1. David Novo De Novo Software Metadata (sharing info) technology already exists (banks, insurance companies) metadata – standards are close and relatively simple to understand. However, real standards are only needed between companies. metadata (especially XML based) transformations are simple and well understood the problem with standards between institutions is basically: can you know, and capture up front EVERYTHING the other person is going to need to know.

2. David Novo De Novo Software Technology already exists Can already export Every statistic and metadata you deem necessary. Can export to any format you want (Excel, databases, XML) Small project is proposed to export gating information. In addition, Ryans group already made XML standard. Could easily export raw data directly to database. Can export saved analysis to databases. Can easily re-run analysis to get different results

3. David Novo De Novo Software Real problem is Biology What questions do you ask? How do you define something of interest? Once you define it, what kinds of models, queries do you have to? Consistency of experimental conditions, almost precludes inter-lab/company analysis.