Case Study: Medical University of South Carolina streamlines Alzheimer's research workflows with Freezerworks

Medical University of South Carolina unifies two research cores and automates sample transfers with Freezerworks

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) faced new challenges when its Neuropathology Laboratory became part of the South Carolina Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The launch of this ADRC required new processes for tracking longitudinal antemortem samples, coordinating workflows between its Neuropathology and Biomarker teams, and overcoming manual communication delays, all while preparing for IRB approval and compliance with national standards.

Freezerworks implemented a customized Freezerworks Summit system to address these needs. The solution automated sample transfer alerts and real-time notifications between teams, created tailored batch entry forms, and built a live, IRB-ready database aligned with national repository standards. This resulted in unified workflows, improved cross-team communication, and a scalable, NCRAD-compliant system prepared for the immediate launch of longitudinal studies.

Medical University of South Carolina