Kathi Shea
Vice President & Chief Client Solution Officer, SMS Azenta Life Sciences
Kathi Shea is the Repository Chief Client Solution Officer for Sample Management Solutions at Azenta Life Sciences, with 30+ years of experience in repository operations and strategic consulting. She specializes in the design and optimization of repositories, quality systems, and cold storage infrastructure. Her work focuses on helping pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and research institutions implement best practices, international standards, and effective change management strategies to improve the efficiency and integrity of their cold storage operations.
Seminars
Tuesday 17th November 2026
From Storage to Scientific Impact: Scaling Biospecimen Operations Through Automation & AI
3:30 pm
- Enable enterprise-scale biospecimen management through integrated data, AI-driven visibility, and automated workflows
- Accelerate sample retrieval and assay readiness with automation-friendly labware and intelligent storage systems
- Ensure the right sample reaches the right researcher at the right time, reducing operational friction and accelerating research outcomes
