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UCSC Genome Browser Slide Decks

This page collects training slides for the UCSC Genome Browser. Each slide deck has been curated with a specific purpose, such as cancer data analysis. Feel free to download these and use them in your courses or local trainings. Contact us to suggest new slide decks or improvements to the current ones.

Slide Deck 1: UCSC Genome Browser Basics

This slide deck covers basic features and navigation of the main genome browser display. This includes configuring tracks, uploading custom data, and aligning sequences with BLAT. Download these slides to present them or modify them for your own use.


Slide Deck 2: Cancer Data in the Genome Browser

This slide deck provides an overview of cancer data hosted by the UCSC Genome Browser (e.g. TCGA, OMIM, and GenCC) and how one might analyze cancer data using Genome Browser tools. Download these slides to present them or modify them for your own use.