Best Laboratory Automation Podcasts (2024)

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Preventing Hereditary Cancer Through Genealogy 34:39

3d ago34:39

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Most hereditary cancers, including those associated with BRCA1 mutations and Lynch syndrome, can be prevented through a combination of genetic testing, surveillance, and surgery. Yet only a small minority of eligible individuals currently receive this lifesaving intervention. In this interview, Dr. Brian Shirts, director of the Institute for Public…

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Bringing Pharmacogenomics Into Mainstream Clinical Practice 39:53

29d ago39:53

39:53

Due to genetic variation, patients metabolize and respond to medications in vastly different ways, so why do most drug therapy regimens continue to be one-size-fits-all? In this interview, Dr. Yuan Ji, ARUP’s section chief of Molecular Genetics and Genomics, discusses how currently available genetic tests can be used to improve both the safety and …

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Current Challenges of 3D Cell Models (Sponsored by Inventia Life Science) 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

In this special episode, Inventia Life Science Director Sales and Operations, US, Dwayne Dexter, Ph.D., and Thomas & Kipp Gutshall Development Professor Of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering April Kloxin, Ph.D., join Hannah for a discussion on the current state of 3D cell model challenges and how Inventia's RASTRUM™ Platform is providing solutions…

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Training 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Christine Gutschelhofer, Territory Manager. During this episode they discuss the various types of trainings offered by R-Biopharm and how these can be beneficial.By R-Biopharm Rhône

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The Pixel System from CytoTronics | New Product Award Winner with Shalaka Chitale 24:06

2M ago24:06

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This episode highlights SLAS2024 New Product Award Winner Cytotronics. Director of Biology at CytoTronics, Shalaka Chitale, Ph.D., joins us to provide an in-depth look into the award-winning product the Pixel System. Chitale shares insights into the development and functionalities of the Pixel system, a revolutionary technology that combines cuttin…

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Building a Professional Community for Laboratory Stewardship 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

Since its founding in 2013 at Seattle Children’s Hospital, PLUGS (Patient-Centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Services) has brought together laboratory professionals, genetic counselors, clinicians, patients, and insurance companies across the country to improve the application of laboratory tests in clinical practice. In this interview, PLUGS…

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What can be done in the laboratory to help automate sample clean-up? 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Elizabeth Manning, International Sales & Business Development Manager. During this episode they discuss how mycotoxin analysis can be automated and the benefits of this. More information on our automation solutions.…

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Analysis of mycotoxins in pseudocereals 8:43

3M ago8:43

8:43

Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Michael Norris, Senior Technical Services Scientist. During this episode they discuss the analysis of mycotoxins in pseudocereals and what should be considered when validating new methods. More information: 11+ Myco MS-PREP®…

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Exploring AI Adoption in Early Drug Discovery with Raminderpal Singh (Sponsored by Roche) 42:14

3M ago42:14

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In this episode, we delve into AI adoption in early drug discovery with Raminderpal Singh, Ph.D., founder of HitchhikersAI. Raminderpal shares insights into HitchhikersAI's mission, which focuses on providing a collaborative platform for leveraging AI in drug discovery, emphasizing simple and effective solutions over complexity. They discuss the di…

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Automation 23:51

3M ago23:51

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Gavin Holms, Production Manager. During this episode they discuss the use of automation in our production processes and how this can benefit customers.By R-Biopharm Rhône

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What It Means for a Laboratory to Be Part of the Patient Care Team 42:14

4M ago42:14

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Dr. Eddie Stenehjem, Vice Chair of Medicine at the University of Colorado, knows a lot about clinical laboratories. As an infectious disease physician and former cochair of Intermountain Healthcare’s laboratory stewardship committee, he has deep respect for the knowledge and dedication that laboratory professionals bring to patient care. In this in…

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SLAS2024 | Interviews with Winners of the Student Poster Awards, Tony B. Award and SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship (Sponsored by Roche) 18:55

4M ago18:55

18:55

Recorded straight from the SLAS2024 exhibit hall floor – New Matter host, Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., speaks with winners of the Student Poster Award, Tony B. Award and the SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship! Congratulations to our winners! (Listed in interview order) Transcript Available on Buzzsprout Student Poster Award Marissa E. Davies (National Institutes of …

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Peers Review | What's the Difference Between a Spheroid and an Organoid? (Sponsored by Roche) 12:03

4M ago12:03

12:03

Introducing our exciting new series - Peers Review! Get ready to explore fascinating topics in life sciences you may have heard of, but never fully understood. This week is all about Spheroids and Organoids! Hannah Rosen, Ph.D. is joined by SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Matthews, Ph.D., to discuss the differences between spheroids and organoids. …

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Mycotoxin analysis in edible insects 8:33

