Study Management

Overview of Studies

In CytoAnalyst, a study serves as a dedicated workspace for single-cell RNA-seq data analysis. Each study allows you to:

1. Import and organize experimental data

2. Perform quality control procedures

3. Conduct various types of analyses

4. Visualize results

Multiple studies can be created to manage different datasets or research projects.

Accessing Study Management

To manage your studies, navigate to:

https://cytoanalyst.tinnguyen-lab.com/studies

This page provides a comprehensive view of your studies and offers tools for creation, editing, and collaboration.

Creating a New Study

To initiate a new study:

1. Provide a descriptive name for your study in the name field

2. Enter a concise description of the study's purpose in the description field

3. Click the Create button to generate the new study

Note: Study names and descriptions can be modified later if needed.

Managing Existing Studies

The study table offers the following functions:

• View button: Access the study dashboard for data analysis

• Remove button: Permanently delete the study and associated data

• Share button: Collaborate with colleagues by sharing the study. See details below.

• Extend button: Extend the study's expiration date. See details below.

• + icon: Expand study details to:

  • Update study name and description using the update form

  • Manage shared access to the study

Collaborating on Studies

To share a study with colleagues:

1. Click the Share button on the study management page

2. Enter a description for the shared link

3. Select appropriate permissions:

   • Read: Allows viewing of study and data

   • Read, Write: Permits viewing and editing of study and data

   • Owner: Grants full access, including sharing capabilities

4. Click Generate Link to create a shareable URL

To review collaborator access, expand the study details using the + icon in the study list.

Managing Shared Access

• Access to shared studies can be revoked at any time by clicking the Remove button.

• You can remove your own access token. However, if you are the only owner, ensure you transfer ownership to another collaborator before removing your token.

Study Expiration and Extension

Studies in CytoAnalyst have a default expiration period of 180 days after creation. To prevent data loss:

• Extend the study's expiration date by clicking the Extend button. This will add 180 days from the current date.

• Extensions can be made multiple times, with a limit of one extension per day

• Studies and associated data are permanently deleted upon expiration

Regular monitoring of study expiration dates is recommended to ensure continuity of your research data.