CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 21 - ISSUE 6 | September/2026
COVER STORY
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
How Question Framing Shapes Better Lab Decisions
Business Management
Streamlining the qualification process results in better business outcomes and increased productivity
Technical expertise is no longer enough for scientific career growth. Communication, business fluency, and cross-functional leadership now shape advancement
Effective planning for disruptions enables the lab to recover and survive
Apply SWOT analysis and a structured risk matrix to prioritize quality concerns, support ISO 17025 requirements, and focus resources where they matter most
Product Focus
Exploring the use of environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including overviews of common products and the role of isolator technology
Learn how to select a biosafety cabinet or isolator based on containment needs, workflow, lab space, utilities, maintenance, and certification requirements
Ask the Expert
How lab managers can evaluate cryo-EM adoption based on workflow fit, access needs, internal expertise, and long-term R&D value
Successful adoption depends less on the model than on data readiness, workflow integration, governance, and clear measures of value
Leadership and Staffing
Use targeted questions to uncover root causes, guide action, and improve team communication
Management Tips
Fostering constructive conflict and psychological safety allows laboratory teams to solve complex problems, spark creativity, and boost collaboration
Laboratory Technology
The technology isn’t new. What’s changed is the math behind keeping it manual
Updated
Lab Design and Furnishings
Two experienced laboratory leaders share practical lessons on planning, workflows, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement before beginning a lab design or renovation project