4M ago8:33

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Cara McFadyen, Technical Services Scientist. During this episode they discuss the use of edible insects in the diet and the challenges in analysing this matrix for mycotoxins. Video: Bite into assurance: mycotoxin analysis for edible …

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Accessibility in the Lab | Navigating Diversity in Drug Discovery with Brandon Miller (Sponsored by Roche) 39:18

4M ago39:18

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This installment of our Accessibility in the Lab series features Brandon Miller, Client Solutions Executive and Diversity Services Lead at Clarkston Consulting. The discussion centers around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab and the life sciences industry. The conversation emphasizes how understanding diverse communities leads…

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How Will Automation Change Clinical Laboratories? 19:54

4M ago19:54

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There’s plenty of excitement around laboratory automation. But which tasks are good candidates for automation, and which are poor candidates? What risks need to be managed? And what are the implications of automation for lab professionals? In this interview, Dr. Joseph Rudolf, medical director of ARUP’s Automated Core Laboratory, shares his insight…

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Managing the mycotoxin mayhem 13:29

4M ago13:29

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Ronald Niemeijer, Marketing Manager. Mycotoxin contamination of food and feed has a huge economic impact and solid analytical methods for mycotoxin analysis play an important role in protecting the consumers and minimizing the economi…

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Bridging the Gap in Data Standardization with Glenwood Barbee (Sponsored by Benchling) 26:01

4M ago26:01

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In this episode, Hannah Rosen speaks with Glenwood Barbee, M.B.A., Product Marketer at Benchling. Glenwood discusses Benchling Connect – a platform designed to accelerate connectivity and automation in laboratory settings. Glenwood highlights Benchling's mission to revolutionize biotechnology by bringing modern software to modern science. The conve…

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Accessibility in the Lab | Embracing Identity and Authenticity with Ramisa Fariha (Sponsored by Benchling) 50:20

5M ago50:20

50:20

Ramisa Fariha, Ph.D. student at Brown University, joins Hannah to discuss her experiences and perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the lab. Ramisa shares her professional journey from Bangladesh to the United States and discusses how her various identities — including gender, race and religious background— have influenced…

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Why instrumental methods are now favoured for vitamin analysis 33:33

5M ago33:33

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Ian Schuetz, Eastern & Central US Regional Sales Manager. In this episode, they discuss the the reasons behind the shift to instrumental methods for vitamin analysis. Further information on EU Regulations (EU 1370/2022) below: https:/…

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Career Trajectories | The Science of Start-Ups with Stefan Lukianov, M.S. (Sponsored by Benchling) 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

Salve Therapeutics Founder and CEO Stefan Lukianov, M.S., joins us to share his intriguing journey from childhood aspirations to his current role in the biotech startup scene! The episode starts with a lighthearted exploration of Stefan's childhood dreams, from wanting to be an archaeologist to briefly considering a career as a disc jockey. However…

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How bodies such as CEN and AOAC can help to further our knowledge 10:02

5M ago10:02

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Dr Andrew Allan, Project Manager. In this episode, they discuss the importance of collaborative working and how it can be of benefit throughout the company. Video: R-Biopharm Rhône | Providing Quality Products Analysts can Trust…

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Solving Coagulation Mysteries One Patient at a Time 27:59

5M ago27:59

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Diagnosis involves much more than a number on a lab report. This is particularly true when the patient has disordered bleeding or clotting. In this interview, Dr. Karen Moser from the University of Utah Department of Pathology describes some of the ways she works with her laboratory and clinician colleagues to ensure that patients get the answers a…

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Career Trajectories | The Recipe for Continuous Career Growth with Rishi Mahajan, M.S. (Sponsored by Benchling) 31:45

5M ago31:45

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You may recognize him from the first episode in our "Lab of the Future" series: Rishi Mahajan, M.S., lead automation engineer at Regeneron, returns to the podcast to share his career story! Rishi shares his unconventional journey, from childhood with no clear career aspirations to becoming a seasoned automation engineer. He highlights his college m…

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Career Trajectories | Adapting to Automation Kalpesh Gupta, M.S. (Sponsored by Benchling) 23:16

6M ago23:16

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Our guest for this Career Trajectories episode is Kalpesh Gupta, M.S., Associate Director of Research Automation at Moderna. Kalpesh shares his journey from a childhood shaped by traditional career expectations in India to becoming a key player in laboratory automation at one of the world's leading biotech companies. Kalpesh recounts the early year…

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SLAS2024 Keynote Speakers | A Conversation with Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke of This Podcast Will Kill You (Sponsored by Benchling) 40:17

