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This two-hour virtual roundtable discussion will cover ethical considerations, policies, and guidelines related to use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NIH. Researchers at NIH face many ethical concerns with use of AI during biomedical research, such as data privacy and security concerns, accuracy of outputs, authorship and intellectual property questions, and responsible use in sensitive contexts. The program will begin with brief presentations by our panelists, followed by an open discussion.  

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Discuss key ethical considerations with use of AI
• Identify policies and guidelines related to use of AI at NIH and HHS

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of AI ethics, policies, and guidelines.

Presenters: 

• Alicia Lillich, NIH Library 
  Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI at NIH
• David B. Resnik, J.D., Ph.D., NIEHS 
  Current AI Guidance in the Guidelines and Policies for Conduct of Research in the NIH IRP
• Kathryn M. Partin, Ph.D., OD
  The Ethics of Using Emerging Technology
• Christine Cutillo, OD
  Ethical and Responsible Use Learnings from Collaborative AI Efforts
• Meredith Stein, CPA, OD 
  Beyond the Algorithm: Building Trust and Mitigating Risk with the GAO AI Framework
• Carlos Puentes, Ph.D., OD
  Considerations When Using or Developing GenAI models with NIH Data

This one-hour online training will cover the fundamentals, applications, and ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees will explore key topics such as machine learning, deep learning, data handling, and real-world AI applications across various industries. The session will also delve into the ethical implications of AI and provide insights on becoming AI literate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your AI journey, this session will equip you with essential knowledge to navigate the AI landscape effectively and make informed decisions in our data-driven world.

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Understand the core concepts of AI 
• Recognize the significance of ethical considerations in AI 
• Begin the journey toward AI literacy

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of AI to be successful in this training.

ChatGPT 102 training is part 2 of a three-part series.  

This 90-minute online training led by OpenAI experts will dive deeper into intermediate features and strategies for maximizing ChatGPT Enterprise in NIH workflows. Building on the fundamentals from ChatGPT 101, this training will focus on intermediate features including Custom GPTs, Projects, Data Analysis, coding in Canvas, and Deep Research to enable broader value creation and collaboration with ChatGPT. Attendees will also learn how to integrate ChatGPT into specialized tasks and optimize outputs for NIH-specific use cases. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Create and customize GPTs and projects to serve as tailored assistants for NIH-specific initiatives and domains. 

• Utilize additional intermediate features including Data Analysis, coding in Canvas, and Deep Research, to handle complex tasks and collaborative workflows. 

• Implement best practices for integrating ChatGPT into broader NIH processes while maintaining compliance and security standards. 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of ChatGPT to be successful in this training (gained by attending ChatGPT 101), attending another relevant training, and/or using ChatGPT previously).  

Data visualization is a critical skill for researchers and analysts, facilitating clear and persuasive communication of research findings. This three-part online series integrates theoretical concepts with practical application in R and RStudio. The series begins with perceptual and design principles underlying effective visualization, continues with hands-on ggplot2 instruction, and concludes with advanced customization techniques for publication-quality graphics. Each session builds on the previous one, enabling participants to develop a comprehensive design framework and the technical proficiency to implement it in R.

This two hour in-person training builds on the topics in Part 2. It advances attendees' plotting skills and refines their ability to create custom plots. Attendees facet data into multi-panel displays, summarize data before plotting, and add informative labels to plots. Attendees will apply ggplot themes and color palettes.  The training also covers the application of ggplot themes and color palettes to produce publication-ready visualizations. To enroll, you must complete Part 2 or have equivalent experience with ggplot2. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Explain the role of themes, scales, and coordinate systems in customizing ggplot2 visualizations. 

• Adjust themes, labels, and scales to improve clarity and visual appeal in ggplot2 visualizations. 

• Apply advanced customization techniques, such as annotations, faceting, and coordinate transformations, to facilitate interpretation. 

• Refine visualizations to ensure accessibility, readability, and adherence to professional standards. 

Attendees will receive an email with instructions for installing and verifying access to R, RStudio, and required packages before the training. If you register the day before, installing the software may take longer. If you do not install the software, the training will be a demo only. 

