Transition from development to service – lessons learned

Join the Special Edition Virtual Pub, “Innovation in Imaging,” where we will discuss some of the issues that innovators should be aware of and hear use cases from our network about successful tech transfer and translation from the lab.

When: September 27, 2024, from 13:00-15:30 CEST

Where: Online

At this event, Sebastian Munck (VIB), will explain how establishing workflows and committing staff time to innovative/development activities can be beneficial for end-users, in a presentation entitled, “Transition from development to service – lessons learned.” 

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Abstract 

Core facilities are vital for providing services to departments and stakeholders, but without innovation, they risk stagnation and failure to advance science.

Core facilities are often based at discovery-based life science institutes, where development is a distinct activity and where a development project within a core facility is a temporary endeavour to produce a unique product, service, or result, turning a challenge into a solution. These projects vary in complexity, ranging from complete new imaging methods to protocol optimizations and technology adaptation. 

Establishing workflows and committing staff time to innovative/development activities that benefit the majority of users is essential for creating scalable development projects for long-term service implementation. A road map with go-and-no-go decisions and milestones can make this process transparent.