2027 Lab Design Conference - Dallas, TX

Join us in Dallas on May 10-13 at the leading business conference for lab design professionals to learn about user-centric design, new technology and trends, and more! Sign up now to receive updates on our Call for Speakers, lab tours and workshops, and the agenda.

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Call for Speakers Opens for the 2027 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, user-centric design, facilities management, lab management, architect, Construction, Engineering, interior design, facility planning, Lab Planners
Call for Speakers Opens for the 2027 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference, user-centric design, facilities management, lab management, architect, Construction, Engineering, interior design, facility planning, Lab Planners

The Lab Design Conference is seeking presentations featuring real-world case studies, lessons learned, and laboratory end-user perspectives

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Lab Design Conference, user-centric design, facilities management, lab management, architect, Construction, Engineering, interior design, facility planning, Lab Planners
How Early Stakeholder Engagement Is Guiding New Teaching Labs
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Expansions, Flexible Design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, space design
How Early Stakeholder Engagement Is Guiding New Teaching Labs
Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Expansions, Flexible Design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, space design

The University of Minnesota Rochester's $10.38 million Discovery Square expansion demonstrates how early planning, stakeholder collaboration, and flexible laboratory design are shaping a next-generation teaching environment that connects students with Rochester's growing life sciences ecosystem

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Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Expansions, Flexible Design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, space design
Demand Response in Critical Environments: Can Cleanrooms and Labs Participate Safely?
demand response, cleanrooms, critical environments, energy management, operations, Safety, temperature control, Risk Management, Sustainability
Demand Response in Critical Environments: Can Cleanrooms and Labs Participate Safely?
demand response, cleanrooms, critical environments, energy management, operations, Safety, temperature control, Risk Management, Sustainability

Demand response can offer energy savings for laboratories and cleanrooms, but only when supported by rigorous planning, risk assessment, commissioning, and safeguards that protect safety and research operations

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demand response, cleanrooms, critical environments, energy management, operations, Safety, temperature control, Risk Management, Sustainability

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What Robotics-Driven Research Means for Future Laboratory Spaces
robotics, Automation, Artificial intelligence (AI), user-centric design, Features, General Features
What Robotics-Driven Research Means for Future Laboratory Spaces
robotics, Automation, Artificial intelligence (AI), user-centric design, Features, General Features

Autonomous labs are moving research beyond traditional workflows, requiring new approaches to flexibility, infrastructure, and collaboration. Learn how robotics, AI, and automation are influencing the design of next-generation laboratory environments

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robotics, Automation, Artificial intelligence (AI), user-centric design, Features, General Features
From 'No, We Can't Put It on a Barge' to a Better Blood Bank: Lessons from a Landlocked Lab Renovation
Lab Design Conference, Renovations, Healthcare Labs, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Lean Design, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, casework
From 'No, We Can't Put It on a Barge' to a Better Blood Bank: Lessons from a Landlocked Lab Renovation
Lab Design Conference, Renovations, Healthcare Labs, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Lean Design, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, casework

During the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Baptist Health System lab staff shared how rethinking workflows, engaging end users, and embracing flexibility helped transform a decades-old blood bank laboratory into a modern, future-ready facility

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Lab Design Conference, Renovations, Healthcare Labs, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Lean Design, Materials, Fixtures & Furnishings, casework
The Conversations That Make or Break a Research Building
Design Concepts, Features, General Features, facility planning, Flexible Design, workflow, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, infrastructure, collaborative design, Sustainability
The Conversations That Make or Break a Research Building
Design Concepts, Features, General Features, facility planning, Flexible Design, workflow, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, infrastructure, collaborative design, Sustainability

Early planning and design decisions shape the long-term success of research buildings, making clear communication and stakeholder input essential to creating laboratories that perform for decades

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Design Concepts, Features, General Features, facility planning, Flexible Design, workflow, user-centric design, project stakeholders, stakeholders, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, infrastructure, collaborative design, Sustainability
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Upcoming Events

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2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass
Jan 1
2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences Pass

Now you can register to all upcoming 2026 Lab Design Digital Conferences in one click! Fill out one simple form and enjoy access to all digital conferences for free for the whole year

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Laboratory Flooring Digital Conference
Aug 13
Laboratory Flooring Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will break down the key considerations behind selecting, installing, and maintaining safe, durable, and compliant laboratory flooring

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Webinar: How to Build a Forensic Lab
Aug 26
Webinar: How to Build a Forensic Lab

Register for this free on-demand webinar from Lab Design to learn practical strategies for planning and delivering successful forensic laboratory facilities, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to infrastructure, security, and long-term adaptability

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On-Demand Events

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On Demand Webinar: New Build or Renovation?
Jul 30
On Demand Webinar: New Build or Renovation?

