Computer Resources for Research

Who We Are

Housed within University College Cork, the Computer Resources for Research team is a consortium of excellent doctors, innovative researchers, PhD candidates, and dedicated students. We focus on the creation of advanced software tools, driving growth in biological science, medical research, and education.

Our work spans the realms of protein engineering, medical technology, and artificial intelligence. With a strong belief in interdisciplinary research, we aim to pioneer novel paths in scientific exploration, contributing significantly to both the academic world and society at large.

Our Research Projects

Explore our innovative research projects, pioneering the future of biological science, medical research, and education.

PROFASA

Protein Fragment And Structure Analysis

PROFASA offers an integrated platform for protein structure modeling and analysis in the bioinformatics domain. This workstation simplifies complex workflows, allowing users to easily visualize and analyze protein structures. With one-click operations, users can utilize tools like I-TASSER and AlphaFold2 for protein models, while also benefiting from features like real-time collaboration. Designed for both researchers and educators, PROFASA provides a user-friendly approach to advanced protein study.

PSGO

Parametric Protein Search Engine

PS-GO is a parametric protein search engine that integrates protein structure, sequence, and specific computable parameters. It aims to enhance the capabilities of traditional protein search tools by offering a more tailored approach. Users can set detailed parameters and constraints to find specific protein sequences and structures. Parameters like RC.Score, hydrophobicity, and solvent accessibility can be adjusted, giving researchers a versatile tool to support their work in protein design and engineering.

Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer Service

Silver Surfer is an AI service generating new protein sequences, with options to keep parts unchanged. It's instrumental in bioinformatics and drug design.

Protein Gamification

Using Unity and VR make protein educational game

PROMVR is a multiplayer protein educational VR game. It provides real-time protein 3D model visualisation, online communication, remote manipulation.

AMPC

Algorithmic Music and Protein Composition

AMPC is a project which aims to find musical meaning in 3D protein structures while investigating the use of data sonification as a design and analysis tool.

MSaaVS

Medical Software as a Virtual Service

MSaaVS offers a dynamic interface for healthcare professionals. With its intuitive visual questionnaire system, medical staff can effortlessly generate custom questionnaires. What sets MSaaVS apart is its integration of virtual proxies, allowing patients to interact with 3D models and voice responses during the questionnaire, enhancing symptom collection efficiency and expediting diagnosis. As the volume of patient data grows, an embedded AI tool activates, leveraging existing files and responses to train predictive models, potentially refining diagnostic accuracy in the process.

PhPlace

Pelvic Health Place

PHPlace is developed as a tailored mHealth app for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). It introduces animated presentations for clearer patient understanding, an algorithmic scoring system to gauge POP severity, and robust medical information management tools. Significantly, PHPlace is localized, expanding its accessibility across different regions.