GenoLogics reports that Geneus, its new solution for the genomics market, has been installed at the first customer site, the University of Pittsburgh Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories (GPCL)
The University of Pittsburgh Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories (GPCL) currently uses GenoLogics's Proteus, a lab and data management solution for proteomics research.
Geneus, an enterprise solution for lab and data management, includes science-specific modules that are purposed for multiple platforms within genomics application areas.
It also includes integrations to various genomics instruments and software.
An early access version of Geneus can be installed today in genomics labs to manage a variety of genotyping and gene expression workflows including Taqman processes, and the next version of Geneus will include integrations to the Affymetrix GeneChip platform.
"We are looking forward to using and providing feedback on Geneus.
"We expect to significantly improve our operational efficiency by incorporating all of our many molecular biology laboratory processes into the Geneus Lims.
"This efficiency will be realised in the many small projects that need to be tracked through multiple processes as well as high throughput processes for many samples.
"The flexible instrument integration has allowed for us to choose any level of integration from sample tracking to automatic data capture and data management for each of our processes," stated Paul Wood, director, University of Pittsburgh, Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories.
Enthusiastic customers are already lining up to purchase the general release version of Geneus available later this year.
University of Glasgow 's Sir Henry Wellcome Functional Genomics Facility will be installing Geneus early in 2007.
Three additional organisations have also stepped up with orders to purchase Geneus this year, and there are already a number of multiple-science and multi-lab opportunities in our pipeline for Geneus in 2007.
Geneus is built on an open, configurable, adaptable platform to accommodate evolving technologies and changes in lab operations, yet it is customisable in order to accommodate specific workflows within individual labs.
It provides IT managers with a single open, flexible, configurable platform that supports multiple labs, sciences and facilities.
The Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories (GPCL) were founded within the University of Pittsburgh, Office of Research, Health Sciences (OORHS) through an initiative of the senior vice chancellor for the health sciences.
The laboratories have been developed to foster basic biomedical and clinical research by offering cutting-edge and basic technologies in a cost effective and efficient manner.
The GPCL offers technical expertise and support with experimental design, protocol development, data analysis and interpretation, as well as assistance with budget and grant preparation.
The GPCL routinely adds new technologies based on the needs of the research community and are currently equipped with world-class instrumentation and staffed with expert research scientists and technicians.
GenoLogics is a provider of bioinformatics software that helps life science laboratories specializing in the field of proteomics, genomics and systems biology research, to manage, integrate and analyse enormous volumes of scientific and lab data.
The company's mission is to catalyse life sciences research with a collaborative data management software platform, advancing the early detection, prevention and treatment of disease.
