Best SLAS Podcasts (2024)

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112. Future of IT Support - ITXM Monthly 21:51

1d ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, Pasi and Sakari discuss the future of IT support. They start by talking about the recently released Global IT Benchmark Report, which highlights the importance of understanding the experience of end users. They then explore various themes related to the future of IT support, including the importance of experiences and productivity,…

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EP 59 - Nat Mokry on Advancing Application Security in the Gaming Industry 26:55

2d ago26:55

26:55

In our latest episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, Nat Mokry, VP of Application & Product Security at Xbox (formerly of Activision Blizzard at the time of recording), shares valuable insights into the world of application security, from the mission of defending player trust to emphasizing the importance of technical skills in cybe…

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111. Claire Agutter - How hard can SIAM be? 47:51

16d ago47:51

47:51

Claire Agutter, founder of Scopism, discusses the evolution of service management and the role of Service Integration and Management (SIAM). SIAM emerged from the outsourcing practices in the UK public sector and has become increasingly important as organizations work with multiple service providers. The focus of SIAM has shifted from managing larg…

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EP 58 — Asana's Felix Matenaar on Building Resilient Security Practices for the Future 32:45

16d ago32:45

32:45

In this episode of the Future of Application Security podcast, Harshil interviews Felix Matenaar, Head of Product Security at Asana. Felix shares insights into his journey from Germany to Silicon Valley, where he transitioned from mobile security to leading Asana's product security efforts. The conversation highlights Felix's experience in creating…

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110. Darren Rose - Keys to success with ESM. (Enterprise Service Management) 41:06

23d ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, Darren Rose, a service management consultant, discusses enterprise service management (ESM) and its practical implementation. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cultural readiness within organizations to successfully implement ESM. Darren also highlights the significance of measuring and reporting to understand the c…

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Exploring AI Adoption in Early Drug Discovery with Raminderpal Singh (Sponsored by Roche) 42:47

25d ago42:47

42:47

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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EP 57 — Clari's Steve Lukose on Using SLAs as Benchmarks for Businesses 27:05

1M ago27:05

27:05

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Steve Lukose, Vice President of Security at Clari, about how security is becoming a business enabler rather than just an organization. Steve explains why SLAs will become one of the benchmarks for security experts to use, but that it won’t necessarily be for all aspects of s…

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109. The IT Leaders Guide to Employee Productivity - More smiles, less time wasted 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

This month's episode of ITXM Insights is about “More smiles, less time wasted”, so taking about productivity. Sami, Sakari and Pasi discuss updates, upcoming events, book recommendations, and the danger of relying solely on DEX tools. Main topic of this episode is the new Guide They also explore the business case for IT Experience Management and pr…

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SLAS2024 | Interviews with Winners of the Student Poster Awards, Tony B. Award and SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship (Sponsored by Roche) 19:29

1M ago19:29

19:29

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) 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

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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Accessibility in the Lab | Navigating Diversity in Drug Discovery with Brandon Miller (Sponsored by Roche) 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

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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EP 56 — Aruneesh Salhotra on Why Security is Everyone’s Job 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Aruneesh Salhotra, CEO and Fractional CISO, SNM Consulting Inc. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of application security in the financial sector, including how the "necessary evil" of regulations is increasing accountability around security efforts. They …

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

2M ago26:01

26:01

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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108. Monthly Insights: "Forrester: The Future Of IT Experience Monitoring is Human-Centric" - Feb 2024 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

The Monthly ITXM Insights February 2024Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest news around IT Experience Management, XLAs and Human-Centric IT at happysignals.com/itxm-insightsIn this episode, Sami, Sakari and Pasi introduce a new monthly format for the podcast where they discuss current issues in IT experience management. They…

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

2M 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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EP 55 — BlackBerry's Christine Gadsby on What's Driving Software Supplier Transparency and Accountability 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Christine Gadsby, VP, Product Security at BlackBerry, a software company specializing in cybersecurity. They discuss the new initiatives driving software transparency, like SBOMs and VEX, and how adoption will not only come from regulations but from companies holding their s…

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

3M 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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EP 54 — LPL Financial's Chad Girouard on Improving Application Security Through Better Tools and Relationships 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Chad Girouard, AVP Application Security at LPL Financial, a provider of investment and business solutions. They discuss how security teams can better engage with developers, and how they can encourage secure coding through scanning tools and security champion programs. They …

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

3M ago31:45

31:45

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

3M ago23:16

23:16

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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107. XLA 1.0 Contract Example #xla 13:46

3M ago13:46

13:46

Register for the ITXM Summit 2024 on January 31st:https://www.happysignals.com/itxm-summitIn This Episode we talk on XLA 1.0 Contract example and recommendations, it's your first step to XLAs with your outsourcing partners. This episode is related to the XLA whitepaper published by HappySignals and Bright Horse. Summary In this episode of the IT Ex…

