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Reliable, innovative solutions that make it easy for NCI investigators to use high performance computing. |
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Background
HPC Thought Leaders Presentations
Communications
Strategic Collaborations
HPC Support Services
HPC Training and Education
Precision Oncology and Computing
Exploratory Computing
Cloud Services
Computing and Cancer Community Development
New Initiatives
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With a focus on providing robust and reliable solutions enabling NCI investigators to utilize HPC in their efforts, the CBIIT HPC strategy is focused on these interconnected areas:
- Working closely with investigators across NCI to enable broader utilization of HPC through HPC training, education and reliable system access
- Guided by investigator challenges and opportunities, provide support and consulting for HPC needs as well as development, optimization and/or validation of HPC applications useful to cancer research and clinical applications
- Effective data management and information delivery solutions in support of HPC applications used in cancer research
- Exploration and evaluation of emerging HPC technologies for use in cancer research, information delivery and data center operations
- Developing essential partnerships within NCI, NIH, HHS, government, academically, commercially, nationally and internationally fostering the expanded use of HPC in cancer research
- Develop and deliver services supporting current and future HPC needs of NCI investigators
- Continual incorporation of investigator input to improve and evolve HPC services, capabilities and opportunities
Long Range Guiding Objectives for HPC in Cancer Research
With guidance and insight provided by the cancer research and clinical community within NCI, deliver robust, reliable HPC capabilities and support that:
- Enable broader understanding of cancer, cancer system dynamics and cancer characterizations
- Enable rapid identification of potential cancer risks and presence of cancer in individuals
- Enable rapid determination of optimal treatment options for patients
- Expand treatment options through improved discovery and rapid, reliable validation
- Foster computational integration and cooperation across the global cancer research community
- Enable transfer and flow of HPC technologies between NCI and other stakeholders
- Enable NCI to take full advantage of computational advances to accelerate cancer research
Foundations for Successful HPC in Cancer Research and Clinical Development
- Useful
- Performing needed functions and delivering key capabilities
- Enabling technologies can be eventually used in clinical application
- Reliable
- Assuring new computing technologies and applications are functionally reliable
- Assuring technologies and applications are validated and verified
- Assuring appropriate reproducibility of delivered solutions over time
- Adaptive
- Exploring new and emerging technologies and applications for use in cancer research and translation
- Utilizing multiple sources of input (internal and external) to improve overall HPC capabilities
- Portable
- Enabling intellectual investments to transition across emerging and evolving technology platforms
- Efficient
- Providing solutions in as rapid as possible yet in a cost-effective manner
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Biomedical research computation enables a growing number of scientists and clinicians to analyze, use, manage, and share their data—and their discoveries.
At NCI, wehave developed innovative High Performance (HPC) and Scientific Computing services that help investigators accelerate and advance their cancer research.
Our services include HPC support and consultation, education, and reliable access to various state-of-the-art HPC systems including the NIH Biowulf system, the NCI MOAB system, and HPC programs at the Department of Energy.
We also work closely with investigators across NCI to develop, optimize and/or validate HPC applications—and computing technologies—that enable rapid data transfer and provide effective data management. With ongoing input from the cancer researchers we serve, we continue to improve and evolve our HPC services, capabilities and opportunities. As partners to cancer researchers worldwide, we are guided by investigators’ challenges and opportunities.
Above all, we seek to expand scientists’ use of high performance computing to accelerate discoveries in predictive oncology research and advance effective methods of prevention, treatment, and cure.
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Name of Service: HPC Consultation
Type of Service: Scientific Computing
Short Description: Consultation, training, and support for high performance computing (HPC) systems used by NCI researchers
Intro
Our innovative High Performance (HPC) and Scientific Computing services accelerate and advance cancer research.
Our services include HPC support and consultation, education, and reliable access to various state-of-the-art HPC systems including the NIH Biowulf system, the NCI MOAB system, and HPC programs at the Department of Energy.
We also work closely with investigators across NCI to develop, optimize and/or validate HPC applications that expedite numerous data management functions.
What We Do
We provide consultation, training, and support for high-performance computing (HPC) systems used by NCI researchers.
Our Service Includes
Consultation and Evaluation of Your Scientific Computing Needs. We help you determine which HPC resources will help accelerate your research. These resources include:
- NIH’s HPC systems Helix and Biowulf
- NCI’s HPC system, MOAB
- Temporary storage space to share or move data files
- HPC application development or optimization
- Application testing
- Extended application profiling
Training and Education on High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems. We offer the guidance you need, including:
- How to use and program the NIH HPC systems, Helix and Biowulf and the NCI HPC system, MOAB
- Individualized training—we meet with you one-on-one to explain how to use specific computing tools and processes for your research study
- Recommendations for HPC-related presentations on the NCI HCP wiki and NIH training materials
Access and Login Assistance to the HPC systems. We provide assistance to access and log into the HPC systems you need to use, including:
Assistance on the Optimal Use of HPC Resources. We help you optimize the HPC resources you can use for your research. For example:
- How to make HPC applications run fast using graphical processing units (GPU)
- Which combination of HPC applications to use
- How to transfer your data efficiently using GLOBUS, the electronic service
FAQ
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no cost to you for HPC consultation.
