title: NeuPAT: an intranet database supporting translational research in neuroblastic tumors.
abstract: Translational research in oncology is directed mainly towards establishing a better risk stratification and searching for appropriate therapeutic targets. This research generates a tremendous amount of complex clinical and biological data needing speedy and effective management. The authors describe the design, implementation and early experiences of a computer-aided system for the integration and management of data for neuroblastoma patients. NeuPAT facilitates clinical and translational research, minimizes the workload in consolidating the information, reduces errors and increases correlation of data through extensive coding. This design can also be applied to other tumor types.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Valencia, and Research Foundation of Hospital Clínico Universitario of Valencia, Valencia 46010, Spain.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Villamón
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Piqueras
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Meseguer
authors.forename: Ignacio
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Blanquer
authors.forename: Ana P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Berbegall
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tadeo
authors.forename: Vicente
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hernández
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Navarro
authors.forename: Rosa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Noguera
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009447:Neuroblastoma; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*