http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2009/06/02/to-build-or-buy-microsoft-amps-up-life-sciences-strategy-by-buying-rosetta-biosoftware/ Business + Technology in the Exponential Economy Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:43:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2009/06/02/to-build-or-buy-microsoft-amps-up-life-sciences-strategy-by-buying-rosetta-biosoftware/comment-page-1/#comment-62906 Joshua Daniel Franklin Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:06:00 +0000 http://www.xconomy.com/?p=27566#comment-62906 I'd argue that it's the vast majority of basic science and translational researchers that use Excel or homemade systems. The reason is simple: cost. They know about commercial systems, CROs, etc. but can't afford it on an RO1 budget. I've heard this from other CTSAs around the country, too. The only exceptions are centers with dedicated informatics budgets. I’d argue that it’s the vast majority of basic science and translational researchers that use Excel or homemade systems. The reason is simple: cost. They know about commercial systems, CROs, etc. but can’t afford it on an RO1 budget. I’ve heard this from other CTSAs around the country, too. The only exceptions are centers with dedicated informatics budgets.

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