ExperimentTrackingLösungen

ExperimentTrac is a software platform designed to manage and document scientific experiments, data collection, and collaborative research workflows. It provides an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) style record with structured metadata, enabling researchers to plan, execute, and review experiments in a centralized environment.

Key features include experiment templates and run planning, versioned records with changelog, sample and reagent tracking, instrument integration through APIs, and automated data capture from analysis tools. The system supports metadata schemas for experimental conditions, protocols, and results, as well as search and tagging to facilitate data discovery. Access controls, audit trails, and digital signatures help ensure data integrity and compliance with laboratory standards.

The architecture is typically modular and cloud-based, offering a web interface and RESTful APIs for integration with lab instruments, data repositories, and workflow systems. Data is stored with versioning and an immutable audit log to support reproducibility and regulatory review. Organizations may deploy ExperimentTrac on cloud infrastructure or on local servers, depending on security and governance requirements.

In practice, ExperimentTrac is used to plan experiments, track samples, document procedural steps, attach raw data and analysis results, and share findings with team members. By consolidating planning, execution, and data management, it aims to improve traceability, reduce data loss, and streamline audits and publications. Limitations may include setup complexity and the need for training to maximize adoption.

See also: electronic lab notebook, laboratory information management system, data management plan.