Open & Unsigned Experiments Report
Experiments that remain open, unsigned, and were created more than 30 days ago — as of March 18, 2026.
Action Required: 4,953 experiments require sign-off
The experiments below have been open for more than one month without a signature. Owners have been identified and reminder communications are included in this report.
4,953
Total Open & Unsigned
4,877
Never Submitted
17
Awaiting Approval
47
Unlocked by Admin
28
Unique Owners
Status Breakdown
New Notebook Experiment
4,877
Unlocked – ELN Administrator
47
Locked – Awaiting Approval
17
Locked – Rejected by Approver
4
Unlocked – Approver Requires Changes
1
No Status
7
Top Owners by Open Experiments
Top 20| # | Owner | Open Experiments | Volume | Oldest Open (Date) | Oldest Experiment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mtrupia | 836 | 2022-11-22 | Michael Trupia's Experiment | |
| 2 | mtolino | 758 | 2022-10-25 | Mike Tolino's Experiment | |
| 3 | twalker | 682 | 2023-03-28 | Rob's First Experiment | |
| 4 | kcramer | 439 | 2021-09-23 | kcramer's Cool Charting Experiment Template | |
| 5 | gmagaro | 288 | 2023-06-14 | ELN DNA Extraction 7611148 | |
| 6 | aschooler | 265 | 2021-09-24 | aschooler's Experiment | |
| 7 | dwelch | 165 | 2021-09-28 | dwelch's Experiment | |
| 8 | jackie.huitink | 113 | 2023-09-29 | ELN Sample Registration 7816088 | |
| 9 | bshaffer | 96 | 2022-12-30 | Consumable Registration Template 406362 | |
| 10 | yqiao | 90 | 2021-09-25 | yqiao's Cool Charting Experiment Template | |
| 11 | ksmith | 89 | 2023-06-12 | ksmith's Experiment | |
| 12 | admin | 86 | 2021-09-24 | admin's Experiment | |
| 13 | cwinfindale | 85 | 2021-09-24 | Clayton Winfindale's Experiment | |
| 14 | sriordan | 82 | 2023-08-31 | MSKCC Demo Loading Data 7727332 | |
| 15 | jhan | 80 | 2023-06-11 | James Han's Experiment | |
| 16 | kassandra.peterson | 80 | 2023-11-20 | Kassi Peterson's Experiment (7954231) | |
| 17 | jgladfelter | 72 | 2022-04-12 | James Gladfelter's Experiment | |
| 18 | ehess | 67 | 2022-04-15 | ehess's Experiment | |
| 19 | dpetanov | 57 | 2023-02-14 | Consumable Registration Template 7490327 | |
| 20 | rarias | 40 | 2022-08-30 | ELN DNA Extraction 1278 2022-08-30 |
Draft Reminder Emails — Top Offenders
6 draftsThe following email drafts are ready to send to the six users with the highest number of open, unsigned experiments. Personalize the sign-off and ELN link before sending.
To: mtrupia · Michael Trupia
836 open experiments
Subject: Action Required: 836 Unsigned ELN Experiments — Please Sign Before Escalation
Hi Michael,
I'm reaching out because our records show you currently have 836 open, unsigned experiments in Sapio ELN — the oldest dating back to November 22, 2022.
Unsigned experiments represent an incomplete audit trail and are out of compliance with our data integrity policy. If these are not addressed, this will need to be escalated to your manager.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Review each open experiment — complete any remaining work or add a closing note if the experiment is no longer active
3. Sign and submit each experiment for approval
If you believe some of these experiments were created in error or can be canceled, please mark them accordingly rather than leaving them open.
If you have any questions or need assistance, reply to this email or reach out to the ELN administrator.
Thanks for your prompt attention to this,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences
To: mtolino · Mike Tolino
758 open experiments
Subject: Action Required: 758 Unsigned ELN Experiments — Please Sign Before Escalation
Hi Mike,
I'm following up on a compliance review of our Sapio ELN records. You currently have 758 open, unsigned experiments, with the oldest dating back to October 25, 2022. Notably, 15 of these are in a "Locked – Awaiting Approval" state, meaning they have been submitted but not yet finalized.
Leaving experiments unsigned is a data integrity concern and will be escalated if not resolved promptly.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Prioritize the 15 experiments currently awaiting approval — approve or address reviewer feedback
3. Review remaining open experiments, complete outstanding work, and sign each one
4. Cancel or close any experiments that are no longer relevant
Please reach out if you need help navigating a large batch — we can assist with bulk actions where appropriate.
Thank you,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences
To: kcramer
439 open experiments
Subject: Reminder: 439 Unsigned ELN Experiments Require Your Attention
Hi,
Our ELN compliance review has flagged 439 open, unsigned experiments under your account, with the oldest created on September 23, 2021 — over four years ago.
While we understand experiments can accumulate over time, unsigned records represent an incomplete audit trail and must be addressed.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Work through your open experiment list — starting with the oldest entries
3. Sign completed experiments and cancel/close any that are no longer active
If the volume makes this difficult to tackle alone, contact the ELN administrator to discuss options for a bulk review session.
This is a first reminder. Continued non-compliance will be escalated.
Thank you,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences
To: gmagaro
288 open experiments
Subject: Reminder: 288 Unsigned ELN Experiments Require Your Attention
Hi,
As part of our regular ELN compliance review, we've identified 288 open, unsigned experiments associated with your account. The oldest of these dates back to June 14, 2023.
To maintain our data integrity standards, all completed experiments must be signed and submitted for approval in a timely manner.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Review your open experiment list and complete any outstanding steps
3. Sign and submit each experiment — or cancel experiments that are no longer relevant
If you have questions about the sign-off process, please contact the ELN support team.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences
To: aschooler
265 open experiments
Subject: Reminder: 265 Unsigned ELN Experiments Require Your Attention
Hi,
Our ELN compliance review shows 265 open, unsigned experiments under your account, with the oldest dating back to September 24, 2021.
We ask that all team members keep their experiment records current and signed. Unsigned experiments will be flagged for escalation if not addressed.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Review and sign all completed experiments
3. Cancel or close any experiments that were started in error or are no longer active
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any guidance.
Thank you,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences
To: dwelch
165 open experiments
Subject: Reminder: 165 Unsigned ELN Experiments Require Your Attention
Hi,
I'm reaching out as part of a routine ELN compliance check. Our records show 165 open, unsigned experiments under your account, with the earliest created on September 28, 2021.
Keeping your ELN records signed and up to date is an important part of our data governance requirements.
Please take the following action by [DATE]:
1. Log in to Sapio ELN at [ELN URL]
2. Locate your open experiments and complete any remaining work
3. Sign and submit each experiment, or cancel those no longer relevant
If you have questions or need help in bulk, please reach out — we're happy to assist.
Thank you,
Rob Brown
[Title] | Sapio Sciences