Genomics has become the main stream in biomedical field since human genome was completely decoded in 2001. Advances in gene sequencing technology and big data application lead to a grand discovery in genetic science and the genetic code of “A, T, C, and G”. Not only bioinformatic professionals are becoming more sought-after, but sophisticated computing systems are also an indispensable key to unlocking the secret of life. However, traditional computing technology face several bottlenecks when dealing with a vast amount of data. GeneOnline interviewed Dr. Nick New, Founder and CEO of Optalysys Ltd., a UK-based startup specializing in optical computing, to learn how optical computing technology brings new opportunities to the research field and market of genomics.