Clinical scientist Ian Godber stepped into the role of President of the Association for Laboratory Medicine (LabMed), at LabMedUK25 in Manchester on 11 June 2025, officially succeeding Kath Hayden. The Association also unveiled a new five-year strategy at the event.
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Power in partnership: exploring novel light transmission aggregometry
The AUTOPLATE study group has used partnerships to offer improved evaluation of new light transmission aggregometry technology to diagnose platelet function disorders. George Tarpley explains how the group was established and looks at its progress so far.
Taking control of in-house genomic testing: faster NGS results
As a small community hospital, Pennsylvania’s Doylestown Health had to rely on external services for next-generation sequencing. Here, Allison Eck explains how she was able to bring NGS testing in-house and the benefits it has brought to patients and researchers.
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Eco-conscious, low retention pipette tips
EcoRack - Nerbe plus Premium Surface low retention pipette tip racks, are now available in completely paper-based packaging; ensuring easy disposal and significantly reducing plastic waste in the laboratory. Sold by Alpha Laboratories, the tips are stable and pre-sterilised and ready for immediate use.
SEKISUI launches OSOM RSV Test
SEKISUI Diagnostics, a global medical diagnostics manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new rapid diagnostic testing tool to detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in professional healthcare settings.
Revvity’s EUROIMMUN unveils IDS i20 analytical random access platform
Revvity has announced the launch of its new IDS i20 analytical random access platform from EUROIMMUN, enabling full automation of chemiluminescence immunoassays (ChLIA).
Novel cell analyser features breakthrough imaging technologies
Becton Dickinson (BD) has announced the global commercial launch of the world's first cell analyser featuring breakthrough spectral and real-time cell imaging technologies.
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