Description & Screenshots Features Author: James C. Estill

Description

OligoMan is a Microsoft Access based database designed for the management of data related to the synthesis and storage of oligonucleotides used as PCR Primers and overgos. The program was started in February of 2005 and is under current development. The database at PGML currently contains records for nearly 30,000 oligonucleotides that are used as PCR primers and overgo probes. A user manual is in development.

Features

Features currently implemented:

• Automated import of data for each oligo from the data provided by the oligo supplier
• Automated creation of well map file and dilution conditions needed for running the Packard liquid handling robot
• Automated creation of plate well maps to easily visualize where oligos are located in 96 well plates
• Tracking system for each oligo which documents design, synthesis, storage conditions and physical characteristics of each oligo
• Tracking system and automated plate well maps for Overgos created from paired oligos which includes source sequence information and auditing of overgo quality

Features under development:

• Integration of a Visual Basic Overgo Design Program designed by John Bowers

Screenshots

The following are screen shots captured on April 19, 2005 on the development version of OligoMan.

Startup Form

Single Oligonucleotide Data

Plate Map of Oligonucleotides

The plate map for each of the oligo plates is generated automatically from the data in the database. This facilitates finding specific oligos by their plate address.

Function for Import of Data From Oligonucleotide Supplier

Data from the oligo synthesis supplier may be automatically imported into the database by this interface. This data can be accurately and quickly added to the database.

Interface for Writing Program for Packard Liquid Handling  Robot

Author: James Estill Last Updated: Thursday, 26 May 2005

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