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Welcome to the one hundred and twelfth issue of Monday Morning Data Science from the Fred Hutch Data Science Laboratory. We are excited to show you what we have been working on (Fresh from the Lab), plus links that we think you would be interested in (Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar). Part of the purpose of this newsletter is to start conversations, so if you have a question or there is something you would like to share with us please let us know by responding directly to this email.
Fresh from the Lab
[Software for Biomedical Data Science: WILDS WDL Library v0.1.0] OCDO’s first release of this library of WDLs provides a curated set of 32 reusable workflows and 8 production-ready pipelines for common bioinformatics tasks, enabling fast, reproducible, and portable workflow development on high performance computing systems via Sprocket, MiniWDL, or Cromwell. Researchers can immediately use these tested components without writing workflows from scratch.
[Original Research: Unearthing Soil Biodiversity] The BioDIGS consortium, which includes Data Science Lab researchers Ava Hoffman and Elizabeth Humphries, is conducting one of the largest soil microbiome studies ever attempted, using nationwide teams and advanced DNA sequencing to uncover thousands of previously unknown microbes. By mapping the biodiversity of soil across more than 40 U.S. sites, the project aims to fill major gaps in scientific knowledge while training the next generation of genetic researchers.
Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar
[Job Opportunity: Principal Software Engineer @ St. Jude’s] St. Jude’s is hiring a senior or principal Rust software engineer to lead the development of high‑performance, open‑source genomics infrastructure, focusing on optimized algorithms, robust tooling, and active community engagement. The role offers the chance to contribute to large‑scale scientific computing in a collaborative research environment in Memphis, with strong institutional support, growth opportunities, and competitive compensation.
[Speaking Opportunity: Call for Talks at Posit Conf 2026] Posit is seeking proposals for 20‑minute in‑person or remote talks showcasing how R or Python is used in problem‑solving, teaching, team workflows, packages, or broader reflections on data science. Speakers receive coaching and support, and submissions, which should include a 60‑second intro video, are due by February 6 for sessions held September 14–16 in Houston.
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