This one hour and a half online training provides an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) using MATLAB. Designed for beginners, the session covers fundamental concepts in AI and machine learning, introduces intuitive tools for building AI models, and demonstrates practical applications of AI techniques in data science. Participants will gain experience working with data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Understand basic concepts and terminology in artificial intelligence and machine learning 
• Navigate MATLAB’s tools and workflows for AI, including data preparation, modeling, and evaluation 
• Preprocess datasets to prepare for AI model training, including handling missing data and feature scaling 
• Develop and evaluate simple supervised learning models (e.g., regression, classification)  
• Visualize results and assess the performance of AI models 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of the MATLAB to be successful in this training.

MS Copilot for Teams: Fast Track!

This introductory class covers accessing Python, command syntax, getting help with commands, and locating external packages. Prior experience is not required. Access to NIH's High Performance Computing System (Biowulf) is recommended for the hands-on exercises; if unavailable, one of the 30 in-class use only accounts will be provided to the participant. Please email instructor at wuz8@nih.gov if you need a Biowulf student account.

Join us for a webinar on how to get meaningful, scientifically appropriate results from large language models when analyzing biological and biomedical data. Whether you work with clinical genetics data, experimental assay results, or any data generated from your research, this session will help you communicate your biological knowledge and data context clearly.

 What You Will Learn 
Attendees will gain practical skills to design, conduct, and interpret LLM-assisted code and data analysis strategies effectively, including: 

• Developing clear, quantitative research questions to test 

• Accurately describing your experimental design to a skilled but “naive” collaborator 

• Basics of preparing and organizing data for computational analysis, and communicating these in a way a computer will recognize appropriately 

• Overview of basic analysis concepts 

• Understand biases and common pitfalls to avoid them 

• Best practices for documenting and archiving a dataset, analysisand/or workflow 

• Ensuring human accountability for the conclusions 

All problems and concerns are welcome, from scripting problems to node allocation, to strategies for a particular project, to anything that is affecting your use of the HPC systems. The meeting connection details are emailed to all Biowulf users the week of the consult.

Email staff@hpc.nih.gov for the meeting link.

This 45-minute online Lunch and Learn training will help attendees develop their own customized strategy for responsibly incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, into their workflows. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Assess appropriate use cases for generative AI tools within their specific research/work context 

• Develop a customized generative AI usage strategy 

• Document their approach for using generative AI tools 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of generative AI tools to be successful in this training. 

Our hands-on training workshop has been rescheduled to June 17. Register now to learn how to analyze RNA-Seq data using Galaxy, a user-friendly platform that makes computational biology accessible to researchers without coding experience.

Drs. Daoud Meerzaman and Qingrong Chen will:

• Introduce you to RNA-Seq data analysis,

• Show tutorials on how to use popular RNA-Seq analysis packages, and

• Prepare you to independently run basic RNA-Seq analysis for expression profiling.

During the self-paced hands-on exercise, you will have the chance to test out the Galaxy platform using Illumina paired-end RNA-Seq data to:

• Run quality control check on sequencing data

• Align the sequencing reads to a reference genome

• Generate alignment statistics and checking mapping quality

• Measure abundance of transcripts

• Perform differential expression analysis

• Visualize the output of RNA-Seq analyses

Whether you’re new to bioinformatics or looking to sharpen your RNA-Seq data analysis skills, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and confidence to run your own analyses— no programming required.

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts will dive into intermediate features, including agent creation and code generation, with Gemini for Government. The training will focus on hands-on applications, including building a simple agent with Agent Designer, using vibe-coding for data analysis, and leveraging NotebookLM as a personal research assistant. Attendees will also learn how to create more sophisticated, data-driven infographics to communicate their findings. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Build a simple, custom agent using Agent Designer to automate a research-related task, such as monitoring new publications. 
• Generate Python scripts using natural language (vibe-coding) to clean and analyze data. 
• Utilize NotebookLM to upload source materials, ask targeted questions across documents, and organize research insights. 
• Create a data-driven infographic that transforms raw data into a compelling visual story. 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of Gemini to be successful in this training (gained by attending Gemini for Government 101), attending another relevant training, and/or using Gemini previously).  Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

Global Cancer Research and Control Seminar Series

In this session, Dr. Anant Madabhushi will highlight the development of radiopathomics, an AI-driven framework that integrates radiology and digital pathology to capture tumor heterogeneity across spatial scales for improved diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response prediction. He will present validation studies across multiple cancers demonstrating how these multimodal biomarkers can inform treatment selection, anticipate resistance, and enable more precise, personalized oncology care.

