2027 Lab Design Conference - Dallas, TX
Join us in Dallas on May 10-13 at the leading business conference for lab design professionals to learn about user-centric design, new technology and trends, and more! Sign up now to receive updates on our Call for Speakers, lab tours and workshops, and the agenda.
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Drawing on 18 years of attending the Lab Design Conference, Hanbury’s Regal Leftwich shares insights on emerging design trends, the growing impact of automation and AI, and the value of learning from the broader laboratory community
The 2027 Lab Design Conference is seeking practical, non-commercial presentations from lab users, facility stakeholders, and project teams willing to share honest lessons learned—and attendees will gain valuable insights to help guide their own laboratory projects
Early planning and design decisions shape the long-term success of research buildings, making clear communication and stakeholder input essential to creating laboratories that perform for decades
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Lab planner and interior designer Kendra LeBlanc shares how technical problem-solving, close collaboration with scientists, and a focus on flexibility, safety, and sustainability help create laboratory spaces that perform today and adapt for tomorrow
The 2026 Lab Design Conference agenda highlights the practical, non-commercial education and networking opportunities that attendees can expect at future conferences
Adam Denmark’s 2026 Lab Design Conference presentation highlighted how ASU’s ISTB 12 uses flexible infrastructure, interdisciplinary planning, and industry partnerships to create a next-generation manufacturing research ecosystem
Upcoming Events
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Register for this free on-demand webinar from Lab Design to learn practical strategies for planning and delivering successful forensic laboratory facilities, from early planning and stakeholder engagement to infrastructure, security, and long-term adaptability
Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference, where industry leaders will explore how to select, place, and manage fume hoods to create safe, efficient, and fully compliant laboratory environments
On-Demand Events
Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will break down the key considerations behind selecting, installing, and maintaining safe, durable, and compliant laboratory flooring
Register for this free webinar from Lab Design to explore how organizations can determine whether to build a new laboratory or renovate an existing facility
Join Lab Design and our experts for this free digital conference where industry leaders will explore how emerging digital technologies are reshaping every stage of lab planning and design—improving accuracy, strengthening collaboration, and helping teams deliver high-performing spaces that meet the complex needs of modern science
Project Profiles
Roche’s new Institute of Human Biology Building 92 in Basel is a highly flexible research facility designed to accelerate drug discovery by enabling advanced human-relevant model systems—such as organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, and computational biology—within an integrated, collaborative, and future-ready laboratory environment
MBI’s Pilot Biomanufacturing Center in Worcester, MA is a highly utilized, purpose-built expansion that bridges the gap between lab-scale R&D and early manufacturing, enabling life science startups to scale efficiently within a single integrated ecosystem while avoiding the cost and disruption of premature relocation
Berry College’s Morgan-Bailey Hall supports the Nursing and Physician Associate Programs with flexible wet labs, high-fidelity simulation spaces, and student housing, all centered around a courtyard and timber porch to foster interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and wellness
Professional Profiles
Lab planner and interior designer Kendra LeBlanc shares how technical problem-solving, close collaboration with scientists, and a focus on flexibility, safety, and sustainability help create laboratory spaces that perform today and adapt for tomorrow
Josh Hirshenhorn of Precis Engineering + Architecture discusses how quality requirements, collaboration, and long-term planning are shaping the future of life sciences facilities and influencing the way teams approach laboratory design and upgrades
Kellie Matzinger discusses her career in microbiology and contamination control, the launch of First Onsite’s Life Sciences Division, and how specialized expertise can help organizations better prepare for critical environment challenges
Op-Ed
Mortui vivos docent: How “the dead teach the living” shaped a new vision for the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office
As 2025 ends, the JEDI series reflects on its evolution from focusing on design concepts to highlighting the experiences and priorities of lab leaders—in 2026 it will formally stand for Justice, Endurance, Design, and Impact
To support the vital work of recovering, identifying, and honoring the remains of missing servicemembers through advanced DNA analysis, forensic laboratories must be purpose-built to enable the precise, contamination-free processing of ancient and mitochondrial DNA—making thoughtful lab design an essential foundation for reuniting families with those lost to war
