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Professional Profile: Gul Dusi
Lab Design News spoke to Gul Dusi, national life sciences industry lead for Project and Development Services for Americas Markets at JLL, about the experiences that have shaped her professional life, her unfortunate encounter with freshly poured concrete on a job site, and achieving a sustainably designed lab
Explore Colorado Lab Innovations at the 2025 Lab Design Conference
The 2025 Lab Design Conference, taking place May 11-14 in Denver, will spotlight Colorado’s innovative contributions to laboratory design through sessions on NIST's strategic renovations, advanced vibration control at the University of Colorado Boulder, sustainable lab projects like the Ridgeway Science & Technology facility, and NREL’s Smart Labs program
Professional Profile: Natalie Szymanski
Natalie Szymanski, AIA, NCARB, senior laboratory architect with HERA Laboratory Planners in St. Louis, MO, discusses the importance of curiosity in the workplace, movie nights with her family, and creating the help you need in order to do the job
Design Like A J.E.D.I: How Wisconsin's State Crime Lab is Redefining Forensic Science
Explore the transformation of forensic science at the Wisconsin State Crime Lab system, highlighting advancements in gender diversity, cutting-edge technologies, staff well-being initiatives, and educational outreach efforts, collectively serving as a model for innovation and inclusivity in the field
Lab Design Conference Speaker Profile: Rachel Romero
2025 Lab Design Conference speaker Rachel Romero, PE, of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, discusses soft skills for lab designers, her state swimming victories, and creating a sustainable lab facility
Webinar Review: Client and Design Team Communications: Strategies for Seamless Lab Design
This free, on demand webinar offers advice on establishing seamless communication between clients, design teams, and stakeholders, ensuring more successful lab design projects from start to finish
Weathering the Storms: My Journey in Laboratory Design
In laboratory design, resilience is crucial for safety and efficiency, as shown by strategies like elevating critical infrastructure, reinforcing flood protection, and using humidity-resistant materials to support continuous research operations and protect the well-being of staff
Professional Profile: George Bouris
Lab Design News spoke to George Bouris, vice president, mechanical electrical plumbing at Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc., about trends in lab design, balancing functionality with sustainability in a lab build, and the most unexpected request he received for a lab project
Study: Traditional Scientific Workplaces Don’t Meet Needs of Neurodivergent Employees
A study found that nearly half of scientific workers identify as neurodivergent, significantly higher than the general population, and revealed that neuroinclusive design principles, such as adaptable environments and ergonomic features, could benefit all employees by addressing shared sensitivities to workplace stimuli
Professional Profile: Susan Heersema
Lab Design News spoke to Susan Heersema of HERA Laboratory Planners about the most essential soft skill she recommends for lab architects, her favorite coffee shop order, and her best piece of advice for those entering the lab design/build field