As the new year begins, researchers worldwide are setting goals to push their science further than ever before. While the typical resolutions around publishing more, writing grants, or networking may already be on your list, we’re here to propose a new approach: focus on your sample preparation workflows. After all, better samples mean better data—and ultimately, better science.
Here are some New Year’s resolutions designed specifically for researchers, with a spotlight on new, innovative ways to prepare samples, including organoids and human-subject -derived samples.
1. Embrace Cutting-Edge Sample Prep Technologies
Resolve to explore innovative sample preparation technologies to improve my workflow.
Traditional sample prep methods often result in cell loss, debris contamination, and compromised viability. In 2025, resolve to try Levitation Technology™ to streamline your workflows. Tools like the LeviCellⓇ system ensure that your samples remain healthy and viable, providing a cleaner and more accurate starting point for downstream analysis.
Whether you’re working with organoids, patient-derived xenografts, or other complex samples, there are technologies that can help you achieve:
- Higher cell viability
- Reduced debris contamination
- More reliable single-cell data
- More access to cell-limited samples that may have exceptional data to share
Spend less time troubleshooting and more time generating meaningful results by adopting cutting-edge sample prep tools.
2. Optimize Your Organoid Workflow
Refine organoid preparation process to improve consistency and reproducibility.
Organoids are becoming a cornerstone of modern research, but their preparation can be challenging. One way to optimize this workflow is by incorporating technologies that improve sample quality at every step. With tools like the LeviCell system, you can:
- Remove dead cells and debris without manual handling
- Enrich for live cells with minimal stress
- Ensure consistent starting material for experiments
- Remove cellular by-products impacting growth from your organoid culture prior to drug testing/screening
Better organoid prep means more reliable results and faster timelines—a win for any researcher.
3. Reimagine Archival and Cryopreserved Samples
Rethink how to approach cryopreserved and archival samples to maximize their value.
Many researchers resign themselves to the idea that thawing frozen samples will inevitably lead to a mix of dead and live cells, often accepting suboptimal results. But what if there were ways to salvage more live, viable cells from these precious samples?
By optimizing workflows for cryopreserved samples, you can:
- Reduce cell loss during thawing
- Minimize debris from dead cells
- Improve the viability and quality of your recovered cells
This approach allows you to unlock the full potential of your archived samples, ensuring that every experiment starts with the best possible material—even from previously frozen samples. It’s a game-changer for researchers who rely on biobanks, human samples, or long-term stored materials.
4. Streamline Your Single-Cell Workflows
Focus on improving my single-cell analysis workflows to obtain clearer insights.
Single-cell analysis continues to revolutionize research, but it all starts with the quality of your input material. The LeviCell Systems simplify single-cell prep, ensuring that your samples are enriched for live, viable cells before they ever hit your sequencer.
With streamlined workflows, you can:
- Reduce sample prep time
- Increase reproducibility
- Obtain higher-quality single-cell data
This resolution will help you achieve better clarity in your research and avoid costly sequencing errors or oversequencing.
5. Commit to Continuous Learning
Stay up to date on the latest advancements in sample prep and cellular analysis.
Science is ever-evolving, and staying on top of new technologies and techniques is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Attend webinars, read publications, and participate in vendor shows to learn about the latest innovations in sample preparation and analysis.
Some key areas to explore in 2025 include:
- Levitation Technology for cell enrichment
- Advanced organoid culture methods
- Patient-derived xenograft workflows
Ensure your lab is always at the forefront of innovation by committing to continuous learning.
6. Collaborate and Share Insights
Continue to collaborate with colleagues and share best practices to improve sample prep across labs.
Sharing knowledge is one of the best ways to advance science. In 2025, resolve to collaborate more closely with your peers to share insights into new sample prep methods. Whether through lab meetings, conferences, or online forums, your experiences can help others optimize their workflows and drive more scientific discoveries.
Consider hosting a Lunch and Learn or participating in webinars to spread awareness about the latest sample prep solutions.
Make 2025 the Year of Better Samples
Sample quality is the foundation of meaningful research. By incorporating new technologies and optimizing your workflows, you can ensure your experiments start with the highest-quality samples possible.
Here’s to a year of groundbreaking discoveries—starting with better samples!
Happy New Year from all of us at LevitasBio!
Ready to revolutionize your sample prep workflows? Discover more about how Levitation Technology can help you achieve your research goals in 2025.
