Research organizations use the LabKey Server platform to organize
observational data collected from study participants over
time, then
associate collected data with experimental results, such as those
obtained
from microplate, LuminexTM, TZM-bl Neutralization (NAb),
ELISA or ELISpot
assays. Participants may be humans in an observational study or animals
in a laboratory.
Study data flows into LabKey Server from several different sources:
Once the datasets are loaded, researchers use LabKey Server to build relationships connecting participants, visits, forms, assays and specimens. The ability to connect this information for a broad range of assay data types is a key capability of LabKey server. Most comparable systems are limited to tracking clinical data only.
For analysis, data stored in LabKey Server can be displayed in several different ways:
Data flow patterns can be visualized as follows:

LabKey solutions are in active use for observational studies at
CHAVI, CAVD
(for Gates
Foundation HIV Studies) and the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute.
LabKey Server supports researcher-designed assay tracking over time, including web publishing of spreadsheet-sourced results, sample chain of custody management, and DataFaxTM integration.
LabKey Server allows researchers to design customized, plate-based assays to describe structured experimental results, such as data gathered from microarray, LuminexTM, TZM-bl Neutralization (NAb) or ELISpot experiments. Researchers can then upload, share and analyze experimental results associated with defined assays.
LabKey Server provides tools for sharing information and ideas on public and private webs. It includes a wiki for sharing dynamic content, a message board for online discussions and an issue tracker for workflow management.
LabKey Server provides fine-grained control over project structures and user permissions. Administrators can add specialized tools to customized projects and folders.
The LabKey Software Foundation provides the LabKey Developer Community Forum for programmers who seek to customize or extend LabKey Server.