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4/2/26
Get a quick overview of the latest Sample Manager and LIMS product updates and roadmap, including a preview of what’s ahead, from workflow automation to AI-powered tools designed to help labs work smarter.
We are excited to share the latest features and updates and offer training sessions for both novice and seasoned users. The 2026 Sample Manager User Conference included:
Presented by Richard Day
Beyond the API: Building a Multi-Omics Platform on LabKey Sample Manager | Origin Sciences
Presented by Tom Maddison and Alasdair MacRitchie
See how Origin Sciences uses Sample Manager as a central data hub to support complex diagnostic research workflows, linking clinical, lab, and sequencing data for better traceability and faster decision-making. This session highlights how their team built custom analytics and monitoring tools on top of Sample Manager to improve QC, reduce manual work, and scale operations more efficiently.
Sample Manager at Johns Hopkins University’s Viral Immunity and Pathogenesis Center
User presentation by Zack Mulcare
See how one Johns Hopkins research group uses Sample Manager to organize a large, complex biorepository with clearer lineage tracking, faster sample retrieval, and easier day-to-day inventory management. This session shares their migration story, practical setup strategies, and the workflows that help them manage high sample volume across multiple studies.
Revisiting Your Set-Up Strategies | LabKey
Presented by Lance Ludwick, Sr. Product Specialist
Learn practical ways to keep Sample Manager aligned with your lab as it grows, from improving data integrity to maintaining cleaner, more usable systems over time. This session also shares simple strategies for expanding your use of the platform with tools like calculated fields, custom views, barcodes, and workflow automation.
Exploring the New LIMS Workflow Features | LabKey
Presented by Hannah Brakke, VP Product
Different Ways to Use Folders
Steve Hanson, Director of User Education at LabKey
Charting in Sample Manager and LIMS
Phil Burke, Technical Account Manager at LabKey