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EP 53 — ReversingLabs's Dave Ferguson on Securing Your Software Supply Chains 24:24

3M ago24:24

24:24

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Dave Ferguson, Director of Technical Product Management, Software Supply Chain Security at ReversingLabs, which offers software supply chain security analysis platform. They discuss the rising need for software supply chain security as a result of the complexities around how…

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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

3M ago40:17

40:17

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

4M ago38:00

38:00

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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106. #XLA - Penalties vs Rewards in XLA Contracts 10:42

4M ago10:42

10:42

Register for the ITXM Summit 2024 on January 31st:https://www.happysignals.com/itxm-summitIn This Episode we talk on how to tackle Penalties vs. Rewards when it comes to XLA Outsourcing Contracts. This episode is related to the XLA whitepaper published by HappySignals and Bright Horse.Find the whole whitepaper here:https://www.happysignals.com/how-…

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105. Four Options on How to Bring #XLAs into Contracts 15:15

4M ago15:15

15:15

Register for the ITXM Summit 2024 on January 31st:https://www.happysignals.com/itxm-summitIn this episode, Pasi and Sami discuss bringing XLAs into Outsourcing Contracts. This episode is related to the XLA whitepaper published by HappySignals and Bright Horse.Find the whole whitepaper here:https://www.happysignals.com/how-to-incorporate-xlas-into-o…

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

4M ago23:23

23:23

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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BPO vs. Captive - What's Best for Your Business? 14:11

4M ago14:11

14:11

Join us as we bring you this engaging episode featuring Candace Dingmann, a seasoned Army veteran and Global Shared Services Leader for Organon. Candace draws on her decades of experience to share valuable strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and leveraging talent acquisition. In a world where data is often rich, she also sheds light…

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Leapfrogging to Outcomes: Skipping SLAs to Jump Maturity Curves 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

Join Jodi Dudley, CEO and Executive Director at Ford Business Solutions, as she shares her insights on transforming Global Business Services (GBS) and thriving in today's dynamic GBS landscape. Discover game-changing strategies such as hybrid operating models, skipping SLAs, and leapfrogging maturity curves that can revolutionize your organisation.…

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ModernOps with Beth Long: Operational Ownership 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

Welcome to another episode of Modern Digital Business, the podcast that helps you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modernizing your applications and digital business. In this episode, we continue our exploration of modern operations with our special guest, Beth Long. Today's discussion is all about operational ownership and how it plays a cr…

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EP 52 — Gen’s Curtis Koenig on Speaking the Language of Why Security Matters 27:28

5M ago27:28

27:28

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Curtis Koenig, Head of Application Security at Gen, a multinational software company that provides cybersecurity software and services. They discuss why it's key to be able to articulate why security matters and how it impacts business goals, and what Curtis has learned abou…

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Four Challenges Facing Cloud Architects 10:17

5M ago10:17

10:17

Cloud native architectures have revolutionized the way businesses operate their applications and services in the cloud. This shift provides immense benefits, such as increased agility, scalability, and cost savings. However, moving to a cloud native architecture also poses unique challenges that must be addressed. What are some of the critical chal…

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The Back Office Trap: GBS Survival at Stake 15:10

5M ago15:10

15:10

This podcast episode features Dr. Turan Sahin, CEO at Allianz Services who emphasizes the importance of GBS being entrepreneurial, whether they serve external or internal customers. While going external is a choice for GBS, they need to consider factors like scale, financial power, already built sale-force and technology capabilities of external pr…

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EP 51 — Ping Identity’s Arthur Loris on How to Tell Better Stories About Your Product Security Success 27:10

5M ago27:10

27:10

In this episode of the Future of Application Security, Harshil speaks with Arthur Loris, Senior Manager, Product Security at Ping Identity, a company that provides self-hosted identity access management (IAM) solutions. They discuss what product security constitutes at Ping Identity, the biggest challenge to great product security, and how security…

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GBS Needs to Earn Its Seat at the Table 14:46

5M ago14:46

14:46

In this insightful episode with our guest, Sameer Jalundhwala, SVP, GBS at NTT Ltd., join us as we explore the role of GBS leaders in earning their seat at the table. Sameer shares his insights on how GBS leaders can act like entrepreneurs, focus maniacally on providing value within their organizations and drive enterprise-wide transformation rathe…

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104. IT Economics with Mark Smalley 19:28

5M ago19:28

19:28

Mark Smalley recently wrote an article on LinkedIn about IT Economics that got a lot of attention. Possibly quite surprisingly considering the topic, but as he states that "any self-respecting person in IT should have a certain feeling about the ballpark figure of how significant IT costs in the bigger picture are." But even more important than cos…

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EP 50 — DryRun Security’s James Wickett on Aligning Incentives and Speaking the Same Language with Developers and Security 31:08

