Accelrys, Inc., a US-based provider of scientific innovation lifecycle management software, has announced the latest release of its enterprise electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), Symyx Notebook by Accelrys. The ELN is said to offer a new multidimensional scientific spreadsheet for use in planning, executing and tracking a wide range of biological experiments.
In addition, powerful new project tracking and optimisation software are seen to provide a more complete biology solution, from efficient study orchestration to study execution in the lab. Together, the new ELN capabilities accelerate scientific innovation lifecycle management across a range of chemical and biological experimentation, helping bridge the productivity gap from innovation through commercialisation.
By improving bench scientists' ability to capture, mine and reuse experiment and study information from within the ELN, the new scientific spreadsheet seeks to improve data access, enhance knowledge management and reduce laboratory cycle times. The new project tracking and optimisation capabilities are seen to improve collaboration and cascade management for project teams while enhancing study visibility and capacity management for study directors.
Integration of the new notebook capabilities with the Accelrys Enterprise Platform supports the combined management of information, tasks and collaboration from early-phase screening and assay development through downstream drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, ADMET, bioanalytical and in vivo pharmacology. The Platform's scientific Component Collections, built on Accelrys' domain expertise in chemistry, biology, materials science, informatics and predictive science, is said to rapidly and cost-effectively deliver advanced imaging, modelling and analytics capabilities supporting scientific workflows from research to development.
Today's drug discovery process is observed to require coordination among multiple teams within the enterprise and, increasingly, across geographical and organisational boundaries. In this challenging R&D environment, the new ELN capabilities from Accelrys are said to improve access to information, foster better collaboration and speed laboratory cycle times.
For more information on informatics-driven study orchestration and execution in preclinical development, visit accelrys.com/micro/notebook/preclinical.html.
You can also register for the complimentary webinar, "Informatics-Driven Project Execution for In Vivo Pharmacology," scheduled for 8 a.m. PDT, September 12.
