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Check out some of my Tkinter projects
Mg/Kg Dose Calculator for Gram Body Weights
Problem:
Accurate drug dosing is critical
in experimental research involving animal subjects, especially for
tests that depend on precise drug formulations. In our lab, we trained
students who were new to scientific research and animal models of
neurobiology. A significant challenge they faced was converting between
different units: animals are weighed in grams, drugs are measured in
grams, but dosing calculations must be expressed in milligrams of drug
per kilogram of animal body weight. This complexity in unit
conversions frequently lead to confusion and errors among novice
scientists, impacting the accuracy and reliability of dosing.
Solution:
To reduce confusion around unit
conversions and prevent calculation errors in drug dosing, a Tkinter
desktop application with three key functionalities was developed.
This application facilitates accurate drug formulation with three
primary calculation functions:
- Calculating the required drug weight in both
grams and milligrams based on the total volume of solution to be
prepared and the desired mg/kg dose
- Determining the drug weight needed in grams
and milligrams using the individual weights of animals in grams and
the mg/kg dose
- Computing the total drug weight in grams and
milligrams by considering the combined weight of the animals and the
specified mg/kg dose
By automating these calculations, the application aids novice
scientists in achieving accurate dosing with ease and confidence.
- Calculating the required drug weight in both grams and milligrams based on the total volume of solution to be prepared and the desired mg/kg dose
- Determining the drug weight needed in grams and milligrams using the individual weights of animals in grams and the mg/kg dose
- Computing the total drug weight in grams and milligrams by considering the combined weight of the animals and the specified mg/kg dose
Tkinter UI
Short video demonstrating the desktop application's functionality
Behavioral Timer with Excel Data Output
Problem:
In our laboratory, we needed to
quantify specific behaviors of animal test subjects during social
interactions by tracking their frequency and duration. This process
required continuous human observation, without the ability to look
away to write paper notes or enter numerical data to a screen.
Additionally, the need to monitor multiple behaviors and capture
discrete occurrences in real time could not be effectively managed
with traditional tools such as stopwatches or multiple timers,
which would lead to inefficient and inaccurate data collection.
Solution:
A Tkinter desktop application was developed to address the need for
detailed behavioral quantification. The application enables the user
to quantify three different behaviors during one interaction session
by recording total time and bout durations, and includes a tally for
an additional discrete, fleeting behavior. With an easy-to-navigate
interface, the application facilitates user input and outputs all data
into a user-defined Excel spreadsheet for efficient data handling and
analysis.
Tkinter UI
Short video demonstrating the desktop application's functionality
