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🎉 Help Us Celebrate 20 Years of Galaxy – Share Your Photo Memories!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 28 May '25

28 May '25

Dear Galaxy Community, This year marks 20 years of the Galaxy Project – two decades of collaboration, discovery, and growth. As part of the celebration, we’re putting together a 20th Anniversary Slideshow that highlights the people, moments, and memories that have made Galaxy what it is today. We’d love to include your photos! Whether it’s from a Galaxy Community Conference, a CoFest, a training, a meetup, or a behind-the-scenes glimpse of your team using Galaxy—we welcome anything that captures your experience in the community over the years. 📸 Please add your photos here!<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OepPkLFR7fkL1RyFe1Vr-zKvS5wWRT6x?us…> With appreciation, The Galaxy Project

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Don’t Miss GBCC2025 — Register by June 15!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 14 May '25

14 May '25

Dear Galaxy and Bioconductor Communities, There’s still time to register for the Galaxy and Bioconductor 2025 Conference (GBCC2025) — but don’t wait too long! Registration closes on June 15. 📅 Conference Dates: June 23–26, 2025 📍 Location: Cold Spring Harbor, New York, USA 🔗 Register here!<https://gbcc2025.bioconductor.org/registration/conference/> Join researchers, developers, and community members for four exciting days of talks, posters, Birds of a Feather sessions, CoFest, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your work, gain new skills, and connect with the global Galaxy and Bioconductor communities at the beautiful Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. We hope to see you there! The GBCC2025 Organizing Committee

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Galaxy is turning 20! Join the celebration with your design
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 13 May '25

13 May '25

Dear Galaxy Community, Galaxy is turning 20, and we want to celebrate with you! We’re inviting the community to design a commemorative sticker that captures the spirit of Galaxy and two decades of open science. The winning design will be printed and shared at conferences, workshops, and events worldwide, and featured on Galaxy’s website and social media. Whether you’re an artist, a doodler, or just someone with a creative idea, we’d love to see your take on 20 years of Galaxy. 🗓️ Deadline to submit: May 28, 2025 Submit your design here!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBrgsWMtkpBG4TvkYV3QGzUV1rZ5lpjn3…> Thank you for being part of the Galaxy community — past, present, and future. The Galaxy Project

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Exciting Updates in the Latest Galaxy Newsletter! 🚀
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Dear Galaxy Community, Our latest Galaxy Newsletter<https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-04-07-galaxy-newsletter/> is now live, packed with exciting updates and opportunities you won’t want to miss: * Galaxy Training Academy 2025 (GTA2025): Improve your data analysis skills through a flexible, self-paced online event. * Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference 2025 (GBCC2025): Join us for the joint conference, bringing together researchers from two leading platforms in computational science. * Galaxy 24.2 Release: Check out the latest features and improvements that will enhance your user experience. * 2025 JXTX+CSHL Biology of Genomes Scholarship Winners: Join us in congratulating the winners who will present their work at the Biology of Genomes conference in May. Plus, stay up to date with our upcoming events and ways to get involved. Be sure to check it out on the Galaxy Hub<https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-04-07-galaxy-newsletter/>! Thank you for being a part of Galaxy! The Galaxy Project

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JJ Travel Fellowships for GBCC2025: Apply Now!
by Galaxy Project 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

https://galaxyproject.org/ ** New GBCC2025 Fellowship Opportunity! ------------------------------------------------------------ Apply now for the James Johnson (JJ) Travel Fellowships for the Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference 2025 (GBCC2025)! These fellowships honor the legacy of JJ, a beloved contributor and mentor within the Galaxy and University of Minnesota communities. About the JJ Travel Fellowship: The JJ Travel Fellowships will sponsor up to two graduate students or postdoctoral researchers to attend the GBCC2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The fellowship will cover the cost of travel, up to $500 for each recipient. These fellowships are aimed at bringing new contributors into the Galaxy ecosystem and supporting individuals early in their careers. Key Dates: Deadline for applications: April 1, 2025 Award notification: April 15, 2025 Conference dates: June 23-26, 2025 Learn More! (https://jxtxfoundation.org/scholarships/jj-fund/) Thank you for being a part of Galaxy! Get more timely information by following us on Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@galaxyproject@mstdn.science) , Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/galaxyproject.bsky.social) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/galaxy-project) ! View email in browser (https://mailchi.mp/c1ac11d9714e/scholarship-opportunities-gbcc2025-31401?e=…) Johns Hopkins University . 3400 N Charles St . Baltimore, MD 21218-2608 . USA update your preferences (https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/profile?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27…) or unsubscribe (https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…)

