Openmosix Cluster

GenEpi has a cluster of 9 dual CPU nodes (total of 18 CPUs) running the Openmosix version of the Linux operating system. This system is used to crunch the large amount of statistical processing required in genetics research.

Condor Batch Processing Cluster

33 CPU's are available to facilitate batch processing of statistical analyses. These CPU's are used to process thousands of small jobs spread across arrays of chromosomes in parallel enabling a large amount of throughput.

4.5 Tb Storage Area Network (SAN)

The Genetic Epidemiology laboratory has a 4.5 Tb (4500 Gb) SAN used exclusively by GenEpi staff and students. This allows the storage and processing of genome wide scans.

Online Computer Aided Telephone Interview (CATI) System

GenEpi has developed an in-house CATI software system. A research interviewer logs on from their home using a web browser via a broadband connection to servers located within GenEpi. These servers save interview data directly to local databases. This operation is entirely paperless and allows for highly uniform information gathering protocols as the CATI monitors and checks all responses and guides the interviewer through the interview. All transactions use the latest encryption and security technologies.

Phenotype Database

Genepi has a database of 160,000 individuals consisting of about 18000 twin pairs plus their siblings, parents, children and spouses. GenEpi has collected a vast amount of phenotypic information on these individuals over a 15 year period.