Terra.bio
A scalable, secure platform for biomedical research.
Overview
Terra is an open-source, cloud-native platform designed to accelerate biomedical research. It provides a unified environment for researchers to access and analyze large-scale datasets, such as those from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the UK Biobank. Terra integrates interactive analysis tools like Jupyter Notebooks and Galaxy with scalable workflow execution, enabling researchers to work with massive datasets in a secure and collaborative manner.
✨ Key Features
- Access to major public datasets (UK Biobank, TCGA, etc.)
- Managed Jupyter Notebooks and Galaxy environments
- Scalable workflow execution (WDL)
- Secure, collaborative workspaces
- Integration with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Direct, streamlined access to a vast catalog of premier public datasets
- Strong integration with interactive analysis tools like Jupyter Notebooks
- Open-source nature and strong academic backing from the Broad Institute
Unique Value: Democratizes access to massive biomedical datasets and scalable cloud computing, enabling individual researchers and teams to perform analyses that were previously only possible at large institutions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Analysis of TCGA and GTEx datasets
- UK Biobank research
- Development and sharing of bioinformatics workflows
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Regulated clinical diagnostics (not GxP compliant)
- LIMS/ELN functionalities
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more seamless integration with interactive analysis tools and a richer data ecosystem of flagship public datasets compared to other platforms.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Users only pay for the underlying cloud compute and storage costs they incur. Free credits are often provided to get started.
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