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GCC2027: Conference week overview and Scientific Committee invitation
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 27 Oct '26

27 Oct '26

GALAXY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE / 2027 [GCC2027 �� Galaxy Community Conference �� Montr��al, Canada]<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> GCC2027 AT A GLANCE Training �� Conference CoFest CONFERENCE DATES �� JUNE 26 �C JULY 1, 2027 Galaxy Community Conference 2027 The conference takes place in Longueuil, in the Montr��al area of Qu��bec, Canada, at Universit�� de Sherbrooke, Campus Longueuil. Join Galaxy users, developers, researchers, and educators for research presentations, training, and collaboration. GCC2027 week at a glance June 26 Training June 27�C29 Main conference June 30�CJuly 1 CoFest Collaborative work on tools, workflows, documentation, and training. This year, GCC begins with training, followed by the main conference and concluding with CoFest. The week offers opportunities to develop practical skills, hear how others are using Galaxy, and work directly with fellow community members. More program announcements are on the way. Stay tuned for keynote announcements and the training lineup! Whether you��re looking to explore a new analysis approach, build on your Galaxy skills, or discuss a workflow with the people developing it, there will be plenty to look forward to. Join the Scientific Committee Help shape the scientific program for GCC2027 by joining the Scientific Committee. Contribute your expertise and help make the program relevant to the interests and work of the Galaxy community. Interested in getting involved? Please complete the interest form to tell us about your expertise and interest in joining the committee. Join the Scientific Committee ��<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN2y7VrQFWY-ArOVFQ3QpsJATFYpySg4w…> COMING IN NOVEMBER 2026 Registration, abstracts & fellowships Registration, abstract submission, and fellowship applications open in November 2026. Check the conference website for details and updates. View conference details ��<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> Stay informed Join the GCC mailing list<https://lists.galaxyproject.org/lists/gcc.lists.galaxyproject.org/> for registration updates, abstract deadlines, program announcements, and fellowship opportunities. Questions? Contact the Organizing Team at GCC(a)galaxyproject.org<mailto:GCC@galaxyproject.org> [Galaxy Project]<https://galaxyproject.org/> GALAXY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE 2027 Conference website<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> / Galaxy Project<https://galaxyproject.org/>

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Now Live! Join the CM4AI–AnVIL DREAM Challenge
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 21 Oct '26

21 Oct '26

CM4AI × AnVIL NOW OPEN · 2026–2027 NOW LIVE · CELL MAP PREDICTION DREAM CHALLENGE Map the cell. Advance discovery. CM4AI–AnVIL Cell Map Prediction DREAM Challenge The challenge is now open! AnVIL and CM4AI invite individual researchers and teams to help advance in silico microscopy by developing AI models that predict where proteins localize within human cells. The challenge A human cell contains thousands of different proteins, but current imaging methods can visualize only a fraction of them at once. The Cell Map Prediction DREAM Challenge invites individuals and teams to help bridge that gap. Using reference microscopy images and target protein amino acid sequences, participants will build models that predict protein localization and generate corresponding immunofluorescence microscopy images. A starter kit of training data will be available through NHGRI AnVIL, the cloud platform supporting reproducible model development and submissions. ANVIL AT THE HEART OF THE CHALLENGE Data, cloud computing, and reproducible research The NHGRI AnVIL platform will provide access to starter training data and support reproducible workflows for models evaluated on new datasets. Explore the challenge and learn how AnVIL helps make large-scale, collaborative science possible. Explore the challenge on AnVIL →<https://anvilproject.org/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge> CHALLENGE TIMELINE OPENED October 19, 2026 CLOSES February 1, 2027 $120,000 in awards & credits Top-performing submissions will be eligible for cash prizes and Google Cloud computing credits, along with co-authorship opportunities in the overall challenge paper. PLACEMENT CASH CLOUD CREDITS 1st place $25,000 $40,000 2nd place $15,000 $20,000 3rd place $10,000 $10,000 The challenge is live. Join in! Individuals and teams are welcome to participate. Visit the official challenge page to explore the competition, access participation information, and get started. VISIT THE LIVE CHALLENGE →<https://www.synapse.org/Synapse:syn77349038/wiki/643745> Read the AnVIL event announcement<https://anvilproject.org/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge> · View the challenge flyer<https://anvilproject.org/consortia/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge-f…> Featuring the NHGRI AnVIL cloud platform, with Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI), Bridge2AI, and the DREAM Challenge community. Learn more at anvilproject.org<https://anvilproject.org/>

