Within the Neuromics Support Facility, the data generated by omics research projects are managed by the BIOINFO Unit. A coherent data analysis workflow is provided by our bioinformatics experts by creating, maintaining, improving and automating pipelines fully integrated in the NSF services. For inquiries please contact [email protected].
Our expertise covers data analysis and storage on the hardware and software level. The main focus of the analysis support lies in providing solutions using customized, comprehensive evaluation of genomic and, to a limited extent, transcriptomic data, including current, advanced gene set and pathway modeling and annotations. Novel protocols and pipelines are developed to enhance the primary data analysis, complemented by different workflows and in-house created or optimized tools to enhance the interpretation of the results.
Available analyses
- Standardized long and short read data analysis – alignment, variant calling and structural variant calling, annotation
- Methylation calling for ONT long read sequencing
- Advanced, flexible project based consulting and analyses (e.g. long read isoform detection)
Computing resources
NSF’s bioinformatics team relies mainly on in-house computing for pipelines. We have access to the VSC for larger projects. Our storage array is expanding and currently consists of 2 PB raw storage.
Data delivery options
Based on the client’s wishes and the size of the data, we offer multiple options:
SFTP (default)
SSH File Transfer Protocol: secure, confidential, authenticated and cross-platform for most download sizes (up to a few TB). See our help document on obtaining the data.
Web based
For small downloads, we provide a unique authenticated URL to download straight to your device via the browser.
Cloud solutions
Upon request we can upload the data to a cloud of your choosing, such as Google Drive or Amazon S3 secure storage.
Other solutions are also possible for specific cases.
