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 It replaced outdated routers and switches with cutting-edge technology designed to significantly enhance the network’s capacity, speed, and reliability.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 September 2025 for […]
Expanding capabilities of Globus data management
In the near future, researchers can use Globus third-party hosted collections (cloud connectors), providing 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 managing cloud-stored data. This makes it easier […]
Managing allocations with ColdFront
Welcome to ColdFront RIS’s new tool for managing resource allocations on Storage2. In the near future, it will include a self-service portal for users to request access to resources for their research group. Why it matters: ColdFront allows institutions to allocate resources efficiently, track usage, and implement policies, all through a centralized web-based interface. It streamlines the […]