Laboratory Infrastructure Solutions

14/04/2026

Why Growth Chamber Design Must Begin With a URS

What distinguishes a walk-in growth chamber from a preconfigured system? The configuration of a walk-in chamber is inherently dependent on the experimental conditions it is required to reproduce. Where those conditions are loosely defined, the system will tend to stabilise around its internal control limits rather than the needs of the experiment. In practice, this presents as acceptable average conditions with unrecognised spatial variation or non-uniform growth conditions across the plant canopy....

19/08/2025

LIS releases its latest company profile! LIS Profile August 2025

25/07/2025

Executive Summary High containment laboratories, including Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) facilities, handle some of the world’s most dangerous pathogens. These environments rely on tightly controlled engineering systems—including ventilation, filtration, access control, power, and waste management—to maintain safe operations. Remote monitoring technologies have become essential for sustaining biosafety, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance in these facilities. This paper outlines the functional benefits of remote monitoring systems and their role in strengthening containment integrity, improving oversight, reducing cost, and enhancing emergency readiness....

17/07/2025

Executive Summary Ventilation systems are the primary engineering control in high containment laboratories. They manage airborne hazards, prevent environmental contamination, and protect personnel. This white paper explains how ventilation supports design, and operation, with emphasis on airflow control, pressure cascading, filtration, and regulatory compliance. 1. Introduction Ventilation is both a functional necessity and a statutory requirement. BSL2 laboratories work with moderately hazardous agents, while BSL3 laboratories handle airborne pathogens that can cause serious or fatal disease....

Executive Summary Ventilation systems are the primary engineering control in high containment laboratories. They manage airborne hazards, prevent environmental contamination, and protect personnel…

10/07/2025

The Importance of air filter maintenance in laboratory ventilation systems - Preserving Containment Integrity, Operational Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

Executive Summary Filtration is the primary defense in laboratory ventilation systems, particularly in biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) and biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) environments where airborne biologica…

10/07/2025

Case Study: Portable BSL-3 Lab Deployment in Botswana — Backed by USAID and the US Embassy, Gaborone

Scaling Biosafety in Africa: How LIS-Labs Is Bridging the Gap Between Global Funding and Local Implementation Case Study: BSL-3 Lab Deployment in Botswana — Backed by USAID and the US Embassy, Gab…

10/07/2025

Planning for BSL-3 Laboratory Implementation: Critical Considerations for Scientific and Operational Readiness

Establishing a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory is a major investment in institutional capability, scientific infrastructure, and public health security. These laboratories are designed for th…