Partnership with Genetics Society of AustralAsia enables quality new training
A novel training opportunity is available thanks to a collaboration between the University of Auckland’s Dr Katarina Stuart, the Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA) and Australian BioCommons. The genetic outlier analysis workshop will introduce participants to the basics of genomic selection analysis. Delivered online across 27-28 Feb 2024, the code-along sessions will step through the process of identifying signals of selection using the outlier analysis method in an example genomic dataset.
Lead trainer Katarina’s previous research has involved an array of genomics approaches to explore rapid adaptation in the invasive bird, the European starling, and her current postdoctoral research investigates the role of transposable elements in other biological invasions. Seeing that others could benefit from her experience in the area, Katarina initially developed the workshop with financial support from GSA and the Australasian Evolution Society, which led to in-person workshops in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Demand for that workshop led to a collaboration with BioCommons to facilitate a virtual version and an invitation to offer the valuable training in Australia.
A new partnership with GSA and BioCommons is enabling this busy researcher to deliver her high quality training workshop internationally. A broad range of researchers have already applied to take part in this unique opportunity, which will for the first time be underpinned by the BioImage environment on the powerful Pawsey Nimbus Research Cloud.
Do you want to participate in the workshop?
This workshop is for members of the Genetics Society of AustralAsia and/or researchers associated with an Australian research organisation who will use genomic selection analysis as part of their projects. The workshop is free but participation is subject to application with selection. If you are interested, read through the details and apply by 9 Feb 2024.
Further in-person workshops will be offered later in 2024. These will be designed for researchers who already have their own data, so that participants can begin applying these techniques to their own datasets, and comparing outcomes with other participants.
Do you have training materials that your peers could learn from?
GSA offers an ongoing Workshop Support Program that provides contributions towards workshops that share knowledge and/or exchange ideas across genetics. Up to $1,000 AUD funding can be provided for up to 5 events per year on a competitive basis. There is an easy application process and the call outs for proposals generally close in June each year.
BioCommons can offer support for training events in lots of ways - from providing the compute environment you need to connecting you with the right participants. We partner with professional associations like GSA to ensure we are supporting the training that the research community needs.