Getting started

If you would like to start a new project with PRI, the first step is to submit a non-binding project application by clicking here. This allows us to evaluate the scope of the work, discuss feasibility, and help define the most suitable experimental strategy.

Before applying, we recommend that you prepare a short description of your research question, sample type, expected sample number, and any specific analysis needs. Once the application has been reviewed, PRI will contact you to discuss the project and next steps.

Once your project has been accepted, it must be formally registered in the booking system before any services can be requested. Please register your project by clicking here.

This step ensures that the project is correctly linked to the responsible researchers, billing information, and service workflow within PRI.

Please note that internal projects refer exclusively to projects paid via a KU billing account. All other projects are considered external and will be handled under a collaboration contract or service level agreement (SLA).

If you are a new user, registering your project will also initiate the creation of a user profile in our project management system, BookitLab. You will be assigned a unique username, typically based on your first and last name in lowercase without spaces, and you will be notified once your profile has been created.

Once your project has been registered, you can submit a service request via the project management system BookitLab.

To submit a new request, navigate to the “Request Services” section in the left-hand menu and select “Sample Requests.” The page will display a history of your previous requests. To create a new request, click the blue “+ New Order” button in the top right corner.

You will be asked to select the relevant service type and the project the request should be associated with. While the project can be adjusted at a later stage, the selected service type and user cannot be changed. For this reason, requests should always be submitted by the person leading the experiment, as this person will receive all communication related to the request.

After submission, the progress of your request can be monitored via the request status field within BookitLab.

Once your sample request has been submitted, please complete the sample handover request form here to arrange sample handover.

Samples should be delivered in freezer boxes clearly labeled with the project ID and request ID. For samples in Eppendorf tubes, please label the tube lids with the analytical sample ID (e.g. S1). For samples delivered in 96-well plates or Evotip boxes, please indicate the project ID, request ID, and the plate ID specified in the request form directly on the plate or box.

Our wet lab is located on the first floor of Building 10, room 10.1.5.

Please ensure that all questions regarding the analysis and the service request form are clarified prior to sample handover, as there is no possibility to discuss these during delivery. For any questions, please contact PRI’s Proteomics Service Manager, Paola Pisano (Paola.pisano@pri.ku.dk), or the PRI team at info@pri.ku.dk.

Unless data is derived from human subjects, results are shared via the Box data cloud. Once the results from the first request within a project are available, all project users will receive access to a shared project folder, and data can be accessed directly online.

Data derived from human subjects are shared via KU’s secure server (S-drive). In such cases, PRI will generate a dedicated S-drive folder, add all registered project members, and subsequently transfer ownership to the project’s principal investigator (PI), who will manage access within the user group. You will receive separate instructions on how to access the data.

For subsequent requests within the same project, data will be uploaded to the existing Box project folder or S-drive as they are generated. Request-specific folders may therefore appear before the final data analysis is completed. Once the analysis is finished, you will receive a notification via BookitLab, and the results can be found in the “bioinformatics” folder.

For regular use, we recommend installing Box Drive, which allows direct access to your data via your local file browser. Box Drive can also be used to download data by syncing individual folders (right-click → “Make available offline”). Please note that this requires sufficient space on your primary hard drive, as the Box folder location cannot be changed.