Effective laboratory data management requires scientific data to be stored and organized efficiently. The management of lab data has never been more important, and the sheer volume of data collected and analyzed by laboratories means that inadequate data management can lead to data siloing.
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Informatics solutions such as Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) and LIMS systems (Laboratory Information Management System or LIS) may be insufficient to manage this amount of data, leading to significant data inefficiencies.
What system is most suited to managing lab data?
A scientific data management system (SDMS) can meet the needs of current scientific research. This system can be employed to store and organize documentation and data collected from an array of laboratory instruments.
Using an appropriate SDMS allows researchers to capture, catalog, and archive a range of useful data for future reference. However, while an SDMS can combine several data types, it remains a primarily unidirectional approach that may struggle to access and add data simultaneously.
An SDMS also remains a siloed source of lab data management despite its ability to collect and store a wide range of data. Pricing is also important to consider when selecting data management software because the system will need ongoing maintenance and support, and costs will likely increase over time as data becomes more accessible to users, team members, and other scientific stakeholders.
Sapio Jarvis from Sapio Sciences is a powerful data integration tool that has also been developed to provide scientists direct access to search, view, and analyze FAIR data enterprise-wide.
Sapio Jarvis can combine data from various sources to generate a fully contextualized knowledge graph view.
It is also possible to integrate data from various instruments, third-party ELNs, LIMS and LIS, inventory management, sample management or tracking, Excel, and a number of other data storage solutions.
This wide-ranging capability for data integration enables pharmaceutical and biotechnology researchers to access and analyze relevant data from within their core workflow.
Sapio Jarvis makes datasets easily accessible, improving lab data management efficiency. Scientists can use its readily available tools to navigate, query, and visualize collected data as required.
This enhanced data accessibility affords scientists more accessible access to useful information, empowering researchers to gain more detailed insight into their projects and to form more meaningful conclusions. The availability of a single access point for all scientists also ensures improved implementation of governance, security, and compliance policies.
Getting the most out of lab data with Sapio Jarvis
Lab data management can be understood as the organized storage, analysis, and sharing of data generated in a laboratory.
Effective laboratory data management is key to ensuring this data remains accurate, reliable, and accessible. This improves laboratory productivity, streamlines processes, and enables more contextualized data analysis.
Sapio Jarvis is a coding-free data integration solution that enhances laboratories' work via unified integration, data management, and collaborative tools. Data is seamlessly integrated from existing sources such as LIMS systems and ELN software, providing users with comprehensive insight into their data.
Challenges of transitioning to centralized data management systems
Laboratories shifting their data management to centralized data management systems such as Sapio Jarvis may face several challenges. For example, data migration problems may occur when transferring existing data from legacy systems, or there may be compatibility issues when attempting to collate data with different formats or protocols.
These issues may lead to workflow disruptions during the implementation process. Staff may also require additional training to familiarize themselves with new data management practices and properly utilize the new system’s features.
The transition process should also ensure seamless integration with existing laboratory infrastructure while addressing potential technical complications.
Customizing Sapio Jarvis to accommodate laboratories’ specific data management needs
Sapio Jarvis is highly customizable, accommodating various laboratories' distinct data management requirements. The platform has been specifically designed to be flexible, with users able to customize the system to accommodate their workflow requirements.
Data parsing and processing rules can be configured as required, and user access controls can be defined according to laboratory needs. The platform’s user interface can also be adjusted to align with specific research contexts.
Sapio Jarvis empowers laboratories to optimize data management practices based on their specific research goals, experimental protocols, and regulatory compliance needs.
Costs of implementing and maintaining a system like Sapio Jarvis
Implementing and maintaining a system such as Sapio Jarvis can incur variable costs depending on a range of factors, for example, laboratory size, the scope of implementation, and any further customization or support required.
In terms of initial implementation costs, users should consider software licensing fees, potential upgrades to hardware infrastructure, and any consultancy fees required for system integration and user training.
Maintenance expenses may include technical support, software updates, and subscription renewals.
When considering implementing a system like Sapio Jarvis, these costs should be weighed against the benefits of enhanced efficiency, improved access to data, and streamlined research workflows.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements governing scientific data management
Sapio Jarvis has been designed with compliance at its core, allowing it to adhere to a wide range of regulatory requirements governing data management in scientific research.
The platform features robust security features designed to safeguard sensitive data and maintain data integrity. It also offers a range of relevant features, including version control, audit trails, and access controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA or GDPR.
Sapio Jarvis implements best practices for data governance and security, supporting laboratories in meeting relevant regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance while effectively managing their research data.
This is part 2 of Effective lab data management: Advancing scientific research. Read part 1 here.
About Sapio Sciences
Sapio Sciences' mission is to improve lives by accelerating discovery, and because science is complex, Sapio makes technology simple. Sapio is a global business offering an all-in-one science-aware (TM) lab informatics platform combining cloud-based LIMS, ELN, and Jarvis data solutions.
Sapio serves some of the largest global and specialist brands, including biopharma, CRO/CDMOs and clinical diagnostic labs across NGS genomic sequencing, bioanalysis, bioprocessing, stability, clinical, histopathology, drug research, and in vivo studies. Customers love Sapio's platform because it is robust, scalable, and with no-code configuration, can quickly adapt to meet unique needs.
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