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Extensible open source content management systems and frameworks: a solution for many needs of a bioinformatics group
Sean D Mooney1, Peter H Baenziger
1Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W 10th St, Suite 5000, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. sdmooney@iupui.edu
Briefings in Bioinformatics
|December 7, 2007
Summary
Open-source content management systems (CMS) offer bioinformaticians versatile web solutions for managing projects, data, and collaborations. These tools enhance accessibility and streamline research activities in academic and industry settings.
Area of Science:
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Web Technologies in Research
- Open Source Software Applications
Background:
- Bioinformaticians face challenges in delivering internet-based informatics solutions.
- Content Management Systems (CMS) are emerging as valuable tools for various disciplines.
- Open-source CMS offer extensible platforms for managing diverse research needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review open-source website management tools for bioinformatics.
- To discuss the features of CMS relevant to informatics groups.
- To provide examples of CMS application in biomedical research.
Main Methods:
- Review of commonly used open-source content management systems.
- Analysis of CMS features applicable to research environments.
- Case study examples of CMS implementation in biomedical research.
Main Results:
- Open-source CMS provide essential functionalities for informatics groups.
- These systems support software, website, document, and course development.
- CMS can be extended for specialized research tasks like handling large datasets and deploying bioanalytic tools.
Conclusions:
- Open-source CMS are powerful, adaptable solutions for bioinformaticians.
- They facilitate efficient management of research resources and collaborations.
- Adoption of CMS can significantly improve the delivery of informatics solutions in research settings.
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