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The computing and networking infrastructure in the lab include: a parallel/ distributed computing environment consisting of fast single and dual processor PC and Silicon Graphics workstation, a super fast smart switch router with gigabit and fast Ethernet outlets, and an automated tape library back-up system. The lab is linked to the Schools of Biological and Chemical Sciences (BIO and CHE) by fibre optic cables. This lab has been set up with the help of a £260k grant awarded in January 1999 to myself by the Royal Society/Wolfson Foundation. This is a collaborative project with BIO and CHE. Its primary objective is to exploit the novel research developed in the imaging group in nonlinear image restoration, segmentation, morphology, fuzzy and neuro-fuzzy logic to the processing, analysis, recognition and interpretation of biological imaging data, and in particular multidimensional magnetic resonance (NMR) and X-ray diffraction data sets for understanding structure-function relationships of biomolecules. The lab will provide an attractive state of the art computational centre for collaboration in bioinformatics between SYS and the life scientists at UEA (BIO, CHE, ENV) and the Norwich Research Park. Some of the important advantages of the lab are summarised here: (i) It should act as a catalyst for new collaborations and initiatives in bioinformatics research at UEA, and between UEA and other institutions. (ii) It would enable closer collaboration in this area between various research groups in SYS. (iii) It should help foster a closer link between SYS, School of Mathematics and other science schools for new mathematical development in bioinformatics. (iv) It should attract future funding from the Research Councils, EU, industry and other funding bodies. In recognition of the strategic importance of bioinformatics, a new lecturer was appointed in SYS last November to help with the development of some of the bioinformatics research in the lab. For further information and details please contact Dr Moe Razaz in SYS, Tel: 01603 592311 or email mr@sys.uea.ac.uk. Moe Razaz Dr M. Razaz Reader School of Information Systems University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 England email : mr@sys.uea.ac.uk Tel:+44 (0) 1603 592311 Fax:+44 (0) 1603 593345