February Goals

monthly goals
Published

February 1, 2026

February Goals

  1. Get the biomarker manuscript over to WDFW for review and sign-off for 31 March 2026 ICB submission deadline.

  2. Begin mussel experiment for Chapter 3 & 4.

  3. Complete DNA methylation data processing and begin exploratory analysis.

Strategies for Success

Goal 1

  1. Finish polished visualizations, tables, and captions for the biomarker manuscript.
  2. Prepare a folder of polished supplementary materials, i.e., index maps, transformed data tables, and cleaned up R scripts.
  3. Send manuscript to complete committee for feedback.

Goal 2

  1. Put together a detailed experimental plan including timeline, materials needed, and data collection methods with 1-3 options for setup.
  2. Complete the Lab Risk Assessment form from EH&S to discuss with Steven to get approval for the experiment.
  3. Connect with Jon W and Sam W to work through physical space, setups, and ordering materials.

Goal 3

  1. Re-familiarize myself with where I left off in late 2025 and backup the large files.
  2. Move through the initial Bismark pipeline (which I believe I finished) into optimizing alignment parameters and using that outcome for subsequent steps.
  3. Quantify methylation levels and visualize using IGV or JBrowse.
  4. Get feedback on initial results from Steven and/or other lab members before moving into downstream analyses.