Cover Story | Volume 13 - Issue 4 | May 2018
The Price of Science
The 2019 US budget proposal contemplates a 42.3 percent reduction by 2028 in nondefense discretionary spending, where scientific research dollars are situated
Sections
Business Management
As Federal Research Funds Recede, the Private Sector is Filling the Gap
The 2019 US budget proposal contemplates a 42.3 percent reduction by 2028 in nondefense discretionary spending, where scientific research dollars are situated
Tips and Resources for Maximizing Your Lab Spend
There are many resources and strategies available to help lab managers streamline the procurement process and find the best deals on equipment and supplies
Research-Specific Labs
University of Michigan Facility Advances Nuclear Research in a Former Reactor
The University of Michigan’s Nuclear Engineering Laboratory in Ann Arbor finds its perfect fit—in a former nuclear reactor
Leadership and Staffing
Tools for Narrowing the Communication Gap Between Far-Flung Teams: Part II
Part one of this article was published in last month’s April issue, which can be found at: www.labmanager.com/managing-remotely
Laboratory Technology
How the Internet of Things Is Affecting Laboratory Equipment
A paradigm shift in how we think about laboratory equipment
Lab Health and Safety
Working with Biohazards
Fundamentals of a comprehensive exposure control plan
Multimedia
Biohazard Safety
Remember safe handling, PPE, and hygiene procedures when working with biohazardous materials
Linda's Lab: Electrical Safety
Linda shows Lenny how to prevent electrical shocks in the lab
INSIGHTS
Probing Elements with X-Ray Fluorescence and Diffraction
Methods are combined to reveal greater insight into samples
Ask the Expert
Trends in Capillary Electrophoresis
Nancy Allbritton, PhD, discusses some of the recent changes and challenges in capillary electrophoresis
Technologies Driving Cancer Research
Laurence J.N. Cooper, MD, talks to contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD, about the development of new cell therapies for treating cancers
Product Focus
Enhancing Chromatography Data Integrity
Equipment, scientists, and regulators must work together to improve the usefulness of their results
A Guide to Proper Pipetting
Following these guidelines can improve the accuracy of manual liquid handling
Laboratory Carrier Gas Alternatives
How hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen stack up
Surveys
Top 10 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Features
Learn the most common applications and more from the latest survey results
Top 10 Factors to Look for When Purchasing a Microplate Handler
Learn readers’ most sought-after features and more from our latest survey results
2018 Cold Storage Industry Survey Results
Learn which options our readers use and more from our latest survey results
What to Look for When Buying a Vacuum Pump
Find out readers’ purchasing plans and more from the latest survey results
How it Works
How Prescriptive Analytics Helps You Know “What to Test Next”
Answering the question “What do I test next?” is a fundamental challenge for any sort of research lab