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New Ancient DNA Laboratory Coming to Vanderbilt Cleanroom
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) has announced the creation of a state-of-the-art ancient DNA lab to study historical tissue samples and uncover insights into human longevity, disease evolution, and pandemic preparedness, with renovations beginning in Spring 2025 and the lab set to open in Fall 2025
Revlon Transforms Former Merck Lab into Cosmetics Innovation Hub
Revlon is relocating its New Jersey-based R&D lab to the former Merck global research headquarters at the Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center, leveraging the state-of-the-art facilities to enhance innovation and collaborate within the life sciences ecosystem
Lab Design News Announces 2025 Digital Conferences Schedule and Season Pass
Lab Design News will host a series of free digital conferences in 2025, covering topics such as laboratory components, exciting new design tools, specialty lab design, and more
Ready to Build, Renovate, or Optimize Your Lab? Gain Key Insights at the Lab Design Conference
Lab end users gain valuable insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities at the Lab Design Conference that will help them make informed decisions on lab design, renovations, and optimization projects
Upgrading and Preserving Harvard’s Historic Chemistry Lab
Harvard University is renovating its nearly century-old Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department to upgrade aging electrical infrastructure, address drainage issues, and improve climate resilience, with a completion date of December 2025, while minimizing disruptions to ongoing research and teaching
A State-of-the-Art Transformation at Bethel University
Bethel University has transformed its chemistry and biological sciences labs with a $1 million renovation, incorporating cutting-edge tools like a 3D virtual dissection tool and flexible-use spaces to enhance STEM education and collaboration for its students
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Outfitting a Lab
Kelly Sullivan, PhD, shares essential strategies for lab managers on choosing and outfitting lab spaces, emphasizing the importance of budgeting for current and future needs, evaluating lab options (from custom-built to shared spaces), and considering flexibility to accommodate growth and innovation
Weathering the Storms: My Journey in Laboratory Design
In laboratory design, resilience is crucial for safety and efficiency, as shown by strategies like elevating critical infrastructure, reinforcing flood protection, and using humidity-resistant materials to support continuous research operations and protect the well-being of staff
Relocating Specialty Labs: Build New or Renovate Old?
Relocating a specialty lab requires careful planning and consideration of factors such as cost, timeline, and space requirements
A Decisive Trajectory: Achieving an Efficient, Sustainable, and Profitable Facility
With challenges like supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and evolving technologies, owners must adopt innovative project delivery methods, such as contractor-led design-build, to ensure flexibility, efficiency, and speed to market