August | 2014 | Light Bytes: Blogging for Science

Data from the University of New Mexico’s Cancer Center next-generation genome sequencers is now flying across a 10 Gbps link to the university’s Center for Advanced Research Computing, thanks to the Science DMZ model pioneered by ESnet, according to an article posted by UNM.

According to the article, “This point-to-point connection is a first step toward establishing a campus-wide research network at UNM. The connection is based on the “Science DMZ” model formalized by the Department of Energy’s ESnet in 2010. The new link delivers a low-latency, high-bandwidth, unfiltered connection via UNM’s campus network.”

The article states that the new 10 Gbps link enables fast, reliable, and secure transfer of enormous genome sequence files from the UNM Cancer Center for analysis and subsequent data warehouse archiving. And the model may pave the way for greater research collaborations across the state.

“This project is part of UNM’s larger direction to collaborate across campuses and expand network infrastructure for research here and statewide,” said Chief Information Officer Gil Gonzales. UNM IT works closely with departments and Centers at UNM, and with research institutions throughout New Mexico, to provide production, commodity, and research network services.

Read the full story at:http://news.unm.edu/news/unm-establishes-science-dmz-network-link-for-genomics-research

Learn more about ESnet’s Science DMZ architecture at: http://fasterdata.es.net/science-dmz/

Patty Giuntoli is the new leader of ESnet’s Networking Engineering Group, taking over for Mike Bennett, who retired earlier this year. Giuntoli will continue to serve as the Area Lead for Networking and Systems.

In announcing her new role, ESnet Director Greg Bell said that Giuntoli has significant experience in project management, process management and global operations, having led WAN networking groups at Oracle Corp. and Kaiser Permanente, adding “She has the perfect skill set for taking on this new position.” Before joining ESnet, Giuntoli was head of the Infrastructure Department in the Lab’s IT Division.

Bell also announced that ESnet’s Chief Technology Officer Inder Monga has been appointed as the Division Deputy overseeing network research and technology. “This is in recognition of the critical role that research, development and innovation play in our ability to improve science outcomes,” Bell said.

In his role as Division Deputy, Monga will continue to oversee the Advanced Networking Technologies Group, the Tools Group and the Office of the CTO. Prior to joining ESnet, Monga worked for Wellfleet Communications and Canadian telecom company Nortel, where he focused on application and network convergence.