Trevor J Henderson
Laboratory Products Group Creative Services Director at Lab Manager
Trevor Henderson BSc (HK), MSc, PhD (c), has more than two decades of experience in the fields of scientific and technical writing, editing, and creative content creation. With academic training in the areas of human biology, physical anthropology, and community health, he has a broad skill set of both laboratory and analytical skills. Since 2013, he has been working with LabX Media Group developing content solutions that engage and inform scientists and laboratorians. He can be reached at thenderson@labmanager.com.
Education
University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.(c), Medical Anthropology
University of Toronto
Master of Science (MSc), Physical and Biological Anthropology
University of Guelph
B.Sc Human Kinetics
Articles by Trevor J Henderson
Cost and energy efficiency have become critical considerations when purchasing any piece of laboratory equipment. This is particularly true when purchasing laboratory cold storage equipment, especially ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers.
Updated | 3 min read
Freeze-drying, or lyophilization, is a long-established process in the food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic industries that involves the removal of water or another solvent from a frozen product by means of sublimation.
Updated | 3 min read
Analytical, research, and testing laboratories are becoming ubiquitous across a wide range of industries, from clinical and pharmacological research to consumer products and environmental analysis. In fact, virtually every product we encounter in our daily activities has likely been examined in an analytical lab at some point in its development.
Updated | 5+ min read
Discover how UV-Vis spectrophotometry enhances craft beer quality by optimizing color, bitterness, and consistency in modern brewing.
Updated | 3 min read
In 2005, a university student was helping unload a shipment of hexane into a solvent storage cabinet when a shelf broke, cutting his arm and releasing fumes into the lab.
Updated | 3 min read
Prevent employee burnout with proactive strategies. Learn how to identify, manage, and reduce burnout to boost productivity, retention, and workplace well-being.
Updated | 4 min read
Discover how scientific conferences—both in-person and virtual—boost collaboration, foster networking, and enhance interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Updated | 2 min read
Using machine learning, researchers track how changes in subjective awareness affect neurotransmitter systems
Updated | 2 min read
British Researchers Discover the World’s Most Boring Person
Updated | 3 min read
New method of producing highly functional materials from discarded polystyrene
Updated | 2 min read
We spend too much of our day trying to cram more into it. We adopted the computer term multi-tasking and tried to apply it to our own daily activities as another step in our quest to get more done. The problem is that multi-tasking doesn't work.
Updated | 4 min read
Before you hold your next meeting, be sure you and the others at the meeting know why it's being held. Meetings can drag on and feel like a waste of time if the goals are not clear to all in attendance.
Updated | 3 min read
In a laboratory, most materials required for sampling are, in practice, nonhomogeneous mixtures.
Updated | 3 min read
Sample preparation is an essential step in many analyses and the importance of accurate sample preparation techniques cannot be overstated. The sample preparation procedure significantly impacts assay throughput, data quality, and analysis cost
Updated | 3 min read
Reduce workplace rivalry and boost collaboration with job rotation and open discussions. Learn strategies to turn competition into teamwork for success.
Updated | 3 min read
