Tacitus
3D Bio-Pathway Analysis for Cancer Research

A fully-immersive 3D research “world” for genetic cancer research, built on a game platform.

The software, nicknamed Biosprockets, but formally named BRAC (Bio-pathway Remote Analysis & Collaboration), employed video game technology and immersive 3D for complex biological pathway analysis. It could best be described as XBox for scientists. With a team of game developers, 3D designers, postdocs in biology, as well as prominent scientists and researchers in genetic research and medicine from across the US, Tacitus developed a completely new approach to analyzing protein-gene interaction data. 

Our role on this project:

• Core concept
• Data experience design
• Visual and interface design
• 3D design and development
• Research
• Prototype design and development

In association with:
William Audeh, MD, Oncology / Chief Medical Officer at Agendia
Richard Bonneau, Executive Director Prescient Design / Genentech