The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted researchers and model providers in many ways. In a recent article from AALAS, Taconic's Dr. Megan MacBride highlights how fast action, dedicated staff, and creative problem solving have contributed to ensuring that Taconic can still provide animal models for researchers around the globe. The ability for model providers to be flexible and understanding has also promoted customer relationships and enabled researchers to continue planning their research for when labs reopen:
"The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all AALAS members. From changes in work flows and office locations to postponed events, everyone has been forced to adjust. AALAS commercial partners are not excluded from the chaos and have found opportunities to provide top-notch service while adapting and innovating during this time
It takes a team
Megan MacBride, director of product marketing at Taconic Biosciences, shared that while teamwork and partnering are always important, they are critical ingredients to surviving a crisis like this."
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"The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all AALAS members. From changes in work flows and office locations to postponed events, everyone has been forced to adjust. AALAS commercial partners are not excluded from the chaos and have found opportunities to provide top-notch service while adapting and innovating during this time It takes a team
Megan MacBride, director of product marketing at Taconic Biosciences, shared that while teamwork and partnering are always important, they are critical ingredients to surviving a crisis like this."