Data Resources

Research Computing is a strong supporter of data resources and initiatives across a variety of expertise areas. See the table below to view the various data resources available in each category. 

Table of data resources supported by Research Computing
Data Resource Name Type of Data Available to researchers outside of UMN? Access Forms and Documentation
Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) MRI No Contact Borgne Raasch, Data Steward for ABCD.
ENSEMBL Genome Database Genetic Yes, if the researcher has a UMN Person of Interest account and access to MSI systems Contact the MSI Helpdesk
GEMS Exchange Geospatial Yes Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access.
GEMS Tile Store - Internal Users Geospatial, Agricultural Yes, see "GEMS Tile Store - External Users" Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access. Then, follow the documentation for getting started with Tile Store for internal usersNote: you must be signed up for Rapid API to receive an API key.
GEMS Tile Store - External Users Geospatial, Agricultural Yes Fill out the GEMS Exchange Access Request Form to request access.
Geospatial Data Resources Geospatial No Visit the U-Spatial Spatial Data page for more information on getting access.
NCBI Blast Database Genetic Yes, if the researcher has a UMN Person of Interest account and access to MSI systems Contact the MSI Helpdesk
Planet Lab Imagery Geospatial No Visit the U-Spatial Spatial Data page for more information on getting access.