Galaxy and scRNA-Seq training

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Where and what do we train?

• On Galaxy - a web based platform for accessible, reproducible, transparent data analysis
• Participants are mostly experimentalists
• Focus on analysis steps but not the underlying methods
• Galaxy tool usage
• What to expect from changing specific tool parameters

How do we train?

• A collection of training materials around Galaxy
• By the community, for the community
• Continuous support on Gitter/Matrix channels

https://training.galaxyproject.org

GTN inside Galaxy

• 🎓 Graduation cap icon (top menu)
• Access all GTN tutorials
• Jump back and forth between Galaxy and the tutorial
• Click on tool name in tutorial to quickly open it in Galaxy

A sample tutorial

Galaxy single-cell training resources

Galaxy single-cell training resources

Galaxy Interactive Tools (GxITs): A Wormhole Between the Worlds

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Galaxy�Hardcoded, pre-built tools, rigid interface, Galactic scale

Jupyter & RStudio�Complete freedom! Dynamic outputs, no rules.

GxITs:Use RStudio, Jupyter and Cellxgene in Galaxy

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Need for training

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• 222 Training events
• 43 trainings from Germany
• 8274 students

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Training Infrastructure as a Service

• Private queue
• Free
• No Galaxy Maintenance
• No Galaxy Administration
• Galaxy Training Materials will �work and are regularly tested
• See how your students�are progressing with�new dashboard

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Diagram: Bérénice Batut

Using TIaaS

Training Material

1. You: identify if it works �for you
2. You: apply
3. [Wait]
4. We: estimate resources
5. We: give you a URL
6. You: Write a post about�how well your training �went! (optional)

Recent Galaxy single-cell training events

Thank you!