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Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Nate Roisen
Nate Roisen will present “Smarter Labs, Safer Labs: Optimizing Design with Hazardous Materials in Mind” at the 2026 Lab Design Conference in Orlando, sharing strategies for proactive hazmat planning, safe and efficient lab design, and lessons from real-world projects
What Start-ups Really Want from an Incubator Lab
Ocean State Labs, Rhode Island’s first life science incubator, is designed to provide flexible, fully equipped lab space that adapts to the evolving needs of early-stage companies, helping startups move from discovery to commercialization
Species-Specific Care Drives the Design of LSU’s Wildlife Hospital
LSU Vet Med is replacing its severely undersized Wildlife Hospital—now treating 2,000 animals annually—with a larger, purpose-built facility designed to support species-specific care, biosecurity, advanced diagnostics, education, and future growth
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Vince Flickinger
Vince Flickinger of Gensler will present a human-centered lab design session at the 2026 Lab Design Conference, sharing how people-focused strategies can enhance scientist well-being, collaboration, and performance without compromising technical rigor
Designing an Aseptic Simulation Lab That Mirrors Biomanufacturing Reality
Middlesex College’s Johnson & Johnson–supported Aseptic Simulation Lab was purpose-built to replicate professional biomanufacturing workflows, providing students with hands-on cleanroom training through a carefully designed layout, selective equipment, and industry-aligned curriculum within the constraints of a community college setting
Glasgow City Region Commits £20M to Address Shortfall in Local Lab Space
The funding is targeted at developers, site owners and consortiums which are seeking to deliver new or expanded specialist laboratory space
A Lab Built for What’s Next in HVAC and Data Center Cooling
Daikin Applied’s new R&D lab features nine flexible test cells designed to replicate extreme data center and HVAC operating conditions, integrating scalable infrastructure, precise airflow control, and real-world testing capabilities to support both current and future product development
How One Biotech Start-up Approached Its First Laboratory
The design and location of HyphaPRO’s first laboratory reveal how start-up biotech companies prioritize adaptability, containment, and community support in their earliest facility plans
Prepare With Purpose: How to Get the Most Out of Your Lab Design Conference Experience
Don’t miss the Lab Design Conference, May 11–14, 2026, in Orlando—packed with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on insights that can inspire your next project, so get your ticket today to save $100 before February 27!
Michigan Tech’s H-STEM Facility: The Divergent Lab as a Catalyst for Change and Growth
Michigan Technological University’s new H-STEM facility embodies the Divergent Lab concept, creating a flexible, interdisciplinary, and future-ready home for its Health Research Institute while overcoming design, construction, and pandemic-related challenges