Informatics
Figure 3
Example of a role-based user interface for lab technicians. A sample dashboard that provides at-a-glance
information to the lab tech
should help managers answer such questions as, “What the quality of data coming off that new sequencer?” “What’s the status on the project we’ve been running for our new collaborator?” or “Where are the results from that experiment we did six months ago?” l External collaborators. A secure portal ensures that outside collaborators have immediate access to data relevant to their projects, while protecting the broader project data accumulated by the serv- icing lab. The portal should provide a centralised way for collaborators to initiate work requests, inquire about project status and view project sum- maries. Through the interface, collaborators should be able to answer such questions as: “Is my project finished yet?” “Are there any results avail- able to download?” or “I’ve got some additional details to provide – how can I get them to you?”
Selecting the right tool for the task NGS may be the newest, hottest technology in the lifescience space, but the software needed to man- age and communicate NGS data is mature and well understood. LIMS have proven themselves across a range of industries for more than 30 years. Many options exist – what system is best for a given facil- ity will depend on that facility’s size, scope and research goals. The unique demands of NGS, how- ever, make certain issues imperative. Will the LIMS be easy for a lab to initially implement? How easy can the system be adapted when lab needs change? Does the LIMS provide actionable information to specific users so that they can do their jobs better and faster? A thorough examination of these ques- tions will help organisations select a LIMS that
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Bruce Pharr has increased the value of half a dozen companies by generating incremental income, building brand equity and helping execute success- ful M&A strategies. Most recently he served as VP, Marketing, at Symyx Technologies where he helped transform the company from chemical research to lifescience software, positioned it as a thought- leader in the emerging, fast-growing electronic lab- oratory notebook (ELN) market and facilitated a merger with Accelrys. Mr Pharr has held lead mar- keting positions at several technology-based com- panies and he founded and led a marketing consul- tancy firm for more than a decade. He is currently VP Worldwide Marketing for GenoLogics.
Dr Michael Kuzyk brings a wide range of expert- ise in both genomic and proteomic research and lab management experience to GenoLogics where he currently holds the position of Senior Product Manager. His responsibilities include looking after the genomics product line with a focus on the next generation sequencing market segment. Most recently, Dr Kuzyk has held the positions of Assistant Research Professor with the University of Victoria and Staff Scientist at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science Centre, where he managed the day-to-day operations of the core services labs. Dr Kuzyk is a graduate from the University of Victoria where he completed his doctorate in biochemistry.
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