Creating a Project
Getting Started with Research in Tabular
After logging into Reliant Tabular, you will find yourself at the home page. Centered on screen is the Project Recipes interface, which is used to begin any new research project.
Reliant’s team has deep experience across the life sciences industry, and has developed default search workflows that are optimally designed for each project type. Tables are completely customizable following creation.
The Recipes interface has three standard tabs, each corresponding to searches within each of the core datasets integrated with Tabular:
- Scientific Literature - PubMed Abstracts & Conference Abstracts
- Clinical Trials - clinicaltrials.gov
- Approved Drugs - FDA Label Search
Each dataset has its own set of Recipes tailored for that integration - let’s take a look.
Scientific Literature: Pubmed, Conferences, & PDF Upload
The scientific literature tab allows users to rapidly search PubMed, Conference Abstracts, or Upload PDF documents for analysis.
PubMed Search
Searching PubMed has never been easier. To get started, enter any natural language statement that describes your research interest. Be as specific as you’d like, and don’t worry about formatting. Our model will translate your search into a precisely crafted PubMed query that reflects your search.
After creating your search, the prompt side bar gives you complete transparency into the prompt generated and the control to edit / update your search if desired.
Conference Abstract Search
To begin a conference abstract search, select a conference of interest from the source dropdown menu.
Note, Conference abstracts are currently searchable keywords only. Keep your initial search broad (ex. Lymphoma, NSCLC, Keytruda, etc.) to ensure high result recall, and filtering results later via precise custom AI columns.
Update conferences included in your search at any time using the side bar.
Upload Files
There are currently two supported file upload types:
PDF Upload
Upload PDF files of research papers or other literature via the upload button in the scientific literature tab.
Users can monitor the upload status of files via the sidebar as they are loaded into the application.
PDF upload time will vary depending on the length of files uploaded. Note, Reliant has an individual PDF length limitation of 60 pages. While users can upload files that exceed this length, Reliant will only be able to read and extract data from the first 60 pages.
At any time, users can add additional files to their project via the button in the slide bar.
RIS files
The second supported file type for uploads are .ris files, which can also be uploaded via the upload button in the scientific literature tab.
.ris file upload time will vary depending on the number of records contained in the file, however the records will load asynchronously into your table, allowing you to begin reviewing before all records have finished loading.
Clinical Trials
- “Find clinical trials where the primary drug targets” allows the user to search for clinical trials by the mechanism of action (MOA) of the primary intervention. Reliant’s data platform connects clinical trial assets to an external database of MOAs, allowing users to find clinical trials for assets even if the trial description does not list the mechanism. Users can add multiple different MOAs to the same search.
- "I want to analyze drug programs pursuing near-term approval in” generates a broad search of all Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials within a given disease area with a primary completion date in the last three years or future. This recipe is ideal for understanding the competitive pipeline landscape within a therapeutic area
- Don’t worry if your search criteria differ from these preset filters - clinical trial project tables are continually customizable via the filter bar.
- “I want to review the full pipeline for” allows the user to instantly understand the clinical development history, active trials, and planned research by a particular sponsor. No more searching messy company pipeline pager, or scouring CTG for previously completed trials. This search is ideal for firm-specific competitive background research.
- “I want to create a custom project” allows the user to curate the exact search and filter terms they need. If you know exactly what trial data you are looking to analyze, start here.
Approved Drug Labels
- “Find approved drugs that target” allows the user to search for products by their mechanism of action as specified in their product label. Users can add multiple different MOAs to the same search.
- “I want to analyze drugs approved for” allows the user to search by indication - this search will bring up all products with FDA approval in the given TA, whether this is the product’s only indication, or is one of many. This search is excellent for beginning a broader search on a therapeutic area competitive set.
- “I want to analyze the following drug(s)” allows the user to perform a narrow analysis on a particular drug, or set of drugs. This search is ideal for exploring nuances within a pre-defined market basket.
Tip - Precise Language Generates the Strongest Results
Remember to use precise language in your search that reflects indication language found in labels. For example, entering “kidney cancer” into the FDA Label search by indication may not capture as many labels as the more specific “renal cell carcinoma”.
Projects Side Bar
On the left side of the Tabular UI, a collapsable side bar keeps track of all previous projects and tables. Use the side bar to organize and rename your tables & projects. There is no need to save your work as you go - Tabular automatically records all table changes so you never lose valuable work!