Roberts Lab Resources

This repository serves as the central hub for Roberts Lab members, containing comprehensive documentation, protocols, and guidance for all aspects of lab operations. Whether you're a new member getting started or an experienced researcher looking for specific protocols, this repository provides the resources you need.

📖 Quick Start

• New to the lab? Start with the Roberts Lab Handbook for comprehensive onboarding information
• Looking for protocols? Browse our Lab Protocols collection
• Need help or have questions? Submit an issue or join the discussion on Slack
• Major research projects can be found here

🤝 How to Interact with This Repository

For All Lab Members:

• Browse resources: Navigate through folders and files to find what you need
• Search: Use GitHub's search function to quickly locate specific information
• Stay updated: Watch this repository for notifications about important updates

Contributing and Getting Help:

• Report issues: Found something outdated or incorrect? Submit an issue
• Suggest improvements: Use GitHub Discussions for ideas and feedback
• Make edits: Click the pencil icon (✏️) on any page to edit directly, or submit a pull request
• Join conversations: Connect with lab members on Slack

Communication Channels:

• GitHub Issues: For troubleshooting, requests, and lab meeting topics
• GitHub Discussions: For broader conversations and feedback
• Slack: For day-to-day lab communication (genefish.slack.com)

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📁 Repository Structure

Core Documentation:

• docs/: Source files for the Roberts Lab Handbook including:
  • Lab policies and expectations
  • Computing resources and best practices
  • Safety protocols and training materials
  • Communication guidelines and onboarding information

Lab Resources:

• protocols/: Comprehensive collection of lab protocols, including both custom procedures and commercial kit protocols
• equipment_manuals/: Equipment documentation and user manuals
• lab_safety_docs/: Safety training materials and documentation

Administrative:

• .readthedocs.yml: Configuration for the Roberts Lab Handbook website
• mkdocs.yml: Configuration file for MkDocs documentation generation
• histology_request_form_2019.pdf: Histology sample submission form for consultation services

Additional Resources:

• archive/: Historical documents and archived materials
• img/: Images and media files used throughout the documentation