Many labs and Biobanks choose to implement a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to help them meet regulatory compliance. When you’re frantically preparing for the auditor's visit it's difficult to... read more →
Legislation in any well-functioning industry evolves over time. Life sciences and clinical research are no exception. Becoming aware of those changes in good time to meet regulatory compliance is your... read more →
Two key challenges facing your lab or Biobank are quality and efficiency. You may introduce and follow a set of standard processes to address these. And, to be successful, everyone... read more →
The thought of a lab audit might be enough to bring you out in a cold sweat. The dread of an audit for some is akin to a phobia. Desensitisation... read more →
Most people dread an audit and many businesses see compliance as something they have to do to get a 'tick in the box'. However, with the right foundations and focus on... read more →
As an HTA Designated Individual you feel the responsibilities and challenges for compliance with the Human Tissue Act every day. You not only have an ethical and moral duty to... read more →
When the term ‘Next Generation Biobanking’ was introduced a couple of years ago, it underlined the importance of storing clinical data, such as diagnosis, clinical trial and treatment information alongside... read more →
‘Are you aware that your selected research samples are from only 3 donors?’ We asked this question to one of our customer's after we imported their data into our lab... read more →
‘Audit’ – the mere mention of the word can strike fear into the heart of even the most experienced and organised of laboratory managers. You can spend hours - sometimes... read more →
Hands up who loves to be audited! In truth, not many people relish the idea of an upcoming audit. They are often perceived as a looming black cloud and that... read more →