What is the Zebrafish Facility Manager?

The Zebrafish Facility Manager is a software package for maintaining information about zebrafish stocks used in a genetics research lab.

It is a web application that can be used on virtually any modern phone, tablet or computer with no installation required.

Tracking Features

ZFM tracks zebrafish stocks in a research facility including:

the lineage of their stocks
the genetic markers (mutations and transgenes) carried by each stock
the lineage of those markers
where the stocks are physically located in the fish facility
various notes and data associated with the stock (age, researchers, research notes...)
the various transgenes and mutations in use at the facility

ZFM supports normal research processes including:

creation of new stocks from crosses using existing stocks
creation of sub-stocks for subgroups of a stock that have been identified as genetically distinct
search and filtering of stocks using a multitude of criteria
navigation up and down stock lineages
printing neat and accurate tank labels

ZFM is integrated with ZFIN so that detailed information about mutations and transgenes is always accessible with a quick click.

The system provides reporting and auditing tools that are particularly useful for animal husbandry tasks.

The system applies internal checks and controls to help users keep their data clean and consistent.