The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rise, according to the results of the Pistoia Alliance’s annual Lab of the Future survey. The results show that 77% of respondents expect to use AI in the next two years. It also remains the number one investment area… Read More
This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, titled “Critical tools that support drug discovery and development”, which covers two articles written for DDW Volume 24 – Issue 3, Summer 2023. They are called: “You think you need an ELN… but are you asking the… Read More
The vast majority (80%) of researchers are using automation in less than half of their laboratory processes, despite the hype around these technologies. This is one of the key findings of the DDW Research & Consultancy 2025 Research Report Purchasing in Drug Discovery Lab Automation:… Read More
The Pistoia Alliance has released the results of its annual Lab of the Future survey, conducted in partnership with Open Pharma Research. The survey of 200 experts spanning Europe, the Americas and APAC was presented at the Lab of the Future Congress in Amsterdam from 1-2 October 2024. … Read More
A new Feature Note is now available entitled ‘Sustainability in the Lab: A Step-by-Step Guide‘, brought to you by PHCbi. Download the guide to gain insights on the steps you can take to achieve a more sustainable lab without compromising quality or performance. Learn about: Conducting an assessment Choosing… Read More
Download this guide to gain insights on the steps you can take to achieve a more sustainable lab without compromising quality or performance. Learn about: Conducting an assessment Choosing the right equipment Conserving water and reducing waste Engaging and educating your team… Read More
SLAS 2024 International Conference & Exhibition will take place on 3-7 February 2024 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA, USA. Discounted rates for SLAS members are currently available until 31 October 2023. New for this year will be the SLAS Ignite… Read More
Listen to this article on the DDW Podcast: Asks Matt Clifford, Director, Research and Innovation Strategy, IDBS. When it comes to technology transformations, sometimes finding the right solution comes from asking the wrong question. One ‘wrong question’ that I hear a lot is:… Read More
The countdown for Future Labs Live has begun. The event is set to take place in a week’s time, covering topics across the whole lab ecosystem, from facilities, to training and development, to automation and digital transformation. With over 200 speakers confirmed and 2000… Read More
What is Future Labs Live? Future Labs Live is becoming the world’s most important ‘future lab’ congress. We are breaking out of silos to enable individuals to meet, talk, and debate across function, industry, and geography. We are returning to Basel, the pharma hub of Europe, from May 31 – June 2,… Read More
Future Labs Live will be held at the Congress Center in Basel, Switzerland from May 31 to June 2. The organiser hopes to bring together practitioners, technicians, scientists, innovators, start-ups, and the vendor community all in one place. According to the organiser: “Future Labs LIVE is essential… Read More
Automation is not just for high-throughput screening anymore. New devices and greater flexibility are transforming what’s possible throughout drug discovery and development. This article was written by Thomas Albanetti, AstraZeneca; Ryan Bernhardt, Biosero; Andrew Smith, AstraZeneca and Kevin Stewart, AstraZeneca for a 28-page DDW eBook, sponsored by Bio-Rad. Download the… Read More
The Lab of the Future will fuse automation, speed and remote work says Thomas Marshall, Senior Staff Research Scientist at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Labs across research areas—life sciences, pharma, and biotech—were already becoming remarkably automated but the pandemic has spurred a new kind of urgency in automating both individual… Read More