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GBCC2025 logo design contest winner!
by Scott Cain 03 Feb '25

03 Feb '25

As mentioned on Mastodon and other social media sites on Friday ( https://mstdn.science/@galaxyproject/113924189870012550) we have a winner for the joint Bioconductor/Galaxy Community Conference logo design contest. The winner was Marie Jossé with this logo: https://gbcc2025.bioconductor.org/img/carousel/winner-Marie.Josse.png And the runner up was Charlie Bayne with this logo: https://gbcc2025.bioconductor.org/img/carousel/gallery/converted_images/run… The Galaxy Bioconductor Community Conference will take place June 23-26, 2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Lab. See https://gbcc2025.bioconductor.org For more information. Scott -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scott Cain, Ph. D. scott at scottcain dot net Research Professor, Penn State 216-392-3087 Galaxy Outreach

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Shape the Future of AI Research: Your feedback is needed!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Dear Galaxy Community, The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/new.nsf.gov/focus-areas/artificial-intel…> is working to make AI resources more accessible across the U.S. At the heart of this effort is the NAIRR Portal, designed to connect researchers, educators, and students with essential tools for advancing AI innovation. They need your input to ensure the NAIRR Portal<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nairrpilot.org/__;!!Mih3wA!D72OGAkkU_fBq…> meets the needs of our diverse research community! Please take 15 minutes to complete a survey that will help shape the design and development of this platform. Take the survey now!<https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3BFOSCNgoaspZUG?Source=DirectEma…> Your responses will be anonymous, and findings will be reported in aggregate to NSF. Thank you for being a part of Galaxy!

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Announcing the GBCC2025 Logo Design Contest!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Hello, Galaxy Community! We invite you to design the official logo for the first-ever Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC2025). This joint conference will be held in June 2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, bringing together bioinformatics and data science communities for collaborative learning and innovation. How to Enter: Submit your design through this form<https://forms.gle/mZFEhevYU4cccbUv8> by December 8th, 2024. Prizes: * Top Prize: $100 Amazon gift card for the winning design. * Additional Prize: $25 Amazon gift card randomly awarded from other entries. To learn more about GBCC2025, read our announcement on the Bioconductor blog<https://blog.bioconductor.org/posts/2024-09-03-gbcc2025-announcement/> and the Galaxy News site<https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-09-03-gbc-c2025/>. We’re looking forward to seeing your creative ideas! The GBCC2025 Organizing Committee

