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Biotech Special: Scientific Computing Pipelines with Evan Floden

Mar 5, 2024
41:35
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Delve into NextFlow's modular design for scientific computation workflows with Evan Floden, Co-Founder of Seqera Labs. Explore challenges of genomic sequence data formats, academics transitioning to bioinformatics, and bridging the gap between scientists and software developers in biotech. Discover Nextflow's architecture, plugin development, and open source evolution, emphasizing scalability, industry collaborations, and the future of bioinformatics tools.
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  • NextFlow is a popular tool for managing scientific computation workflows in bioinformatics and life sciences.
  • NextFlow's modular design simplifies pipeline development by separating workflow logic from configuration.

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NextFlow for Managing Scientific Computation Workflows

NextFlow is a tool increasingly used in bioinformatics and life sciences. Evan Floden, the CEO of Secura Labs, discusses NextFlow's modular design, tailored for genomic data challenges. The focus is on improving scientific analysis tools for computation.

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