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Description: Recent technological advancements and automation have transformed laboratory performance, particularly with the rise of robotic laboratories. These facilities leverage automation to optimize operations, minimize risks, and enhance efficiency. Robotic laboratories execute diagnostic analyses autonomously, improving labor utilization, quality control, turnaround time, and safety. This session explores stand-alone robotic systems and integrated modules for pre- and post-analytical processes, emphasizing system compatibility. We will introduce the concept of fully automated, self-driving laboratories as a transformative approach while highlighting the need for alignment with specific workloads and operational requirements. Additionally, success depends on strategic laboratory design, including containment considerations and workflow optimization, ensuring automation enhances efficiency while maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 12pm - 1pm (ET)

At the end of this session you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of planning for laboratory automation.
• Recommend processes for laboratories to evaluate their need for automation and to determine what solution(s) will work.
• Measure the benefit of automation, including workflow optimization, key performance indicators and cost justification.

Speakers: Aurel Tamburri MHM, MLS, CRSP, DOHS and Carrie A. Smith, PhD, CBSP (ABSA), RBP (ABSA)

Aurel Tamburri has over 25 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations, safety and support services. Since 2000, Aurel has held a number of key leadership roles with the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario, University of Toronto and most r

Carrie Smith is a Senior Scientist at Merrick & Company, specializing in laboratory operations planning for new laboratories, renovations, and laboratory transitions. As a former bench scientist who is well versed in molecular techniques, she has a passion for optimizing traditional processes and increasing workflow efficiency. In addition, Carrie is both a Certified Biological Safety Professional and a Registered Biosafety Professional through the American Biological Safety Association, International with fifteen years of experience in biosafety and containment facilities.