UAB Resources
There are resources developed by or provided by UAB scientists, labs, and groups.
Tutorials and Guides by UAB Scientists & Groups
- nf-core tipes by Dr. Lara Ianov of U-BDS
- Data Wrangling by Dr. Lara Ianov of U-BDS
- Intro to Docker for RStudio by Dr. Lara Ianov of U-BDS
- Lasseinge Lab Training Guides by the Lasseigne Lab
- UAB’s Research Computing Documentation by UAB Research Computing
- CCTS Informatics Resources by CCTS
High Performance Computing
Cheaha
Cheaha is a High Performance Computing (HPC) resource intended primarily for batch processing of research computing software. We offer a user-friendly portal website Open OnDemand with graphical interfaces to the most common features, all in one place.
Learn more at https://docs.rc.uab.edu/cheaha/getting_started/.
Office Hours
- U-BDS offers weekly data science office hours on Thursdays from 1:30pm-2:00pm.
- If you are a UAB trainee, staff or faculty please feel free to stop by via zoom.
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Code, Chat, & Collab is hosted weekly by the Informatics Club in Shelby 105 at 2 PM.
- UAB’s Research Computing Office Hours
- CCTS Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design (BERD) Consultations
- One-on-One Biostatistics Design Consultation via BERD Clinics and individual appointments (in-person or virtually).
- Make an appointment: https://redcap.dom.uab.edu/surveys/?s=H7W9EXT38THY7ER9
- In-person consultations take place in the Shelby Biomedical Research Building (1st floor) on Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm and Fridays 8:30 am - 11:30 am
- One-on-One Biostatistics Design Consultation via BERD Clinics and individual appointments (in-person or virtually).
Community Channels
- Join the UAB Labs Slack and search for the
#datascience
channel- This is a great place to ask questions and stay updated on opportunities.
Courses, Workshops, and Events
List of events or workshops offered by UAB.
Software and Tools
List of commonly used UAB-related software with download links and documentation.
Fellowships
List of fellowships offered by UAB.
External Resources
The Carpentries
The Carpentries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating researchers on software and data skills. Using inclusive and accessibly best practices, they build, maintaint and promote high-quality instructional material for a range of software and data-oriented concepts.
- Software Carpentries Lessons: Primary page for the Software Carpentry lessons. The following lessons, and more, are available.
- Data Carpentries Lessons: Primary page for the Data Carpentry lessons. Instructional material is available for a variety of fields.
Courses, Tutorials, and Workshops
Software and Tools
List of commonly used software with download links and documentation.
Recommended Reading
Highly recommended academic papers, books, and blogs.