The second session of the Python Introductory Education Series covers basic Python concepts, including data types, structures, variables, conditionals, loops, and iterators. Prior experience is not needed. Access to NIH's High Performance Computing System (Biowulf) is recommended for the hands-on exercises; if unavailable, one of the 30 in-class use only accounts will be provided to the participant. Please email instructor at wuz8@nih.gov if you need a Biowulf student account.

Advanced ChatGPT training is part 3 of a three-part series. 

This 90-minute online training, led by OpenAI experts, is for those who have completed the ChatGPT 101 and 102 trainings. The training will focus on leveraging two of ChatGPT Enterprise's most powerful features: Custom GPTs and Data Analysis. Attendees will learn how to create specialized GPTs tailored for specific NIH tasks and how to use the Data Analysis feature to upload, interpret, and visualize data sets for deeper insights. This training is designed to provide the skills needed to apply these advanced tools to complex, enterprise-level projects. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Build and deploy Custom GPTs tailored to specific NIH workflows. 

• Use the Data Analysis feature to upload, analyze, and visualize data. 

• Apply advanced techniques to solve complex problems using ChatGPT Enterprise. 

Attendees are expected to be able to utilize ChatGPT to be successful in this training.  

M365 Copilot in Action: Supercharge Your Workday!

This class of the Python Introductory Education Series will introduce participants to working with and wrangling tabular data using the package, Pandas. Experience with Python is not needed for attendance.  Access to NIH's High Performance Computing System (Biowulf) is recommended for the hands-on exercises; if unavailable, one of the 30 in-class use only accounts will be provided to the participant. Please email instructor at wuz8@nih.gov if you need a Biowulf student account.

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the use of virtual reality (VR) in UCSF ChimeraX for immersive visualization of protein structures. VR can provide a unique inside-out view of the structures that can reveal insights not easily observable otherwise. Attendees will learn how to load, manipulate, and analyze macromolecular models in a VR environment, gaining an intuitive understanding of protein architecture, ligand binding sites, and molecular interactions. We refer to this as “Molecular Spelunking” as the experience gives an analogous sensation to cave exploration. The session will cover hardware requirements, navigation tools, and practical use cases in research and education, with live demonstrations and guided practice. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to integrate VR-based molecular visualization into their own structural biology workflows and training activities. Previous familiarity with ChimeraX will be very helpful but not required.

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts is the capstone session for power users who want to push the boundaries of AI in biomedical research. This session showcases advanced agentic workflows and complex comparative analysis. The training will feature a demo on building sophisticated research assistant agents with Agent Designer and will demonstrate additional NotebookLM use cases for research. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Design a complex, multi-agent system in Agent Designer capable of automating a research sub-task, such as finding and comparing experimental protocols. 
• Apply advanced NotebookLM techniques to perform complex comparative analysis on diverse scientific data sources. 
• Develop strategies for using AI to analyze a portfolio of grants and publications to identify alignment with NIH strategic priorities. 

Attendees are expected to be able to independently utilize Gemini to be successful in this training.  Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

This BTEP Coding Club will demonstrate the utility of R's GT and GT Summary packages for creating publication quality data tables. Participants will see how to add custom table titles, create summaries, add statistics, and table footnotes. Experience and installation of R, GT, and GT Summary are not required for participation.

