Lunch & Learn with Select Gases & NexGen Biobanking

The session will feature two companies, Select Gases and NexGen Biobanking, each addressing key aspects of lab operations and safety.

Select Gases will focus on how to choose the correct gases and regulators for various laboratory applications, ensuring both safety and optimal performance. They will also cover best practices for managing and tracking gas cylinders, including strategies for identifying which cylinders belong to your lab in shared workspaces.

NexGen Biobanking will discuss the different types of cold storage available for biological samples and how to determine whether you have sufficient lab space to store your own materials. The presentation will also touch on the importance of having reliable backup storage in case of equipment failure. In addition, NexGen Biobanking will share best practices for maintaining accurate sample inventories and ensuring you receive timely notifications if a freezer malfunctions overnight or during weekends.