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What Makes a Lab Building Competitive Today?
Why are some research buildings attracting tenants while others remain vacant?
Cleanroom Renovations to Support Groundbreaking Ancient DNA Research
A new ancient DNA laboratory inside Vanderbilt's renovated VINSE cleanroom demonstrates how flexible cleanroom design can support emerging biomedical research while meeting the stringent contamination-control requirements of genetic analysis
USGS Fisheries Research Station Prepares for Move to Upgraded Facility
The relocation of a USGS fisheries research facility highlights how early planning and interagency collaboration can help maintain scientific operations during a laboratory transition
From 'No, We Can't Put It on a Barge' to a Better Blood Bank: Lessons from a Landlocked Lab Renovation
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
Upgraded Cell Banking Suites Support Growing CGT Demand
Minaris has upgraded its Philadelphia GMP cell banking suites to increase capacity, strengthen contamination control, and integrate manufacturing and testing workflows, providing advanced therapy developers with a more efficient and scalable path from cell banking through commercialization
What NJIT Learned from Moving into a Former Merck Lab
As NJIT settles into its new home at the NEST Center, the university's experience offers valuable lessons on how repurposed pharmaceutical labs can provide flexible, cost-effective research space for academic institutions without the time and expense of new construction
Structural and Operational Lessons from the USF Marine Lab Fire
A devastating lightning fire forces the University of South Florida to navigate complex facility relocation, insurance assessments, and the reconstruction of bespoke academic infrastructure
Webinar Preview: Should You Build New or Renovate?
Planning a laboratory project? This free Lab Design webinar explores the key factors that help organizations determine whether new construction or renovation is the better long-term investment
Inside Miami’s $5M 3D Bioprinting Powerhouse
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s new $5 million 3D Bioprinting Facility serves as a capital-efficient blueprint for lab planners and architects by seamlessly integrating multiple fabrication modalities into the adjacent BioNIUM nanotechnology ecosystem to accelerate clinical translation
Lab Flexibility and Scalability: A Holistic Approach to Future-Ready Research Environments
As funding uncertainty and evolving research demands increase pressure on institutions, laboratory flexibility must extend beyond modular furniture to include shared resources, adaptable infrastructure, and strategic planning that support long-term resilience and efficiency