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SBGrid Morning Tea Break with Chris Morris

Updated: March 27, 2014

Originally Published: October 24, 2012

Thursday, December 20th at 11:00am EST, join us for a 30-minute Webinar: "What can a LIMS do for protein scientists?", presented by Chris Morris, PiMS Project Manager at Science & Technology Facilities Council.

What can a LIMS do for protein scientists?

Thursday, December 20th at 11:00am EST
Chris Morris
Project Manager, PiMS
Science & Technology Facilities Council, UK

For more information on PiMS, visit the PiMS website or read the publication: The Protein Information Management System (PiMS) : a generic tool for any structural biology research laboratory Acta Crystallogr D 67 (4) 249-260 (2011) [doi:10.1107/S0907444911007943]

Seminar Location: REMOTE WEBINAR ONLY

Webinar Details: To watch the event, type questions via the webex interface, and listen using your computer speaker, follow this link to Join the Webinar; Event password: structure

You may also choose to dial in using a toll number: (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3208 ; Access code: 668 281 015 This option will allow you to participate verbally and listen through your telephone (sound quality may be better).

Host: Piotr Sliz

Event is also posted on SBGrid Google Calendar (to join visit http://sbgrid.org/calendar)
Abstract: Protein Information Management System (PiMS) is a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for protein production. It supports research on ORF targets, complexes, and protein from natural source; the variety of methods used in research, including Gateway and Infusion; individual experiments and experiments in plates; and acquisition of data from some laboratory instruments. The xtalPiMS extension supports crystallogenesis.

PiMS is installed in 22 academic laboratories including the OPPF-UK. There is also a hosted installation, supported by Instruct, for use by scientists at laboratories which do not want to support a local installation.

The basic concepts of PiMS are targets, constructs, samples, and experiments. Protocols can be recorded in PiMS and serve as a template for individual experiments. PiMS supports the archiving and sharing of research data. PiMS is designed to support both high throughput methods and hypothesis driven work. It is especially suitable for long term projects, scattered collaborations, and service provision. The presentation will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using a LIMS for protein production.