Session Purpose

To explore the role of automation in laboratories and equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to emerging technologies, thereby improving efficiency, accuracy, and quality in laboratory operations.

Objectives

1. Understand Automation in Labs: Provide an overview of laboratory automation systems, including their components, types, and applications in medical, research, and industrial settings.
2. Skills for the Future: Highlight the key technical and operational skills required to implement, manage, and troubleshoot automated laboratory systems effectively.
3. Enhance Operational Efficiency: Discuss how automation optimizes laboratory workflows, reduces turnaround times, and improves data accuracy and reproducibility.

Speaker: Ms. Naambo Niikondo -Namibian Laboratory Professionals Association

Moderator: Ms. Susan Kiambi