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Lauren Becnel Boyd1, Scott P Hunicke-Smith, Grace A Stafford
1Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. lbboyd@bcm.edu
The Life Science Business Architecture Model (LS BAM) 1.1 offers a standardized framework for life science research processes. This model enhances understanding and guides software development for the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG®).
Area of Science:
- Life Science Research
- Biomedical Informatics
- Business Architecture Modeling
Background:
- Business Architecture Models (BAMs) define business operations, roles, locations, timing, methods, and data.
- BAMs facilitate a common understanding of business functions and requirements, guiding software development.
- The cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG®) Life Science BAM (LS BAM) standardizes vocabulary, goals, and processes in life science research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the current release, LS BAM 1.1.
- To detail the utility and usage of LS BAM 1.1.
- To outline future plans for LS BAM development and releases.
Main Methods:
- Development of Use Case and Activity Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagrams.
- Incorporation of business process elements including goals, people, and groups.
Main Results:
- LS BAM 1.1 comprises 90 goals and 61 people/groups.
- The model is available in UML, PDF, and HTML formats.
- The study details the utility, usage, and future development plans for LS BAM 1.1.
Conclusions:
- LS BAM 1.1 provides a valuable resource for the life science research community.
- The model supports a shared understanding of common processes within life science research.
- Ongoing development ensures the LS BAM remains a relevant and evolving tool.
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