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Date Published
Author
Jessica Schimm
Word count
1577
Language
English
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None

Summary

Recursion Pharmaceuticals has revamped its data workflow to accelerate drug discovery by transitioning from a linear pipeline approach to a scalable data loop, allowing for more efficient collaboration among its multi-disciplinary teams, including scientists, engineers, and leadership. This overhaul involved the integration of Hex, which facilitated complex analysis and visualization, and the use of their custom-built BioHive supercomputer for data processing. By decoupling data processing from last-mile delivery, Recursion has improved its ability to manage vast amounts of data and make holistic decisions, thereby enhancing the drug discovery process without needing to increase headcount. The new workflow supports a culture of collaboration and efficiency, with centralized data architecture enabling different experts to work together seamlessly, ultimately leading to faster and more cost-effective drug development.