6M ago40:17

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In this special episode, the hosts of the popular podcast "This Podcast Will Kill You" and SLAS2024 International Conference and Exhibition Keynote Speakers Erin Welsh, Ph.D., and Erin Allmann Updyke, M.D., Ph.D., join host Hannah Rosen, Ph.D., for a riveting discussion! The duo, both disease ecologists, delve into the intricacies of science commun…

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Career Trajectories | Networking as a Second Language with Yulia Gerhardt (Sponsored by Benchling) 38:00

6M ago38:00

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Continuing our Career Trajectories series, we have Yulia Gerhardt Tazikova, Winclove Probiotics Senior Global Account and Business Development Manager, on New Matter, to share her story. She shares experiences from her academic pursuits, shedding light on the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities. Yulia highlights her multilingual ab…

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Lab of the Future | How the Concept Has Evolved with Zahid Tharia (Sponsored by Benchling) 23:23

6M ago23:23

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Founding Director at Open Pharma Research Zahid Tharia, joins us for a conversation about the evolution of the lab of the future. Tharia discusses his story of launching Open Pharma Research which led to the inception of the Lab of the Future Congress. Listen for the major highlights of the recent Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam and a previ…

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The Human Side of Quality Management 29:26

7M ago29:26

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What does it mean to have a quality culture? Technical competence and strict adherence to protocols are certainly part of the story. But so are factors such as workforce engagement and customer service. In this interview, Nancy Ross, assistant director of clinical pathology and quality at Montefiore Medical System and the founder of Improov, a labo…

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Festive Flavours and Fungi: A Christmas Podcast 23:45

7M ago23:45

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Marcel Bony, Director of R-Biopharm France. In this special Christmas episode, get into the holiday spirit as we talk about all things relating to food diagnostics.By R-Biopharm Rhône

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Why Quality Management Is Critical to the Long-Term Success of Healthcare AI 36:21

7M ago36:21

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A public debate is raging around the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). One side argues that AI is potentially dangerous and needs to be carefully controlled, whereas the other side argues that any regulation would slow innovation. In this interview, Dr. Ryan Metcalf, section chief of Transfusion Medicine and medical director of Transfusio…

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What is the Role of Digital Pathology in Clinical Trials 29:00

8M ago29:00

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In this episode, Dr. Monika Lamba, a pathologist from Q² Solutions, discusses the transformative role of digital pathology in clinical trials. Despite its origins aiming to streamline trials, it's not yet the default. Dr. Lamba explores its evolution from telepathology and its integration into trials. The conversation covers challenges in trial org…

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How FDA Restrictions on Laboratory-Developed Tests Will Harm Patients and Increase Costs 41:45

8M ago41:45

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The FDA recently announced a plan to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. In this interview, Dr. Meghan Delaney from Children’s National Hospital and Dr. Eric Konnick from the University of Washington explain why many tests that are critical to patient care, particularly in the areas of pediatrics, transplantation, and rar…

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What the TRUU-Lab Initiative Has Taught Us About Laboratory Test Names 24:46

9M ago24:46

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Dr. Ila Singh, chief of laboratory medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital, founded the Test Renaming for Understanding and Utilization in the Laboratory (TRUU-Lab) initiative several years ago to tackle challenges related to the nonstandardized and uninformative naming of laboratory tests. In this interview, Dr. Singh describes the surveys her CDC-f…

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Efficiency at Scale: Innovations in Sample Management (Sponsored by Scigilian) 33:39

9M ago33:39

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In this special episode, Scigilian Vice President, Product and Strategy Chatura Jayakody, M.B.A., and Merck Director, Discovery Sample Management Janet Diratsouian, M.S., join Hannah for a discussion on how Scigilian's compound management software has helped to improve sample management processes at Merck. Catch Scigilian and their software on disp…

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Lab of the Future | The Importance of Collaborations with Ryan Bernhardt 38:37

9M ago38:37

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This episode of our "Lab of the Future" series focuses on the importance of collaborations in designing lab of the future products. Our guest is Biosero Chief Executive Officer Ryan Bernhardt, to share how Biosero collaborates with other companies and why more companies should get involved. Key Learning Points: Examples of the lab of the future-foc…

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Language Acquisition with AI | Tracy Centanni, M.S., Ph.D. 40:59

10M ago40:59

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The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system as it is responsible for many vital functions like adjusting heart rate, breathing and digestion among many others. Current research on the vagus nerve is looking at how stimulating the nerve can treat auditory and motor impairments and diseases. Our guest for this episode is Univ…

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Lab of the Future | Data Management with Oliver Leven, Ph.D. and Sascha Fischer, M.Sc. 39:57

10M ago39:57

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In this installment of our "Lab of the Future" series, we take a look at how data management is evolving as laboratory technology continues to advance. Our guest is Genedata Head of Strategic Operations Oliver Leven, Ph.D., and Business Development Manager – Automation Sascha Fischer, M.Sc., to share their perspectives on data management and what G…

