1. Exploring the not-so-fundamental Life Sciences Research fundamentals
Sylvia Kuijpers
Relationship Manager Research + International Policy & Governance
Internet2 Global Summit, 25 April 2017

2. Life Science clusters Molecular imaging
MRI
SPECT
PET
Molecular imaging
Focus on performing the experiments with the techniques available
Use of local and sometimes national compute clusters
External hard drives used for transfer, back-up and storage of the output
They don’t contact local ICT for help
Main concerns
Unstable servers when transferring data to compute
Threat of losing precious data
No quick & secure access to temporary students

3. Possibilities for NREN, Compute and eScience facilities
Compatibility of network and compute facilities
Improving research workflow (eScience)
Optimizing code/software
Optimizing data transfers
Optimizing access to compute

4. Research engagement possibilities
Understanding researchers
Gathering requirements
Improve services to accommodate their needs
Adoption of cyberinfrastructure services by (more) researchers