The event was introduced by Sabry Razick, who presented NAIC and its mission. Pubudu Saneth Samarakoon served as the main instructor, guiding participants through the use of GPU-accelerated tools for genomics. Ashen Wijesiri assisted with preparing GPU resources and resolving technical issues during the hands-on session.
The workshop introduced participants to NVIDIA Parabricks, a software suite designed to accelerate Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis. Participants learned how Parabricks can dramatically reduce processing times for tasks like germline variant calling while maintaining high accuracy.
The hands-on session was the highlight of the event, allowing participants to work directly with the tools and discover how they could optimize their workflows. The workshop concluded with a discussion on the benefits and challenges of using GPU-based solutions in genomics.
This engaging event provided attendees with valuable insights and practical skills to streamline their work in genomics.