Dell cloud boosts paediatric cancer research
The high-performance computer cluster, which was donated to the Phoenix, Arizona-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), will allow researchers to quickly access more precise data on diagnostic images, genetic sequencing of the RNA in tumours, and genetic variations that contribute to the disease.
The technology will allow researchers to target and identify fast-track treatments based on children's individual tumours, according to WebProNews.
The technology from Dell is the foundation of the research effort, as trial and error treatments of this magnitude were not possible using existing data bases and computing clusters.
Oncologists from the Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC) and biomedical researchers from TGen will be able to analyse comprehensively a patient's tumour RNA profile in one day versus the seven days which has commonly been required.
Because the trials will take place at eleven different medical centres, the new medical cloud and research cluster will allow instant access to vital data and medical records rather than experiencing the typical delay caused by sending data via express mail.
Specifically, scientists and physicians will use the donated cloud to investigate new technologies that accelerate genetic analysis and identification of targeted treatments for each patient from months to days, says Danis Foundation.
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