A plethora of learning resources for bioinformatics and genomics are available on the web, but did you know that you can find a wide variety of free learning resources on campus here at WashU? Do you need to learn fundamentals of bioinformatics and computational genomics? Are you interested in learning more about techniques and tools [Read more]
In the first part of this blog series, I provided an overview of the ProteomeXChange (PX) Consortium and introduced its most important member – the PRIDE Database. I also introduced ProteomeCentral, the common portal providing the ability to browse and search all of the public datasets within the PX Consortium member repositories. Here in the [Read more]
Introduction Proteomics, the large-scale study of proteomes, is a highly valuable tool in biomedical research, but because most proteomics approaches are based on mass spectrometry (MS), the analytical chemistry nature can be a barrier to some biologists and physician-scientists. In this series of three blog articles, I would like to introduce MS-based proteomics data by [Read more]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) in all competing applications that generate scientific data. A DMSP should cover six key elements as outlined in NOT-OD-21-014. While not required, using a DMSP template helps researchers address all six elements and sub-elements required by the NIH DMS policy. The [Read more]
Earlier this year, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) announced the launch of the beta version of a new online tool called the Dataset Catalog. This tool is intended to be the “PubMed of datasets” to help users search, find and retrieve datasets in multiple repositories through a single, user-friendly interface. Dataset Catalog beta currently [Read more]
The WUSTL REDCap Confluence Documentation recently received a major upgrade following the migration from version 7 and system update to version 14. The documentation contains several pages of information, shareable links, and tools to help WUSTL REDCap users work more efficiently in the WUSTL Instance of REDCap. Some highlights include: 1. A new Frequently Asked [Read more]
Are you frustrated by incomplete methods in publications that lack critical details? Are you seeking a simple solution to document comprehensive step-by-step protocols, complete with information on reagents and equipment, and a dedicated space to note any protocol deviations? In research settings, reproducible experimental methods are of utmost importance. Fortunately, protocols.io offers a solution where [Read more]
Start with the basics or boost your current research computing and programming skills with self-paced on-the-go online trainings availble in the O’Reilly Online Learning platform. The platform provides over 30,000 full-text e-books and videos on computing, databases, networking, operating systems, programming, software engineering, .NET, Cisco products, Web design, Java, XML and more. The platform is [Read more]
Becker Medical Library offers free trainings to introduce researchers to the fundamentals of biomedical research computing, basic programming concepts and tools, and to prepare researchers for ongoing learning. Have you participated in any of the introductory genomic data analysis workshops through Becker Medical Library? Are you interested in additional in-depth training to learn more about [Read more]
Are you working on a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan for your NIH grant application under the 2023 NIH DMS policy (NOT-OD-21-013) and curious about the evaluation metric? Check out NIH’s ongoing pilot with DMS Plan templates Alpha and Bravo. The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) NIH DMS Pilot, launched on March 1, 2023, is [Read more]