Simplifying Lab Work: A Guide to Laboratory Automation Using Liquid Handlers
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How automation can maximize your laboratory productivity
- What to consider when automating a manual process
- How to develop an automation project roadmap
Summary
The hands-on nature of routine assays can limit the time researchers have to explore innovative lab initiatives. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah Teter outlines best practices for transitioning manual lab processes to automated liquid handling systems. Using real-world examples, she guides attendees through key steps for developing a successful automation roadmap. From assessing workflow suitability to troubleshooting implementation challenges, Dr. Teter provides practical advice for choosing an automation partner, navigating instrument capabilities, and optimizing protocols. Attendees will gain insights to help advance their own automation initiatives and unlock the full potential of automated solutions for maximizing productivity.
Speaker
Sarah Teter, PhD
Senior Applications Scientist
Sarah Teter is a Senior Applications Scientist at Promega who specializes in connecting customers to tailored solutions using existing Promega technologies. Collaborating with fellow Promega scientists, she ensures that the company's products are available in automation-friendly formats and enables customers by providing optimized automated methods. Sarah holds an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Indiana University-Bloomington and a doctorate in Biomolecular Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sarah's journey with automation began during her graduate studies, where she utilized a Tecan EVO platform to streamline matrix screens for protein crystallography. Since then, she has cultivated her expertise in supporting automated sample processing for nucleic acid purification across various particle mover and liquid handler platforms.