Workshop Info

Welcome to the 2025 Genomics for Precision Oncology Canadian Bioinformatics Workshop webpage!

Pre-work

Before the workshop, please complete the following steps to ensure you are ready for the hands-on sessions:

1. Create a Franklin Account

You will need a Franklin account for accessing genomics datasets and cloud-based tools used during the workshop.

  1. Go to https://franklin.genoox.com/join
  2. Register using your institutional email address (e.g., from your university, hospital, or research institute).
  3. Verify your email and log in to confirm your access.
  4. Once logged in, familiarize yourself with the interface — especially how to create a new workspace and upload a VCF file.

💡 Tip: See Module 3, Part 1 for more detailed instructions. If you already have a Franklin account, make sure you can access it and remember your password before the workshop.

2. Download and Install IGV (Integrative Genomics Viewer)

We will use IGV to visualize genomic variants and alignments during the lab sessions.

  1. Visit the official IGV download page: https://software.broadinstitute.org/software/igv/download
  2. Choose the installer appropriate for your operating system:
    • Windows: Download the .exe file
    • macOS: Download the .dmg file
    • Linux: Download the .zip or use the command-line installer
  3. Follow the installation instructions on the site.
  4. Launch IGV to confirm it opens correctly.

⚠️ Note: IGV requires Java 11+. Most systems already have it, but if not, you can install OpenJDK from https://adoptium.net/. 💡 Tip: See Module 4, Section 1 for more detailed instructions.

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