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Save the date: GCC2027 | June 26–July 1 | Montréal, Canada
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 19 Oct '26

19 Oct '26

GALAXY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE / 2027 [GCC2027 · Galaxy Community Conference · Montréal, Canada]<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> SAVE THE DATE June 26 – July 1 2027 Longueuil · Montréal area Québec, Canada JUNE 26 – JULY 1, 2027 · QUÉBEC, CANADA Galaxy Community Conference 2027 Join the Galaxy community for research presentations, training, and collaboration in the Montréal area. The 2027 Galaxy Community Conference GCC2027 brings together Galaxy users, developers, researchers, and educators to discuss research, workflows, platform development, and training. Join us at Université de Sherbrooke, Campus Longueuil, for the annual Galaxy Community Conference. COMING IN NOVEMBER 2026 Registration, abstracts & fellowships Registration, abstract submission, and fellowship applications open in November 2026. Check the conference website for details and updates. View conference details →<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> Questions? Contact the Organizing Team at GCC(a)galaxyproject.org<mailto:GCC@galaxyproject.org> [Galaxy Project]<https://galaxyproject.org/> GALAXY COMMUNITY CONFERENCE 2027 Conference website<https://galaxyproject.org/events/gcc2027/> / Galaxy Project<https://galaxyproject.org/>

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Calling All Researchers: CM4AI–AnVIL DREAM Challenge Now Open!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 12 Oct '26

12 Oct '26

CM4AI × AnVIL DREAM CHALLENGE · 2026–2027 CELL MAP PREDICTION DREAM CHALLENGE Map the cell. Advance discovery. CM4AI–AnVIL Cell Map Prediction DREAM Challenge AnVIL and CM4AI invite individual researchers and teams to help advance in silico microscopy by developing AI models that predict where proteins localize within human cells. The challenge A human cell contains thousands of different proteins, but current imaging methods can visualize only a fraction of them at once. The Cell Map Prediction DREAM Challenge invites individuals and teams to help bridge that gap. Using reference microscopy images and target protein amino acid sequences, participants will build models that predict protein localization and generate corresponding immunofluorescence microscopy images. A starter kit of training data will be available through NHGRI AnVIL, the cloud platform supporting reproducible model development and submissions. ANVIL AT THE HEART OF THE CHALLENGE Data, cloud computing, and reproducible research The NHGRI AnVIL platform will provide access to starter training data and support reproducible workflows for models evaluated on new datasets. Explore the challenge and learn how AnVIL helps make large-scale, collaborative science possible. Explore the challenge on AnVIL →<https://anvilproject.org/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge> CHALLENGE TIMELINE OPENS October 19, 2026 CLOSES February 1, 2027 $120,000 in awards & credits Top-performing submissions will be eligible for cash prizes and Google Cloud computing credits, along with co-authorship opportunities in the overall challenge paper. PLACEMENT CASH CLOUD CREDITS 1st place $25,000 $40,000 2nd place $15,000 $20,000 3rd place $10,000 $10,000 Join as an individual or a team Whether you are participating on your own or collaborating with a team, pre-register to receive challenge updates and explore the competition details. EXPLORE & PRE-REGISTER →<https://www.synapse.org/Synapse:syn77349038/wiki/643745> Read the AnVIL event announcement<https://anvilproject.org/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge> · View the challenge flyer<https://anvilproject.org/consortia/events/cm4ai-anvil2026-dream-challenge-f…> Featuring the NHGRI AnVIL cloud platform, with Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI), Bridge2AI, and the DREAM Challenge community. Learn more at anvilproject.org<https://anvilproject.org/>

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