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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Designing Life Sciences Real Estate for Growth and Talent
Life Sciences Labs, Real estate, Flexible Design, infrastructure, facility planning, biotech, Turnkey labs
Designing Life Sciences Real Estate for Growth and Talent
Life Sciences Labs, Real estate, Flexible Design, infrastructure, facility planning, biotech, Turnkey labs

As life sciences companies evolve and competition for talent intensifies, developers are rethinking laboratory campuses with adaptable infrastructure, faster occupancy, and employee-focused environments

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Life Sciences Labs, Real estate, Flexible Design, infrastructure, facility planning, biotech, Turnkey labs
Deadline Approaching: Share Your Lessons Learned at the 2027 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference
Deadline Approaching: Share Your Lessons Learned at the 2027 Lab Design Conference
Lab Design Conference

Laboratory end users, facility stakeholders, and project teams are invited to share real-world insights and help shape the educational program for the 2027 Lab Design Conference in Dallas

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Lab Design Conference
What Makes a Lab Building Competitive Today?
Features, General Features, Design Concepts, Design-Build, infrastructure, Flexible Design, Adaptive Reuse, Renovations, modular, Modular design, Insights, Diverse Voices
What Makes a Lab Building Competitive Today?
Features, General Features, Design Concepts, Design-Build, infrastructure, Flexible Design, Adaptive Reuse, Renovations, modular, Modular design, Insights, Diverse Voices

Why are some research buildings attracting tenants while others remain vacant?

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Features, General Features, Design Concepts, Design-Build, infrastructure, Flexible Design, Adaptive Reuse, Renovations, modular, Modular design, Insights, Diverse Voices

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Beyond Equipment: The Hidden Impact of Laboratory Infrastructure
Features, General Features, Design Concepts, facilities management, facility planning, lab management, Sustainability, HVAC, infrastructure, operations, Flexible Design, safety, digital infrastructure
Beyond Equipment: The Hidden Impact of Laboratory Infrastructure
Features, General Features, Design Concepts, facilities management, facility planning, lab management, Sustainability, HVAC, infrastructure, operations, Flexible Design, safety, digital infrastructure

How integrated infrastructure helps laboratories improve safety and sustainability

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Features, General Features, Design Concepts, facilities management, facility planning, lab management, Sustainability, HVAC, infrastructure, operations, Flexible Design, safety, digital infrastructure
Inside the Facility Advancing Ocean Robotics Research
Marine Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Construction, Robotics, Flexible Design, workflow
Inside the Facility Advancing Ocean Robotics Research
Marine Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Construction, Robotics, Flexible Design, workflow

A new facility at the University of Rhode Island brings together ocean engineering, robotics, and marine science with a purpose-built test tank, high-bay staging area, flexible labs, and collaborative spaces designed to move technologies from prototype to deployment

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Marine Labs, Academic Labs, Lab Specialties- Academic, Construction, Robotics, Flexible Design, workflow
Decarbonizing Labs Through Thermal Energy Networks
Lab Design Conference, Decarbonization, Sustainability, facility planning, infrastructure
Decarbonizing Labs Through Thermal Energy Networks
Lab Design Conference, Decarbonization, Sustainability, facility planning, infrastructure

As laboratories face growing pressure to decarbonize, thermal energy networks offer a path beyond building-by-building electrification. Charlie Marino and Victor Sanchez shared how campuses can leverage shared infrastructure, heat recovery, and strategic planning to reduce emissions, during their 2026 Lab Design Conference session

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Lab Design Conference, Decarbonization, Sustainability, facility planning, infrastructure
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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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Fume Hood Safety & Efficiency
Sep 8
Fume Hood Safety & Efficiency

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference, where industry leaders will explore how to select, place, and manage fume hoods to create safe, efficient, and fully compliant laboratory environments

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Laboratory Optimization Digital Conference
Oct 14
Laboratory Optimization Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will share practical strategies for enhancing lab performance through cost-effective upgrades and design improvements—helping teams optimize functionality, safety, and efficiency without major renovations or downtime

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HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference
Nov 12
HVAC Design for a Sustainable Lab Digital Conference

Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference, where industry leaders will explore how to design and operate efficient, sustainable HVAC systems that support safety, air quality, and high performance in modern laboratories

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On-Demand Events

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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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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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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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Project Profiles

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Project Profile: University of North Texas at Dallas—STEM Building
Project Profile: University of North Texas at Dallas—STEM Building

The University of North Texas at Dallas’ new STEM Building will provide flexible teaching, research, and collaborative spaces that support interdisciplinary STEM education, advanced research, and expanded opportunities for first-generation and community-based learners

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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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Professional Profiles

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Professional Profile: Kendra LeBlanc
Professional Profile: Kendra LeBlanc

Lab planner and interior designer Kendra LeBlanc shares how technical problem-solving, close collaboration with scientists, and a focus on flexibility, safety, and sustainability help create laboratory spaces that perform today and adapt for tomorrow

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Professional Profile: Josh Hirshenhorn
Professional Profile: Josh Hirshenhorn

Josh Hirshenhorn of Precis Engineering + Architecture discusses how quality requirements, collaboration, and long-term planning are shaping the future of life sciences facilities and influencing the way teams approach laboratory design and upgrades

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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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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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