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Professional Profile: Michael Paul Krug
SmithGroup’s Michael Paul Krug, AIA, LEED AP, chats with Lab Design News about the inspirations, philosophies, and personal passions—from community building to hands-on design—that shape his approach to architecture and laboratory design
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Julianne Baron, PhD
Julianne L. Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP, president of Science and Safety Consulting, will present “Optimizing Lab Design: Supporting Scientific Operations and Ensuring Biosafety” at the 2026 Lab Design Conference, offering insights on aligning scientific workflows with design strategies, fostering collaboration between lab users and architects, and avoiding common pitfalls that impact lab safety and functionality
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Sam Huber
At the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando, FL, Sam Huber will be part of a panel that will discuss real-world examples of obstacles they’ve faced when building or renovating a lab facility—audience participation is highly encouraged
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Gwendolyn Robles
Don’t miss Gwendolyn Robles’ session at the 2026 Lab Design Conference, where she and her team will share creative strategies, LEAN-driven workflow tips, and lessons from transforming a landlocked 1970s lab into a modern blood bank—register by December 31, 2025, to secure early-bird pricing and gain insights that can inspire your own lab design projects
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Kelly Sullivan, PhD
Don’t miss Kelly Sullivan’s hands-on workshop on Collaborative Lab Planning at the 2026 Lab Design Conference—register now to secure your seat and learn practical strategies for designing flexible, efficient, and future-ready labs
Professional Profile: Hadiza Djibring
Lab Design News spoke to Hadiza Djibring, lab planner with HDR in New York, about the latest trends in design-build, her favorite piece of architecture, and helpful advice for new lab planners
Professional Profile: Cody Ferguson
Lab Design News spoke to Cody Ferguson, laboratory planner with HERA Laboratory Planners, about the importance of active listening, his expansive home library, and how crucial the use of color is in a lab space
Professional Profile: Matt Malone
Lab Design News spoke to Matt Malone, science and technology practice leader at Perkins&Will, about how his multidisciplinary experience—from architect to developer—shapes his holistic approach to lab planning, fuels his commitment to end-user collaboration
Professional Profile: Steve Reynolds
Lab Design News spoke to Steve Reynolds, vice president of civil engineering with Original Survey Solutions, about his deep-rooted interest in land development, key moments that shaped his career, and the emerging trends influencing the future of lab design
Professional Profile: Jamie Huffman
Lab Design News spoke to Jamie Huffman, science + technology project director at Taylor Design, about how his passion for ecology, design, and human-centered collaboration shapes his approach to lab planning and drives his vision for creating science environments that are both impactful and deeply connected to the natural world