This edition of Laboratory News provides an in-depth look at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure and talent development across the laboratory sector. This issue focuses on the translation of cutting-edge research into scalable industrial processes, alongside the financial and skills-based challenges facing the life sciences industry. It also examines the role of emerging technologies such as virtual reality in training, as well as the importance of effective lab design, compliance and long-term planning in building efficient, future-ready laboratory environments.
Inside this issue:
Space-based manufacturing and industrial scale-up
How Space Forge is transitioning laboratory experiments conducted in space into repeatable, industrial production processes.
Funding challenges in cell and gene therapy
Insight from Cell & Gene Catapult on how declining early-stage investment could limit the development of future therapies.
Virtual reality and workforce training
Exploring how VR technologies are helping to address skills shortages and improve training across the life sciences sector.
STEM careers and talent pipelines
How the Gatsby Benchmarks are improving careers guidance in schools and supporting the development of future scientific talent.
Laboratory refrigeration and compliance
A look at the regulatory and legislative requirements shaping refrigeration systems in modern laboratories.
Lab design and refurbishment strategy
Examining the cost benefits of refurbishment versus new builds, and how poor planning can impact long-term efficiency and budgets.
