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May 19, 2025

Massive Scientific Data at the Click of a Button 

By Aaron Wenzel, PhD, Cera Fisher, PhD, Jared Rozowsky, PhD, Surya Saha, PhD

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Struggling to access the data you need for your research? Imagine needing more data halfway through a study – it happens all the time! That’s where Velsera comes in. Our Core Seven Bridges Platform helps researchers easily connect to huge amounts of scientific data without the usual hassle.

Analyze Data Where It Lives 

One big hurdle is dealing with massive datasets like the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Sequence Read Archive (SRA). It’s packed with valuable information but downloading and managing it all is a nightmare. Velsera uses global standards, like Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH)’s Data Repository Service (DRS), to connect you directly to the data. This means you can analyze it without having to store it all yourself, saving time and money.  
 
Think of it this way: Instead of downloading a giant library, you get a special pass to access any book you need, right where it sits. This makes it easy to explore data, run analyses, and even combine studies.

More Than Just Data Access

Velsera is deeply involved in creating the standards that make all this possible. We work with forums like GA4GH, Common Workflow Language (CWL), Health Level Seven International (HL7) who publishes the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) and BioCompute Object (BCO) to make sure data can be shared and used effectively. This isn’t just about connecting to data; it’s about making sure that connection is secure, compliant, and efficient.  
 
Our discovery platforms, like BioData Catalyst, the Cancer Genomics Cloud, and CAVATICA, support researchers in many ways. You can reuse existing data to ask new questions, develop tools for precision medicine, and compare public data with your own. This makes it easier for researchers to collaborate and share their findings.  

Eager to learn more? 

If you’re tired of data access roadblocks, our data interoperability experts have written a white paper on “Data Mesh Powered by Interoperable Standards” (CLICK HERE) that walks you through the details of how Velsera leverages each standard to provide data faster and more cost effectively with lower complexity. Whether you’re an academic or a biopharma company, you can benefit from easier access to the data you need.