Katalyst: Managing multiple experiments with identical or similar titles

Description

• Users create experiments with the same or very similar titles (e.g., “Solubility Test”).
• It becomes difficult to distinguish them in search and reports, especially across projects.
• Users may open or modify the wrong experiment.

Solution

• Naming conventions:
  • Adopt a naming pattern that includes:
    • Short descriptive name + date or batch ID (e.g., “Solubility_2024‑Q1_Batch1”).
    • Or include project/study codes if important.
• Use additional metadata:
  • Populate fields such as:
    • Project, study, campaign.
    • Assay type or indication.
  • Then filter on these fields in search and lists.
• UI usage:
  • Encourage users to rely on both Title and KAT ID when identifying experiments.
  • Display KAT ID and project in list views where possible.
• For legacy experiments:
  • Consider revising titles to be more specific where confusion is common, following agreed naming rules.