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Galaxy Newsletter: Check out the latest!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/bb4d5a47049b/explore-galaxy-the-latest-newsletter-awaits…> [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/e7cd8365-a8b8-2f…]<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> September 2024 Hello Galaxy Community! We’re excited to bring you another packed edition of the Galaxy Newsletter! In this issue, we’re sharing updates on the Galaxy Training Academy 2024, the first-ever Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC 2025), and the exciting arrival of ColabFold on Galaxy. We’re also celebrating some incredible Galaxy milestones, including surpassing 500k registered users and closing in on 20k citations on Google Scholar. Don’t miss our latest Galaxy in Research highlights, and be sure to check out our list of upcoming events where you can connect with the community. Thank you for tuning in and for being a part of Galaxy! View the full newsletter on the Galaxy Hub<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Newsletter Highlights Galaxy Training Academy 2024: October 7th-11th [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/dfe76d56-7364-f8…] Don’t miss this free, 5-day global event designed to help you master bioinformatics on the Galaxy platform. With self-paced learning tracks on genomics, machine learning, and more, plus hands-on training with real-world datasets, this event is perfect for all skill levels. You’ll also get access to expert support through Slack channels, connecting with trainers and peers worldwide. Register by September 30th to secure your spot! Learn More and Register<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> GBCC2025: June 23rd-26th Join us at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for the first-ever GBCC, bringing together the Galaxy and Bioconductor communities! Expect cutting-edge keynotes, hands-on tutorials, and plenty of networking opportunities to spark collaboration across bioinformatics and data science. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn, connect, and drive innovation! Plus, keep an eye out for our logo design contest—your design could become the face of GBCC 2025! [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/4b072ca0-5699-20…] Learn More<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/7b9e91d7-ccde-af…] Welcoming ColabFold to Galaxy! We’re excited to announce that ColabFold is now fully available on UseGalaxy.org! This powerful tool combines MMseqs2 with AlphaFold2 or RoseTTAFold for ultra-fast protein structure predictions. With a streamlined two-step process—MSA and AlphaFold2—users can achieve rapid results and refine their analyses iteratively. Learn More<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Galaxy Milestones We’re thrilled to celebrate some major achievements! 500,000 Registered Users: We’ve surpassed half a million users across all Galaxy instances, highlighting the strength of our community. Approaching 20,000 Citations: Galaxy is nearing 20,000 citations on Google Scholar, expected to be reached by year’s end! Thank you to all users, developers, and contributors—your support drives our success! [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/a185138d-8ce6-8b…] Galaxy in Research Explore some of the latest in Galaxy-driven research! Galaxy in Research: Uncovering the evolutionary secrets of wild loquats using comparative chloroplast genomics A new study has sequenced and analyzed two wild loquat chloroplast genomes, revealing key insights into their evolutionary history and the genetic diversity of loquat species. Read the full paper →<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Galaxy in Research: Exploring DNA methylation and aging across diverse human tissues How does DNA methylation correlate with aging across different human tissues? A new study provides insights into this question, revealing tissue-specific and shared epigenetic patterns. Read the full paper →<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Galaxy in Research: Advancing quantum materials research with Galaxy At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists have harnessed the power of Galaxy to bring together cutting-edge computing resources, paving the way for new discoveries in quantum materials through advanced neutron scattering data analysis. Read the full paper →<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Galaxy in Research: Exploring Genetic Variability in Almond Blooming Learn how genetic variations influence the blooming periods of almond cultivars, revealing key insights into their molecular regulation. Read the full paper →<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> Upcoming Events Save the date: don’t miss the opportunity to learn and meet fellow Galaxy users! Galaxy Training Academy 2024<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 07–11 October 2024 Online, Global CSHL Biological Data Science<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 13–16 November 2024 Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA Gateways 2024<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 08–10 October 2024 Bozeman, MT, USA Small Scale Galaxy Meeting<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 21 November 2024 Online, Global EOSC Symposium 2024<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 21–23 October 2024 Berlin, Germany Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG32)<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 10–15 January 2025 San Diego, CA, USA Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC2025)<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> 23–26 June 2025 Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA Thank you for being a part of Galaxy! Get more timely information by following us on Mastodon<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>, Bluesky<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>, and LinkedIn<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>. [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/e7cd8365-a8b8-2f…]

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GBCC 2025: The first-ever joint conference between Bioconductor and Galaxy!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/ff23e68393aa/join-the-galaxy-training-academy-2024-a-glo…> [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/e7cd8365-a8b8-2f…]<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…> [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/7ec92f11-da39-99…] Hello Galaxy Community! We’re excited to announce that the Bioconductor and Galaxy communities are coming together for a Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC 2025), our first joint conference, taking place from June 23-26, 2025, at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York. This unique event will bring together two of the leading platforms in genomic data science for a collaborative exploration of cutting-edge tools, methods, and research. GBCC 2025 will feature integrated sessions, workshops, and Birds of a Feather (BoF) discussions. By fostering collaboration across our communities, we aim to drive innovation and advance the field of bioinformatics. To celebrate we will launch a logo design contest for GBCC 2025! The winning design will become the official conference logo, featured on all conference materials, including stickers and t-shirts. More details on how to enter will be shared soon. Read more in our shared post on the Galaxy News and Bioconductor blog<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>, and stay tuned for further details about the conference. Mark your calendars for this milestone event in genomic data science! Thank you for being a part of Galaxy! Get more timely information by following us on Mastodon<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>, Bluesky<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>, and LinkedIn<https://galaxyproject.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=099b2f5f23bf0134dc…>! [https://mcusercontent.com/099b2f5f23bf0134dceb27c07/images/e7cd8365-a8b8-2f…]

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