Supercomputer to help research

October 30th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

http://google-sina.com/2007/10/29/supercomputer-to-help-the-diagnosis-of-epilepsy-stroke-depression-and-other-brain-conditions/

The University of Oregon, Electrical Geodesics, Inc. (EGI), and IBM have announced a new project that uses grid computing, Linux and IBM supercomputer technology to speed and improve the diagnosis of Epilepsy, stroke, depression and other brain conditions. In 2003, researchers at the University of Oregon Neuroinformatics Center received a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation to build advanced grid computing infrastructure to apply high-performance computing to diagnosing and treating brain-related conditions. The Integrated Cognitive Neuroscience, Informatics and Computation (ICONIC) grid facilitates more rapid diagnosis by harnessing the collective processing power of the school’s computing systems. In addition, the grid offers the ability to better respond to temporary spikes in demand for computing horsepower and helps researchers gain better access to and control over the large volume of data generated during diagnostic imaging work.

Very cool, this post talks about how the University of Oregon is working with IBM and EGI to develop a grid platform using Linux and IBM technology, it’s always good to see how the technology is being used and shows the technology being an enabler in this case research.

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