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Scaling genome sequencing to preserve species and ecosystems at risk
Customer - The Wellcome Sanger Institute
Industry - Scientific Research
Location - United Kingdom
Vision
The Wellcome Sanger Institute faces a monumental challenge: sequencing 70,000 eukaryotic species in the British and Irish Isles under the Darwin Tree of Life project. This ambitious initiative meets critical conservation and ecological demands as part of the Earth BioGenome Project's global effort to decode life on Earth.
Solution
To scale its genome sequencing efforts, the Institute deployed the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA and PowerEdge XE-Series servers on-premises. This tailored infrastructure integrates high-performance computing to support vast data needs, enabling scalable, precise genome mapping.
Impact
As a result of these AI advancements, the Institute sequences one genome every seven hours, a leap from three in a decade. Its contributions ripple globally, enabling vital biodiversity preservation and ecological insights while paving the way for innovative conservation strategies and genome research.
“The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA ensures every investment is architected for success. It optimizes our platforms to scale effortlessly and accelerate the science required for species mapping.”
Dr. Peter Clapham, Informatics Support Group Team Leader, The Wellcome Sanger Institute
The Wellcome Sanger Institute, enabled by the DAIFNV, is sequencing the 70,000 known species in the British Isles at an unprecedented scale, achieving what was once unimaginable to benefit the global scientific community.