Description

PANGEA launched a project and successfully developed a prototype aimed at modernizing the management of animal-based research operations in medical research labs and enhancing collaboration among researchers. This initiative, known as "Rodenventory," tackles two essential issues within the medical research community: improving the effective management of laboratory animals and establishing a unified system for sharing research data.

Rodenventory, aims to transform the management of laboratory animals and data sharing within the medical research community, providing a powerful tool that enhances efficiency, collaboration, and the overall success of research projects.

Challenge

Rodenventory is a comprehensive software product designed to address two challenges and streamline operations within medical research labs.

Efficient Animal Management

• ·Each medical research lab relies on a significant number of laboratory mice for their experiments.
• ·Multiple treatments are administered to these mice, making their well-being crucial for successful research outcomes.
  
• ·Unexpected deaths or illnesses due to maintenance issues result in both financial losses and delays in research progress.
  

Challenge - Data Sharing

• ·The medical research community lacks a standardized data-sharing mechanism, hindering collaborative efforts on similar research topics.
• ·This siloed approach limits the potential for breakthroughs and the efficient utilization of resources.
  

Key Features

• Inventory Manager: Efficiently track and manage a large number of laboratory animals.
• Data Export-Import: Seamlessly exchange data with other research labs.
  
• Treatment Scheduling: Schedule treatments and other activities with ease.
  
• Cage Tag Creation: Generate tags for easy identification of mouse cages.
  
• Mouse Family Tree: Visualize relationships within your mouse population.
  
• Data Exchange System: Facilitate collaborative research by sharing data securely.
  
• Image-Storing Utility: Store and manage images related to your research.
  
• Cloning Features: Keep records of genetically modified mice.
  
• Color-Coding: Differentiate mice by gender for quick identification.
  
• Search Engine: Easily locate specific data or information within the system.
  
• Built-in Intelligence: The system learns and adapts as researchers input new information.
  

Benefits

• Enhanced Efficiency: Rodenventory streamlines the management of laboratory animals, reducing the risk of unexpected losses and research delays.
• Facilitated Collaboration: With a robust data-sharing mechanism, researchers can collaborate more effectively, accelerating discoveries.
  
• Reduced Costs: Efficient resource utilization leads to cost savings for research institutions.
  
• Data Security: Robust data security measures ensure the confidentiality and integrity of research data.
  
• Ease of Use: Rodenventory's user-friendly interface makes it accessible to researchers at all levels of expertise.
  
• Increased Productivity: Researchers can focus more on their work and less on administrative tasks.