Managing Sample - to - Answer
Managing Sample - to - Answer
11 PagesInformatics in Context – USDA Case Study Managing Sample-to-Answer Multi-omics WorkflowsCONFIDENTIAL 2 We often characterize scientific data analysis and management as pure engineering challenges that can be solved through technology. Science is a collaborative, social process accelerated by technology.CONFIDENTIAL 3 People • Who is doing the work? Who is requesting the work? Who needs the results? Process • How do samples move through workflows? • What types of measurements are needed? What types of data is collected? What analysis is required? Technology • What options are available, what options make sense given the people and process? How do the pieces fit together to form a cohesive solution? Regardless of the science, understanding the people, process, and technology is esse
