Rhodes University - SciNote Testimonial
Rhodes University of Biotechnology Innovation CentreMasa2021-10-27T08:25:04+00:00
Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre
By Dr. Earl Prinsloo, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre.
The benefits of SciNote include a clean interface, a user-friendly experience and the ability to integrate data from other platforms.
My laboratory is currently engaged in the investigation of cellular differentiation, cancer-adipose interactions and the development of tools for 3D tissue models in drug discovery.
The need to centralize optimised laboratory protocols, data and bring consistency to the lab’s notebook format. The loss of critical information due to human error and the misplacing of data in physical formats.
It is important in modernising scientific processes and integrate with the technological era that we find ourselves in. Electronic lab notebooks help with long-term data storage, and accurate time verification due to the timestamps provided.
It allows for a more efficient data collection process, data collection categorisation, and provides accessibility from any destination. Electronic lab notebooks allow for sustainable and continuity of research over the years.
Electronic lab notebooks help with long-term data storage, and accurate time verification due to the timestamps provided.
Following evaluation of multiple ELN systems, my students were unanimous in their decision to use SciNote due to user friendliness, clean interface and integration with protocols.io.
It was quite a learning curve to understand the three-step process in creating projects and experiments, but the hurdle was quickly overcome. It took a week’s worth of playing around with the user interface.
Recording lab data is a daily task along with uploading data, protocols and optimisations of protocols. Having an electronic lab notebook allows for quick data capturing, and quick progress tracking.
They are quite efficient with regards to follow-ups.
Yes, we would recommend SciNote to other scientists for the interface, for the user-friendliness and the ability to integrate data from other platforms.
It is a greener form of experimental data and protocol recording.
Access to colleague’s data and protocols is made easier using the online platform, allowing for a better laboratory workflow.
It supplies an online backup in case of written data loss.
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