Building a System for Advancing Clinico-Genomic Trials on Cancer
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چکیده
The analysis of clinico-genomic data poses complex computational problems. In the project ACGT, a grid-based software system to support clinicians and bio-statisticians in their daily work is being developed. Starting with a detailed user requirements analysis, and with the continuous integration of usability analysis in the development process, the project strives to develop an architecture that will substantially improve the way clinico-genomic trials are conducted today. In this paper, results of the initial requirements analysis and approaches to address these requirements are presented. We also discuss the importance of appropriate metadata to tailor the system to the needs of the users.
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