The Rush Research Bioinformatics Core (RRBC) empowers researchers from genomic, clinical, and basic sciences disciplines at Rush and beyond with cutting-edge bioinformatics resources. Leveraging innovative infrastructure tools, including the Research Private Cloud and scalable cloud-based solutions, we facilitate research excellence.
RRBC provides advanced resources, expertise and collaborative support genomics, clinical and sciences research at Rush University and beyond.
Capabilities
- Guided data analysis and hypothesis-driven research
- Large-scale data analysis
- Analytical plan development and results interpretation
- Algorithm and script development for custom data processing
Technical Expertise
- Dedicated computing cluster for genetic, microbiome, metagenomic, transcriptomics, and next-generation sequencing studies
- Linux environment for large-scale analytics
- R programming language for downstream processing
- Machine learning and cloud-based environments
Team
Our four-member team comprises experienced bioinformaticians and biostatisticians skilled in:
- Handling large-scale biological datasets from next-generation sequencers and online resources (NCBI)
- Developing algorithms and pipelines for data analysis
- Collaborating with researchers to drive innovation
Services
- Customized analytical solutions
- Data storage and management workflows
- Training and support for bioinformatics tools
Collaborations
We foster partnerships with external institutions and researchers to advance bioinformatics research.
Contact us to explore how RRBC can support your research endeavors!
Ankur Naqib, PhD
Director, Rush Research Bioinformatics Core