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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Mukesh Jani
2026 Lab Design Conference speaker Mukesh Jani, founder and lab director of Torrent Laboratory, shares how he transformed a windowless industrial building into a high-performance lab—exploring the intersection of science, safety, and design that supports both human health and inspiration
A Guide to Responsible and Reproducible Vivarium Illumination
The shift from human-centric lighting metrics to animal-centric measures like alpha-opic irradiance and melanopic EDI offers a path for vivarium designs that better support animal welfare, reduce experimental variability, and enhance research reproducibility
Beyond Illumination: Thoughtful Lighting Design Transforms Laboratory Functionality and Sustainability
A 2025 Lab Design Conference session led by WSP’s Colin Conroy and Shannon Kaplan, emphasized that lighting—far from a mere afterthought—is a critical design element that influences lab safety, accuracy, comfort, sustainability, and occupant well-being
Morehead State Expands Vet Tech Facilities to Support Growth, Safety, and Student Success
Morehead State University is expanding and renovating its veterinary technology facilities to support program growth, enhance student learning, and improve animal and human well-being through modernized, Fear-Free design elements
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profiles: Shannon Kaplan and Colin Conroy
Shannon Kaplan and Colin Conroy of WSP will discuss the impact of lighting on lab safety, productivity, and sustainability at the 2025 Lab Design Conference in Denver