SDMS

LabKey Server SDMS is a cloud-based scientific data management system (SDMS) designed to help research organizations centralize, integrate, and explore any type of scientific data. Built on a flexible, developer-friendly framework that underpins all LabKey products, it is highly customizable to meet the data management, analysis, security, and compliance needs of diverse research teams. The platform is suitable for organizations ranging from academic research groups to large enterprises with complex regulatory requirements.

LabKey Server SDMS enables researchers to harmonize assay, sample, demographic, and clinical data in a single central system, then explore that unified data using built-in visualization and reporting tools or a wide range of third-party integrations. Its modular architecture supports everything from basic data capture to advanced developer customization, making it adaptable across the full spectrum of life sciences research workflows.

Data Centralization and Integration

• Supports data from a broad range of lab instruments including NAb, Luminex, flow cytometry, proteomics, and other instrument types
• Integrates with software and databases including REDCap, CDISC, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, SQL Server, MySQL, and more
• General-purpose templates allow modeling and import of virtually any type of laboratory data
• Automates data imports and applies quality control features to improve data integrity and reduce manual, error-prone processes
• Supports Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processing for streamlined data pipeline management

Visualization and Reporting

• Built-in support for the R statistical programming environment to create live reports directly within the platform
• Connects to third-party analytics and visualization tools including RStudio, Tableau, Plotly, Spotfire, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and MATLAB via ODBC
• Full-featured SQL engine enables secure querying of integrated data across sources
• Quality control and trend reporting tools help researchers uncover meaningful patterns in their data

Security and Compliance

• Supports compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and 21 CFR Part 11 for audit-ready research environments
• Group and role-based security models manage user permissions and enable selective data sharing
• Authentication options include system-managed credentials, LDAP, single sign-on (CAS and SAML), and two-factor authentication
• Fine-grained control over PHI data visibility, user access, and detailed logging of all data access and use

Sample Management

• Tracks the complete lifecycle of lab samples including receipt, aliquoting, storage, and shipment
• Workflow tools standardize lab procedures and data capture processes
• Maintains chain of custody and an audit-ready log of all actions performed on each sample
• Connects sample data to associated assay and study data for a complete research picture

Customization and Developer Tools

• API libraries provide secure, auditable, programmatic access to LabKey Server SDMS data and services
• Scripting support allows developers to verify and manipulate data during import and automate analyses
• New system features can be packaged as modules for simple deployment within the platform
• Cloud staging environment and module editing and deployment tools available in higher-tier editions

Platform Editions

• Community — Free tier covering basic data management and security requirements
• Starter — Advanced data management, security, and support at $310 per user per month (10 users, billed annually)
• Professional — Developer tools, support, and system integrations at $446 per user per month (10 users, billed annually)
• Enterprise — Designed for multiple groups and complex compliance requirements; pricing available on request
• Volume discount pricing is available, and on-premise hosting is offered as an additional option

LabKey Server SDMS is available as a cloud-hosted solution with compliance-grade hosting options for regulated environments. It integrates with file management services such as Amazon S3, supports electronic lab notebook functionality, and includes ontology annotation capabilities. The platform has been deployed across leading research institutions including City of Hope, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Oregon Health and Science University, and Nestlé Research, demonstrating its versatility across precision medicine, oncology, and translational research settings.