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2016 Galaxy Community Conference: June 25-29, Bloomington, Indiana
by Dave Clements 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Hello all, Here's the official email announcement for the 2016 Galaxy Community Conference. Please redistribute to any of your communities that would benefit from attending. Also please note: * 1. Oral presentation abstracts are due March 25.* 2. The June 2016 GMOD Meeting <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gmod-2016-community-meeting-tickets-22224544210> will be held immediately after GCC2016. Thanks, Dave C --------------- The *2016 Galaxy Community Conference *(*GCC2016*, *gcc2016.iu.edu <http://gcc2016.iu.edu/>*) features two days of presentations, discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks, computer demos, keynotes, and birds-of-a-feather meetups, *all about data-intensive biology and the tools that support it*. Keynote speaker Yoav Gilad <http://genes.uchicago.edu/directory/yoav-gilad-phd/>, a professor of human genetics at the University of Chicago, will kick-start the main conference with a discussion on the analysis of large gene regulatory data sets. Preconference events include data <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/hacks-data.php> and coding <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/hacks-coding.php> hackathons <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/index.php>, and *two days of training* <https://gcc16.sched.org/overview/type/Training+%E2%80%94+Any> in five concurrent tracks covering 26 topics. *GCC2016* will be held at *Indiana University* in Bloomington, Indiana, June 25-29, 2016. Since it started seven years ago, GCC has been a well-attended gathering of biologists, genome researchers, bioinformaticians, and others in data-intensive biomedical research around the world. Galaxy <https://galaxyproject.org/> is an open, web-based platform for data-intensive biomedical research and enables easy interactive analysis through the web on arbitrarily large data sets. The Galaxy framework is a major resource in achieving key research goals within the biological field. It provides next-generation sequencing (NGS) tools and workflows for short-read mapping, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, metagenomics, variant analysis, visualization, and support for Galaxy in the cloud. There are hundreds of local installs, and *over 80 publicly accessible servers* around the world. *Abstract submission** for oral presentations closes March 25. *Abstract submission for posters and computer demonstrations closes May 20. *Early registration* is now open. Registration starts at less than $45/day for post-docs and students. Registering early assures you a place at the conference and also a spot in the training workshops <https://gcc16.sched.org/overview/type/Training+%E2%80%94+Any> you want to attend. You can also *book conference housing* when you register. *Registration and lodging scholarships* are available for attendees from underrepresented groups and developing countries. Thanks, and we hope to see you in Bloomington! The *GCC2016 Exec* -- http://galaxyproject.org/ http://getgalaxy.org/ http://usegalaxy.org/ https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/

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Galactic News! April Edition: GCC2016, DevOps, Hacks, events, papers, jobs, servers, hub entries, releases, tools
by Dave Clements 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Hello all, The *April Galaxy News <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04>* brings more than the usual amount of *News of the Galaxy*. First, there are a plethora of events coming up around the world: - GCC2016 <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#GCC2016>: - *Oral abstracts due April 8 <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#GCC2016_Abstract_Deadl…>* - *Scholarship applications due May 1 <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Scholarships:_Applicat…>* - Register now and save big <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#GCC2016_Early_Registra…> - Please welcome the the Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Sponsors> as a GCC2016 Sponsor - Two events sponsored by ELIXIR (and others) are coming up, both prominently featuring Galaxy: - Galaxy DevOps Workshop <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Galaxy_DevOps_Workshop…>, 6-7 April, Heidelberg, Germany. *And there is still space.* - Hackathon: Tools, Workflows and Workbenches <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Hackathon:_Tools.2C_Wo…>, 18-20 May, Paris, France - There is also a report from the RADSeq Tools and Workflows Hackathon <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Report:_IUC_Contributi…> held in March. - Plus 12 additional events <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Upcoming_Events> on three continents over the next three months. A lot of *new* - Papers <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#New_Papers> (86 of them, 6 highlighted) - Open positions <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Who.27s_Hiring> (10 of them) - Halogen Bonding <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#New_Public_Galaxy_Serv…> Galaxy server - Galaxy Community Hub <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Galaxy_Community_Hubs> entries (4 of them) - Releases <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Releases> (Planemo <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Planemo_0.24.0> and CloudMan <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#CloudMan_16.03>) - ToolShed Contributions <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#ToolShed_Contributions> And some other news <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_04#Other_News> too. Happy April, Dave Clements and the Galaxy Team <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyTeam> -- http://galaxyproject.org/ http://getgalaxy.org/ http://usegalaxy.org/ https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/

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GCC2016 Oral Presentation Abstracts due this Friday, March 25
by Dave Clements 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

