Cover Story | Volume 18 - Issue 4 | May 2023
Innovative Design
Innovative design spurs cutting edge neuroscience research
Sections
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The Benefits of Being a Member of the Laboratory Products Association
This month, we do a quick Q&A with Angela Errera, director of marketing, membership, and communications at the Laboratory Products Association (LPA). She discusses the reasons you may want to become an LPA member.
Management Tips
Three Keys to Gathering Ideas from the Lab for a Renovation
How to gather ideas about a lab renovation from staff
Lab Design and Furnishings
Innovative Design Spurs Cutting-Edge Neuroscience Research
Joan & Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building wins Excellence in Innovation Prize in 2023 Design Excellence Awards
Successfully Creating a Lab Design Budget
Building an effective team, proper planning, and documentation all play key roles in setting a design budget
Sustainable Design Spurs an Energy Reduction Win
Promega Corporation Kornberg Center wins Excellence in Sustainability Prize in 2023 Design Excellence Awards
Retrofit Brings New Life to a Historic Silversmith Building
Materials Characterization and Processing Facility wins Honorable Mention—Innovation in 2023 Design Excellence Awards
Asset Management
Keys for Effective Lab Planning and Design
Early engagement, expertise, and end users are vital to effective lab planning
Leadership and Staffing
Leading a Lab Renovation
Understanding the renovation process is key to accomplishing project objectives on time and within budget
Business Management
Mitigating Risks Associated with Laboratory Relocations
Scientific expertise, industry knowledge, and a solid reputation are the essential characteristics of a relocation service provider
INSIGHTS
The Transformative Power of Nanomaterials
While nanomaterials already play important roles in health and energy, we're still discovering their many applications
Ask the Expert
Mapping the Future of Technology with Next-Generation Materials
Next-generation materials set the stage for a future of innovation using high-performance structural composite materials with enhanced capabilities and applications
Product Focus
Testing Food and Drugs for Heavy Metals
Some heavy metals are toxic at extremely low levels, and new elemental analyzers improve testing
Lab Furniture Safety Considerations
Keep these key safety factors in mind when selecting furniture for the laboratory
Single-Mode versus Multimode Microplate Readers
The choice to maximize efficiency and capability on a multimode reader is dependent on present and future needs
How SEM/EDS Works and Its Applications in Materials Science
This versatile technique offers insight into the structure and composition of a range of materials