Date:
September 25, 2024 09:00 - 16:30
Location:
Online
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One-day seminar on:
Managing a laboratory requires the coordination of a large number of activities and is associated with a high level of responsibility. In times of digitalization, the efficient support of laboratory processes is becoming increasingly important. The selection, introduction and operation of the central laboratory information management system (LIMS) are of crucial importance here.
This course will not only provide you with a general overview of modern laboratory informatics with a focus on LIM systems, but will also address regulatory requirements, the procedure for selecting LIMS and provide tips for an optimal LIMS implementation.
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Contents:
Computer science in the lab
- What Is a LIMS
- What does a LIMS offer?
- What benefits can be expected?
- Further 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 acquisition
- Calculation of results or limit value tests
- Release of the test results
- Reporting and evaluations
Laboratory organization and processes
- Thinking in processes
- Digitize processes
- Workflow optimization
- Uncover optimization potential
How do you find the best LIMS for the laboratory?
- Process analysis and optimization
- Specifications
- Provider overview
- Invitation to Tender
Change in the laboratory - With OCM to success in LIMS projects
- Digitization = LIMS?
- Who should be digitized? What problem should actually be solved?
- Organizational Change Management
- Agile vs. waterfall project management
Regulatory requirements
- Influence on processes
- IT support for compliance with regulatory requirements
- 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, Audit Trail (Review)
- User identification
- Different types of electronic signature
Device connection
- Approaches and possibilities, advantages and disadvantages
- Data integrity
- The importance of data and communication standards
Learning objectives:
After the seminar
- know the different software categories in laboratory informatics and the basic functionalities of a LIMS.
- you know what needs to be considered in a regulated environment.
- know the basic requirements for selecting the most suitable software for you.
The Speakers:
Annika Hantusch
Dr. Annika Hantusch has been working at wega Informatik AG in the LIMS, project management and OCM departments since 2024. She holds a doctorate in systems biology. With more than six years of experience in LIMS projects on the customer and vendor side, Dr. Hantusch brings extensive knowledge in the configuration, go-live process and support of LIMS. Her technical know-how 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 analyzing and capturing business requirements.
He specializes in analytical laboratory processes in the life science environment and is familiar with many software products on the market that enable the implementation of paperless laboratory solutions from both the user and the technical side.
He is familiar with the requirements for specifying and implementing validated systems in accordance with the GAMP guideline. He is also experienced in managing requests for proposals (RfP) for customers or responding to RfPs on behalf of suppliers.
His life science knowledge enables him to mediate between the needs of users and the technical possibilities of IT systems.
Utz-Peter Jagusch
Utz-Peter Jagusch is a consultant at wega Informatik (Deutschland) GmbH with a focus on 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 the creation of automation concepts, project planning and operational implementation of new systems and equipment for laboratory automation as project manager in collaboration with external partners and technology companies in the R&D area.
He carried out process optimization in the area of substance management (including substance registration, cherry-picking, project-based screening plates, online integration of liquid handling) and the development of workflow management systems for process analysis. The development and implementation of new effective and technology-based methods and procedures for the determination of physico-chemical data, HPLC and NMR analysis were also part of his area of responsibility.
Responsible for the evaluation, procurement, setup and interface integration (IT infrastructure and software for parallel synthesis, electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS and registration systems as well as data, analytics, substance logistics, biological data.