Accelerate your discoveries with CryoSPARC
We’re excited to announce that CryoSPARC, the leading software for cryo-EM data processing, is now available on the RIS platform! Why it matters: Researchers can now seamlessly access CryoSPARC to accelerate high-resolution structure determination and streamline workflows. This integration ensures enhanced accessibility, performance, and support for all users. Enhance your research with CryoSPARC, and request access at […]
Supporting the new NIH GDS Policy at WashU
Effective January 25, 2025, NIH implemented a new cybersecurityrequirement for the use of human genomic data from NIH controlled-access data repositories (e.g., NIH dbGaP). Users of NIH controlled-access genomic data will be required to attest that the IT systems used for data analysis and storage comply with NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal […]
Improved performance & increased security
In November, Washington University in St. Louis started a major network upgrade. It replaced outdated routers and switches with cutting-edge technology designed to significantly enhance the network’s capacity, speed, and reliability. Why it matters: During this change, significant updates to enhance the performance and reliability of RIS systems took place, including re-IPing critical systems, modifying configurations, […]
The future of scientific computing at WashU is here
The RIS team has completed each vendor’s delivery, installation, and configuration of hardware and are working on configuring the new SLURM job scheduler and supporting systems. We will select early adopters for usability and performance testing to ensure our cluster infrastructure meets Compute2’s highest performance, security, and reliability standards. We are targeting June 2025 for […]
Expanding capabilities of Globus data management
In the near future, researchers can request the use of Globus Premium Storage Connectors, which will provide a uniform interface for accessing, moving, and sharing data across cloud storage services such as Box, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure. Why it matters: Globus Premium Storage Connectors enable secure, efficient, and scalable data transfers, sharing, and management of cloud-stored data. […]