Hello all, The general announcement for GCC2016 is below. Please note: 1) The oral presentation abstract deadline <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/abstracts/index.php> is March 25, *this Friday.* 2) There are scholarships available <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/News/GCC2016Scholarships> for students and post-docs in historically underrepresented groups. And, please distribute the announcement below to any groups or individuals who might be interested, Thanks, and hope to see you in Bloomington, Dave C --------------------- The *2016 Galaxy Community Conference *(*GCC2016*, *gcc2016.iu.edu <http://gcc2016.iu.edu/>*) features two days of presentations, discussions, poster sessions, lightning talks, computer demos, keynotes, and birds-of-a-feather meetups, *all about data-intensive biology and the tools that support it*. Keynote speaker Yoav Gilad <http://genes.uchicago.edu/directory/yoav-gilad-phd/>, a professor of human genetics at the University of Chicago, will kick-start the main conference with a discussion on the analysis of large gene regulatory data sets. Preconference events include data <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/hacks-data.php> and coding <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/hacks-coding.php> hackathons <https://gcc2016.iu.edu/hacks/index.php>, and *two days of training* <https://gcc16.sched.org/overview/type/Training+%E2%80%94+Any> in five concurrent tracks covering 26 topics. *GCC2016* will be held at *Indiana University* in Bloomington, Indiana, June 25-29, 2016. Since it started seven years ago, GCC has been a well-attended gathering of biologists, genome researchers, bioinformaticians, and others in data-intensive biomedical research around the world. Galaxy <https://galaxyproject.org/> is an open, web-based platform for data-intensive biomedical research and enables easy interactive analysis through the web on arbitrarily large data sets. The Galaxy framework is a major resource in achieving key research goals within the biological field. It provides next-generation sequencing (NGS) tools and workflows for short-read mapping, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, metagenomics, variant analysis, visualization, and support for Galaxy in the cloud. There are hundreds of local installs, and *over 80 publicly accessible servers* around the world. *Abstract submission** for oral presentations closes March 25. *Abstract submission for posters and computer demonstrations closes May 20. *Early registration* is now open. Registration starts at less than $45/day for post-docs and students. Registering early assures you a place at the conference and also a spot in the training workshops <https://gcc16.sched.org/overview/type/Training+%E2%80%94+Any> you want to attend. You can also *book conference housing* when you register. *Registration and lodging scholarships <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/News/GCC2016Scholarships>* are available for attendees from underrepresented groups and developing countries. Thanks, and we hope to see you in Bloomington! The *GCC2016 Exec* -- http://galaxyproject.org/ http://getgalaxy.org/ http://usegalaxy.org/ https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/

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March 2016 Galaxy News: GCC2016 deadlines this month, GSOC 2016, RAD-Seq Hack …
by Dave Clements 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Hello all, The *March 2016 Galactic News <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03>* is hot off the presses: - *GCC2016 <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#GCC2016>* news: - *Oral presentation abstracts due March 20 <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#GCC2016_Abstract_Submi…>.* If you are doing work in data-intensive biology then you are strongly encourage to present your work at the conference. Oral presentations, poster presentations, and the new Visualization Showcase & Software Demos are all opportunities to share your work. - Register early <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#GCC2016_Early_Registra…> and save up to 40% off regular registration costs. Early bird prices start at less than $45 / day for post-docs and students. - Apply for a GCC2016 Scholarship <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Scholarships:_Internat…> . *Applications from international applicants are due March 20.* - The 2016 GMOD Meeting <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#GMOD_Meeting.2C_June_3…> will be held immediately following GCC2016, also at Indiana University. - And, we have a returning sponsor: Please welcome *BioTeam <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Sponsors>* to GCC2016. - *March 7-8: Online IUC Contribution Fest - RADSeq Tools and Workflows <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#March_7-8:_Online_IUC_…>* - *Galaxy in Google Summer of Code <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Galaxy_in_Google_Summe…>* - Twelve other upcoming events <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Upcoming_Events> - 54 new publications, including 4 highlighted pubs <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#New_Papers> - New jobs <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Who.27s_Hiring> - New releases <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Releases>, including the new CloudBridge <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#CloudBridge_0.1.0> and two important security announcements <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#Security_Announcements> - Two new Galaxy servers <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#New_Public_Galaxy_Serv…> - New ToolShed Contributions <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyUpdates/2016_03#ToolShed_Contributions> Dave Clements and the Galaxy Team <https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/GalaxyTeam> -- http://galaxyproject.org/ http://getgalaxy.org/ http://usegalaxy.org/ https://wiki.galaxyproject.org/

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