Posit AI Capabilities Demo

Dr. Bocks' research utilizes a synergistic "READ, LEARN, WRITE" framework that combines multi-omics profiling, deep learning, and high-throughput CRISPR screening to map, model, and program complex cellular functions. By integrating single-cell technologies to read epigenetic states with advanced neural networks to learn their regulatory circuits, he can systematically design and write new biological instructions into human cells. They successfully applied this integrated approach to optimize immunotherapy, using large-scale in vivo CRISPR screens to identify and validate gene knockouts that significantly boost the performance of CAR T cells against solid tumors.

This 30-minute online training provides a high-level overview of recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI). Each session highlights emerging trends, tools, and use cases in the evolving AI landscape, with an emphasis on practical relevance and responsible use. Whether you're just getting started or looking to stay current, this training offers timely insights in a concise format.  

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:   

• Summarize key trends and developments in AI 

• Identify new tools, capabilities, or applications relevant to their work 

• Describe considerations for ethical and responsible use of AI technologies 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge to be successful in this training. 

The NIAID's Bioinformatics and Computational Bioscience Branch (BCBB) is presenting a webinar for anyone wanting to become proficient in running common statistical analyses using the R language. 

Background: Introduction to statistical testing in R, with hands-on practice using biological data. Topics include one-sample and two-sample t-tests, ANOVA, multiple comparisons, linear regression, and and tests for categorical data such as the chi-square test.

This class will wrap up the Python Introductory Education Series by showing participants how to create data visualizations. Experience with Python is not needed for attendance. Access to NIH's High Performance Computing System (Biowulf) is recommended for the hands-on exercises; if unavailable, one of the 30 in-class use only accounts will be provided to the participant. Please email instructor at wuz8@nih.gov if you need a Biowulf student account.

Slide Smarter: M365 Copilot for PowerPoint

This one-hour online training will provide a high-level overview of Python coding concepts, as well as some of the integrative development environments (IDEs, such as Jupyter notebooks) used for Python coding. Python is a programming language used for data science, specifically: data analysis, statistical analysis, and visualization of results. The training will feature the following IDEs: Google Colaboratory: Jupyter Notebook; and Anaconda’s: Spyder, Jupyter Notebook, and JupyterLab. This overview training will demonstrate how these skills can boost productivity, rigor, and transparency in reporting research findings.  

By the end of the training, attendees will be able to: 

• Recognize four freely available IDEs for python coding 

• Identify fundamental components of python code 

• Understand how and why notebooks support rigor and transparency in analysis 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of python coding or the IDEs to be successful in this training.  

If you choose to follow along with Google Colab or Jupyter Notebooks, these IDEs should be installed and ready to go. Code will be provided during the training for this option.

This one hour online training, presented by speakers from NIH Cloud Lab, will provide an overview of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) services across three major cloud service providers (CSPs), including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, and the steps to follow for setting up AI chatbots in cloud environments. This training will also offer time for a question-and-answer session, where participants can ask the speakers questions about development of AI chatbots using large language models (LLMs) in a cloud environment and use of NIH Cloud Lab. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:   

• Compare/contrast the capabilities of generative AI services across the three major cloud service providers (CSPs) 
• Evaluate (informally) the experience in setting up chatbot functionality with the cloud environments 
• Highlight relative strengths, weaknesses, and optimal use cases for each CSP’s generative AI offerings 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of generative AI to be successful in this training

AI tools are generating measurable time savings for clinicians, yet those savings rarely return to the healthcare provider. Health systems convert efficiency into expanded capacity while bureaucratic demands that AI cannot touch continue to grow. This talk examines the forces driving that gap, from Jevons Paradox to the "reverse centaur" dynamic in which workers serve the machine rather than the other way around, and asks what a genuinely human-centered model of clinical AI would require. It closes with a provocation drawn from fiction: that the real promise of AI is not more productivity, but the permission to attend to what medicine was always supposed to be about.

This one and a half-hour online training covers the basic principles of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data and why it is important to make your data FAIR.  

 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Define FAIR data   

• Explain what purpose FAIR data serves 

• Apply FAIR data principles to make data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable 

This is an introductory level training. 

