Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository

Partners in Research

How STARLIMS Helped Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository Increase Operational Efficiency  with a Service-Based Enterprise LIMS

“With STARLIMS, we have a service-based, client-centric solution and excellent sample management. The STARLIMS team understood our process and helped us develop a system to meet our needs. The service/client concept for biorepository management had not been done before. Our partnership with STARLIMS helped us redevelop our operational workflows and create new ways of effectively managing our services and samples.”  
Dr. Andrew Brooks, Chief Operating Officer

“The STARLIMS implementation provides seamless integration across all operational units, enabling us to grow while continuously implementing state-of-the-art technologies.”
Dr. Jay Tischfield, Chief Executive Officer

Rutgers Challenges

STARLIMS Impact

Rutgers Results
In-house LIMS, no real-time integration, difficult to maintain/ develop, cumbersome data review process A single centralized and fully integrated system Robust data management and access
Simplified system maintenance
Efficient data review
Sample-centric LIMS with no project/ client management 
No external access to repository for investigators or program officers		 Framework integrates clients and projects 
Web-based solution		 Robust  project and service accounting 
Strategic access to system for investigators through web browser 
Improved productivity
No centralized instrument integration for QA/QC SDMS provides centralized bi-directional integration and control
Equipment Manager for instrument maintenance
Test plan management for comprehensive quality control integration		 Ease of instrument  management
High sample throughput
Easy verification of scheduled instrument QC
Real time QC of biological samples and biomaterial derivatives
LIMS not scalable to organizational growth and evolving needs  Flexible and stable Microsoft® platform
Highly scalable 		 Onsite development effort enabling growth of organization
Labor-intensive process for sample management Automated sample registration, receipt, service assignment, notification and storage through barcode scanning Streamline process and operations
Improved data integrity

Service-Based LIMS: Results Realized

30% improvement in processing capabilities
Operational framework integrates and manages—clients, services, projects, samples, supplies—in a full-service biorepository running 7 x 24 x 365
RUCDR biomaterials facilitates the generation of billions of dollars in research around the globe

Harmonization 

30% improvement in turnaround time from request to shipping for biomaterial distribution
25% improvement in sample handling for user defined sample pre-registration and biomaterial requests
More advanced communication and collaboration with clients

Efficiency

50% improvement in retrieving samples through implementation of sample storage and retrieval integration
Automates service assignments and client projects. Significant time and cost savings through more efficient sample processing 
Complete biomaterial QC integration with services, resulting in consistent high quality samples and services
 



Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository (RUCDR), the largest university based repository in the world, is located at Busch Campus of Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey. RUCDR plays a key role in research aimed at understanding the genetic causes of common, complex diseases with activities enabling gene discovery that lead to diagnoses, treatments and, eventually, cures for these diseases. As a full service biorepository, RUCDR assists researchers throughout the world by providing the highest quality biomaterials, technical consultation, and logistical support. 
 
To improve your overall operational efficiency and create a Service-Based Biorepository, contact us or (954) 416-1693.