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Mission:
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is dedicated to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge about ecological systems. This enables people of all ages and backgrounds to understand and be able to use the ideas and methods of ecological science in their daily lives.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Services:
Ecological knowledge is created through scientific research, disseminated through teaching, writing and exhibits, and applied through participation in decision-making regarding the ecological management of natural resources and through a promotion of broader awareness about the importance of ecological relationships to human welfare.
Sample Master® LIMS at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies:
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is one of the largest ecological research and educational programs in the world. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies was founded in 1983 as a Division of the New York Botanical Garden; the Institute became an independent not-for-profit corporation in 1993. More important than size, however, is the quality, range and influence of the program. The Institute encourages a multidisciplinary approach to the search for more complete understanding of complex ecological relationships.
At the Central Analytical Laboratory, Sample Master® Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is being used to efficiently manage the ecological samples that are analyzed. Sample Master® LIMS is also integrated with several instruments for seamless migration of the data into the LIMS, allowing the analytical laboratory staff to focus on data reduction rather than data entry. The Institute hosts both long and short-term visits by scientists for research and collaboration with the 20 plus member scientific staff. Visitors have the opportunity to learn new procedures in analytical chemistry and data management. Scientists also participate in collaborations with students from many universities including the University of Connecticut, Rutgers University and Yale University.
The Analytical Laboratory at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies depends on Sample Master® LIMS to manage their valuable research data, and to provide control charts and trend analysis through to the creation of final reports.
“Our lab processes over 50,000 analyses annually; samples are submitted from a variety of research projects located locally and from around the world. Whether we have seasonal cloud water samples from Chile or long term monitoring samples from the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study, we can count on Sample Master® to maintain the integrity of our data”.
Denise Schmidt, Laboratory Manager
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Analytical Laboratory
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Company: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
