Stories about healthcare institutions having their computer systems hacked and patient data compromised seem to be on the rise, but research laboratories are not immune. As cyberattacks increase, there are a few simple steps to make sure your research stays secure. Since the start of the pandemic, cyberattacks have become a bigger threat to...
Up and Running: Tips for Launching and Running a Successful Lab
At ENDO 2022, scientists and researchers flocked to the session, “The Business of Starting and Running a Lab,” which covered everything a new PI needs to know from hiring and managing a staff to preparing budgets and even managing your own time. Endocrine News spoke to that session’s speakers and other experts for the “secrets...
The Weakest Link: How Supply Chain Shortages Are Creating Challenges at the Bench
COVID-19 has impacted the healthcare world for almost two years now, but the aftershocks continue to ripple outward. As factories slowly reopen and scientists return to their labs, the lack of materials needed for research is slowing down science. We are still assessing the total impact the COVID-19 pandemic had around the globe. Beyond the...
Instead of brand-new construction, many laboratories are opting for a complete overhaul in existing space. However, with that upgrade comes a host of safety concerns. Any homeowner or lab manager who has undergone a recent space renovation knows one thing is certain: everyone is renovating, and everyone wants a fresh new design. With laboratory spaces,...
Proper ventilation in a lab setting is key to ensuring the safety of all personnel, making the fume hood one of the most important pieces of safety equipment in the lab. Selecting the appropriate hood for your lab depends on many factors. The intended application will determine whether you can use a ductless fume...
A new survey reports that over 40% of endocrinologists are suffering from burnout. Endocrine News looks at the causes and offers some potential solutions to help ease this stress and focus on the “joy in work.” The past year was tough for everyone, most especially for those in healthcare. Endocrine News has chronicled endocrinologists around...
Ultralow temperature freezers aren’t just for lifesaving vaccines; they’re a common piece of equipment in most research labs. Endocrine News offers up a few tips on how to decide which ULT freezer is right for your laboratory. When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the application came...
Moving is always stressful. Just imagine factoring in social distancing protocols, adhering to California’s earthquake safety standards, and pausing your research to get it done. Joy Y. Wu, MD, PhD, talks to Endocrine News about moving her research lab at Stanford University under less-than-ideal circumstances but she and her team got it done with a...
