the Market For HPLC Columns?

Published: May 9 2012

Column technology has been a rich area for HPLC R&D. As reasonably expensive consumables, columns are a significant factor in LC operating costs and performance— in other words, key value drivers. Superficially porous particles (SPPs) represent a

Are You in the Market for an ELN?

Published: May 9 2012

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs) are software programs that replace paper notebooks in the lab, but they are also more than that, helping to close the electronic gaps among and between data systems. Recently, ELNs have been part of the

Are You in the Market For a Water Purification System?

Published: May 9 2012

Designing a new lab water system or retrofitting an existing system requires a thorough understanding and working knowledge of contaminants, purification technologies, industry standards, user requirements, and water distribution options. A

Are You in the Market for a Microplate Reader?

Published: May 9 2012

Microplate readers are used to discern either physical, chemical, or biological events in microtiter plates and are common in academia and the biotech, pharmaceutical, and drug discovery industries, as well as in research. These instruments are

Webinar: Making Time Work For You

Published: May 2 2012

Join Dr. Gayle Carson, author of the #7 bestselling business book on Amazon "Big Ideas for your Business" as well as "How to Get to the Top and Stay There," to learn the two dozen steps to making time work for you.

Webinar: Emerging Trends in Communicating with Laboratory Professionals In the Era of Social Engagement

Published: April 19 2012

Join us for this live webinar to learn how to make your demand generation campaigns more effective.

Webinar: Multi-Vendor Laboratory Services for Analytical Instruments

Published: April 12 2012

Join the live, free, educational webinar brought to you by Lab Manager, to hear from a panel of technical experts, from leading vendor companies, about new lab equipment maintenance and repair models that are now in place, which focus on efficiency improvements to deliver both cost savings and enhanced service quality.

Webinar: Emerging Uses of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy

Published: April 11 2012

This webinar provides a convenient and efficient way for you to learn about the latest product offerings and where and how they are being applied in order, to help you decide if FTIR spectroscopy can be used for your sample and laboratory needs.

Webinar - Innovations in CO2 Incubators: Is it Time to Upgrade?

Published: April 10 2012

Are you beginning research into purchasing a Carbon Dioxide (CO2) incubator that will best meet your requirements? This webinar will feature vendor panelists who will present the latest advancements in their CO2 incubators.

The Lifetime of LC-MS is, and Will Be, Constantly Evolving

Published: April 6 2012

With lightning-fast speed, LC-MS systems have rapidly evolved into today’s highly functional tools. But where did they begin? “When LC-MS instruments first came out 15 to 20 years ago, the main issue was just getting them to work,”

Keep Your LC-MS Happy and Healthy by Following These Requirements

Published: April 6 2012

Like much of the instrumentation used in life science laboratories nowadays, LC-MS instruments have become faster, more accurate, and easier to use over the course of their evolution. These days, there are specific minimum requirements that every

It’s All About the ROI

Published: April 6 2012

In today’s economic climate, it is necessary to ensure that all purchased equipment will provide a return on investment.

How to Best Utilize Mass Spectrometry for Diverse Applications

Published: April 6 2012

Stephen Barnes, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology and Director of the Targeted Metabolomics and Proteomics Laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), talks about the changes taking place in the field of mass

Commentary from a Waters Customer

Published: April 6 2012

Q: Please tell me how your company uses mass spectrometry A: UCB uses mass spectrometry in several different ways. Our lab in the Department of Physical and Analytical Sciences, New Medicines, uses it for a broad range of applications. At the

Are You in the Market for an Automated Liquid Handler?

Published: April 6 2012

In automated liquid handlers (ALHs) many customers are looking for modularity, flexibility, scalability, and upgradability. At the same time, space limitations are causing a shift from large core-facility, high-throughput screening systems to

Are You in the Market for a Mass Spectrometer?

Published: April 6 2012

Mass spectrometry (MS) is the art of measuring atoms and molecules to determine their molecular weight. MS involves the ionization of chemical samples to generate charged molecules or molecular fragments and measuring their mass-to-charge ratio.

Are You in the Market for a Centrifuge?

Published: April 6 2012

Centrifuges separate particles and structures suspended in liquid by applying thousands of gravitational force equivalents to the sample through spinning. Laboratories use centrifuges to clarify suspensions, separate liquids, isolate suspended

Are You in the Market for an HPLC System?

Published: March 7 2012

Manufacturers of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems continue to innovate, while simultaneously providing upgrade paths for older instruments. Modular HPLC systems provide maximum flexibility and upgradability compared with &ldquo

Are You in the Market for a Thermal Analyzer?

Published: March 7 2012

Pharmaceutical and polymer industries are increasingly interested in both TGA and DSC. Drug companies use these techniques to test for drug stability and crystalline state (or lack thereof). For example, some medicines work better in a particular

Are You in the Market for a Lab Oven?

Published: March 7 2012

Most laboratory workers view ovens almost as utilities, using them principally for drying glassware and heat-resistant equipment, regenerating desiccants and catalysts, gently heating samples, and curing or preparing materials and composites. Over

Are You in the Market for a Flow Cytometer?

