The Eureka Research Workbench (http://eureka.sourceforge.net) is an online environment for capturing the scientific process that is currently under development. This presentation discusses the initial use of Eureka for international collaborative research on eco-toxicological investigations of the generation of estrogen mimics in the early aquatic food chain, (the biochemical conversion of nonylphenol ethoxylate to nonylphenol by the microalgae chlorella vulgaris). Specimens are collected in Thailand with initial extraction and sample preparation occurring at Silpakorn University, where data is directly entered into Eureka. Samples are then sent to analytical laboratories at UALR and UNF for separation and spectroscopic analysis with all data also being uploaded to Eureka. Through Eureka both the data and metadata are stored in one place enabling collaborative research across three distinct geographic regions and time zones. A discussion of the process and future plans for refinement of the system will be included.

Enabling international collaboration using the Eureka Research Workbench

248th National Meeting (2014)

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