More Training Opportunities

Other opportunities for bioinformatics training outside of BTEP include:

NIH Library

The NIH Library provides resources and guidance on bioinformatics, biostatistics, data visualization, and data curation.

• Check the NIH Library Training and Events Calendar to find upcoming virtual and in-person classes related to data science and bioinformatics.

• Access data science and bioinformatics resources including software on the Bioinformatics and Data Science Workstations. The Bioinformatics and Data Science Workstations are loaded with specialized bioinformatics and data analysis, processing, and visualization tools and can be reserved to use virtually or in person at the NIH Library in building 10.

• Discover videos and eBooks related to data science, visualization, and bioinformatics accessible through the NIH Library catalog.

• Request consultations with NIH Library staff regarding data management, visualization, and analysis.

CBIIT

As the NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology, CBIIT provides training classes, data sharing and storage solutions, seminars and blogs on data science and bioinformatics.

Upcoming data science and informatics presentations, conferences, workshops, and trainings from CBIIT can be found here. Also check out this resource for additional training material specific to data science and cancer.

CBIIT also houses the Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR), a trans-NCI program that supports extramural informatics technology development. To learn about upcoming informatics coursing and available training through ITCR, visit the ITCR Training Network.

Other relevant bioinformatic training is available through the DSLE and CRDC.

Data Science learning exchange (DSLE)

Provides learning resources and tools for community collaboration.

Cancer Research Data Commons (CRDC)

The NCI Cancer Research Data Commons (CRDC) is a cloud-based data science infrastructure that connects data sets with analytics tools to allow users to share, integrate, analyze, and visualize cancer research data to drive scientific discovery. --- CRDC

The core components of the CRDC are its repositories, infrastructure, and cloud resources.

1. Data-type specific repositories:

   • Cancer Data Service
   • Clinical Trial Data Commons
   • Genomic Data Commons
   • Imaging Data Commons
   • Integrated Canine Data Commons
   • Proteomic Data Commons

2. Key infrastructure tools allow data access and integration:

   • Cancer Data Aggregator
   • Data Commons Framework
   • Data Standards Services

3. Available Cloud resources facilitate analysis:

   • Broad Institute FireCloud
   • ISB Cancer Gateway in the Cloud
   • Seven Bridges Cancer Genomics Cloud, powered by Velsera

For more information, refer to the CRDC website.

CRDC learning Resources can be found here.