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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the name "Meritudio" mean?

Meritudio blends "merit", symbolizing our dedication to excellence in bioinformatics, with "studio", representing our online collaborative cloud platform. The name reflects our mission to deliver high-quality, innovative bioinformatics solutions through a shared, creative workspace that empowers researchers, accelerates drug discovery, and transforms patient care.

2. What does Meritudio do?

Meritudio provides bioinformatics solutions through an intuitive Bioinformatics Cloud designed for biologists, bioinformaticians, and statisticians. With six powerful modules, it supports versatile bioinformatics and statistical analysis for preclinical and clinical drug discovery and development. Additionally, we offer bespoke bioinformatics services to meet specific research needs.

3. Why choose your bioinformatics platform?

Our bioinformatics cloud is special because it integrates many powerful functionalities into six modules, each of which is as robust as an independent platform. The Tumor Models Database offers the most comprehensive omics data for cancer cell lines, including RNAseq data for 1,500 and WES data for nearly 2,000 cell lines, sourced from both public repositories and our in-house profiling. The Pharmacology Module provides an all-in-one solution for evaluating in vitro and in vivo drug efficacy and synergy, using both traditional and innovative methods like MuSyc and invivoSyn. The Biomarker Discovery Module stands out with its ability to develop multi-gene, multi-omics predictive biomarkers—a feature unmatched by other products. The Omics Vision Module is highly versatile, enabling analysis of both massive curated datasets and user-uploaded data across multiple omics types. The EZ Statistics Module revolutionizes statistical analysis by automatically selecting appropriate tests and constructing workflows based on your data, making statistics easy and accessible for non-experts. Finally, the Bioinformatics Tools Module simplifies common tasks like graphing, data conversion, and analysis. In short, you get six powerful tools in one cloud platform, making it far superior to other similar software.

4. Do I need bioinformatics skills to use your cloud platform?

No, you don’t! Our cloud platform is designed for biologists and researchers of all skill levels. All analyses are code-free, with default parameter settings that follow best practices for data analysis, making it easy to get started and achieve reliable results.

5. How do I get started with Meritudio?

Getting started is easy! Simply sign up for an account and explore our tutorials and manuals. You can also schedule one or more training sessions with us to get up to speed quickly. Our support team is always here to help and answer any questions you may have.

6. How long does it take to perform an analysis?

Just minutes! Approximately 90% of analyses are completed in one minute or less. For example, you can perform a sophisticated biomarker discovery task for 1,000 samples with multiple omics data types and receive a comprehensive report in as little as 10 minutes. Thanks to this lightning speed, you can view and update results in real time, making the process interactive and enjoyable.

7. How secure is my data?

Your data is highly secure with Meritudio. We use encryption (in transit and at rest), strict access controls, and industry-standard security practices. Our secure cloud infrastructure, regular audits, and advanced threat protection ensure your data is safe and private. You retain full ownership and control of your data at all times.

8. What types of omics data can I analyze with Meritudio?

Our bioinformatics cloud focuses on tertiary analysis and does not accept raw data (e.g., FASTQ files or raw proteomics data, etc.) but instead work with processed data (human-readable CSV and text files, etc.) to provide advanced interpretation, integration, and visualization. However, we also provide offline service on converting raw data into processed data that are compatible with stored data in our bioinformatics cloud.

9. Can I integrate our internal data into the platform and ensure confidentiality?

Yes! With our Enterprise plansCloud Deployment or Internal Deployment—we can set up the bioinformatics cloud on dedicated cloud-based servers or deploy it on-premise within your internal servers. Our team provides customized services to ensure seamless integration while maintaining the highest levels of data confidentiality.

10. Do you provide omics profiling services?

While specializing in bioinformatics, we collaborate with strategic partners to offer high-quality omics profiling services, including NGS, proteomics, single-cell RNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics & proteomics. These partnerships enrich our bioinformatics cloud with valuable omics data (e.g., RNAseq and proteomics data for cell lines), enhancing its depth and utility. Contact us to learn more.