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by Ethan Perlstein | Jan 17, 2015 | Start-ups |
PLab fits the mold of a lean startup but with a biotech twist. Over the course of 2014, our first year of existence, we grew bench by bench at QB3@953, the biotech incubator we call home. Every aspect of overhead is itemized, from individual autoclave runs to monthly...
by Tom Ruginis | Nov 5, 2014 | Start-ups |
To be lean with your biotech startup spending, you need to be informed and strategic about your purchasing decisions. Assuming a supplier is giving you a good “discount” is not good laboratory practice. Therefore, it’s important to shop around and...
by Tom Ruginis | Oct 7, 2014 | Start-ups |
The Perlstein Lab experimental design required the purchase of several pieces of large equipment–microscopes, a cell sorter, a cell imager and reader, and the Echo 550. This post will discuss what we’ve learned from our experiences with the process, which...
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by Tom Ruginis | Sep 16, 2014 | Start-ups |
In this blog post we will highlight the trends in our first four months of purchasing scientific supplies. We aim to provide insight and guidance for scientists who are looking to start their own company (or already have). If you’re trying to plan for research...
by Tom Ruginis | Sep 1, 2014 | Start-ups |
As a Public Benefit Corp, it is our duty to sustain values that grow our company with more than profits in mind. We constantly ask ourselves, “How can we become kinder, more efficient, and less wasteful?” Therefore, we must be conscious of our day-to-day...
by Tom Ruginis | Aug 18, 2014 | Start-ups |
Over the last few years science has seen an explosion of apps to help scientists manage everything in their lab from data to inventory to their papers. At Perlstein Lab, we’ve invested in the virtual model for easier collaboration and sharing within our team and...
