Case Study: University of Alabama at Birmingham achieves faster development and advanced Java analytics for statistical genetics with Rogue Wave Software's JMSL Library

Java™ Numerics Used in Statistical Genetics Research at the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Biostatistics’ Statistical Genetics group needed a reliable Java numerical library to support HDB (High Dimensional Biology) research and their HDBStat! application for microarray analysis. With a small programming team, they sought a solution that provided summary statistics, t‑tests, non‑linear optimization, random number generation and PDF/CDF support so developers could focus on proprietary algorithms. They selected Rogue Wave Software’s JMSL™ Numerical Library to meet these needs.

Rogue Wave Software’s JMSL provided a complete, 100% Java set of mathematical, statistical and charting classes (backed by IMSL algorithms) that was integrated into HDBStat!, enabling both standard and novel analysis methods on microarray data. The result was faster development times, shorter development cycles and greater developer productivity—allowing UAB to redirect engineering effort to new methods and making their research workflows more focused and cost‑effective.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

David B. Allison

Section Lead for Statistical Genetics School of Public Health