Managing Editor
at Technology Networks
As managing editor, Laura works with the editorial director to create, inform and maintain the overall editorial strategy for Technology Networks. She oversees the in-house editorial team and works directly with commissioned writers to produce content across the publication’s communities. After obtaining a first-class honors degree in biology, Laura worked as a quality assurance technologist before joining the Wellcome Sanger Institute and undertaking an additional qualification in clinical chemistry. In 2015, she left to pursue pharmaceutical and editorial-based roles, before joining Technology Networks in 2017.
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Total: 407
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Strategies for Sustainable Science at CU Boulder and Beyond
In this interview, Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar discusses the CU Green Labs Program, her involvement with the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories and the role of research funders in furthering sustainability within a lab environment.
Industry Insight
Navigating the Complexities of Single-Cell Research
The advent of single-cell analysis has marked a transformative era in the life sciences, particularly in the field of drug development. To delve deeper into the subject, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Nora Fekete-Drimusz, head of biology at ARRALYZE. We discuss the transformative impact of single-cell analysis on life science research and explore how ARRALYZE's multifunctional single-cell platform can support those working in this area.
Industry Insight
SLAS Europe 2024 New Product Award: Top Contenders Announced
Finalists for the New Product Award at the SLAS Europe conference showcase cutting-edge innovations in life sciences, evaluated on technical merit, commercial feasibility, originality, impact and market opportunity. Here, we take a look at the six nominees and the products competing for this year’s award.
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Redefining Lab Practices To Prioritize Sustainability
Scientists around the world are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their research, however, the path to adopting sustainable practices can be complex. This article will discuss how scientists can adjust the way they work to offset the environmental footprint of their labs.
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Laura Eghobamien on Founding the Black Medical and Scientific Network and Advocating for Diversity in STEMM
In 2020, Laura Eghobamien founded the Black Medical and Scientific Network (BMSN), a membership organization dedicated to providing support for minority students and Black professionals in STEMM. Technology Networks recently spoke with Eghobamien to learn more about her motivations for founding the BMSN, her ongoing efforts to enhance diversity in the sciences and the impact she hopes to make in fostering inclusive environments within the STEMM community.
Industry Insight
Keeping Plastic Lab Waste Out of Landfills and Incinerators
Until recently, a lack of specialized services meant there was no definitive method for safely and effectively decontaminating plastic waste for reuse in new consumables. As a result, this waste was incinerated or diverted to landfill. The start-up company LabCycle has tackled this issue head-on, with its innovative approach to laboratory waste management. Technology Networks recently had the pleasure of speaking with LabCycle’s co-founder and chief technology officer Dr. Helen Liang, to learn more about its circular economy for laboratory plastic waste.
Industry Insight
Redefining Preclinical Testing With High-Complexity In Vitro Models
We interview Raffaello Sbordoni, research scientist at Revivocell, to dive deeper into how high-complexity in vitromodels are supporting pharmaceutical development and their future potential.
Industry Insight
Bridging Academia and Industry: The Evolution of 3D Models in Drug Development
The industry's search for alternatives to traditional preclinical drug testing methods has led to a growing interest in the potential of three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models. To delve deeper into this subject, Technology Networks spoke with Madhu Lal-Nag, chief scientific officer at InSphero, a 3D in vitro model company with a mission to “modernize drug discovery in ways that inspire researchers everywhere to reach their full potential and fuel a new era of breakthrough therapies.”
Listicle
Cell Therapy: Clinical Applications, Manufacturing and Regulation
Download this listicle to learn more about the applications of cell therapy, the regulatory landscape of cell therapy, and manufacturing and scalability challenges.
Industry Insight
Supporting Sustainable Biopharmaceutical Production With Plant-Based Plastic Labware
Encouraging scientists to rethink the materials and methods they use will help to foster a culture of sustainability within research institutions and across various industries. Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Joel Eichmann from Green Elephant Biotech to learn more about the creation of its plant-based plastic labware, and his broader vision for embedding sustainability within the biotech industry.
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