Register for this free webinar from Lab Design to explore how organizations can determine whether to build a new laboratory or renovate an existing facility

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Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference
Jul 14
Smart Design Tools & Software Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will explore how emerging digital technologies are reshaping every stage of lab planning and design—improving accuracy, strengthening collaboration, and helping teams deliver high-performing spaces that meet the complex needs of modern science

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On Demand Webinar: Building with Flexibility & Scalability in Mind
May 28
On Demand Webinar: Building with Flexibility & Scalability in Mind

This webinar explores how flexible and scalable laboratory design strategies—such as modular systems, shared core spaces, and thoughtful storage planning—can improve operational efficiency while enhancing safety, comfort, and long-term adaptability in response to evolving research needs and constrained resources

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Project Profiles

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Project Profile: Roche’s Institute of Human Biology, Building 92
Project Profile: Roche’s Institute of Human Biology, Building 92

Roche’s new Institute of Human Biology Building 92 in Basel is a highly flexible research facility designed to accelerate drug discovery by enabling advanced human-relevant model systems—such as organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, and computational biology—within an integrated, collaborative, and future-ready laboratory environment

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Project Profile: Pilot Biomanufacturing Center at Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives
Project Profile: Pilot Biomanufacturing Center at Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives

MBI’s Pilot Biomanufacturing Center in Worcester, MA is a highly utilized, purpose-built expansion that bridges the gap between lab-scale R&D and early manufacturing, enabling life science startups to scale efficiently within a single integrated ecosystem while avoiding the cost and disruption of premature relocation

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Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall
Project Profile: Berry College's Morgan-Bailey Hall

Berry College’s Morgan-Bailey Hall supports the Nursing and Physician Associate Programs with flexible wet labs, high-fidelity simulation spaces, and student housing, all centered around a courtyard and timber porch to foster interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and wellness

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Professional Profiles

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Professional Profile: Kellie Matzinger
Professional Profile: Kellie Matzinger

Kellie Matzinger discusses her career in microbiology and contamination control, the launch of First Onsite’s Life Sciences Division, and how specialized expertise can help organizations better prepare for critical environment challenges

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Professional Profile: Mark Seliskar
Professional Profile: Mark Seliskar

Lab Design News spoke to Mark Seliskar, head of life sciences operations in Canada at JLL, about how his career in life sciences facilities management has shaped his approach to multi-tenant operations, the importance of designing flexible, expansion-ready laboratory spaces, and the growing role of AI-enabled capabilities in future facility partnerships

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Professional Profile: Fabio Forlizzi
Professional Profile: Fabio Forlizzi

Fabio Forlizzi, senior associate with Arcadis in London, discusses his journey into laboratory design, the growing importance of adaptable and sustainable science facilities, and the value of human-centric, technically driven design in shaping the future of labs

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Op-Ed

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Field of Dreams in West Texas
Field of Dreams in West Texas

Mortui vivos docent: How “the dead teach the living” shaped a new vision for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office

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JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories
JEDI: An Evolution Shaped by the Stories

As 2025 ends, the JEDI series reflects on its evolution from focusing on design concepts to highlighting the experiences and priorities of lab leaders—in 2026 it will formally stand for Justice, Endurance, Design, and Impact

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Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind
Design Like a J.E.D.I.: Silent Heroes, Still Waiting: How Mitochondrial DNA Is Giving a Voice to the Missing and Hope to the Families Left Behind

To support the vital work of recovering, identifying, and honoring the remains of missing servicemembers through advanced DNA analysis, forensic laboratories must be purpose-built to enable the precise, contamination-free processing of ancient and mitochondrial DNA—making thoughtful lab design an essential foundation for reuniting families with those lost to war

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