There is a nominal monthly charge for an NIH HPC account. This gives you access to all of the NIH HPC systems and associated services (i.e. Helix, Biowulf).
There are no additional charges for CPU or storage on the NIH HPC systems.
How Does It Work? What Do I Need to Do?
If you’re not sure what you need or if you need any guidance on using high performance computing, we’re here to help. Use the Request Service button to request a consultation.
For additional information about our HPC program visit the NCI High Performance Computing (HPC) Program wiki.
When is the Service Available?
HPC Consultation is available during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
How Long Does It Take to Receive the Service?
We generally respond to requests for consultation within 1 business day.
Additional Resources
NIH HPC Systems
- For information on how to access to Helix and Biowulf visit the NIH HPC Systems: How To page.
- For information on how to obtain a user account on NIH HPC systems visit the web page entitled User Accounts on the NIH HPC Systems.
Department of Energy HPC Systems
Argonne National Lab Leadership Computing Facility
For information about user access see theUser Accounts web page and theNew User Guide web page.Oak Ridge National Lab Leadership Computing Facility
- For information about user access see the Getting Started Guide on the Oak Ridge National Lab website.
Related Services
High Performance and Scientific Computing Data Transfer Resources
High Performance and Scientific Computing Application Development
Research Computing and Data Management and Analysis
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Name of Service: HPC and Scientific Computing Application Development
Type of Service: Scientific Computing
Short Description: High performance (HPC) and scientific computing application development for NCI researchers
Intro
Cancer researchers generate a massive amount—and high volume—of data. This presents continual challenges for scientists to access, analyze, manage, and share their data with other researchers across the globe. Scientific computational tools must be robust, reliable, effective, and affordable.
At NCI, wehave developed innovative High Performance (HPC) and Scientific Computing services that offer reliable, high-speed data management and information delivery solutions to help investigators accelerate and advance their cancer research.We work closely with investigators across NCI to develop, optimize and/or validate HPC applications—and computing technologies—that enable rapid data transfer and provide effective data management.
What We Do
We optimize and develop HPC applications to improve performance and increase speed on (HPC) systems.
Our Service Includes
HPC Application Optimization
- We help your scientific applications run faster on HPC systems
HPC Application Development
- Creation of new applications and algorithms for high-performance computing (HPC) systems
- Job submission
- Data transfer
- Integration of multiple applications
FAQ
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no cost to you for this service.
How Does It Work? What Do I Need to Do?
If you’re not sure what you need or if you need guidance on using high performance computing, we’re here to help. Use the Request Service button to request a consultation or to request HPC application development.
See the NCI High Performance Computing (HPC) Program wiki for details on our high performance computing services.
When is the Service Available?
The service is available during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
How Long Does It Take to Receive the Service?
We generally respond to service requests within 1 business day.
Additional Resources
For information about the NIH HPC Systems see the NIH HPC Systems website.
Related Services
High Performance Computing (HPC) Consultation
High Performance and Scientific Computing Data Transfer Resources
Research Computing and Data Management and Analysis
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Name of Service: High Performance and Scientific Computing Data Transfer Resources
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High Performance Computing (HPC) General Support [current]
Type of Service: Scientific Computing [proposed]
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What We Do
We provide high performance and scientific computing data transfer resources to help NCI researchers manage and share data effectively, reliably, and affordably.
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Our Service Includes
Consultation on Research Data Resources[BL([3] . We discuss your needs with you and offer guidance on the specific electronic resources available to move and share data internally and externally. [based[BL([4] on your business/scientific needs]
Information and Guidance on the Use of Globus, NIH’s Electronic Data Transfer Service. Globus allows you to transfer and share data files with NCI intramural and extramural researchers.
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Long-Term Storage and Data Archive[BL([6] . We provide [BL([7] long-term data storage and archiving solutions for your long-term data retention needs.
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no cost to you for this service.
How Does It Work? What Do I Need to Do?
If you’re not sure what you need or if you need any guidance on using high performance computing, we’re here to help. Use the Request Service button to request a consultation or to request HPC Data Transfer Resources. See the NCI HPC Wiki for additional information.
When is the Service Available?
High performance computing systems and applications are available 24/7.
Consultation and support is available during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
How Long Does It Take to Receive the Service?
We generally respond to requests for consultation within 1 business day.
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NCIP HPC page?
Related Services
High Performance Computing Consultation
High Performance and Scientific Computing Application Development
Research Computing and Data Management and Analysis
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