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How to start a project

Service projects are registered and processed in iLab, an online project managing software for core facilities. It provides transparency of projects and quotes. It also includes a booking schedule for some equipment.

What is iLab?
iLab is our core facility's online platform for managing sequencing service orders. Through iLab, you can:

  • Request project consultations
  • Get price quotes
  • Initiate library preparation and sequencing projects

Each research group is organized into a "Lab," led by a Principal Investigator (PI). Your lab will be named "[PI Name] (LU) Lab.

Important Notes

  • Only the PI and the initial requester can see project details by default, which can create communication challenges for collaborators like bioinformaticians.
  • Consider designating a lab manager for broader project access.
  • Regularly update your team on project status through meetings or shared documents.

  

  1. When using iLab for the first time, please follow the quick guides below
  2. Go to the iLab Lund University login page: iLab Login, opens in new window. 
  3. Click "Sign in using SWAMID credentials."
  4. For first-time login:
    • Search for and select "Lund University."
    • Click "Proceed to Login."
    • Enter your LUCAT username (without @lu.se) and password.
  5. Complete Personal Information and choose you Lab "[PI Name] (LU) Lab"

Quick Guides:

Principle Investigators follow (opens in new window):

iLab PI Quick Start Guide - Existing Lab.pdf

 

All other Users follow (opens in new window):

iLab User Quick Start Guide.pdf

New Principle Investigators (PIs) at Lund University should use the following guide to create a new Lab in iLab (opens in new window). 

iLab PI Quick Start Guide - New Lab.pdf

 

  1. Go to the iLab Lund University login page, opens in new window: iLab Login, opens in new window 
  2. Click "Sign in using SWAMID credentials." 
  3. For first-time login:
    • Search for and select "Lund University."
    • Click "Proceed to Login."
    • Enter your LUCAT username (without @lu.se) and password.
  4. Complete Personal Information
  5. After logging in, you will need to populate some personal questions:
    • In the "PI/Group" field, locate and select "Admin (LU) Lab."
    • Click "Register" to continue.
  6. Contact CTG by email after registration to inform them that you have completed this step.
    1. Wait for a confirmation email regarding the creation of your research group profile in iLab.

  1. New Principle Investigators (PIs) outside of Lund University should register for an account, to access Core Facility services. You can go to this link for signup, opens in new window, select the "Center for Translational Genomics / Clinical Genomics Lund (SciLifeLab) and follow the registration steps.
  2. Please wait for activation of your Lab, then follow the steps for Existing Labs.

  

Contact Information

E-Mail

ctg_service [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se

singlecell [dot] ctgservice [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se

Phone

+46 73 075 3563

+46 73 096 8048

Address

BMC - Biomedical Centre D14

Klinikgatan 32

221 85 Lund

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Last updated: 1 Apr 2026 | liesl [dot] joubert [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se