Visualizing complex biological data is foundational to modern research. Before we dive into common challenges, here’s a quick overview from Scott Scheirey on how life sciences teams can streamline their workflows using AWS.
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Building the Life Science AWS Environment of Tomorrow with AWS Control Tower
Today, we’re diving into how AWS Control Tower can help build the life science AWS environment you need for tomorrow, starting today. I’m Scott Scheirey, Scientific Partner Advisor with PTP. Life science startups aim to move quickly but often encounter challenges along the way. Typically, these startups consist of a small team of computational biologists, bioinformaticians, and data scientists. They have just secured funding to transform their innovative ideas—whether a groundbreaking new therapy or a novel research method—into impactful solutions for patients.
Architecting an environment independently can be daunting for many, especially those lacking AWS expertise. Consequently, startups often defer addressing infrastructure concerns until they become pressing issues. The initial step is usually to use new funding with minimal configuration, covering security, compliance, and data storage plans. However, this approach can lead to scattered data and significant technical debt.
Many startups overlook that establishing an AWS environment is not prohibitively expensive and can mitigate numerous future problems. AWS Control Tower offers a comprehensive organizational management toolset that provides baseline security across all accounts and facilitates the deployment of well-architected environments. For example, adding a new application or business unit becomes streamlined and secure, adhering to predefined criteria in AWS Control Tower.
For early-stage life science organizations, AWS Control Tower is crucial as it alleviates the burden on data teams regarding deployments. By following company security and compliance protocols, issues related to access or permissions for AWS EKS or EC2 instances are avoided. This predefined setup jump-starts the environment, reducing the reliance on IT teams for success. New hires can be quickly integrated by assigning permissions, making scaling up as simple as flipping a switch.
Implementing AWS Control Tower from the beginning ensures a well-architected framework, covering storage, computational resources, policies, and roles. This foundational setup means you won’t struggle with pulling data from various sources as your startup grows. Whether you need to comply with NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, or 21 CFR Part 11, AWS Control Tower provides the flexibility to adjust your environment accordingly.
If you’re interested in learning more about IT services for life sciences, explore PTP on the AWS Marketplace and discover our Cloud Ops for life science startups.