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Blunt Advice for Navigating a Career in Academic Medicine 31:24

10M ago31:24

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Individuals pursue careers in academic medicine for many reasons. A love of organizational politics is rarely one of them, but faculty need to understand potential landmines if they are to avoid them. In this interview, Dr. Michael Cohen, a professor emeritus of pathology at Wake Forest University, draws on his experiences serving on faculty and in…

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Tomolite Bioprinter from Readily3D | New Product Award Winner with Paul Delrot and Leoni Stienne 26:05

10M ago26:05

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Our guests for this episode are Readily3D Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Paul Delrot, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Sales Executive Leoni Stienne, M.Sc., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning the New Product Award for the Tomolite Bioprinter! Paul and Leoni share their experience attending their first SLAS Conference …

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Accessibility in the Lab | Design Lab Spaces for DEI with Marilee Lloyd, AIA 39:26

10M ago39:26

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We continue our series on Accessibility in the Lab – each episode explores the importance of accessibility in the lab, academia, the workforce and other applications. Our guest for this episode is Marilee Lloyd, AIA, who is the National Leader for Laboratory Planning at HED, one of the oldest and largest architecture firms in the US. Lloyd has over…

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Sustainability in Healthcare Organizations 37:36

11M ago37:36

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Sustainability is a hot topic for American corporations, and health systems are no exception. In this interview, Glen Garrick, system sustainability director for Intermountain Healthcare, explains how his and other healthcare organizations are addressing their environmental, social, and governance responsibilities. He also describes how clinical la…

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AFLAOCHRA RHONE® WIDE: balancing cost and quality multi-toxin analysis 6:59

11M ago6:59

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Michael Norris, Senior Technical Services Scientist. In this episode, they focus on a particular R-Biopharm Rhône product, AFLAOCHRA RHONE® WIDE. They discuss the principles of immunoaffinity clean-up and what industries could benefit…

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Lab of the Future | How Open-Source Accelerates Research with Jon Brennan-Badal 38:52

11M ago38:52

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In this installment of our "Lab of the Future" series, we take a look at how open-source is changing the research landscape at a rapid pace. Our guest is Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal, who's here to share his perspectives on open-source technology in the life sciences and how Opentrons' latest product Opentrons Flex™ is designed to help researche…

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Keys to Laboratory Success in the Next Pandemic 40:01

11M ago40:01

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Three and a half years after the emergence of COVID-19 is a good time to reflect on the capabilities of U.S. laboratories to respond to future pandemics. In this interview, Dr. Marc Couturier, medical director of Emerging Public Health Crises at ARUP Laboratories, explains how the U.S. laboratory sector has improved in its ability to respond quickl…

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Mycotoxins and the analysis of cannabis 15:03

11M ago15:03

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Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Gabe Faubert, Midwestern US & Eastern Canada Regional Sales Manager. In this episode, they discuss mycotoxins and the potential to occur in cannabis and cannabis products. We further discuss how immunoaffinity column clean-up could be…

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The EggSorter from Bionomous | New Product Award and Ignite Award Winner with Frank Bonnet 21:24

11M ago21:24

21:24

Our guest for this episode is Bionomous Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Frank Bonnet, M.S., Ph.D., to talk to us about the company's success at SLAS Europe 2023 by winning both the New Product Award for the EggSorter device AND winning the Ignite Award as an Innovation AveNEW company! Bonnet walks us through what it was like to be named a do…

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Optimizing Laboratory Testing for Autoimmune Neurologic Disease 33:07

12M ago33:07

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Laboratory testing can either lead to the correct diagnosis or take a clinician down a blind alley, depending on how carefully the tests are selected and performed. In this interview, a practicing neurologist (Dr. Tammy Smith) and a clinical laboratory immunologist (Dr. Lisa Peterson) explain some of the complexities of laboratory diagnosis of auto…

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Proud to be a carbon neutral company 12:40

12M ago12:40

12:40

Claire Milligan, our Marketing Operations Manager hosts another edition of RHÔNE infobites podcast and is joined by Emma Robinson, Principal Quality Scientist and Simon Bevis, Managing Director. In this episode, they discuss our recent carbon neutral accreditation and the steps we took to achieve this. Further information: Carbon neutral statement …

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Absorbance 96 Automate: The World's First On-Deck Plate Reader from Byonoy | New Product Award Winner with Colten Wimmer 35:28

12M ago35:28

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Our guest for this episode is Byonoy Chief Sales Officer Colten Wimmer, to talk to us about the Absorbance 96 Automate device that won the New Product Award at SLAS2023! Wimmer walks us through the design and applications for the product which is the world's first on-deck plate reader. Discover how Absorbance 96 Automate's small footprint and z-axi…

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