Data science for all sciences
The Institut de Science des Données de Montpellier (ISDM) is working to bring about a lasting transformation in scientific practices by orienting all players towards data science, and building an efficient, sustainable environment.
Federating, innovating, supporting
ISDM supports scientific projects in their entirety through an integrated and collaborative approach, offering :
- Training adapted to all levels,
- Local scientific and technical support,
- Organizing networks and events to promote the circulation of knowledge.
Our actions
Project support
We develop support systems tailored to the needs of scientific communities:
- Data clinic: an innovative support system for researchers, PhD students, engineers and students. A permanent scientific staff is on hand to provide concrete support for community projects: personalized advice, help in resolving technical problems, overcoming specific bottlenecks. The clinic can also actively collaborate with researchers to co-construct solutions tailored to their needs.
- Targeted expertise: our engineers are involved in (bio)Computing, (bio)Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, FAIR data management, etc.
Training to enhance your skills
The short courses offered by ISDM are designed to support the evolution of research data management, analysis and valorization practices. They are aimed at all profiles - researchers, engineers, doctoral candidates or students - wishing to acquire or reinforce key data science skills.
Each session combines a practical approach, accessibility and scientific expertise, focusing on three main themes:
- Artificial intelligence: Explore the foundations and practical applications of AI through introductory and targeted training courses.
- Computing and reproducibility : Practical workshops to master the fundamental tools of collaborative development and guarantee the reproducibility of scientific analyses.
- Statistics, data management and analysis: training courses to introduce or perfect statistical methods applied to data science.
Data services
ISDM facilitates access to high-performance technical environments:
- Digital services: shared computing platforms, secure cloud, data anonymization tools, data sharing tools, data analysis tools (notebooks), etc.
- Best practices: support for the use of standards, metadata schemas, data structuring.
Entertainment and Events
- MBI (Montpellier BioInformatique): a network of bioinformatics players on the site, promoting exchanges, training and shared resources.
- Les Halles de l'AI: a space for innovation and scientific mediation dedicated to artificial intelligence, at the crossroads of science, society and interdisciplinarity. A place for experimentation, training and public debate, bringing together experts, expert and novice users, decision-makers, students and teachers, and the general public.
