INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC AND PROPRIETARY WEB ACCESSIBLE DATABASE AND DATA BROKERAGE

摘要

A preferred embodiment system (FIG. 1) provides a secure repository (18) for researchers' data. The system also supports the sharing of proprietary and draft data amongst collaborators. The system provides for brokerage service for the submission to and collection of data from production facilities. Additionally, the system provides web based advertising of context relevant assays, chips, etc., and supports direct ordering of these assays through the system.