The Data Science Core (DSC) provides faculty and students access to biomedical data science resources, services, and training. Technology Access Grants (TAGs, see below) and biostatistical consulting are offered. Access to big data, biomedical data repositories, and cloud computing is provided. The DSC helps users develop expertise in scientific programming, experimental design that anticipates big data, data analysis, data management, and data security. Training is available in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics. The DSC supports research in many areas including: (i) genomics and transcriptomics; (ii) protein structure and proteomics; (iii) small molecules and metabolomics; (iv) imaging; (v) modeling; (vi) phylogenetic analyses; and (vii) gene expression. Also, state-of-the-art analytical software and technical experts are available to provide specialized help.

The facilities and capabilities at each location are outlined in the table below. The four Core facility locations allow users to access facilities on their campus or nearby campus. However, every INBRE institution can access all four Cores.

Core facilities at each of the three universities (University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University) are staffed by MS-and PhD-level scientists that are highly trained in the instrument operations. Bioinformaticians and biostatisticians are available at each Core facility to assist and train investigators and students in bioinformatics data analysis.

*Additionally, the Data Science Core at Boise State now includes the Sequencing Core. 

NIGMS Sandbox: a learning platform toward democratizing cloud computing for biomedical research | Briefings in Bioinformatics | Oxford Academic (oup.com)