Lab Leader's Edge

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Lab Leader's Edge

George Ambartsoumian, Ph.D.

2 episodes

2 days ago

Are you a lab leader looking to transform your lab's performance? Join host George Ambartsoumian, Ph.D., for in-depth conversations with industry leaders, lab managers, and seasoned lab experts from across the scientific community. Each discussion focuses on practical ways to optimize lab operations, manage diverse lab types such as biobanks, histology labs, and clinical facilities, and solve real-world lab challenges Actionable insights. Expert perspectives. Strategies you can apply right away. This is where lab leaders grow. See you inside!

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Episodes (2/2)

Lab Leader's Edge

How to Digitize Biobank Operations with Barcode Technology | Special Guest: John Wagner (Episode 2)

Welcome to Episode 2 of Lab Leader’s Edge, the podcast for lab professionals who want to take their lab leadership and operations to the next level.

In this episode, LabTAG founder Dr. George Ambartsoumian and sample management expert John Wagner explore how biobanks can use barcode technology to boost accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in their daily operations.

George and John unpack the real-world benefits of adopting barcode systems in biobanking and how innovations like CryoSTUCK® labels and LIMS integration are making it easier than ever to track and manage biospecimens across their entire lifecycle.

💡 What You’ll Learn

The biggest labeling and tracking challenges biobanks face, and how barcoding solves them

How barcode technology reduces sample mix-ups and saves time in large collections

How to label cryogenically frozen vials without thawing your samples

The real cost of implementing barcode systems, and why it’s more affordable than you think

How LIMS software connects barcodes to every stage of sample management for complete traceability

Have questions or want to be a guest?

Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeambartsoumian/

For more information, visit www.labtag.com

Learn more about labels for frozen samples: https://www.labtag.com/solutions/cryostuck/

2 weeks ago

14 minutes 20 seconds

Lab Leader's Edge

Strategies to Become a Better Lab Leader (Episode 1)

Welcome to the first episode of Lab Leader’s Edge, the podcast for lab professionals who want to take their lab leadership to the next level.

In this kickoff episode, host Dr. George Ambartsoumian, a scientist and founder of LabTAG, shares three foundational strategies to help you run a more efficient, organized, and empowered lab.

What You’ll Learn:

Why are clear, written SOPs essential for reducing errors and maintaining consistency across the lab
How to standardize sample labeling using unique identifiers and barcode technology
How color-coding can speed up sample retrieval and prevent mix-ups
Why regular inventory checks are essential, and how barcoding and LIMS can simplify the process
The importance of team training and development, and where to find helpful courses, communities, and learning resources
Recommended conferences, podcasts, and learning platforms for lab leaders in biobanking, clinical, and research labs

Resources mentioned in the episode

Associations

ISBER – International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories

ASCP-American Society of Clinical Pathology

NSH – National Society for Histotechnology

CAP – College of American Pathologists

BBMRI ERIC – Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure – European Research Infrastructure Consortium

Courses

Essentials of Biobanking by ISBER

Lab Management University (Fundamentals)

Lab Management University (Advanced)

University of Pathology Informatics