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Secure access management for genomic research
In the pursuit of secure and compliant access to sensitive genomic and clinical data, we designed and deployed a scalable authorisation platform. Built to manage data access across multiple research initiatives, the solution ensures precise control over user permissions while maintaining alignment with regulatory standards. The project involved seamless integration with the client’s existing IAM (Identity and Access Management) systems, establishing a secure and transparent environment for data-driven research.
About the client
Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical company conducting advanced research in genomics. Within its dedicated genomics research division, internal teams are responsible for ensuring that scientists across the organisation have secure and reliable access to high-quality genomic data – an essential element in the pursuit of innovation in drug discovery and clinical research.
The challenge of managing secure access to genomic data
To support global-scale genomic research, the client needed a secure and compliant solution to manage access to sensitive genomic and clinical data across multiple research initiatives. With distinct teams handling specific datasets, the need for a robust authorisation system that could efficiently grant or restrict access became apparent. Seamless integration with the client’s existing IAM systems was crucial to ensuring security and compliance without sacrificing usability or performance.
Our role in the project
To address these needs, our team delivered a comprehensive suite of services:
DevOps services
Deployment, testing, and optimisation of DevOps infrastructure to ensure high availability and secure handling of sensitive genomic data.
Authorisation platform design and development
Implementation of a modular, containerised application based on a Django admin panel, providing fine-grained access control.
Ongoing architectural consulting and technical guidance
Continuous support throughout the project lifecycle, optimising performance and maintaining alignment with security policies.
API integration with IAM infrastructure
Development of a dedicated REST API to enable seamless synchronisation with the client’s directory services and IAM systems.
Key achievements
Complete solution architecture
Successfully validated and approved by the client through a robust Proof of Concept (PoC).
Fully functional authorisation platform
Deployed across multiple environments, providing consistent and secure access management.
Scalable AWS infrastructure
Established to support the solution in both development and production contexts.
Secure IAM integration
Full alignment with the client’s internal directory and identity systems to ensure policy-compliant access control.
Impact and results
The solution significantly improved how genomic and clinical data access is requested, reviewed, and granted across the organisation. Key outcomes include:
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Enhanced data security and compliance through standardised access control workflows.
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Reduced administrative overhead by simplifying permission management.
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Improved transparency and auditability of access-related actions.
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Broader collaboration and data reuse by providing researchers with consistent and reliable access mechanisms.
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Lowered infrastructure costs thanks to cloud-native deployment and optimised resource usage.
Core technologies
Programming and data science: Python, Bash, HTML
Cloud and infrastructure: AWS (S3, Lambda, ALB, ACM, EventBridge, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC)
DevOps: Automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure monitoring
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