Medical research

Automating the process will help professionals, such as physicians, keep up with research, says Paul Allen.

Genomic rearrangements in genomes may be critical for diagnosis and treatment, says Matt Vaughn.

Acquisition to accelerate use of the cloud and mobile technologies, says Prakash Khot.

At the center of ASU’s effort is HortonWorks’ Data Platform, which enables vast computing resources to work together on computations of huge genomic data files.

Bereaved father, Microsoft data scientists join with team at Seattle Children's Hospital to seek insights.

The Scripps Research Institute will develop, test, maintain and upgrade the mobile apps and web-based platform that will be used to enroll 1 million U.S. volunteers, says Eric Topol, MD.

Medical school aims to boost stature in research of digital tools, data, says Robert Wachter, MD.

Softening of congressional limitations seen as enabling federal research efforts, says Leslie Krigstein.

Joint initiative between federal agencies will enable researchers to tap into database of genetic, clinical, lifestyle and military exposure information for medical research.