Genomics Workshops Spring 2026
Objective:
The RCAC Hands-On Genomics Workshops are full-day, in-person training sessions designed to provide practical, end-to-end experience running genomics analyses on RCAC systems. These workshops focus on real datasets, real workflows, and real research computing environments, with an emphasis on best practices, performance considerations, and reproducibility. Participants will actively run analyses rather than observe demonstrations.
Details:
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshops
- Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- Duration: One full day per workshop
- Location: TBD
- Registration: Required for each workshop (25 max). Registration opens two weeks prior.
- Target Audience: Purdue researchers, graduate students, and staff working with genomics data
Schedule
| Date | Topic | Level | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | RNA-seq in practice: A one-day hands-on workshop on RCAC systems | Intermediate | Register (opens 1/8) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Genome assembly in practice: A one-day hands-on workshop on RCAC systems | Intermediate | Register (opens 2/5) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Genome annotation in practice: A one-day hands-on workshop on RCAC systems | Intermediate | Register (opens 2/26) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Single-cell RNA-seq in practice: A one-day hands-on workshop on RCAC systems | Intermediate | Register (opens 4/9) |
Note: These workshops are capacity-limited (25 participants). Attendees may either use a computer provided in the lab or bring their own laptop. If using a personal laptop, troubleshooting assistance from instructors may be limited. If you register but can no longer attend, please cancel your registration in advance so that individuals on the waitlist have an opportunity to participate. Repeated no-shows may result in registration priority being limited for future hands-on workshops.
FAQs
- Do I need to register for each workshop?
Yes. Each workshop requires separate registration. - Are these workshops recorded?
No. Due to the interactive, hands-on nature of the sessions, workshops will not be recorded. - Is this suitable for beginners?
These workshops assume basic familiarity with the command line and genomics workflows. They are not intended as introductory sessions. - Will troubleshooting be provided?
Yes. Hands-on assistance will be available during the workshop, but time constraints may limit deep debugging of individual projects. - What should I prepare in advance?
Participants will receive pre-workshop instructions covering account access, software requirements, and test data.
Feedback
Participant feedback is essential for improving future hands-on workshops.