Snakemake Storage Plugin for Orcestra

Introduction

This plugin enables Snakemake workflows to seamlessly access and utilize datasets from the Orcestra.ca platform, enhancing research reproducibility and data accessibility.

About Orcestra.ca

Orcestra.ca serves as a comprehensive repository of scientific datasets, designed to accelerate research across multiple domains. The platform centralizes access to high-quality, curated datasets that are essential for cutting-edge research in biomedicine and computational biology.

Available Dataset Types

Orcestra.ca provides researchers with access to diverse dataset categories:

• Pharmacogenomics: Data connecting genetic variations to drug responses, supporting personalized medicine research
• Clinical Genomics: Integrated multimodal datasets combining clinical information with genomic data
• Immuno-oncology (ICB): Specialized collections focused on immune checkpoint blockade therapies and cancer treatment
• Radiomics: Datasets linking quantitative imaging features with clinical outcomes and genomic data
• Toxicogenomics: Resources for studying genetic responses to environmental toxins and their health implications

Benefits

By integrating Orcestra.ca with Snakemake workflows, researchers can conduct more robust, reproducible, and comprehensive studies. This plugin bridges the gap between powerful computational pipelines and rich biological datasets, streamlining scientific discovery and data-driven research.