Database Development

Database development, as a service, was conceptualised in March 2004, following a surge in requests for this service.

Since early 2004, MRSC has been involved in developing a series of databases for researchers at Mater. These projects enabled MRSC to accumulate experiences in developing either small desktop database solutions using MS Access or fairly complicated web-based database on Mater Intranet or on Internet.

Our database development services include:

Microsoft Access Database Development

MS Access Database is a good solution for small research projects as it suits the needs of both rapid development and less maintenance.

We will be able to help in the following areas:

  • Design and Develop MS Access Databases
  • Fix and improve functionality of old MS Access Databases
Our MS Access projects include:
  • Complex Care Service Database
  • Diabetes Service Database
  • R.O.B.I.N. team Database
  • Breast Cancer Research Database
  • Growth and Development Study Database
  • GBS Audit Study Database
  • Edinburgh Depression Study Database

Web Application Development

Web applications are an excellent method of providing information 24/7 on Internet. Web databases become increasingly popular because of their global accessibility.

We will be able to help in the following areas:

  • Domain Name Registration Assistance
  • Website hosting Assistance
  • Website Design
  • Webpage Design
  • Web application Development - database
MRSC initalised the web applications by developing some web-based databases on Mater Intranet. These projects include:
  • Mater Research Register Database
  • Perinatal Mortality Register Database
  • Prader Willi Syndrome Study Database
MRSC also provides assistance in domain name registration, web hosting, website design. These websites include:
Currently, MRSC is building up its capability in web application development by adopting different technologies to meet the requirements of developing more complicated and commercial-standard databases on Internet.

These technologies include :
  • ASP.NET ( C# ) and SQL Server 2000.
    With ASP.NET the code behind web pages is written using the same programming languages that the .NET Framework uses (C# and VB.NET). SQL Server 2000 is the standard commercial database for medium and large applications.

  • PHP and MySQL.
    PHP (Hypertext Pre-processor) is a popular server-side scripting language. MySQL is a small database server ideal for small and medium applications. Both PHP and MySQL are open source and free downloadable which provides great economic advantages.
Our current projects include:
  • NHMRC Stillbirth Study Database ( ASP.NET & SQL Server 2000)
  • WOMBAT Collaboration ( PHP & MySQL )
  • International Stillbirth Alliance (PHP & MySQL)
Enquiries

Please send emails to Yanlin Liu.