PASSIM - an open source software system for managing information in biomedical studies

Background: One of the crucial aspects of day-to-day laboratory information management is collection, storage and retrieval of information about research subjects and biomedical samples. An efficient link between sample data and experiment results is absolutely imperative for a successful outcome of a biomedical study. Currently available software solutions are largely limited to largescale, expensive commercial Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Acquiring such LIMS indeed can bring laboratory information management to a higher level, but often implies sufficient investment of time, effort and funds, which are not always available. There is a clear need for lightweight open source systems for patient and sample information management. Results: We present a web-based tool for submission, management and retrieval of sample and research subject data. The system secures confidentiality by separating anonymized sample information from individuals' records. It is simple ...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2007
• Where: BMCBI
• Authors: Juris Viksna, Edgars Celms, Martins Opmanis, Karlis Podnieks, Peteris Rucevskis, Andris Zarins, Amy Barrett, Sudeshna Guha Neogi, Maria Krestyaninova, Mark I. McCarthy, Alvis Brazma, Ugis Sarkans
• Keywords: Biomedical, Biomedical Study, BMCBI 2007, Laboratory Information Management