Ian Black, MSComm, MSc

Ian Black is the editorial assistant for Lab Manager and Today’s Clinical Lab. Before joining the team, he obtained a masters in science communication from Laurentian University and an MSc in biology from Brock University. He has published several peer-reviewed papers and has a strong passion for sharing science with the world. He can be reached at: ianb@labmanager.com

Articles by Ian Black, MSComm, MSc

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New Survey Assesses Attitudes and Actions toward Lab Sustainability

Aug 17, 2023|3 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

Feedback from 500 lab managers shows which metrics of sustainability are being prioritized

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Innovative Software Advances Showcased at ASMS 2023

Jun 26, 2023|3 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc,Scott D. Hanton, PhD,Damon Anderson, PhD

Learn about some of the software that our experts found most engaging at this years ASMS conference

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The Biden Administration’s Budget Request for 2024 Lab and Research Funding

Apr 12, 2023|1 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

New budget request focuses on cancer and climate change research among other important areas

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The D3 Array™ Is Filling the Gaps Left by NGS and qPCR

Apr 12, 2023|3 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

The D³Array is expanding into the clinical and agricultural spaces, providing low-cost multiplex testing

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Lab Manager Academy Receives IACET Accreditation

Mar 07, 2023|1 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

This accreditation gives employers and learners confidence in the validity of the courses being taught

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SLAS 2023 New Product Award Winners Announced

Mar 01, 2023|1 min read

byScott D. Hanton, PhD,Ian Black, MSComm, MSc

Three new products received recognition from SLAS as New Product Award winners

Finalists Announced for SLAS2023 New Product Award

Feb 24, 2023|1 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

Of the ten finalists announced, up to three will receive the award this year

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How the MAVEN Is Helping Drive Biopharma 4.0

Feb 10, 2023|2 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

Automating and simplifying the process development of biopharmaceuticals brings us closer to more personalized medicine

Fostering a Culture of Innovation at the Reed Research Reactor

Feb 08, 2023|5 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

Academic facility inspires and empowers undergraduate to build their own nuclear experiments

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New Infectious Disease Research Panels

Jan 13, 2023|1 min read

byIan Black, MSComm, MSc

The TrueMark Infectious Disease Research Panels facilitate quick and accurate detection