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While AI and automation bring efficiencies, they are not a substitute for human expertise.

Transforming Clinical Lab Workflows with AI and Automation

Ryan Thompson

Laboratories that embrace these innovations today will be better positioned to meet tomorrow’s challenges

Clinical labs are uniquely positioned to bring emerging scientific discoveries to the forefront, enhancing patient care.

How Clinical Lab Operations Are Evolving for 2026 and Beyond

Misty Phillips, MLS(ASCP)MB, Ellie Mahjubi, MSTM, MBA, Noreen Hong, MBA, Richard Knight, MD, Jane Li

Five experts at Thermo Fisher Scientific share their perspectives on technology, workforce, and operational shifts shaping the future of the clinical lab

2026 Clinical Lab Automation Digital Forum

Today's Clinical Lab

Join Today's Clinical Lab and our experts for our Clinical Lab Automation Digital Forum on October 21, 2026

Turning general-purpose AI into a reliable scientific partner, however, required significant customization from the Wang lab.

AI-Powered Microscope Ushers In New Era of Autonomous Research

Duke University

A new AI optical microscope analyzes 2D materials as precisely as human experts

NGS-based assays are now considered standard for optimal treatment planning in many tumor types.

Rapid In-House NGS Is Closing the Gap in Precision Cancer Therapy

Luca Quagliata, PhD, BCMAS, COA

Automated NGS reduces complexity and cost, enabling community hospitals to expand testing without major infrastructure investments

Urine specimens constitute a significant portion of the laboratory's daily workload, yet key preanalytical steps like aliquoting are often still performed manually.

New Automated System Transforms Urine Specimen Processing in Clinical Labs

Copan Diagnostics

Unveiled at ADLM 2025, Copan's UriVerse™ streamlines preanalytical steps like aliquoting, labeling, and capping to boost lab efficiency and accuracy

Improving Reproducibility in Flow Cytometry-Based Biomarker Research

Curiox Biosystems

New strategies to reduce pre-analytical variability and improve efficiency across biomarker research workflows

Across the posters and workshops, one thing stood out: almost every dataset, protocol, or clinical insight was the product of collaboration between institutions or industry partners.

Reflections from an Industry R&D Lab: Supporting Research Through an Interdisciplinary and Multi-Omics Approach

Caleb Proctor, MS

Examining how emerging immunotherapies, multi-omics data integration, and lab-ready processes are reshaping translational research

As clinical labs face growing pressure, thoughtful planning is essential for successful automation implementation

Clinical Lab Automation: 3 Key Considerations for Successful Implementation

Alex Louis

As clinical labs face growing pressure, thoughtful planning is essential for successful automation implementation

Photo of a male clinical laboratory professional wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves standing with his arms crossed in a medical laboratory.

Building a Connected Lab Ecosystem for Faster Innovation

Dr. Hansjoerg Haas

Strategic investment in digital solutions, robotics, and next-gen technologies helps drive efficiency, create connection, and encourage data sharing

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