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Professional Profile: Kelly Smyth
In her role as associate director of lab planning at Genesis AEC, Kelly Smyth discusses the importance of stakeholder relationships, engaging scientists in the design process, and preparing labs for AI and automation
Lab Design Conference Tour Preview: University of North Texas at Dallas STEM Building
The University of North Texas at Dallas STEM Building, one of the guided lab tour options at the 2027 Lab Design Conference. combines visible research spaces, collaborative learning areas, and adaptable laboratory infrastructure
Labs Are Playing Catch-Up With the Future: On the Floor at the Lab Design Conference
At the 2026 Lab Design Conference, Erika Grice of Laboratory Specialists discusses the challenges of modernizing older laboratory facilities, the value of practical problem-solving, and what she discovered as a first-time conference attendee
How Workflow Shaped Duracell’s New R&D Center
Duracell’s $56 million Atlanta R&D center combines specialized battery laboratories, adaptable infrastructure, and employee-focused workplace design within a multistory life sciences building
Planning Cold and Dry Storage for Reagent-Heavy Labs: Freezers, Desiccation, and Receiving Space
Plan laboratory storage early to protect reagent integrity, preserve research quality, and avoid costly retrofits—from freezer placement and backup capacity to humidity control and receiving areas, thoughtful layout decisions help keep sensitive materials stable and accessible
Designing a TEM Facility: What to Consider Before the Microscope Arrives
Bringing transmission electron microscopy in-house requires more than selecting the right instrument. Learn how early planning for vibration control, room location, infrastructure, sample preparation, and stakeholder coordination can protect image quality and prevent costly design changes
Texas Tech Builds for the Future of Food Science
A $28.9 million USDA grant will help fund Texas Tech’s new food science complex, bringing research laboratories, pilot-scale processing, food safety testing, and workforce training together in a flexible, collaborative facility
Lab Renovations Require More Than a Fresh Coat of Paint
Lab renovations can uncover code compliance issues, aging infrastructure, and operational challenges. Melody Wang of EXP and Tzveta Panayotova of HDR explain how early planning can help teams manage risks, control costs, minimize disruptions, and prepare labs for future needs
New Research Feedlot Connects Animal Science and Technology
West Texas A&M University's new research feedlot combines input from experienced researchers and industry stakeholders with a design intended to support evolving research methods and future technologies
First Lab Build? Start Here
Planning your first laboratory build or renovation? Learn how to assemble the right team, establish project goals, navigate design decisions, and avoid common pitfalls in this free expert-led webinar