Using Semantics and NLP in the SMART Protocols Repository

In this poster we present the semantic and NLP layers in the development of our repository for experimental protocols. We have studied existing repositories for experimental protocols as well the experimental protocols themselves. We have identified end-­‐user features across existing repositories; we have also structured the semantics for these documents, defined by an ontology and a Minimal Information model for experimental protocols. In addition, we have built an NLP layer that makes extensive use of semantics. Our integrative approach focuses on facilitating search, retrieval and socialization of experimental protocols. We also focus on facilitating the generation of documents that are born semantics.