🚨 Reminder: Single-cell and sPatial Omics Collaboration Fest this Friday, December 6th!
Join SPOC for their first Collaboration Fest! Help improve Galaxy’s single-cell training resources—whether you're a beginner or an experienced contributor.
More info: https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/events/2024-12-06-spoc-cofest-2024.html
⏳ Time is running out to leave your mark on the first-ever Galaxy and Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC 2025)! Submit your logo design by December 8th for the chance to showcase your creativity (and the chance to win gift cards, too!).
Enter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oGiNqaGdfsNu9YfTyAitJZ7QrICynkPwBKR8YgxUoGtdbQ/viewform
Galaxy had a strong presence at the Biological Data Science 2024 conference, featured in talks and posters demonstrating its role in advancing accessible and reproducible science. Thank you to all the contributors for helping Galaxy shine!
🗞️ Explore the highlights: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-27-bio-data2024/
Credit where it’s due: GTN Reviewers in the spotlight
We would like to recognise and thank all of the reviewers who have contributed to the GTN tutorials; your efforts are greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for your contributions to the GTN community. Today, we are highlighting your efforts on every single learning material across the GTN.
https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/news/2024/12/02/reviewing.html
🎨 New! Create Stunning Images from Text in Galaxy!
Galaxy EU is excited to introduce FLUX models now available in Galaxy.
Here’s what you can do:
- FLUX.1 [schnell]: Fast image generation for quick prototypes
- FLUX.1 [dev]: High-quality images for research (non-commercial)
Why you’ll love it:
- Easily turn your text into visuals
- Incorporate into your existing Galaxy workflows
- Open licenses make it accessible and reproducible for everyone!
Learn more: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-26-flux/
🍎 Did you know you can explore Learning Pathways on the Galaxy Training Network?
The @gtn curated Learning Pathways offers a series of tutorials designed by community experts to guide you through key topics and build your knowledge step-by-step. Whether you're new to Galaxy or deepening your skills, these pathways provide structured learning for all levels!
Explore the different pathways here: https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/learning-pathways/
🇮🇹UseGalaxy.it is enhancing the Galaxy Italian Community as part of the EOSC EuroScienceGateway project!
Key features:
- Elastic infrastructure with HTCondor & Jenkins
- Automated tool management via CI/CD pipelines
- Collaboration with ELIXIR Italy & Pulsar endpoints
Learn more: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-23-usegalaxy-it-starting/
#GalaxyInResearch
🌍 Genomics for One Health in the tropics! A new review explores how Galaxy’s cloud-based tools empower researchers to tackle challenges in health, biodiversity, and food production.
đź“– Read the full review here: https://globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12992-024-01083-3
Reminder: be sure to submit your logo design for GBCC2025 for the chance to win a $100 gift card!
đź“… Deadline: December 8th
Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oGiNqaGdfsNu9YfTyAitJZ7QrICynkPwBKR8YgxUoGtdbQ/viewform
🎉 Galaxy Training Academy 2024 was a hit! From proteomics to machine learning, participants explored key topics in data analysis. With 80 contributors, 53 updated tutorials, and 27 new videos, this year’s event was a huge success. Special thanks to the amazing trainers and learners who made it all possible!
Learn more about this year's event, and stay tuned for next year!
🚀 Galaxy Docker Image v24.1 Released!
The latest version is here with enhanced architecture, upgraded services, and new features to boost performance!
🔧 Key updates:
- Ubuntu 22.04 & Python 3.10
- Gunicorn web server & Celery task management
- New services like TUSd for large file uploads
- Streamlined setup with Ansible roles
Learn more: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-16-galaxy-docker-24-1/
🚀 The MGnify Amplicon Pipeline v5.0 is now live on Galaxy!
With 5 modular sub-workflows, this pipeline gives you the flexibility to analyze microbiome data your way—covering QC, rRNA-prediction, ITS analysis, and more. It’s designed to streamline your microbiome research and make data analysis more accessible.
Read more here: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-15-mgnify-v5/
Don't forget to submit your logo designs for GBCC2025 and make your mark on the event! 🎨
Deadline: December 8th, 2024
Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oGiNqaGdfsNu9YfTyAitJZ7QrICynkPwBKR8YgxUoGtdbQ/viewform
At HMC 2024, Galaxy showcased how its platform advances FAIR bioimaging workflows:
🔬Building FAIR pipelines for metadata annotation
đź’ˇIntegrating OMERO for seamless image analysis & metadata enrichment
🔧Combining image processing & data management in one workflow
Read more here:
https://galaxyproject.org/news/2024-11-08-galaxy-imaging-fair-pipelines/
First up: our two talks will be held tomorrow, the 13th, starting at 7:30 PM ET! Be sure to stop by to see the fantastic work Galaxy members are presenting at the conference!
🎉 Big milestone for Galaxy! 🎉 We've officially hit 20,000 citations on Google Scholar! 🌟
This is a huge achievement for our community, and we couldn't have done it without the support and collaboration of all our amazing users and contributors. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone—here's to even more discoveries ahead!
Exciting news! 🎉 The Galaxy team at Johns Hopkins University is heading to the Biological Data Science conference at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory next week! We'll be sharing our latest advancements and insights through talks and posters.
Check out our lineup in the image below—come find us to discuss all things Galaxy and biological data science!
Explore biodiversity data like a pro! Check out the Galaxy Training Network ( @gtn ) tutorial on analyzing taxonomic, spatial, and temporal data using Reef Life Survey datasets. Dive into biodiversity metrics and make your research more insightful!
New to High-Performance Computing (HPC)? Join BioNT’s Intro to High-Performance Computing Workshop on Dec 4-5! Learn the basics of accessing an HPC cluster, using Slurm, and running workflows. Perfect for beginners! Register by Nov 15.
Learn more and register now: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details/an-introduction-to-high-performance-computing-1365
🎨 Calling all creatives: don’t miss your chance to design the official logo for the first-ever Galaxy & Bioconductor Community Conference (GBCC2025)! The winning design will be featured on all conference materials and the website, plus you’ll take home a $100 gift card.
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 8
Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6oGiNqaGdfsNu9YfTyAitJZ7QrICynkPwBKR8YgxUoGtdbQ/viewform