Subject
The course starts with an overview of our approach, the principles of Viash, and its benefits for data science workflows in your organization. The second part includes practical exercises where you will learn to run existing Viash-built data pipelines from the Viash Catalogue using Nextflow.
Target Audience
- Managers
- Biologists
- Computational Researchers
- Bioinformaticians
- IT Developers
Location
Online
Course Overview
Module 1: Understanding the Approach
- Introduction to Data Workflows in Biotechnology
- The Emergence of our approach
- Benefits of this approach in Research
Module 2: Introduction to Viash
- Viash overview
- Setting up Viash
Module 3: Setup for Executing Viash Pipelines
- Acquiring Pipelines for Local Use
- Understanding and Preparing Datasets
- Configuring Pipeline Inputs and Outputs
Module 4: Operating Viash Pipelines
- Executing Pipelines Locally with Test Data
- Dataset Integration in Pipeline Execution
- Running Pipelines with Seqera Cloud (NF-Tower)
- Running Pipelines from Viash Hub
Objectives
- Provide an in-depth understanding of the NoWorkflow concept and its significance in modern biotechnological research.
- Equip participants with the skills to effectively utilize and managing existing data pipelines to process datasets.
- Demonstrate the practical application of Viash and the NoWorkflow concept through hands-on experience and case studies.
Required skills
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Understanding of Bioinformatics Pipelines: Participants should have a foundational knowledge of the role and context of bioinformatics pipelines in research and development (R&D) environments. This includes an awareness of how these pipelines are integral to processing and analyzing biological data, and their significance in advancing scientific discoveries and innovations in biotechnology.
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Basic IT Proficiency: For the segment focusing on running pipelines, participants should possess basic information technology skills, particularly in using Command Line Interfaces (CLI). This skill is crucial for navigating and executing commands in environments where pipelines are developed and deployed, enabling participants to effectively interact with Viash and other pipeline tools.
Conclusion
Upon completion, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of our approach, proficiency in running and managing existing Viash pipelines, and insights into leveraging the Viash Hub platform for collaborative and efficient research endeavors. This course aims to empower researchers with the tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of biotechnological data processing with confidence.
Trainers
- Robrecht Cannoodt
- Toni Verbeiren
Program
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