February 2026 - GTA2026 Org - lists.galaxyproject.org

Benefits of 24/7 Taxi Services for Modern Travelers
by acerjohnwick＠gmail.com 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

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Exploring Interactive Data Visualization Tools for Galaxy Workflows
by brian.smithus1985＠gmail.com 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hello GTA 2026 community, I’ve been experimenting with some advanced Galaxy workflows for large genomic datasets, and I’m interested in learning more about interactive visualization tools that can make analysis results more engaging and easier to interpret for collaborative projects. Are there recommended plugins or external platforms that integrate smoothly with Galaxy for dynamic dashboards or reporting? On a related note, I recently came across <a href="https://magistv.bio/">Magis TV</a>, which specializes in creating interactive, visually rich content. While it’s primarily designed for media streaming, I think some of the design principles they use like real-time updates, customizable dashboards, and clean visual layouts could inspire better ways to present complex Galaxy outputs to collaborators or trainees. It would be fascinating to discuss how visualization techniques from other fields, like digital media, can enhance scientific data presentation in Galaxy workflows. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and any suggestions for tools or best practices!

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Welcome to the GTA2026 Organizing Team!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Hi everyone, Thank you again for joining the organizing team for the Galaxy Training Academy 2026! We’re excited to begin planning this year’s event with all of you. We really appreciate your patience, and we’re excited to officially kick things off! To help us coordinate efficiently, we’ve set up our shared workspaces: GitHub Project: Many of you should have already been invited to the GitHub Project Board<https://github.com/orgs/galaxyproject/projects/86>. If you haven’t received an invite, it may be because you are not a part of the GalaxyProject repo<https://github.com/galaxyproject>. Please join the repo and then reply with your confirmation along with your GitHub handle and we will add you. Slack Channel: To join our private Slack channel, please reply with your preferred email, and we will add you! These will be our central hubs for planning, assigning tasks, tracking deadlines, and discussing program updates. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll begin outlining track offerings, confirming instructors, and shaping the overall structure for GTA2026. For more information about this year's event, check out our event page on the Galaxy Training Network<https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/events/2025-05-18-gala…>. Please feel free to jump in, add comments, or share early ideas. We’ll also start posting organizational notes and an initial checklist in the GitHub project shortly. We are looking forward to working together! Best, The GTA2026 Organizing Leads

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