UCSC Genome Browser: A full-featured genomic data system (JCU-Cairns)

This workshop provides hands-on instruction in the use of the UCSC Genome Browser, which is a widely used platform for interpreting many types of genome-wide data for a large number of organisms. In the context of human genetics, aggregated data from hundreds of projects are available, including short and long variants (SNPs and CNVs), benign and pathogenic variants from several large databases, and metagenomic data such as histone- and DNA modification. The Browser provides a consistent interface and gene models for mouse and more than 120 other animals.

The workshop will also demonstrate recently added features including display of exons only, display of discontinuous regions of the genome and the simultaneous, joint configuration of multiple wiggle files, such as are used to display RNA-seq data.

Robert Kuhn, Associate Director of UCSC Genome Browser, Training and Outreach, Genome Browser licensing, will lead the workshop from the US, with trained facilitators on hand at venues across Australia to assist participants locally. This workshop was initiated by Dominique Gorse, Director, QFAB Bioinformatics, and was supported by AGTA’s Small Grants scheme. It has been organised by EMBL-ABR as part of a series of hybrid training events. 

AUDIENCE

Researchers and students with knowledge of basic biology.

PREREQUISITES

Before attending, participants are required to view two introductory webinars (23 OCTOBER: Using the UCSC Genome Browser, 24 OCTOBER: Advanced features of the Genome Browser) available on the EMBL-ABR youtube channel.

Please bring along your own laptop with an up to date web browser installed (Chrome or Firefox are fine).

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