Case Study: Durham University saves time and money with Labster virtual labs

Durham University saves time and money with Labster over 5 years

Durham University faced a challenge in teaching archaeogenetics to its Archaeology students, as key laboratory processes like PCR and Next Generation Sequencing were too costly, time-consuming, and ethically problematic to conduct with physical human and animal remains. Associate Professor Dr. Eva Fernandez-Dominguez sought an ethical alternative for her students to learn these destructive DNA analysis techniques.

The solution was implemented using Labster's virtual lab simulations. These simulations provided a cost-effective and time-efficient way for students to learn complex processes ethically. Students responded very positively to the interactive, game-like interface. For Dr. Fernandez-Dominguez, Labster served as a supplement, a pre-lab, a post-lab, and sometimes a complete substitute for physical lab practicals, ultimately saving the university both time and money.

Durham University