n The use of HPC to analyze data generated by the Human Genome
Project to improve medical treatment.
n Precise sequence of ~30K human genes have been mapped
q Critical to elucidate the function of each gene.
q Leads to greater understanding of human development.
q Potential to treat many diseases, including AIDS cancer, MS, and
Alzheimer’s and provide personalized treatment.
n From Human Genome
q locate genes
q determine what protein a gene regulates
q determine protein function
q determine structure
q devise drugs to block or enhance protein function