6M ago31:08

31:08

In this special episode of the Future of Application Security, recorded at the Developers & Security are Friends Day, Eric speaks with James Wickett, co-founder and CEO of DryRun Security, a company that provides security products for developers. They discuss the misaligned incentives between developers and security and how teams can learn how to s…

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Opportunistic vs. Strategic: The Dilemma of External GBS 15:01

6M ago15:01

15:01

Join us on the GBS Masterminds podcast as we explore the future of Global Business Services with Jan Nikus, the Vice President of GBS at KONE. In a candid conversation, Jan shares his insights on whether GBS should expand its horizon, why strategic focus is paramount, and the role of GBS in a tech-enabled transformation. Discover how diversity and …

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ModernOps with Beth Long: Talking SLAs 18:03

6M ago18:03

18:03

Welcome back to another episode of Modern Digital Business! In today's episode, we delve deeper into the world of modern operations with our special guest, Beth Long. We explore the essential role of service level agreements (SLAs) in managing complex, multi-service modern applications. As we unravel the differences between DevOps and SREs (Site Re…

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103. AI implications and considerations for ITSM, with Simone Jo Moore 40:05

6M ago40:05

40:05

In this episode, we're joined by Simone Jo Moore, an expert in enterprise IT Service management. Simone delves into the considerations surrounding AI in IT Service Management, emphasizing the importance of ethics and maintaining a human-centric approach. Tune in as she sheds light on the delicate balance of AI as a tool, not a crutch, in the ever-e…

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EP 49 — Semgrep’s Colleen Dai on Building Security Strategies and Relationships with Other Teams 20:14

6M ago20:14

20:14

In this special episode of the Future of Application Security, recorded at the Developers & Security are Friends Day, Eric speaks with Colleen Dai, Senior Security Researcher at Semgrep, an open source static analysis tool. They discuss strategies security teams can take to reduce false positives, use secure defaults to eliminate bug classes, and r…

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ICYMI: Special Halloween Edition: The 3 Scariest Mistakes Companies Make in the Cloud 10:28

6M ago10:28

10:28

This episode was well received last Halloween when it debuted. In case you missed it, how about a dose of ScaryOps? Here are my 3 scariest mistakes that companies make in the cloud. --- First, there was DevOps. Then, ModernOps and CloudOps. Now, there is ScaryOps. Welcome to the special Halloween Edition of the Modern Digital Business podcast. In t…

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EP 48 — Chaotic Good’s Johnathan Kuskos on Testing for Functionality, Priorities, and Better Incident Response 31:10

6M ago31:10

31:10

In this special episode of the Future of Application Security, recorded at the Developers & Security are Friends Day, Eric speaks with Johnathan Kuskos, Founder of Chaotic Good Information Security, a boutique professional services company. They discuss what it's like to be a pen tester, some of the unusual things found during testing, and how the …

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Navigating the IT-GBS Relationship: Challenges and Solutions 22:45

6M ago22:45

22:45

Join us in bridging the gap between IT and GBS for successful technology transformation. Explore the dynamics between IT and GBS leaders as CIO Jennifer Crites and VP-GBS Amit Yadav navigate tech decision-making. Gain valuable insights on RPA and discover effective budget strategies and value measurement. Tune in to this informative podcast episode…

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Saying 'Yes, and': How Modern CIOs Are Changing the Game 21:31

6M ago21:31

21:31

CIOs as Collaborative Innovators Modern CIOs are redefining their roles from gatekeepers to collaborative innovators. Filippo Catalano's "Yes, and..." approach demonstrates how they engage in dynamic conversations to drive innovation, transform company culture, and deliver value beyond technology implementation. GBS - Office of the Fairytale? Delve…

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EP 47 — Manicode Security’s Jim Manico on Addressing OWASP Top Ten Issues Through Better Security and Developer Partnerships 26:38

6M ago26:38

26:38

In this special episode of the Future of Application Security, recorded at the Developers & Security are Friends Day, Eric speaks with Jim Manico, Founder and CEO of Manicode Security, a secure coding education firm. They discuss the various challenges around certain items on the OWASP Top Ten list, including server side request forgery and access …

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Efficiency, Alignment, and Innovation: The IT-GBS Nexus Unveiled 24:32

6M ago24:32

24:32

Strategic Alignment Both CIO Rogério Peres and GBS leader Sumit Mitra emphasize the importance of aligning technology initiatives with overall business strategies. This theme focuses on the need for GBS leaders to understand the strategic drivers of the business and ensure that technology solutions connect with the purpose and values of the organiz…

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Capacity23 Nashville Preview - AOTv 17:08

7M ago17:08

17:08

Be inspired to transform your service operations team and deliver more. A jam-packed day with panels, a product showcase, fire-side chats, and stories from inspiring speakers. www.actieops.comBy RNCN

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

7M ago33:39

33:39

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

7M ago38:37

38:37

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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