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Research Computing at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Delivering bespoke scientific computing services and infrastructure to empower world leading genomics research

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High Performance Computing

The Sanger hosts state of the art high performance computing clusters to accelerate the science.

Our modern hardware is cutting-edge and can support a diverse range of tasks, from intensive AI-ML pipelines in cellular image analysis to targeted NanoPore sequencing workflows and quantum simulations for pangenome graph resolution.

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Tiger & Cub: Next Generation Platforms for AI

Expanding and optimising our platforms for the data and AI platforms of the future

After the first phase of Sanger's investment into AI, we have officially unveiled the Tiger and Cub clusters for large scale AI workflows which are alreadyrevolutionising our understanding of cellular genomics and somatic mutations.

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Research Software Engineering

Empowering research with tailored software collaboration

Research computing support at the Sanger includes dedicated research software engineers (RSE) who collaborate with scientists and bioinformaticians to develop high-quality software tailored for HPC. The team covers a diverse range of experience, delivering software solutions for projects ranging from data analytics and visualisations to quantum bioinformatics simulations.

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Part of the services offered by the RSE community includes unique training and mentorship opportunities.

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Innovation to the Core

Fostering a spirit of innovation in all we do

Our team is driven to ensure the Sanger stays ahead of the curve of technological development. We actively maintain and seek partnerships with technology vendors and attend conferences to learn what we could be doing better.

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