Sigma-Aldrich wins award for biological search tool
8 June 2009
Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ: SIAL) has received CIO magazine’s
2009 CIO 100 award for its powerful web-based biological search tool,
Your Favorite Gene powered by Ingenuity, that provides
scientists access to dynamic gene-based content that they can use to
model and evaluate prospective experiments in the context of previously
published scientific literature.
“Your Favourite Gene and other Sigma-Aldrich online tools
have helped establish us as a premiere resource where life science
researchers can access information that allows them to better understand
complex biological systems,” said Carl Turza, chief information officer
of Sigma-Aldrich.
“As biological data continues to expand, scientists need access to a
dynamic, focused resource that contains the latest scientific
information, and we’ve linked that to our cutting-edge products. Through
much effort on our part, we have created an online presence designed to
provide content that builds trust and encourages engagement with the
life science community. We are honoured to receive a CIO 100 award for
our ongoing efforts.”
“This year’s CIO 100 awards draw well-deserved attention to companies
that are innovating and creating business value with IT,” said Maryfran
Johnson, editor in chief of CIO magazine & Events. “These winners are an
inspiration to businesses everywhere.”
Sigma-Aldrich’s Your Favorite Gene is powered by Ingenuity,
a software company focused on helping life science researchers more
effectively use and understand biological and chemical information.
Launched in January 2009, it is significantly different from the
static search options common among life science product providers. The
portal enables researchers to search by gene, protein, function,
disease, species, tissue or pathway to access a dynamic database of
historical and cutting-edge research findings and biological
information.
From an initial search on the site, simple navigation allows for
exploration of broader networks, providing insight into pathway
interactions. Users can also model prospective experiments.
The 2009 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the Broadmoor Hotel in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, on August 25, 2009 at the conclusion of the
eleventh annual CIO 100 Symposium and Awards Ceremony.
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