title: Creation of a small high-throughput screening facility.
abstract: The creation of a high-throughput screening facility within an organization is a difficult task, requiring a substantial investment of time, money, and organizational effort. Major issues to consider include the selection of equipment, the establishment of data analysis methodologies, and the formation of a group having the necessary competencies. If done properly, it is possible to build a screening system in incremental steps, adding new pieces of equipment and data analysis modules as the need grows. Based upon our experience with the creation of a small screening service, we present some guidelines to consider in planning a screening facility.
authors: BioAutomatix Consulting, Alameda, CA, USA.
authors: Tod
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authors: Flak
mesh_terms: D001681:Biological Assay / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction