Watershed

Watershed Bio is a comprehensive bioinformatics and data analysis platform designed to accelerate biological discovery and foster collaboration across research teams. The platform serves a broad spectrum of life sciences professionals — from cancer biologists with no coding background to expert data scientists — providing a unified environment for processing, analyzing, and interpreting complex biological datasets at scale.

Trusted by leading researchers at institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Mass. Eye and Ear Institute, SalioGen Therapeutics, SynDevRx, and Violet Therapeutics, Watershed delivers fast results, seamless automation, and scalable infrastructure to support studies from initial data upload through final output and publication-quality figures.

Supported Data Types and Applications

• Genomics and population genetics
• Epigenomics
• Transcriptomics, including spatial transcriptomics
• Proteomics
• Multi-omics integration
• Microbiome analysis
• High content imaging
• Mass spectrometry and other sequencing-based data types

Core Platform Capabilities

• Template workflows: Over 100 unique data analysis templates enabling researchers without programming experience to generate insights and publication-quality figures immediately
• Seamless automation: End-to-end pipeline automation from data upload to analytical output, reducing manual intervention
• Scalable infrastructure: Built to grow with research organizations, supporting over 300TB of biological data processed every month
• GPU acceleration: Leverages graphical processing units to run foundation models and accelerate analyses across large datasets
• Customizable UI: A flexible interface designed to facilitate collaboration between biologists and bioinformaticians, providing a common language across teams
• Unmatched security: Robust protections for patient data and intellectual property
• Expert bioinformatics support: An in-house team that acts as an active partner, helping organizations bridge gaps in expertise and implement new workflows iteratively

Measured Impact and Performance

• 86% reduction in analysis time reported by users
• 10x increase in researcher productivity
• 300TB of biological data processed every month across the platform
• More than 100 unique data analysis templates available out of the box
• New workflows implementable within one to two months, even for teams with limited coding experience

Thought Leadership and Resources

• Webinars covering cutting-edge topics such as computational tools for spatial genomics data analysis
• Blog series aimed at helping biologists transition to programmatic data analysis
• Interviews and science chats with industry leaders exploring translational research and commercialization
• Educational content on emerging technologies, including GPU acceleration for biological research

Watershed Bio is purpose-built to break down the silos between biology and informatics, empowering research teams of all technical backgrounds to move faster, collaborate more effectively, and focus on innovative discovery rather than infrastructure management.