computational data-science slideshow

Computational & Data Science

Intersect helps researchers at the Lowy Cancer Research Centre analyse over 100 terabytes of cancer genome data.

Image courtesy of A Chien, E Kable and L Soon, University of Sydney

Genomic Dark MatterDr Jason Wong uses Intersect’s data science infrastructure to look for mutations in genomic ‘dark matter’ that may play a critical role in driving cancer growth.

Exploring the Dark Matter of Cancer Genomes received the inaugural Big Data Big Impact award at the 2013 Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research

Developing Green Technologies

Associate Professor Evatt Hawkes uses Intersect’s computational infrastructure to advance the design of engines that cut emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

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Intersect’s computational infrastructure provides the 500 terabytes of storage and 10,000 compute cores required to simulate cleaner running engines.

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Where do we come from?Professor Geraint Lewis is exploring the evolution and ultimate fate of the universe using Intersect’s computational infrastructure.

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“Our partnership with Intersect means we can do a scale of simulations which would not be possible if we just bought our own machines.”

Professor Geraint Lewis

Next-Generation MedicinesProfessor Leo Radom is designing better antioxidants to help our bodies fight diseases such as heart disease, liver disease and cancer, using Intersect’s computational infrastructure.

“By combining computational work and experimental work, one ends up with a powerful combination that produces a better outcome. We’ve found that using facilities like Orange at Intersect or Raijin has been incredibly useful for our research.”

Professor Leo Radom

The scale of things to come…

The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder will generate 3,500+ DVDs worth of data every day!

Intersect is assisting the CSIRO to ensure that researchers will be able to leverage this amazing resource.