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VIZomics Mission
Develop an Open-Source BioMolecular Visualization and Analysis Ecosystem for Collaborative Research and Education in Mechanistic Biology
Visualize and Analyze Sequence, Structure, Function of your BioMolecules in a Web Browser. Then Share Your Work as a Web URL to Collaborate in Research or Education!
VIZomics is transforming Mechanistic Biology by revolutionizing 3D molecular visualization and analysis through iCn3D-OSE, an open-source ecosystem. Our mission is to democratize access to structural biology tools, fostering global collaboration in research, education, and innovation through open data, open software, and open science.
Our Goals
Sustainable Ecosystem: Develop iCn3D-OSE with robust governance for long-term usability, extensibility, and community-driven growth.
Enhanced Capabilities: Expand iCn3D tools with AI, VR/AR, and structural prediction for advanced 1D/2D/3D proteome visualization.
Global Community Engagement: Unite researchers, educators, developers, and students through workshops, hackathons, and outreach initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Connect genomics, structural biology, and education to advance mechanistic insights and therapeutic innovation.
Who We Are
VIZomics is a collaboration among NCBI, California State University Northridge, and global partners. Building on iCn3D, a web-based platform created in 2015, we empower users to:
- Explore 3D biomolecular structures with no software installation.
- Perform structural analyses integrating PDB, UniProt, and AlphaFold data.
- Share live, annotated 3D molecular scenes for real-time collaboration.
- Support research, education, and citizen science with open-source tools.
- With ~3,500 daily users and ~57,000 shared analysis URLs since 2018, iCn3D/VIZomics is a trusted resource for researchers, educators, and students worldwide.
By democratizing access, enabling live molecular scene sharing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI and VR/AR, VIZomics accelerates discoveries, advances education, and drives innovation. Its open-source ecosystem empowers researchers and educators to train the next generation and lead in proteomics and therapeutic design.
Interested in Joining our Ecosystem as a User or as a Developer or as a Collaborator? Click Here
