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HGMP-RC - UK Human Genome Mapping Project Resource Centre
_A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
UK HGMP Resource Centre
Clinical Research Centre
Watford Road
Harrow MIDDX HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
_E_m_a_i_l: c.bates@CRC.AC.UK
_P_h_o_n_e: + 44 81 3466
FAX: + 44 81 869 3807
_D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n
In 1990, the UK Medical Research Council (MRC) founded, as
part of the UK Human Genome Mapping Project, a Resource Cen-
tre (HGMP-RC) at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Harrow,
Middlesex. The objectives of the HGMP-RC computing are to
establish and make available databases of genes, genetic
markers and map locations, and to develop new computing
environments and methods for acquisition and analysis of
such data. Computing and networking facilities were
developed by the MRC to provide online computing support to
the Project.
The facilities are connected to a number of other computing
systems in centres of genetics and molecular biology
research excellence worldwide through national and interna-
tional wide area networks (WAN's) including the European
Research Backbone Network (EBONE), INTERNET, Public Data
Networks (Packet Switching and Telephone) in the UK and
overseas, research and academic networks in the UK and over-
seas, European Molecular Biology Network (EMBNet) and oth-
ers. Direct connectivity to US laboratories was implemented
using a high-speed communication link, the UK-US 'fat pipe'.
A great deal of effort has been spent on improving services
to the scientific community. Molecular genetics databases,
application software and miscellaneous services are
_________________________
The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
August 29, 1992 NNSC Section 5.48, Page 1
available on the HGMP computer systems and other systems
around the world through the HGMP-RC Menu system using
workstations, personal computers or terminals from number of
manufacturers, equipped with appropriate networking and
graphical facilities and connected to any of the above
WAN's.
_N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s
The HGMP-RC computing facilities can be accessed in two
ways:
o+ by using the IP (Internet Protocol) service
o+ by making an X29 call, using a PAD (packet
assembler/disassembler)
_W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _U_K _H_G_M_P-_R_C _F_a_c_i_l_i_t_i_e_s
Registration is open, subject to the rules of HGMP, to any
"bona fide" academic who applies, whether based in the UK or
elsewhere. To register as a UK HGMP-RC facilities user
please contact the address above (email is not used for
registration applications).
_R_e_f_e_r_e_n_c_e_s
For a detailed description of the system and services avail-
able see Rysavy, F.R.,Bishop, M.J. at al., "The UK Human
Genome Mapping Project online computing service." "Computer
Applications in the Biosciences", Vol.8, no.2. 1992 , Pages
149-154. Several user manuals describing the usage of the
HGMP-RC computing facilities have been written and are
available to registered users. The user support desk is
maintained during working hours, providing practical help
with users' problems. A programme of courses aimed at giv-
ing an understanding of what the facilities can provide are
run regularly.
August 29, 1992 NNSC Section 5.48, Page 2