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labtech unplugged
Join us as we explore topics shaping the future of life sciences and discover the latest breakthroughs, challenges, trends impacting life in the lab. In each episode, we chat with innovators and leaders from across the community to gain their unique insights. From cutting-edge research to industry best practices, our guests share their experiences and perspectives.
All Episodes
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Automation Without Stepping Away from the Science
What should scientists automate, and when is a hands-on approach still best? Naomi Park, Senior Scientist at Altos Labs, draws on more than 20 years of scientific experience to explore which processes should and shouldn’t be automated, approaches to validating sequencing workflows, and why staying engaged when the robots are working can lead to better experiments and more consistent results..jpeg)
Building an Automated State of Mind with University of Michigan
Joe Klavitter, from University of Michigan Advanced Genomics Core, shares how his team went from being unsure about automation to confidently designing and running a full workflow, independently.Rethinking lab practices with non-contact dispensing
In this episode, SPT Labtech’s Melissa Netwal and Jonathan Faherty share their personal experiences navigating the challenges of single-use plastics in the lab. They dive into practical alternatives, like reusing and washing tips, while acknowledging these methods aren’t always a perfect fit. The conversation also explores how non-contact dispensing technologies, such as those found in dragonfly® discovery, can provide a more sustainable and efficient solution. By cutting down on single-use plastics, these innovations not only help reduce waste but also support a wide range of life science applications, from Design of Experiments (DoE) in drug discovery to NGS and PCR setups in genomics.-2.jpg)
My Green Lab: Building a Sustainable Future in Science
In this episode of labtech unplugged, we’re joined by Dulan Liyanage from My Green Lab, a non-profit organization aiming to drive a long-term cultural shift towards sustainability in the scientific community, through a portfolio of frameworks and certifications designed to address different aspects of life in lab. In addition to learning more about the organization, we explore the significance of procurement in reducing the environmental footprint of labs and how the ACT label supports teams to make more informed purchasing decisions. Plus, listen to learn how to get involved in sustainability efforts by becoming a My Green Lab ambassador.