1. SAS license renewals: If you purchased a SAS icense through the Digital Research Computing Core, your license will renew this month, and the fund listed in your account will automatically be debited. The FY24 cost for Server/Citrix licenses was reduced to $204 per person, per platform; SAS Desktop licenses will remain at $300 per license. Invoices for your updated SAS license will be emailed on May 7th. IMPACT: If you want to maintain your license no action is needed. To cancel your license, please go to rcservices.partners.org or contact rcc@partners.org for assistance.
2. BioRender Software: Annual License Renewal and Signup:
If you have a BioRender license through the Research Computing Core, it's time to renew. BioRender licenses expire each year on April 30th and can be renewed, starting May 1. Request a software license through the ERIS Research Computing Core Service Catalog. The annual fee is $180/license. More information about BioRender, and other software offerings are on the ERIS Research Computing Coresite.
3. Free BioRender webinar: Top Design Tips for Better Grant Figures - Wed May 15 @ 10 am EST
In this 30-minute session, learn actionable tips and techniques for designing clear science figures for journal publications, including:
- Focusing on Clarity over Beauty
- Improving Layout and Story Flow
- Using Text and Labels for Clarity
- Smart Use of Alignment and Spacing
- How to Use Color and Opacity as a Highligher
4. Training offered by Mathworks: “Medical Image Processing and Machine Learning Workflow”: a presentation for researchers and staff who would like to learn more about medical imaging and machine learning with their research projects. To learn more or to register, please visit Mathworks at: Medical Image Processing and Machine Learning Workflow
5. LabArchives: Are you a researcher interested in LabArchives Electronic Research Notebook training? Sign up for a free webinar at https://www.labarchives.com/webinars/intro-to-eln
If you have policy questions or would like some guidance on LabArchives at MGB, drop a note to labarchives@mgb.org.