Lab Facilities West 2024 Agenda
7:30AM - 7:50AM
Registration and Networking Add to My Itinerary
7:50AM - 8:00AM
Opening Remarks from AMG World and Conference Chair Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Anthony Navarro Director of Lab Ops, Facilities, and IT - Sonata Therapeutics
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Taking a Strategic Approach to Lab Space and Asset Optimization by Capturing Utilization Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Florian Ammann-Teuscher Sr Market Solutions Manager, Research & Development Solutions - Roche
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Unlocking Value Through Data Driven Strategies Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Nicole Rose Product Manager, Digital Services - Agilent Technologies
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Reduce, Reuse, Refurbish: A Sustainable Framework for Lab Surplus Strategy & Asset Management Add to My Itinerary
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Jayson Bernstein Managing Director - American Laboratory Trading
10:45AM - 11:15AM
Streamline Your Lab Operations and Facility Management to Ensure Efficiency, Comfort and Functionality Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Tamanna Talukder Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Quality Assurance Manager - Avrokbio
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Want to Make Your Lab More Sustainable? Implementing Effective EHS Strategies to recycle Lab Products Add to My Itinerary
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Melissa Gutierrez Associate Director of Facilities & Operations - Seawolf Therapeutics
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Capital Preservation in Labs: Identifying Financial Leaks and Implementing Effective Solutions Add to My Itinerary
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Michael Cross Business Development Director - XiltriX
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Key Budgeting Considerations: How to Operate as a Lab Manager with a Limited Budget in Small Pharma Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Stephanie Perry Associate Director of Laboratory Operations - Kumquat Biosciences Inc
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Comparing The Unique Regional Challenges Associated with Cost, Space, Regulations, Skills, Resources, and Supply Chain Add to My Itinerary
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Preparing your Labs for Technology Automation: Space Optimization, Equipment Selection and Impact on Operations Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
- Anthony Navarro Director of Lab Ops, Facilities, and IT - Sonata Therapeutics
12:15PM - 1:15PM
Networking Lunch and Exhibition Add to My Itinerary
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Do’s and Don’ts to Ensure Lab Excellence through Comprehensive Preparation and Compliance for Inspections and Audits Add to My Itinerary
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Carl Patterson Director of Quality - Latitude Pharma
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Choosing Your Lab Vs Incubator: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Incubator Lab Spaces Add to My Itinerary
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Rami Doueiri Sr. Lab Manager - Biolabs
1:15PM - 2:15PM
How Pharma Labs Can Achieve Optimal Scalability and Right- Sizing: Strategies for Efficient and Flexible Operations Add to My Itinerary
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Ariana Palencia Senior Manager, Lab Operations and Facilities - Aera Therapeutics
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Optimizing the Design and Development Process for New Built-Out Spaces: Balancing Functionality, Compliance and Stakeholder Satisfaction Add to My Itinerary
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Christine Gapuz Director of Operations at - Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Planning and Executing the Retrofitting Process and Collaborative Partnerships for a Seamless Transition into New Lab Spaces Add to My Itinerary
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Jennifer Watts Director, Facilities & Strategic Projects - UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
2:15PM - 2:45PM
Strategic Approach to Helping Labs Meet Their Sustainability Goals Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Mark Brassard Director of Biopharma and Strategic Engagement - PHC Corporation of North America
2:45PM - 3:30PM
Technology Demonstrations with ALT and Xiltrix Add to My Itinerary
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Networking Break and Exhibition Add to My Itinerary
4:00PM - 5:00PM
A Lab Manager’s Perspective on Integrating LIMS and Data Security Measures to Ensure the Protection of Sensitive Information and Compliance Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Jeyakavitha Arulprakasam Sr. Manager, Lab Operations - Jasper Therapeutics
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Designing a Future-Ready Lab for the Modern Era: Balancing Commercial, Educational and Research Needs Add to My Itinerary
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Ensuring Your Labs’ Long-Term Success by Addressing and Assessing Risks With Strategic Tools and Prioritizing Tasks Effectively in a Volatile Market Add to My Itinerary
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Marilyn Sanchez Manager of Lab Operations - Seattle Children's Hospital
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Your Lab Space: Maximize Utilization, Generate Additional Income & Foster Collaboration Add to My Itinerary
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Becoming a Jack of All Trades: Bridging Diverse Groups for Effective Planning of Moves, Expansions, and Large Projects Add to My Itinerary
5:00PM - 5:45PM
Developing Greener Future Labs: Implementing Sustainable Practices in Lab Operations Add to My Itinerary
Speakers
Partha Krishnan Deputy Director, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) - Sanofi- Ariana Palencia Senior Manager, Lab Operations and Facilities - Aera Therapeutics
Pruthvi Shah Sr Lab Operations Manager - NKarta Inc- Melissa Gutierrez Associate Director of Facilities & Operations - Seawolf Therapeutics
5:45PM - 5:50PM
Closing Remarks by Conference Chair and AMG World Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
- Anthony Navarro Director of Lab Ops, Facilities, and IT - Sonata Therapeutics
5:50PM - 5:55PM
Asset Performance Management – Listen to Your Lab And Act Add to My Itinerary
Speaker
Steve Heffner National Sales Director, CrossLab Services - Agilent CrossLab Group
5:55PM - 7:00PM
