Genomic Data Science Community Network 

The Genomic Data Science Community Network (GDSCN) works towards a vision where researchers, educators, and students from all backgrounds are able to fully participate in genomic data science research.

Learn more in our paper "Diversifying the Genomic Data Science Research Community": https://genome.cshlp.org/content/early/2022/07/18/gr.276496.121.

Current Activities

We create genomic data science educational content and organize a student-focused research project:

Events

Since its beginning in November 2020, the Network has gathered for 10 symposia. The GDSCN began meeting virtually to kick off the project, discuss needs and solutions to challenges, and build up a Network of genomic data science (GDS) educators working to bring GDS to students at all types of undergraduate institutions. The Network has continued to collaborate, grow, and meet - in person! - twice a year through the contract periods.

Cloud-based resources such as the NHGRI Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL) provide genomic data access, computing, and training, serving as a catalyst for bringing together students, educators, and researchers at both resource-rich institutions and institutions not traditionally engaged in genomics research. We envision the GDSCN will bring together the community that will guide adoption of high-throughput tools and resources necessary to implement genomics in data science at their institutions.

You can find us at the AnVIL Support Forum (help.anvilproject.org). Utilizing  community forums allows scientists at research universities to interact with and support students with technical, scientific, and mentorship questions.

Get Connected

If you're interested in our Network, visit our Contact Us page to get in touch!