New White Paper Explores Basic Problem of How to Effectively Apply Computer Technologies in the Laboratory Research Environment
Boise, ID (PRWEB) October 23, 2006 — Transgenic Software Inc. announced today the release of a white paper presenting a strategic and critical analysis of Colony Management Software.
Over the last five to seven years the Biopharma Industry has spawned many new branches of science. In recent times we have seen the emergence and acceleration of the Genomic Sciences. At the center of Genomic Science is the ability to manipulate DNA by either inserting or deleting particular genes of interest. Scientist today have the ability to genetically manipulate the genome of most animal species with the purpose of studying how these genes influence or play a role in the causes of human diseases.
Most Universities, Biotech’s and Pharmaceutical companies have already created, or are in the process of developing large populations of transgenic animals. Many of these companies already have thousands of transgenic animals confined within their laboratories. As a result of this large and dynamic population of transgenic animals, many companies are struggling and searching for better ways to effectively apply computer technologies to manage the data related to the development of their transgenic animal models. Many companies are currently using very limited spreadsheets or extremely deficient colony management software packages.
Colony management software will help to provide only the minimal amount of organization control that investigators need to continue their research. Unfortunately as the scientific demands of their research increases, it will very quickly become apparent that it is not the final answer.
Colony Management data only represents about 15% of the total amount of data that needs to be tracked and managed. That is not to say that colony management is not an essential component of the research data, but it is only the tail end piece of a much more complex flow of data that originates much further upstream in the scientific process.
Chris Leith, CEO / President said, “Many companies have come to recognize that colony management software alone is not capable of providing the advance infrastructure that is needed to perform and support high throughput genomic research. In fact, none of the existing colony management software that is available on the market today, is capable of providing the basic foundation to start this process. This reality has only come to the forefront as some of the larger companies have reached a point in the evolution of their research to recognize the limits of these outdated colony management applications. As a result, these larger companies are now scrambling to locate or build a more industrial strength technology in the form of a Transgenic Laboratory Information Management System (Transgenic LIMS). Our white paper should help companies identify the correct path to succeed in this process.”
Companies interested in receiving a free copy of the white paper can contact Transgenic Software by visiting their website at
http://www.transgenic-software.com
Transgenic Software provides web-based internet demonstrations by appointment on their technical support website at http://www.colony-management.com
About Transgenic Software Inc.
Transgenic Software is a leading worldwide provider of bio-informatics solutions to the life science industry. The company’s innovative flagship product, Villager Transgenic Animal Management System, allows biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to achieve major breakthroughs in the development of transgenic animal models and Knockout Mouse models. Transgenic Software sells and supports its products through its offices located in Boise, Idaho.
http://www.transgenic-software.com
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