CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 13 - ISSUE 6 | July 2018
COVER STORY
Building a Future-Friendly Lab
Flexible design and access to talent are the keys to agile research and development
Lab Design and Furnishings
Flexible design and access to talent are the keys to agile research and development
Research-Specific Labs
Families planning a visit to the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa now have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge scientific research.
In Focus
“Good design is in the things you notice. Great design is in all the things you don’t” - Win Hovens
The pace of research and development has greatly accelerated, and so has the need for well-equipped and efficient laboratories
The long journey from source to tap
Business Management
On-site field observation, verification, and documentation provide multiple benefits
Educate yourself on your reselling options, the marketplace, and your instruments
Leadership and Staffing
Embracing flexibility in lab design can deliver significant cost savings.
Effectively communicating with staff members is a critical skill for laboratory managers.
Laboratory Technology
It would be great if there was a one-size-fits-all interface solution, but reality is never so simple.
Lab Health and Safety
When are lab coats necessary? When should gloves be worn? What types are best?
Multimedia
Stay safe when working with your fume hood
Misidentified and contaminated cell lines contribute significantly to irreproducible science.
Linda gives Lenny a lesson in how a little preparation can reduce mistakes in the lab
INSIGHTS
The ins and outs of lab-developed tests.
Ask the Expert
Lab Manager editor Lauren Everett speaks with Alejandro Amador, COO of Ammon Labs.
Fraser Glickman, PhD shares some details on the work being done in his core facility.
Product Focus
Immunoassays span the spectrum of analytical biology, from basic research through medical diagnosis.
Scientists have used light microscopes for hundreds of years
Despite the name, a cleanroom is much more than simply a room that is kept clean
Centrifuge providers have eliminated a lot of the guesswork and streamlined their offerings through a combination of adaptability, ease of use, and vastly improved technology.
Surveys
Learn the most common types of thermal analyzers readers use and more from the latest thermal analyzer user survey results
Learn about exciting new applications and more from our latest survey results.
Choosing the correct balance for your application, or a series of balances that suit all of your application needs, is the first step in good lab weighing practices
Learn readers’ most sought-after features and more from our latest microwave digesters survey results
How it Works
Problem: While immunofluorescence provides excellent subcellular visualization of proteins, glycans, and small molecules, inherent autofluorescence can complicate the signal
Problem: Argonne National Laboratory is tasked with measuring all types of
climate information—often working in some of the world’s harshest environments