Catherine Shaffer

Catherine Shaffer

Catherine Shaffer, M.Sc., studied Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan. Catherine reports full time for BioWorld Today, and her work has also appeared in Nature Biotechnology, Nature Medicine, and several other publications.

Articles by Catherine Shaffer

  • The Laboratory Freezer

    Thursday, December 15, 2011
    In the life science lab, most valuable samples and materials are stored in refrigerator freezers. Key specifications for choosing a lab freezer include usage/application, freezer type, configuration, temperature range, temperature stability, and energy efficiency. A freezer temperature range of –... read more

  • The Laboratory Glassware Washer: The Unsung Hero of the Laboratory

    Friday, September 09, 2011
    A laboratory glassware washer is a piece of equipment that you usually don't think about until it malfunctions, and all work in the laboratory screeches to a halt. read more

  • Choosing a Laboratory Balance: It’s All About Accuracy

    Friday, September 09, 2011
    A balance is a crucial and fundamental piece of equipment for any laboratory. The crucial requirement to fulfill when purchasing a balance is to meet the accuracy requirements of the laboratory. read more

  • Temperature Chambers and Environmental Test Chambers

    Monday, April 20, 2009
    The best way to understand how a product or material will perform in the field or over time is to use a laboratory test chamber to model those conditions. This is done in one of two ways: the test chamber may model the conditions exactly as they are, or t read more
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