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts will introduce the foundational features of Gemini for Government, tailored specifically to accelerate research and enhance productivity within NIH workflows. This training will focus on immediate, high-impact use cases that solve everyday challenges, from drafting manuscripts to communicating scientific findings more effectively. Attendees will learn how to leverage Gemini for Government's secure, AI-powered tools to streamline tasks and will get a first look at the future of research automation with agents. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Utilize Gemini for Government to accelerate daily tasks, including drafting manuscript sections and analyzing meeting notes. 
• Transform a text-based research summary into a clear and effective visual concept for an infographic. 
• Perform natural language semantic searches to instantly find and synthesize information from scientific publications. 
• Describe the potential of agents to automate research workflows. 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of the tool to be successful in this training. Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

This two-hour virtual roundtable discussion will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research impact analysis. The program will begin with brief presentations by our panelists, followed by an open discussion. Research impact analysis uses quantitative and qualitative approaches to examine publications, citations, collaboration networks, and other indicators of scientific contribution. With the rapid advancement of generative AI and machine learning tools, new methods are emerging to enhance content analysis, trend identification, visualization, and interpretation of research outputs.  

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Describe how AI-driven techniques can enhance research impact analysis in the biomedical field 

• Identify emerging AI tools and methods for citation, content, and trend analysis 

• Provide examples of how AI-informed research impact analysis can support planning, evaluation, and reporting at NIH  

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of research impact analysis techniques or tools.  

Presenters:

• Joelle Mornini, NIH Library 
  Using ChatGPT to Create Visualizations
• Troy Zarcone, NIGMS  
  Surviving the AI Bubble: Staying on the Cutting Edge While Avoiding the Bleeding Edge
• Comfort Kai, OD 
  Lauren Oliveira Hashiguchi, NINR 
  Esther Yui, NINR  
  Research to Insights: Prompting AI to Summarize Impact
• Hua Ou, MD, Ph.D., OD 
  Lessons from Using Local LLMs (ChIRP) for Annual Portfolio Analysis
• James McClain, OD 
  Evan Ochsenfaber, OD 
  Overview of the All of Us Research Program's LLM Pipeline to Automatically Ingest, Authenticate, Categorize, and Synthesize Journal Publications by Researchers
• Vanessa Barnes, M.S., OD  
  More Than MeSH: AI-Powered Topic Mapping of Publications from the Kids First Program

Claude 101 is part 1 of a two-part series. 

This hour and half online training led by Anthropic will cover the fundamentals of using Claude effectively in your daily NIH workflows. Attendees will learn to navigate the Claude interface, apply best practices for prompt writing, and utilize key features such as working with documents, Projects, and Artifacts. The training will also demonstrate real-world use cases relevant to NIH staff for improving productivity, and highlight security and responsible-use considerations tailored for federal environments. 

 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Navigate the Claude interface and use foundational features, including working with documents, Projects, and Artifacts. 

• Apply effective prompting strategies to generate accurate, useful outputs for NIH-specific tasks. 

• Identify everyday NIH use cases and understand best practices for responsible use of generative AI tools like Claude. 

Attendees are not expected to have any prior knowledge of the tool to be successful in this training. 

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts will dive into intermediate features, including agent creation and code generation, with Gemini for Government. The training will focus on hands-on applications, including building a simple agent with Agent Designer, using vibe-coding for data analysis, and leveraging NotebookLM as a personal research assistant. Attendees will also learn how to create more sophisticated, data-driven infographics to communicate their findings. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Build a simple, custom agent using Agent Designer to automate a research-related task, such as monitoring new publications. 
• Generate Python scripts using natural language (vibe-coding) to clean and analyze data. 
• Utilize NotebookLM to upload source materials, ask targeted questions across documents, and organize research insights. 
• Create a data-driven infographic that transforms raw data into a compelling visual story. 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of Gemini to be successful in this training (gained by attending Gemini for Government 101), attending another relevant training, and/or using Gemini previously).  Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

Partek Flow is a point-and-click platform for building analysis workflows for Next Generation Sequences (NGS), including DNA, bulk and single-cell RNA, spatial transcriptomics, ATAC, and ChIP, helping scientists avoid the steep learning curve of code-based NGS analysis. In this demonstration-only class, Illumina scientist will illustrate how to obtain insights to regulation of gene expression from bulk RNA and ATAC sequencing data. No prior experience or access to Partek Flow is required. Attendance is limited to NIH staff.

