WBConfCall 2016.07.21-Agenda and Minutes

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Agenda

News

NameServer Update

we are updating the NameDB hardware on Tuesday morning, so it will be out of action from 9am-12pm(BST) / 1am-4am(LA time).

Conference call services (June 16)

Models

TAGC reports (Karen, Daniella, Todd)

Daniela and Karen are on vacation, reports from us will have to wait until next week.

AGR update

Minutes

News

  • MP: Need to move the nameserver to new hardware
  • Requires a few hours to setup
  • KH: will probably be one of first things to move as part of migration.

Conference call services

BlueJeans too expensive, but maybe be able to use AGR. Wait a few months and revisit.

Models

  • PD: No models proposals to date.
  • proposals for WS256 due 29 July 2016
  • can push if necessary
  • CG: Considering new model for objectifying phenotype annotations*
  • now mostly stored in hash
  • RNAi uses standalone phenotype, considering similar approach
  • RK: Considering expansion of ?Disease*
  • similar to GO info
  • we currently do not capture all details of the experiment (variations, transgenes, molecules, etc)
  • KH: GO annotation model a slight outlier from our current models in order to support GAF
  • PS: Suggesting to RK to start with desired GAF output and work backwards
  • common output: GAF format
  • PS: disease modeling top priority for joint alliance.

TAGC Update

  • PS: Review of bigger scheme of things
  • Collins response to petition
  • 1. Will have meeting in fall with community represenatives to make sure MODs still meeting needs in face of AGR
  • 2. Cuts not carved in stone
  • 3. Paying attention to MODs and that they will have a home
  • Interactions with MODs
  • Discussions about infrastructure
  • ... (sorry was trying to participate ... add notes/comments if you have)
  • PS: Have internal discussion at WormBase on implementation
  • Also, PI discussion about how to get started
  • FlyBase ad experiment

AGR update

  • PS: Supplement went in yesterday
  • Process and thought that went in as important as the document itself
  • Need to deliver on cross-MOD querying
  • LS: InterMOD does basically deliver that, more or less.
  • Sibyl
  • Web designer helping out next few weeks: Miyuki, web designer @ OICR for 5 years
  • will be helping out with usability and design
  • working with Sibyl to implement UI changes