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Lessons from the Lab: Real-World Barriers and Breakthroughs in ELN Implementation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Presentation by Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza on: Lessons from the Lab: Real-World Barriers and Breakthroughs in ELN Implementation, for Future Labs Automation & Technology Europe 2025. Abstract: This presentation covers: Strategic approaches to trialling ELNs: What worked, what failed and what we’d do differently when piloting ELNs in diverse lab environments Top implementation barriers: A candid look at the technical, cultural, and workflow-related challenges we didn’t anticipate and the impact they had Critical success factors: How aligning stakeholders, setting clear expectations, and supporting user adoption played a key role in our success Beyond deployment: Tactics for optimising and scaling ELN usage to boost data integrity, scientific collaboration and lab efficiency

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17792932

Authors: Pearman-Kanza, Samantha, Partridge, Matthew

Institution: University of Southampton

Language: English

Topic: Scientific Computing and Data Management

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: UK Research and Innovation

Awards: G6342451093, G7885622833