By
Lauren Hanks - NET+ Program Manager, Teaching & Learning Technologies
Research universities and medical schools are complex ecosystems, and their leaders face unique, high-level pressures that extend far beyond the lab bench.
From ensuring data integrity to managing IT sprawl and protecting institutional reputation, the challenges are multifaceted. How can an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) truly address these diverse and critical priorities?
What: Beyond the Bench: Essential LabArchives Conversations Leadership Should Have
When: July 15, 2025, 2 p.m. ET
Reserve your seat: Register today to join the conversation.
In an upcoming webinar from Internet2 and LabArchives, you’ll see how an industry leader navigates these specific challenges. Join us July 15, 2025, for “Beyond the Bench: Essential LabArchives Conversations Leadership Should Have.” This special webinar features Byron Deane, product owner and senior BSA for Research Technology at UMass Chan Medical School, who will lead a dynamic role-playing session to address the challenges faced by research institutions and medical schools.
As a seasoned leader from UMass Chan Medical School, Byron Deane brings invaluable real-world experience and perspective to this discussion. He understands the intricate balance between scientific innovation and institutional imperatives.
Byron will step into the shoes of various university and medical school executives, addressing the specific questions and concerns that resonate most with their roles. This isn’t just about showing features; it’s about illustrating how a unified ELN strategy delivers strategic value at the highest levels.
Here’s a glimpse into the conversations Byron will lead and the pressing issues this webinar will explore:
- For Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and VPs of IT Service Management (ITSM):
Many institutions wrestle with fragmented lab systems and the persistent rise of “shadow IT.” This session will explore how institutions can move toward centralized oversight, streamline integrations, and reduce IT support burdens, ultimately freeing teams to focus on innovation instead of infrastructure.
- For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs):
With increasing scrutiny on data protection and compliance, leaders in security and regulation are seeking more proactive strategies. We’ll discuss how an enterprise approach to lab data management can support goals related to HIPAA, GDPR, and policies such as the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy while minimizing institutional risk.
- For Chief Research Officers (CROs), Research Integrity Officers (RIOs), and Chief Responsible Conduct of Research Officers (CRCROs):
Scientific rigor and funding compliance are more essential than ever. This conversation will examine how improved digital lab practices can strengthen reproducibility, ensure data provenance, and support alignment with evolving funder expectations, which are key to protecting both research integrity and reputation.
- For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs):
Efficiency and value are central to every IT investment. We’ll take a closer look at how consolidating lab data infrastructure can impact the total cost of ownership, reduce physical storage dependencies, and accelerate time-to-insight — factors that may translate into real financial outcomes.
- For Chief Data Officers (CDOs):
Transforming research data into a strategic asset requires structured, accessible, and reusable formats. This webinar will consider how institutions are approaching FAIR data principles and setting the stage for analytics, collaboration, and long-term data stewardship.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover LabArchives’ potential to become a cornerstone of your institution’s research mission.
About the Author(s)
Lauren Hanks is a Program Manager on the Internet2 Cloud Services team, where she leads the Teaching & Learning portfolio, including NET+ Instructure and LabArchives. She also plays a key role in shaping communications strategy across the NET+ program. Lauren has worked in higher education for over a decade in roles spanning operations, web hosting, and project management.