Helix and Databricks Launch Genomic Research Workspace

Helix announced in a press release a partnership with Databricks to launch Helix Research Workspaces, a secure research environment built on the Databricks Data + AI platform. It gives approved research partners governed access to computing, storage, and analysis tools for more than 550,000 GenoSphere clinicogenomic records.

GenoSphere combines Exome+ genomic data with an average of more than 13 years of electronic health records, plus medical and pharmacy claims. Researchers can use the data to study potential drug targets, identify biomarkers, and define patient populations.

The workspace includes genomic analysis tools, an AI assisted coding assistant, access controls, activity monitoring, and shared project spaces. It also provides information about analysis progress and computing costs.