Mastering AWS: Genomics Using Cloud Computing

This comprehensive course provides researchers, bioinformaticians, and data scientists with the essential skills to leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) for genomic data management and analysis. You will move beyond the limitations of local workstations, learning to harness the cloud for large-scale bioinformatics workflows . The curriculum begins with the fundamentals of cloud infrastructure, guiding you through launching and configuring EC2 instances specifically optimized for genomic compute tasks . You will master secure data storage solutions using Amazon S3 for petabyte-scale genomic datasets and explore cost-optimization strategies . The course emphasizes practical skills, including running Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis, implementing variant calling pipelines, and using containerization with Docker for reproducible research . By the end, you will be proficient in designing end-to-end, scalable, and secure genomics pipelines on the AWS Cloud, applicable to fields like precision medicine and population genomics