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Frequently Asked Questions



  1. How do I use SEARCHBreast?
  2. Who can see my submitted models?
  3. Do I need to submit models to have access to other people's models?
  4. Can I restrict who sees my submitted models?
  5. How do I access models I am interested in?
  6. I made a mistake while I was submitting a model
  7. I registered but I can't log in
  8. How do I delete a model?
  9. I can't find an appropriate model here
  10. I can't do what I need to with this website - what should I do?


1

How do I use SEARCHBreast?

a) Search for models.

You may want to search for in vivo models that are useful to your research. To do this use the search part of the website, as shown on the above menu bar. Models are split into four categories for searching (and depositing), these are:

Use the appropriate search form to find models that match your criteria. After you have found model/s that you are interested in, email help@searchbreast.org if you would like to be put in contact with the person that has this model.

b) Share your models.

If you have information about models that you would like to share via the SEARCHBreast resource:

i) register with the SEARCHBreast website;
ii) use one of the 'deposit' forms to upload your model/s, into one of the four categories in the SEARCHBreast database:

This information will then be viewable by other registered users through the search forms (after they have logged in), who will then be able to contact you indirectly via SEARCHBreast.

The amount of information you provide is up to you.

Your email address and name will not be shown in search results, but the rest of the information you submit will be available to view publicly.

2

Who can see my submitted models?

Your model/s will be viewable by registered users who are loggen in, but your name and contact information will not be displayed to them. You must register to deposit models, but anyone can search the the database using this website once they have registered and logged in. However, submitter names and contact information are not shown in the search results. A submitter's institute is shown.

3

Do I need to submit models to have access to other people's models?

No, you do not need to submit models to use SEARCHBreast. You can search the database and if you find models that you would like to use, please email help@searchbreast.org giving the name of the model (e.g. "SB_0099") to find out how to obtain it.

4

Can I restrict who sees my submitted models?

Your model/s will be viewable on the secure site by registered users who are logged in. The information displayed will include the name of your institute, but your name and contact information will not be.

5

How do I access models I am interested in?

Please email help@searchbreast.org to find out how to contact the submitter of the model, giving a brief description of the model/s you are interested in, including its name (e.g. "model_99").

6

I made a mistake while I was submitting a model

You can edit information about your models after you login (requires registration) or you can use the request form to ask for changes to be made (or for the record to be deleted). You can also email us using help@searchbreast.org to ask for changes to be made.

7

I registered but I can't log in

Depending on the type of internet browser that you are using, you may need to adjust the settings so that cookies are accepted.

For example, in Internet Explorer, click on the "Tools" tab at the top of your browser, and use its drop-down menu to select "Internet Options". Then look at the "Privacy" tab and lower the setting to medium.

[The cookies used on this site are very small, and are only used to keep track of your registration details while you are logged into the site.]

8

How do I delete a model?

You cannot at present delete models yourself - please contact us to do that for you. However, you can edit information about your models after you login (requires registration).

Otherwise you can use the request form to ask for a record to be deleted. You can also email us using help@searchbreast.org to ask for changes to be made.

9

I can't find an appropriate model here

Can't find the model you are looking for? Please email help@searchbreast.org for help in obtaining models if you are having difficulty. Or alternatively, try the International Mouse Strain Resource (IMSR).

10

I can't do what I need to with this website - what should I do?

Please contact us using help@searchbreast.org or use the feedback form. This is the first version of the website, and it will change to suit the needs of the community.


Contact: help@searchbreast.org