Introduction to Galaxy for NGS analysis
Overview
Instructor(s): Dr. Michael Dickens
Time: Friday, November 21, 2025 — 1:30PM-4:00PM CT
Location: Blocker 220
Prerequisite(s): Active HPRC account
This short course covers usage and best practices for HPRC Maroon Galaxy. Topics include: documentation, accessing Maroon Galaxy, tools, HPRC SU balance, quotas, uploading files, downloading files, managing histories, shared data, genome indexes, launching jobs, workflows, debugging, and Galaxy training.
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Course Materials
Presentation slides
The presentation slides are available as downloadable PDF files.
Learning Objectives
In this class, participants will:
- Log in to Maroon Galaxy
- Learn about various tools and shared data
- Learn various ways of uploading and downloading files
- Learn about quotas and managing data
- Submit and monitor jobs
- Design and utilize workflows
Note: Be sure to bring your computer, log in to Maroon Galaxy Grace, and complete the tasks and exercises along with the instructor.
You are encouraged to contact the HPRC helpdesk with any questions regarding Grace.