Published: March 7 2012

Flow cytometry is a powerful technology that allows researchers and clinicians to perform complex cellular analysis quickly and efficiently by analyzing several parameters simultaneously. Just a few years ago, working with a flow cytometry

A Rapid Test System for Food & Beverage Microbiology

Published: March 7 2012

Problem: The detection of pathogenic or spoiling microorganisms has always been an important topic in the food and beverage industry. Adequate microbial examination can be time-consuming, and yet short shelf life dates and the costs related to

A High-Capacity, Ultra-Low Temp Freezer with Robotic Handling Abilities

Published: March 7 2012

Problem: Accurately maintaining large inventories is a time-consuming process. It becomes even more challenging when dealing with thousands of identical-looking little vials, constantly going in and out of different freezers shared among multiple

A Crevice-Free Display and Keyboard Mounting System

Published: March 7 2012

Problem: As computer interfaces become more prevalent in the healthcare industry, the deficiencies of traditional office mounting products are becoming more of a concern. Typical display and keyboard mounting products have been designed for the

Webinar: The Latest In Sample Prep Techniques for Chromatography

Published: March 6 2012

In this free, educational webinar brought to you by Lab Manager Magazine, a panel of technical experts representing leading vendors will discuss some of the trends and improvements in dealing with sample preparation for chromatography.

Webinar: The Utility of Mass Spectrometry for Food Safety Testing

Published: March 5 2012

In this webinar our panel of experts will provide input and case studies on how mass spectrometry can be effectively used for food testing and safety.

Technology News - March 2012 - Pittcon 2012

Published: March 2 2012

Analytical In-Situ Reaction Monitor Booth 2559 MB-Rx Plug-and-play solution provides chemists with real-time insight into chemical or biochemical reaction kinetics and key parameters Collects experiment data with rugged

Take The Chemical Inventory Management Systems Product Survey

Published: March 2 2012

The editors of LabX are conducting a brief survey on Chemical Inventory Management Systems. Your input on Chemical Inventory Management Systems will be used for editorial purposes, to identify trends and developments and included in a new editorial

Are You In the Market for An HPLC System?

Published: February 21 2012

The origins of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) date back to the invention of chromatography in the early 20th century, then to partition and paper chromatography in the 1940s, and finally to the introduction of liquid chromatography in

Are You In The Market For An HPLC Column?

Published: February 21 2012

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns are considered the “heart” of the instrument used to transport the analyte and the mobile phase and provide the environment in which separation is achieved. HPLC columns are

Technology News GE Analytical Instruments TOC Analyzer

Published: February 17 2012

Sievers InnovOx Achieves superior TOC recoveries regardless of organic compounds and particulate impurities in the sample New enhancements include faster, more intuitive navigation; additional user-managed security options; and

Technology News Pfeiffer Vacuum HiCube™ Pro Turbo Pumping Station

Published: February 9 2012

Dolphin LX B series Suited for applications that require fast pump-down times Featuring HiPace turbopumps and the dry ACP multi-stage backing pump Pumping speeds range from 35 I/s - 685 I/s Offer flexibility, high

Webinar: What’s New in Ultra Low-Temperature Freezers

Published: February 3 2012

This webinar, “What’s New in Ultra Low-Temperature Freezers,” brings together experts who will discuss recent advances and innovations in freezer technology.

Take The Centrifuge Product Survey

Published: February 2 2012

Lab Manager Magazine's online surveys help improve the purchasing process and provide you with greater confidence in your final purchasing decision. Please take 3 minutes and complete our survey.

Take The Automated Liquid Handling Survey

Published: February 2 2012

The editors of LabX are conducting a brief survey on Automated Liquid Handlers.

Mass Spectrometer Product Survey

Published: February 2 2012

Lab Manager Magazine's online surveys help improve the purchasing process and provide you with greater confidence in your final purchasing decision. Please take 3 minutes and complete our survey.

Webinar: Why Can’t They Just Change and Be Happy About It?

Published: December 19 2011

Join Chris Clarke-Epstein, CSP, to learn why no matter how logical your change plans are, you should expect and plan strategies to deal with resistance that your well-thought-out change initiative will face.

Webinar: Getting X-cellence from Gen Y in the Lab

Published: December 19 2011

In this webinar, Mike Domitrz is going to reveal the strategies he utilizes around the world to captivate Gen Y.

Webinar: The Versatility of Mass Spectrometry (MS) for Drug Discovery

Published: December 13 2011

The target audience for this webinar includes scientists in academia or industry involved in pharmaceutical drug discovery or biomarker research.

Webinar: Mass Spectrometry in Clinical Research with PerkinElmer

Published: December 12 2011

Tune into our live webinar to hear Sean Daugherty discuss the recent trends in mass spectrometry with regard to clinical research.

Take The Electronic Laboratory Notebooks Survey

Published: December 11 2011

The editors of Lab Manager Magazine are conducting a brief survey on ELNs. The survey should take less than 5 minutes of your time to complete.