The Cobb Lab’s Information System incorporates all existing data available on each specimen in the lab (Bio-histories, clinical records, 2D and 3D imagery, genomic data, associated microbial and viral data, past research) as well as the lab’s operational records (funding sources, lab maintenance, researchers information, administrative information...). The internal benefit for creating such a system is that it helps streamline, focus and coordinate the copious activities of the lab so that a more efficient workforce can be attained. In turn, this enables the lab to focus more time and efforts on external affairs such as branding ourselves in the research world, and increasing our research efforts.
