NeuPAT: an intranet database supporting translational research in neuroblastic tumors

Eva Villamón; Marta Piqueras; Javier Meseguer; Ignacio Blanquer; Ana P Berbegall; Irene Tadeo; Vicente Hernández; Samuel Navarro; Rosa Noguera

doi:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2012.11.011

NeuPAT: an intranet database supporting translational research in neuroblastic tumors

Comput Biol Med. 2013 Mar;43(3):219-28. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2012.11.011. Epub 2013 Jan 4.

Authors

Eva Villamón¹, Marta Piqueras, Javier Meseguer, Ignacio Blanquer, Ana P Berbegall, Irene Tadeo, Vicente Hernández, Samuel Navarro, Rosa Noguera

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Valencia, and Research Foundation of Hospital Clínico Universitario of Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain.

PMID: 23290604
DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2012.11.011

Abstract

Translational research in oncology is directed mainly towards establishing a better risk stratification and searching for appropriate therapeutic targets. This research generates a tremendous amount of complex clinical and biological data needing speedy and effective management. The authors describe the design, implementation and early experiences of a computer-aided system for the integration and management of data for neuroblastoma patients. NeuPAT facilitates clinical and translational research, minimizes the workload in consolidating the information, reduces errors and increases correlation of data through extensive coding. This design can also be applied to other tumor types.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Computer Communication Networks*
Databases, Factual*
Female
Humans
Male
Neuroblastoma*
Translational Research, Biomedical / methods*