Claude 201 is part 2 of a two-part series. 

This hour and half online training led by Anthropic will dive deeper into intermediate and advanced strategies for maximizing Claude in NIH workflows. Building on the fundamentals from Claude 101, this training will focus on structured and multi-step prompting, working effectively with longer documents and datasets, and using Projects to organize ongoing work and build reusable context. Attendees will also learn how to integrate Claude into specialized NIH tasks and optimize outputs for research, administrative, and policy workflows. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to: 

• Use structured and multi-step prompting techniques to handle complex tasks and improve output quality. 

• Work effectively with documents, longer-form content, and data inside Claude to support research and analysis workflows. 

• Set up and use Projects to organize ongoing work, build reusable context, and collaborate on NIH-specific initiatives. 

Attendees are expected to be familiar with the basic functions of Claude to be successful in this training (gained by attending Claude 101, attending another relevant training, and/or using Claude previously). 

This 90-minute online training led by Google experts is the capstone session for power users who want to push the boundaries of AI in biomedical research. This session showcases advanced agentic workflows and complex comparative analysis. The training will feature a demo on building sophisticated research assistant agents with Agent Designer and will demonstrate additional NotebookLM use cases for research. 

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:  

• Design a complex, multi-agent system in Agent Designer capable of automating a research sub-task, such as finding and comparing experimental protocols. 
• Apply advanced NotebookLM techniques to perform complex comparative analysis on diverse scientific data sources. 
• Develop strategies for using AI to analyze a portfolio of grants and publications to identify alignment with NIH strategic priorities. 

Attendees are expected to be able to independently utilize Gemini to be successful in this training.  Gemini for Government can be accessed at: https://go.hhs.gov/gemini  

Partek Flow is a point-and-click platform for building analysis workflows for Next Generation Sequences (NGS), including DNA, bulk and single-cell RNA, spatial transcriptomics, ATAC, and ChIP, helping scientists avoid the steep learning curve of code-based NGS analysis. This class is demonstration-only. Starting from single cell RNA expression matrix, Illumina scientist will illustrate how to conduct QC, perform cell type classification, obtain differential expression results, and generate visualizations. No prior experience or access to Partek Flow is required. Attendance is limited to NIH staff.

Qlucore Omics Explorer is a desktop-based point-and-click software with built-in machine learning capabilities. It enables RNA sequencing (bulk and single cell), proteomics and metabolomics analysis. This software is available for NCI CCR scientists upon submitting a ticket at https://service.cancer.gov/ncisp. In this demonstration-only class, Qlucore scientist will illustrate the use of regression approaches to identify correlation between gene and protein expression. Experience using or installation of this software is not required for attendance. Participation is restricted to NIH staff.

Partek Flow is a point-and-click platform for building analysis workflows for Next Generation Sequences (NGS), including DNA, bulk and single-cell RNA, spatial transcriptomics, ATAC, and ChIP, helping scientists avoid the steep learning curve of code-based NGS analysis. In this demonstration-only class, an Illumina scientist will show a bulk ATAC-sequencing workflow starting from FASTQ files through peak and motif detection as well as comparison of peaks found across samples. No prior experience or access to Partek Flow is required. Attendance is limited to NIH staff.

Partek Flow is a point-and-click platform for building analysis workflows for Next Generation Sequences (NGS), including DNA, bulk and single-cell RNA, spatial transcriptomics, ATAC, and ChIP, helping scientists avoid the steep learning curve of code-based NGS analysis. In this demonstration-only class, an Illumina scientist will show steps for spatial transcriptomics analysis including QC, exploratory analysis, batch effect removal, integration of spatial and gene expression information, as well as differential expression and pathway analysis.  No prior experience or access to Partek Flow is required. Attendance is limited to NIH staff.