Date:
September 25, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Online
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One-day seminar on:
Managing a laboratory requires coordinating a wide range of activities and entails a high level of responsibility. In this era of digitalization, efficient support for laboratory processes is becoming increasingly important. In this context, the selection, implementation, and operation of a central laboratory information management system (LIMS) are of critical importance.
In this course, you will not only gain a general overview of modern laboratory informatics with a focus on LIM systems, but you will also learn about regulatory requirements, the process for selecting a LIMS, and receive guidance on how to implement a LIMS effectively.
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Contents:
Computer Science in the Lab
- What Is a LIMS
- What does a LIMS offer?
- What benefits can be expected?
- Other terms: ELN, LES, CDS
- Document Management Systems (DMS)
Basic Modules of a LIMS
- Sample Receipt and Sample Registration
- Determining the Scope of the Investigation
- Support for sample distribution and processing
- Results Data Collection
- Calculation of Results and Limit Value Checks
- Release of Test Results
- Reporting and Analysis
Laboratory Organization and Processes
- Thinking in Terms of Processes
- Digitizing Processes
- Workflow Optimization
- Identify Opportunities for Optimization
How do you find the best LIMS for your lab?
- Process Analysis and Optimization
- Specifications
- List of Providers
- Invitation to Tender
Change in the Lab—Achieving Success in LIMS Projects with OCM
- Digitization = LIMS?
- Who should the digitization be for? What problem is it actually meant to solve?
- Organizational Change Management
- Project Management: Agile vs. Waterfall
Regulatory Requirements
- Impact on Processes
- IT Support for Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
- 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, Audit Trail (Review)
- User Identification
- Different Types of Electronic Signatures
Device Connectivity
- Approaches and Options, Advantages and Disadvantages
- Data integrity
- The Importance of Data and Communication Standards
Learning Objectives:
After the seminar
- You are familiar with the different categories of software used in laboratory informatics and the basic functions of a LIMS.
- You know what needs to be taken into account in a regulated environment.
- You know the basic requirements for selecting the software that is best suited for you.
The Speakers:
Annika Hantusch
Dr. Annika Hantusch has been working at wega Informatik AG in the areas of LIMS, project management, and OCM since 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in systems biology. With more than six years of experience in LIMS projects on both the customer and vendor sides, Dr. Hantusch brings extensive knowledge of LIMS configuration, the go-live process, and LIMS support. Her technical expertise is complemented by practical experience in laboratory work, laboratory processes, and research and development, making her a valuable expert in her field.
Joachim Thewalt
Expert in the analysis and documentation of business requirements.
He specializes in analytical laboratory processes in the life sciences sector and is familiar with many software products on the market that enable the implementation of paperless laboratory solutions from both the user and technical perspectives.
He understands the requirements for specifying and implementing validated systems in accordance with the GAMP guidelines. In addition, he has experience managing requests for proposals (RFPs) for clients or responding to RFPs on behalf of suppliers.
His knowledge of the life sciences enables him to bridge the gap between user needs and the technical capabilities of IT systems.
Utz-Peter Jagusch
Utz-Peter Jagusch is a consultant at wega Informatik (Deutschland) GmbH, specializing in sample logistics, process optimization, laboratory automation, and data management.
As a chemical engineer with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he was responsible for developing automation concepts, project planning, and the operational implementation of new systems and equipment for laboratory automation as a project manager, working in collaboration with external partners and technology companies in the R&D sector.
He carried out process optimization in the area of compound management (including compound registration, cherry-picking, project-based screening plates, and online integration of liquid handling) and established workflow management systems for process analytics. His responsibilities also included the development and implementation of new, effective, and technology-based methods and procedures for determining physicochemical data, as well as HPLC and NMR analysis.
Responsible for the evaluation, procurement, setup, and interface integration (IT infrastructure and software for parallel synthesis, electronic lab journals, LIMS, and registration systems, as well as data, analytics, substance logistics, and biological data).