Cover Story | Volume 14 - Issue 9 | October 2019
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilizing data to support smart business decisions
Sections
Business Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilizing data to support smart business decisions
Cloud Computing for the Laboratory
Using data in the cloud—what it means for data security
Purchasing Considerations for Asset Management Software
Understanding the specific needs of the lab prior to purchase is essential
Research-Specific Labs
A Tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Labs
An inside look at the laboratories that support a world-renowned attraction
In Focus
From Paper to Pixels: The Future of Collaboration and Discovery Is Bright
The laboratory environment has evolved to focus on collaborative research. With the right tools to support this shift, collaboration has enormous potential for innovation and discovery
The Next Generation of Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics for Cancer
The discovery and development of next-generation monoclonal antibodies for cancer immunotherapy relies on rapid, information-rich solutions that offer deeper biological insights than current strategies
Surveys
The 13th Annual Salary and Employee Satisfaction Survey
How satisfied are Lab Manager readers with their current benefits and training opportunities?
Leadership and Staffing
Building Laboratory and IT Teams
Developing collaborative relationships with IT ensures a productive environment for your lab
Lab Health and Safety
Don't Hold Your Breath
Running a successful respiratory protection program
INSIGHTS
Using Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation
Nanomaterials may be an effective alternative to more widely used, but costly and time-consuming methods
Ask the Expert
Tools for Data Analysis: Emergence of AI
Mary Jo Lamberti, PhD, discusses how AI is set to change the way data is handled and used in the pharmaceutical industry
Product Focus
Flow Cytometry for Cell Line Development
Picking winners for cell line development
Hydrogen and Nitrogen Gas Generators in GC-MS and LC-MS
Both analytical methods require a reliable supply of highly purified gas, of one kind or another based on preference for the sake of variables such as efficiency, expense, and safety
Remote Features for Laboratory Ovens
Control from a distance can be used to monitor and operate lab ovens
How to Achieve Consistent Particle Size and Dispersion with Your Mill or Grinder
Many products depend on the consistent pulverizing, micronizing, or particle size reduction of raw materials, followed by their uniform dispersion into the product matrix
Products in Action
Parker H2PEMPD Series for Critical GC Analyses
The Parker H2PEMPD Series offers labs a safe, reliable source of hydrogen on demand, capable of supporting all their GC instrument
Lab Design and Furnishings
Quick Tips from Linda: Future-Friendly Labs
With the addition of new technologies comes new capabilities, such as gathering and analyzing larger amounts of data
Multimedia
Linda's Lab: Staying on Budget
Lenny's spending is getting out of hand, so Linda shares some key budgeting tips for the lab