Innovative life science research and teaching is increasingly based on large amounts of data. Modern analytical methods such as real-time microscopy or high-throughput chemical analytics generate large amounts of data in a short time. At the same time, these data are interpreted with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, which require real-time access to large data sets and fast processing with special hardware. In recent years, numerous internationally outstanding capacities in the field of analytics and high-performance computing have been created by VBC institutions and their cooperation partners. However, this is offset by insufficient capacity, performance and connectivity with regard to data storage and data transfer. The “DataLife” project addresses these needs considering the demands of both data creation sites (e.g., researchers) and data processing sites (e.g., HPC operators).
The project is scheduled to run until the end of 2025. The operation of the infrastructure is expected to start at the beginning of the second year. After the end of the project period, the project partners will continue to operate the infrastructure.