From Paper to Pixels: The Benefits and Implementation of an Electronic Lab Notebook
The webinar titled "From Paper to Pixels: The Benefits and Implementation of an Electronic Lab Notebook" scheduled for May 10, 2023, features experts Alister Campbell and Riannon Hambleton discussing how transitioning to an ELN can enhance lab data management by increasing efficiency, accuracy, accessibility, and collaboration, while covering market trends, selection criteria, and integration strategies for successful implementation.
Whether you're a lab manager or researcher, this webinar is for you if you're looking to optimize your data management and analysis, reduce error rates, and improve collaboration within your team.
Join us for a webinar on transitioning to an electronic lab notebook (ELN) to revolutionize your lab's research processes with increased efficiency, maximized accuracy, and improved accessibility of data.
In this webinar you will learn:
- Current market trends driving the need for lab digitization
- What to look for when selecting an ELN that caters to the diversity of your business
- How to successfully implement an ELN and integrate it into your workflows
- Benefits of using an ELN for increased efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of data
Featured Speakers
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Alister Campbell, VP Science & Technology, Dotmatics
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Riannon Hambleton, Charles River Laboratories, Director Business Technology Partnership for Discovery
Riannon has spent much of her time at CRL focused on rolling out our ELN solution with Dotmatics and RockStep, retiring legacy applications and processes and bringing our scientists together with global solutions. The ultimate goal is to support our clients in discovery life changing drugs as quickly as possible! Riannon lives in New Hampshire with her family.
Event Details
- Date: May 10, 2023
- Time: 10:00am – 11:00am CST
- Location: Online
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