Science Applications
We are interested in utilizing Drupal as a platform for building applications for use in laboratory science. These applications are typically either built from the ground up, or licensed as expensive vertical market software. We believe that with Drupal, we can change that situation and make it less expensive for laboratories to introduce automation to their procedures.
Our current project, in its early stages, is to develop a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) in Drupal that can be used in both professional and education-oriented laboratories. We are conceptualizing this system as being built entirely, or mostly, from contributed and core modules, but it may eventually incorporate some custom modules and/or evolve into a distribution profile.
We established this group in order to create a place for us, and others who may be interested in building a LIMS or other science applications with Drupal, to discuss approaches and compare notes. If you are interested in this use for Drupal, please join us!
Note: This is not a general or jobs-oriented group. Please post jobs in other locations. Thank you!
An example of a Drupal LIMS system
Hi all, since this is my first post in this new group I wanted to start a discussion based on an example site I already made.
I work for a company named INTRON BV (The Netherlands) at which I'm a business developer. In my spare time when I'm not inventing new solutions for construction related problems I'm developing some internal drupal sites.
Attached are some screenshots of an internal dutch Drupal LIMS system with which laboratory samples are managed. The system is called DIF and it functions as follows:
General overview:
What we require and what we have already
The foremost question while thinking Drupal as LIMS is: What does the LIMS do?
Once we identify the requirements, we can identify modules, themes and custom modules/scripts as well.
I would like to know the LIMS as well as implementing it.
Regards.
Overview
The attached jpeg is a sketch outlining the ideas Rudy and I have discussed regarding a LIMS built with Drupal. Rudy sketched this up and has given me permission to post it for the group. It reflects our specific requirements, but is probably a good starting point for anyone developing a LIMS. Please share your thoughts with the group and feel free to post your own sketches or more fully developed wireframes.
LIMS Modules
This page will start with the list of modules currently being tested as the core of the LIMS system. Please add your ideas, name any modules you've tried, and what functions are tied in to which modules.
Rudy van der Blom:
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CCK (project, samples, activities are all custom content types)
Automatic node title
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Custom php snippets to auto create children (samples with barcodes) with some custom fields
PHP/Drupal Programmer | Apex Systems Inc
Contract Duration: 6 - 12 Month Contract
Project Description:
This team will be responsible for building and designing an open source intranet, based off of a LAMP stack, surrounding all of the company's internal communication. Candidate will be responsible for designing the intranet to include all relevant company information into the site. The intranet caters to all 85,000 company employees worldwide and therefore brings a lot of visibility to this team.
Position Requirements:
- Primary Skill Requirement: Website and CMS LAMP Development
