Labroots

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Labroots
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Type of site
Scientific social networking website and producer of educational virtual events and webinars
Available inEnglish
Created byGreg Cruikshank and Don Cruikshank
Revenue$5,000,000 per year
URLhttps://www.labroots.com
LaunchedMarch 2008
Current statusActive

Labroots is a scientific social networking website, founded in 2008. The site offers trending news and educational virtual events and webinars in many areas of science and medicine.[1][2] The company has more than 2.2 million users from around the world.[3][better source needed]

The open platform requires registration with email and some personal information such as home address, telephone number and others; but those wishing to join the site may do so without paying. Users are then able to register for and participate in Labroots webinars and virtual events, as well as follow the activities of other users, companies, or institutions.

Labroots videos and seminars posted are in areas of cell and molecular biology, health and medicine, and other biotechnology-oriented fields. The content is often also often posted on YouTube.

History[]

Labroots was co-founded in 2008 by Greg[4] and Don Cruikshank, and in 2009 acquired BioConference Live, adding features to the platform that enable members to engage with each other through live video webcasts and real-time networking.[5][6] The open platform allows anyone in the technology, medical, engineering, or similar fields to participate in virtual events, with an international audience.

Labroots doubled the number of employees in 2013, then again in 2016, and added new services and features each year.[7]

Features[]

Labroots shares common features with other social networking platforms, and has some unique to the site.

  • Virtual events – Labroots selects speakers for its educational virtual events. Members are invited to participate in virtual trade shows with booths, keynote speakers, and discussions on scientific research, discoveries and training sessions.
  • Webinars – Labroots offers virtual presentations from experts in fields like genetics, immunology, cancer research and more, followed by a Q&A session with the speaker. These are available online for up to a year in archives for on-demand viewing.
  • Continuing education credits - Some Labroots webinars and virtual events offer continuing education credits at no cost to users. Types of credits include CME, CE, CEU, P.A.C.E., R.A.C.E., and Florida CE.
  • Trending news and videos – Popular science news and information on a variety of topics.
  • Group discussions
  • User profiles – Users may post articles, share videos, and curate newsletters.
  • Comments – Users can comment on new articles, posts, and news from other users or institutions.

Virtual events[]

On 3 September 2020, Labroots announced its annual Microbiology Virtual Week event, scheduled to take place from 8–10 September 2020, with speakers in the areas of immunology, virology, microbiology, respiratory viruses and modeling approaches.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "A LinkedIn for biomedical scientists, engineers, builds up social networking hub". MedCity News. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  2. ^ Karlin, Susan (6 June 2011). "Social Networks for Engineers". IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Social networking seeks critical mass" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Cruikshank, Greg | Mendelspod". mendelspod.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  5. ^ "Labroots launches new site for scientists, engineers, and technology innovators". Upstart Business Journal. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  6. ^ Staff, MLO. "BioConference Live | MLO". mlo-online.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  7. ^ "Labroots science networking site gets a new look – new features announced". 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
  8. ^ "LabRoots Announces Full Three-Day Agenda for its Microbiology Virtual Week, scheduled September 8-10, 2020". PRweb. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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