Laboratory Informatics Summer School
June 5-9, 2006

The intelligent use of information technology is essential to the success of the modern laboratory, yet the gap between the world of the laboratory scientist and the IT professional remains. To bridge this gap, the LIMS Institute and the Indiana University School of Informatics have teamed together to offer two unique graduate courses in an intensive, week-long summer session. Its purpose is to offer insight into the two different worlds of the laboratory and information technology, establish a common ground between laboratory scientists and IT professionals by presenting subjects of interest to both groups, and provide opportunities for mutually enlightening dialog in structured workshops and informal receptions.

Two graduate courses will be offered. Comprehensive IT for the Laboratorian, geared for the laboratory scientist, will present a full spectrum of topics in IT relevant to the uses, needs, and interests of laboratory scientists. Laboratory Operations for the IT Professional will give a comprehensive picture of laboratory practice, including important issues in regulatory compliance. The summer school will include mixed classes where all attendees will come together to learn about current issues of interest to both groups.

Classes will be held on the campus of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in the new, state-of-the-art Informatics Complex. For more information, go to the Courses page.